MRS. D. E. ALDRIDGE

MILTON

The death occurred peacefully at Withybush Hospital on Wednesday, December 16, of Mrs. Dora Elizabeth Aldridge, of Milton Meadows, Milton.

Aged 72, she was a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother and trusted friend, who touched the lives of many and will stay in hearts forever.

The funeral service will take place on Wednesday, December 30, at St. Mary’s Church, Carew Cheriton, at 11 am, followed by private cremation at Parc Gwyn, Narberth.

There will be family flowers only, with donations, if so desired, for The Paul Sartori Foundation, c/o E. C. Thomas and Son, Funeral Directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, Narberth, who are conducting the funeral arrangements.

MRS. S. J. WALTERS

HAVERFORDWEST

(formerly of Pembroke Dock)

The death occurred peacefully at home on Thursday, December 17, of Mrs. Sybil Janet Walters (nee Phillips), of Tudor Gardens, Merlins Bridge, Haverfordwest, formerly of Pembroke Dock.

Aged 70, she was a dearly loved mum of Lydia, Kate and Neil, cherished Grandma of Josh, Max and Liam, much loved sister of Margaret, Graham, Audrey and the late Muriel.

The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, December 29, at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, at 11.30 am.

Donations, if so desired, for The Paul Sartori Foundation or flowers, c/o E. C. Thomas and Son, Funeral Directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, Narberth, or 31, Stockwell Road, Pembroke Dock,who are conducting the funeral arrangements.

MR. I. A. G. TAIT

KILGETTY

The death occurred peacefully at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen, on Thursday, November 26, of Mr. Ian Alexander Gillies Tait, of St. Mary’s Place, Kilgetty.

Aged 74, Ian will be sadly missed by his family and many friends.

The funeral service will take place on Wednesday, December 30, at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, at 2.30 pm.

The funeral arrangements are being conducted by E. C. Thomas and Son, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, Narberth.

MR. T. GRIFFITHS

NARBERTH

The funeral took place recently at Sardis Chapel, of Terry Griffiths, of 19 Garfield Gardens, Narberth, who passed away on November 12, at Glangwili Hospital, after a short illness. He was 72.

A native of Narberth, Terry spent most of his working life as a dray for James Williams, Narberth, and on construction sites all over South Wales

In his younger days, he was blessed with a fine tenor voice which he used to give pleasure to many people over South and West Wales, including winning many talent contests and also auditioning for ‘Opportunity Knocks’ on television.

Many people will remember him singing at the RAOB Club in Kilgetty and The Bridge Inn at Cox Lake, Narberth

In his Buffalo career, Terry was a staunch member of Narberth Castle Lodge and took a keen interest in the RAOB Club in Narberth, where he was the bingo caller for many years.

Terry held office in the South Pembrokeshire Provincial Grand Lodge, including the office of Funeral Marshall.

He took part in many Brothers’ funerals and did the job with great dignity.

He also carried out the top office on the Pembrokeshire Roll Of Honour Assembly, on which he served for many years.

Terry was predeceased by his spouse Vera and also his partner Daphne.

He leaves to mourn: brothers and sisters-in-law Ken, Gareth and Jill and Meriel; nieces Sian, Tracey, and Debbie; step-grandchildren Trudy, Tina; great-grandchildren Tania, Tom and Arran; Daphne’s daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Phillip, and their daughters, Natasha and Nicola.

The funeral service was held at Sardis Chapel on November 20, with interment in the chapel cemetery.

Officiating was Stewart Treharne, and the RAOB service was conducted by Brother Anthony Palmer R.O.H.G.L.O 1998.

Bearers were Brother Anthony Palmer R.O.H.G.L.O 1998, Brother Stewart Taylor R.O.H. G.L.O. 1998, Michael Thomas and Eric Bates.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, may be made for RAOB Benevolent Fund, Narberth Castle Lodge, c/o Mr. A. Palmer, 16 Connaught Court, Curlew Close, Haverfordwest.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by E. C. Thomas and Son, Funeral Directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, Narberth.

MR. D. L. EVANS

PEMBROKE DOCK

As previously reported, the death occurred on November 30, at Sunderland Ward, South Pembs. Hospital, Pembroke Dock, of Mr. David Lloyd Evans, affectionately known as Dai, of Cross Park, Pennar, Pembroke Dock.

A native of Ferndale, Rhondda, he was aged 89.

During his working life, David was an electroplater at Davies Steel factory at Kingswood, Pembroke Dock, from its opening in 1947 to its closure in 1971.

His main interests were photography and gardening.

As well as his wife, Mrs. Joyce Evans, family left to mourn are son James Evans, daughter-in-law Andrea, Roger and Kath Russant (nephew and wife), Gerald and Lynda Russant (nephew and wife), Susan Phillips and Teresa Hewett (nieces).

Unable to attend were Arthur Russant, Clive Russant and Neil Russant (nephews), also Valmai Davies, Ken and Liz Jones, Glynys and Glenn Baber and Linda and Sel Mort (cousins).

The funeral service took place at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, on December 9. Officiating was the Rev. Nicky Skipworth.

There were family flowers only. Donations may be made to various charities of choice.

Funeral arrangements were carried out by E. C. Thomas and Son, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, Narberth.

MR. J. H. WILLIAMS

PENALLY

As reported previously, John Harries Williams died peacefully on November 16 in Tenby.

John graduated from Cardiff University in 1965 and married Joyce the same year. His working life began back in his beloved Pembrokeshire, introducing German teaching in Greenhill School, Tenby. John went on to become head of modern languages in Greenhill, but was forced to take early retirement in 1997 due to ill health. John loved teaching, and was a popular and inspiring teacher.

John was very supportive of his children and grandchildren, and often travelled around the country to hear their musical performances. Although he did not play any instruments, he had a great love of music, and had been a member of both Tenby Male Voice Choir and the Griffon Choir.

His love of sport started as a schoolboy when he played rugby and cricket for Haverfordwest Grammar School, and he later became a keen tennis and snooker player. He was also fascinated by local history and spent many hours walking with Joyce on the coastal path and in the Preseli Mountains.

Although John was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in his early 50s, he refused to submit to it and never complained. He was determined it wouldn’t deter him from enjoying life to the full. This he did as long as he as able, with great help and care from Joyce.

John was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, and was dearly loved.

The funeral was led by family friend Stewart Treharne, and the service reflected John’s love of family, music and the spoken word. His long-time friend, Malcolm Gunning, spoke about their friendship and his qualities as a teacher and colleague. Rebecca and Lily, daughter and granddaughter, played Brahms’ Adagio from Sonata in D minor for violin and piano. There was a short but eloquent eulogy from son Simon, and grandson Harry read a poem by David Harkins. Duncan and Rebecca concluded the service playing one of John’s favourite songs, ‘My Piece of Heaven,’ written by Duncan.

The funeral took place at Zoar Chapel, Llanteg, on November 28, and John was interred in the adjoining graveyard.

Donations can be made to Parkinson’s UK, c/o E. C. Thomas and Son, Zoar Chapel, Funeral Home, Llanteg, Narberth.

MS K. J. HARRISON

MANCHESTER

(formerly of Tenby)

The death occurred peacefully at University Hospital of South Manchester on Tuesday, December 22, of Ms Kathryn Jane Harrison, formerly of Lower Frog Street, Tenby. She was 52.

The funeral arrangements have yet to be finalised, but please address all further inquiries to funeral directors, Messrs. W. and M. J. Rossiter and Sons Ltd., The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby.

MRS. E. R. NEILSON

PEMBROKE DOCK

The death occurred suddenly, but peacefully, at Morriston Hospital, on Thursday, December 17, of Mrs. Ellen Rankin Neilson, of Albany Street, Pembroke Dock. She was 85.

The funeral arrangements have not yet been finalised, but all enquiries may be made to John Roberts and Son, Funeral Directors, 51 Bush Street, Pembroke Dock, who are carrying out the arrangements.

MRS. R. M. CLARK

TENBY

The death occurred peacefully at Glangwili Hospital, on Saturday, of Mrs Ruby Millicent Clark, who lived in Leachway, Tenby.

Aged 99, she will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

The funeral arrangements have yet to be finalised, but please address all further inquiries to funeral directors, Messrs. W. and M. J. Rossiter and Sons Ltd., The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby.

DR. M. D. THOMAS

PEMBROKE

The death occurred suddenly, but peacefully, at Withybush Hospital, on Saturday, December 12, of Dr. Malcolm David Thomas, of Pembroke (retired GP of Laws Street and Argyle Surgeries). He was 69.

The funeral will take place on Tuesday, January 5, with a service at St. Mary’s Church, Pembroke, at 2 pm, followed by interment at St. Michael’s Cemetery.

There will be family flowers only, but if desired, donations in lieu for The Dean ‘Bevsy’ Evans Memorial Fund may be sent to John Roberts and Son, Funeral Directors, 51 Bush Street, Pembroke Dock, who are carrying out the arrangements.

MR. R. S. BRABON

SAUNDERSFOOT

As reported last week, the death occurred suddenly, but peacefully, at his home on Tuesday, December 15, of Mr. Ronald Sydney Brabon, of Saundersfoot. He was 81.

The funeral will take place on Friday, January 8, with a service at St. Issell’s Church, Saundersfoot, at 11 am, followed by interment at St. Issell’s Cemetery.

There will be family flowers only, but if desired, donations in lieu for The British Red Cross and Cancer Research UK may be sent to John Roberts and Son, Funeral Directors, 51 Bush Street, Pembroke Dock, who are carrying out the funeral arrangements.