Mrs. B. Morgan

Clunderwen

Mrs. Betty Morgan passed away very peacefully on Monday, January 25, at Withybush Hospital, following a short illness.

Born at Glasfryn, Spring Gardens, Whitland, she was the second child of four born to John Mark Bennett and Mary Hannah Bennett. She was initially educated at Whitland Primary School and continued at Whitland Grammar School, where she excelled in sport activities and was indeed included in school teams for both hockey and tennis.

On leaving school, Betty was employed on the clerical staff of Mr. V. J. Williams, St. Clears, where she remained until her marraiage to Mr. Emrys Morgan, Preswylfa, Clynderwen, settling in Heol-y-gaer, Clynderwen.

It was not long before the couple decided to start their own business as stationers in the village, commencing at first in a small wooden hut on the approach road to Clynderwen Station, selling newspapers, cigarettes, magazines etc to local commuters.

Finally, this culminated in them building their own combined shop and home in the centre of the village, where they served the community for many years until their retirement.

They moved to their new bungalow in Gower Villa Drive, Clynderwen, naming it Sundown, where Emrys passed away in 1992, aged 72 years, but Betty remained there until just one week before her death, aged 90 years.

The funeral took place on Monday, February 1, with a service at St. David’s Church, Clynderwen, followed by cremation at Parc Gwyn, Narberth. Officiating minister was Rev. Kingsley Taylor.

There were family flowers only, with donations, if so desired, towards St. David’s Church, Clynderwen, c/o Ken Davies and Sons, Funeral Directors, Clynderwen, who also with great sympathy and compassion carried out all funeral arrangements.

MRS. B.M. PROUT

BEGELLY

St. Mary’s Church, Begelly, was full to capacity on Wednesday, March 2, for the funeral of Mrs. Brenda Margaret Prout, Albion Cottage, Begelly, who sadly passed away, peacefully but suddenly, on February 20, at Withybush Hospital, aged 79 years.

Brenda had been a patient in hospital for the past nine months after fracturing both hips, and had endured several operations in a short time. She was making a good recovery when sadly she suffered a stroke.

Born at Begelly Bottoms, she attended the village school and then went on to work at the Maypole and Bridge Stores. After her marriage to Austin, she moved to ‘Albion Cottage’, which was to become her home for 57 years.

Brenda was a very caring person, always thinking of others before herself. She cared for her mother, sister Dilys, neighbour Neta and her beloved Austin. She loved the simple things in life, her garden, flowers, birds and animals, walks across Amroth and enjoyed cooking, using only fresh produce.

After losing Austin nearly 10 years ago, Brenda enjoyed visits from family, friends and her wonderful neighbours.

Family left to mourn are Mandy and Allan Thomas (daughter and son-in-law), Rosie John and Maisie Pugh (sisters), David and Shelagh Phillips (brother and sister-in-law), Molly and Bert Lewis (sister-in-law and brother-in-law) and Margaret Evans (sister-in-law), together with nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbours.

The very moving funeral service was conducted by Father Paul Davies.

Bearers were David Anderson, Morlais Davies, Peter John, Lyn Lewis, Jimmy Thomas and Henry Lewis.

There were family flowers only, but donations in lieu, if so desired, for St. Mary’s Church, Begelly and Cancer Research (local branch) can be made c/o E.C. Thomas and Son, Funeral Directors, Zoar Chapel, Funeral Home, Llanteg, who carried out the funeral arrangements.

Mr. E. W. GREEN

PEMBROKE

It is with sadness, the death occurred peacefully at Ashdale Care Home, Pembroke, on Thursday, March 3, of Mr. Eric Walter Green, aged 92 years.

Dearly-loved dad to Erica and Julia and father-in-law to Stephen and Gerald. Special grandad and great-grandad. Eric was predeceased by his beloved wife Marie in 1998.

The funeral service took place yesterday (Thursday, March 10) at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth.

There were family flowers only, with donations, if so desired, for Stroke Association, c/o E. C. Thomas and Son, funeral directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, also at 31 Stockwell Road, Pembroke Dock, who conducted the funeral arrangements.

Mr. A. Piesley

Tenby

The death occurred at Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest, on Friday, March 4, of Mr. Andrew Piesley. He was aged 62 and of Tenby.

Mr. Piesley is survived by Elizabeth, Ashley, Judith and Alec Colley.

The funeral service takes place on Thursday, March 17, at St. Mary’s Church, Tenby, at 11 am, followed by interment at Tenby New Cemetery.

There will be family flowers only, but donations, if desired, may be made payable to RNLI Tenby, c/o funeral directors, W. and M. J. Rossiter and Sons Ltd., The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby, or Landsker House, 21 Station Road, Narberth.

MISS M. E. J. BRACE

SAUNDERSFOOT

The death occurred suddenly, but peacefully on Saturday, March 5, of Miss Mary Elizabeth Jean Brace, aged 79 years, affectionately known as ‘Jean,’ of The Ridgeway, Saundersfoot.

Beloved sister of Enid, dearly-loved aunty of Jayne and Sue, great-aunty of James, Hannah and Jessica.

The funeral service will take place on Thursday, March 17, at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, at 11.30 am.

There will be family flowers only, with donations if so desired for the ‘Tenby Talking Newspaper,’ c/o E. C. Thomas and Son, funeral directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, who are conducting the funeral arrangements.

MRS. M. J. LEWTAS

PEMBROKE

The death occurred suddenly, but peacefully on Saturday, March 5, of Mrs. Marie Joyce Lewtas, aged 73 years, of Strongbow Walk. Pembroke.

Marie will be sadly missed by family, friends and neighbours.

At the time of going to press, funeral arrangements had not yet been finalised, further enquiries should be directed to E. C. Thomas and Son, funeral directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, or 31 Stockwell Road, Pembroke Dock, who are conducting the funeral arrangements tel. 01646 682680.

MRS. D. A. THOMAS

KILGETTY

The death occurred suddenly, but peacefully on Friday, March 4, of Mrs. Daisy Anne Thomas, aged 86 years, of Woodfield Avenue, Kilgetty, formerly of Carew.

Beloved wife of the late Colwyn, dearly-loved mum of Richard and Nicholas.

Daisy will be sadly missed by her family and many friends.

The funeral service at St. Caradog Church, Lawrenny, on Thursday, March 17, at 2 pm, followed by interment in the church cemetery.

There will be immediate family flowers only, with donations, if so desired for St. Caradog Church, Lawrenny and St. Mary’s Church, Carew, c/o E. C. Thomas and Son, funeral directors Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, who are conducting the funeral arrangements.

MRS. I. E. HARRIES

SAUNDERSFOOT

As previously reported, the death occurred at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen, recently of Mrs. Ivy Edelle Harries, of Pencoed Residential Home, Wooden, Pentlepoir. She was 89.

A native of Saundersfoot, Ivy worked for many years around Saundersfoot at Booths Arcade, the Cambrian Hotel and later at the Royal Oak.

Ivy joined the army in 1943 and served in Egypt. When she left the army, she went to work for Morrisons Bus Company as a conductor. This is where she met Lewis, whom she married in 1948, moving to Sterling Chicken Farm, Pentlepoir, in 1964, and working alongside Lewis there for many years, before moving to Saundersfoot in 1982.

Ivy loved meeting her friends for coffee in the village and was a member of the Guild of Friendship and attended regular meetings at the Regency Hall, Saundersfoot. She was also a member of the Oasis Club.

Predeceased by her husband, Lewis John Gibby Harries, family left to mourn are Barrie Harries (son), Bryan Harries (son), Bernie Harries (son), Marie, Kay and Bev (daughters-in-law), Marc, Derryn, Michelle, Emma and Shelley (grandchildren), Macy-J, Lennox, Lily-beau, Danny, Mikey, Mistrela and Tallulah (great-grandchildren).

The funeral took place on Tuesday, February 23, at Parc Gwyn, Crematorium, Narberth. Officiating at the service was Rev. Michael Butler, while bearers were Barrie Harries, Bryan Harries, Bernie Harris (sons) and Derryn Harries (grandson).

Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Wales Air Ambulance, c/o E. C. Thomas and Son, Zoar Chapel, Funeral Home, Llanteg, Narberth, who carried out the funeral arrangements.

Mrs. M. FRENCH

Saundersfoot

The death occurred at her home in Saundersfoot, on Sunday, March 6, of Mrs. Mary French. She was aged 65.

Mary is survived by her children Angus, Ben, Linda, Jay and Rosie.

The funeral service takes place at Tenby New Cemetery on Wednesday, March 16, at 11 am.

Flowers are welcome.

Funeral arrangements by W. and M. J. Rossiter and Sons Ltd., The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby, or Landsker House, 21 Station Road, Narberth.