Mrs. J. Booth

Manorbier

The death occurred peacefully at Withybush Hospital on Saturday, September 9, of Mrs. Josephine Booth, aged 86, formerly of Windy Ridge, Manorbier, and Bournville, Birmingham.

After the death of husband, Ivan Henry Booth, 23 years ago, she moved to where she had enjoyed so many family holidays. Firstly to Pendergast and then Manorbier.

Josephine took great pleasure in gardening and dress making and especially knitting. A devote Christian, she was a regular member of Deer Park Church, Tenby, and Home Church, Manorbier.

She will be sadly missed by Albert (brother), John and Robert (sons) and Karen (daughter-in-law). Her grandsons Tom, Jack and Matt have nothing but happy memories of their Nanna Booth.

Josephine’s funeral will take place at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, 10.45 am, September 23.

In keeping with Josephine’s humour, mourners are asked not to wear black. Josephine always loved to see rainbows since they are a symbol of God’s message of hope.

Family only flowers and donations to British Heart Foundation if desired c/o funeral directors, Messrs. W. and M. J.Rossiter and Sons ltd., The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby.

Mr. Terrence William Loxton

Pembroke Dock

The death occurred peacefully at his home on Monday, September 5, of Mr. Terry Loxton, of King Street, Pembroke Dock. He was 75.

The funeral took place yesterday (Thursday), with a service at St. John’s Church, Pembroke Dock, followed by interment at Llanion Cemetery.

There were family flowers only, but if desired, donations in lieu in memory of Terry for The Paul Sartori Foundation may be sent to John Roberts and Son, funeral directors, 51 Bush Street, Pembroke Dock, tel. 01646 683115, who are carrying out the arrangements.

Miss E. E. M. Davies

Tenby

The funeral of Nesta Davies took place on Wednesday, September 7, at St. Mary’s Church, Tenby, followed by cremation at Parc Gwyn, Narberth. The services were conducted by the Rev. John Morgan.

Nesta passed away at Park House Nursing Home on August 22, aged 95 years. She had spent her whole life in Tenby working for many years in the family hotel on The Croft, before retiring to Merlins Gardens, where she and her sister Freda bought adjoining houses.

Nesta lived there until the autumn of last year when full-time care became necessary. She had spent the last months of her life at Park House.

Nesta was a kind and caring lady, well-known in Tenby and always interested in what was going on in the town and how her family and friends were getting on.

She was predeceased by her brother Dick and sister Freda, but is survived by her nephew Michael and his partner Rachel, her niece Joan and husband David and her family, cousin Joy and her family, plus many other family members and friends.

Principal mourners at the funeral were Michael and Rachel, nephew and partner; Joan and David, niece and husband; Andrea, Mark and Steve, great-niece, great-nephew and their father; cousin Joy, her sons Neil and Andrew, daughter-in-law Heidi, and grandchildren Thomas and Martha.

The bearers were her great-nephew Mark, her cousin’s sons Neil and Andrew, and family friend Robert.

There were family flowers only, but donations if desired can be made payable to RNLI Tenby, c/o funeral directors, Messrs. W. and M. J. Rossiter and Sons Ltd., The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby, or Landsker House, 21 Station Road, Narberth, who carried out the funeral arrangements.

Mrs. Domenica ‘Mecca’ Murphy

Pembroke

Mrs. Mecca Murphy passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, September 9, aged 87 years.

Beloved wife of the late Jim, she was formerly of Monti’s Café, Dimond Street, Pembroke Dock.

Much-loved and respected, she will be missed by all her family and many, many friends.

The funeral arrangements have not yet been finalised, but all enquiries should be made to John Roberts and Son, funeral directors, 51 Bush Street, Pembroke Dock, tel. 01646 683115, who are carrying out the arrangements.

MR. J. R. ROSE

SAUNDERSFOOT

As reported in a previous issue, James Royan Rose (Jim) died at his home, Pen-Cw, The Ridgeway, Saundersfoot, where he was surrounded by his family and where he was loved and cared for.

His funeral took place at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, on August 2, conducted by Mike Ashbridge.

Bearers were his son Andrew and three grandsons Gary, Craig and Llewellyn.

Jim originated from Scotland, so it was fitting that a piper played during the service.

Jim was stationed at St. Brides during World War Two as a signalmen and it was here that he met the love of his life, Vera, a local girl, whom he later married.

After the war, he worked in Swansea, where they lived for a few years, before Jim and Vera moved back to Saundersfoot and the family grew. He worked at Gulf and Texaco.

Predeceased by his wife in 2001, he led an active life and could often be seen walking up and down the Ridgeway, while his garden was his pride and joy, spending many happy hours tending it and keeping the family supplied with his potatoes and runner beans.

Jim was a true family man and was always there to advise them all.

He leaves to mourn his daughter Shirley, son-in-law Terry, his son Andrew and wife Gerry, grandchildren Gary, Craig, Andrea and Llewellyn, great-grandchildren Jacob, Jevon, Chloe, Callam, Morgan, Katie, Seren and Bethany. Also brother William and unable to attend Chalmers, who lives in Australia.

There were family flowers only and it was fitting to have a spray of all the vegetables he grew in his garden.

Mrs. A. R. Williams

Pembroke Dock

The death occurred peacefully at Withybush Hospital on Thursday, September 8, of Mrs. Anne Rebecca Williams, of Park Street, Pembroke Dock.

Aged 82, she was the wife of the late Tony Williams.

The funeral will take place on Thursday, September 22, with a service at St. Mary’s Church, Carew Cheriton, at 11 am.

Family flowers only please, but if desired, donations in lieu in memory of Anne for The Parkinsons Disease Society may be sent to John Roberts and Son, funeral directors, 51 Bush Street, Pembroke Dock, who are carrying out the arrangements.

MRS. C. E. M. MATHIAS

TENBY

The funeral took place last month of Mrs. Christine Elizabeth Mary Mathias, of 88 Knowling Mead, Tenby, who passed away on August 10. She was 76.

Christine was born in Tenby to Fred and Kathleen Ormond.

From a young age, she worked at the town’s Playhouse Cinema, as well as the Lion Hotel in Pembroke, along with numerous other hotels and restaurants around Tenby.

Christine married her first husband on her birthday and was a mother of three boys, Graham, Brian and Robert.

She was widowed at a young age and married her second husband Clem, and became parents to daughter Sheila.

Christine became pub landlady with her husband Clem at Silvers Bar (formerly at the old Gatehouse in Tenby), and in later years the couple became proprietors of the corner shop at Knowling Mead, before retiring.

She was a well known darts player in Pembrokeshire, after becoming a member of the first ladies darts team for Tenby.

Whilst playing for the Snooty Fox, she entered the super league, which led to her representing her county in many parts of Southern England and Wales, meeting darting legends such as Eric Bristow, John Lowe and Bobby George.

She became an avid volunteer with the Salvation Army and also enjoyed gardening, her home life and spending time with her family.

The funeral took place at Holyrood and St. Teilos Catholic Church on August 19, with Father Michael Fewell officiating at the service.

Bearers were Logan and Tristan Cardy (grandsons), David and Peter Jones (grandsons), Marie Robertson (granddaughter), Wayne Ormond (nephew).

There were family flowers only, with donations in lieu to Paul Sartori, the Salvation Army, and the Sunderland Ward of South Pembs Hospital.

Floral tributes came from - Clem (husband), Robert and Maria (son and daughter-in-law), Graham and Jane (son and daughter-in-law), Sheila and Jason (daughter and son-in-law), Logan and Tristan (grandsons), David, Tracey and Adia (grandson and family), Peter, Kelly, Cameron, Connor and Caiya (grandson and family), Violet (sister), Clifford and Sandra (brother and sister-in-law), Alan and Theresa (brother and partner), Michael and Jane (brother and partner), Patrick, Jane and Wayne (brother and sister-in-law and family), Phillip and Stephen (grandsons), along with many nephews and nieces.

The funeral arrangements were conducted by funeral directors, Messrs. W. and M. J. Rossiter and Sons Ltd., The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby.

Mr. J. E. Jenkins

New Hedges

The death occurred peacefully at Withybush Hospital, on Friday, September 9, of Mr. James Edward Jenkins. He was aged 80 and lived in Knightson Close, New Hedges.

Known to all as Jim, he was predeceased by his wife Maureen and will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

The funeral service takes place on Thursday, September 22, at St. Issell’s Church, Saundersfoot, at 2 pm, and will be followed by interment.

Flowers or donations, if desired, made payable to British Heart Foundation and sent c/o funeral directors, Messrs. W. and M. J. Rossiter and Sons Ltd., The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby, or Landsker House, 21 Station Road, Narberth, who are conducting the funeral arrangements.

MR. R. L. WOOD

PEMBROKE DOCK

The death occurred peacefully at home on Thursday, September 8, of Mr. Raymond Leslie Wood, fondly known as Ray, aged 85 years, of Brewery Street, Pembroke Dock.

Ray was predeceased by his wife Edna and leaves a grown-up family.

The public funeral service will take place at the family home, 23 Brewery Street, Pembroke Dock, today (Friday, September 16), at 11.30 am, prior to interment at Llanion Cemetery.

There will be family flowers only, with donations, if so desired, for Paul Sartori Foundation, c/o E. C. Thomas and Son, funeral directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, also at 31 Stockwell Road, Pembroke Dock, tel. (01834) 831876.

Mrs. M. Goodrick

Pembroke Dock

The death occurred peacefully at Withybush Hospital on Tuesday, August 30, of Mrs. Marie Goodrick, of Prospect Place, Pembroke Dock.

Devoted and much-loved wife of Harry.

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

There were family flowers only, but if desired, donations in lieu for Ward 12, Withybush Hospital and The Alzheimer’s Society, may be sent to John Roberts and Son, funeral directors, 51 Bush Street, Pembroke Dock, tel. 01646 683115, who are carrying out the arrangements.

Mrs. J. Burt

Templeton

As reported last week, the death occurred peacefully on Tenby Cottage Ward, Park House Court, on Saturday, September 3, of Mrs. Jean Burt. She was aged 87 and lived in Larkspur Close, Templeton.

Jean leaves husband John, sons Chris and Paul and grandchildren Victoria, Liam and Michael.

Funeral service takes place today (Friday, September 16) at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, at 3.15 pm (casual dress if desired)

Family flowers, donations if desired payable to Tenby Cottage Ward, Park House Court, c/o funeral directors, Messrs. W. and M. J. Rossiter and Sons Ltd., The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby, tel. (01834) 843160, or Landsker House, 21 Station Road, Narberth, tel. (01834) 861300, who have charge of the funeral arrangements.

Mrs. G. B. A. Richards

Saundersfoot

As reported last week, the death occurred peacefully at Withybush Hospital on Tuesday, September 6, of Mrs. Grace Blodwen Alice Richards. She was aged 77 and lived in Windsor Terrace, The Ridgeway, Saundersfoot.

Grace is survived by her husband Charles, son and daughter-in-law Clive and Marie and family.

Funeral service takes place on Friday, 16th September at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth at 10.45am

Family flowers, donations if desired payable to Cancer Research UK, c/o funeral directors, Messrs. W. and M. J. Rossiter and Sons Ltd., The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby, tel. (01834) 843160, or Landsker House, 21 Station Road, Narberth, tel. (01834) 861300, who have charge of the funeral arrangements.

Mrs. A. H. Day

Pembroke

(formerly of Fernhill, Manorbier Newton)

The death occurred peacefully at Withybush Hospital on Tuesday, September 13, of Mrs. Audrey Hilton Day. She was aged 90 and lived in Charles Road, Pembroke.

Audrey was predeceased in May by her husband Dave and will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

Funeral arrangements have yet to be finalised, but please address all inquiries to funeral directors, Messrs. W. and M. J. Rossiter and Sons Ltd., The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby, tel. (01834) 843160, or Landsker House, 21 Station Road, Narberth, tel. (01834) 861300 who are conducting the funeral arrangements.

MR. D. WESTON

PEMBROKE

As reported previously, the death occurred peacefully at home, on Saturday, August 6, of Mr. Douglas Weston, of 25 Wellington Street, Pembroke Dock, and formerly of 1 Williamson Street, Pembroke.

Aged 78, he was a native of Brentford/Hammersmith, but had lived in Pembrokeshire since his 20s.

During his working life, he had been a professional motorcycle racer until National Service, when he served in the RAF. Upon leaving, he became a toolmaker and spent the majority of his working as an operator at various refineries, both in Pembrokeshire and abroad (10 years in Saudi during the mid to late ’80s to the early ’90s).

He was also a keen golfer, being a member of South Pembs. Golf Club, and enjoyed fishing (coarse) and rebuilding model aeroplanes. He had also been an accomplished boxer during his late teens and was London champion in the late 1950s.

Predeceased by his wife Bernice in 2011, family left to mourn are Diane and Adrian Phillips (niece and nephew-in-law), Rhianne Cox (niece), Sophie Russell (niece), Genna and Kirtis Bowen (niece and nephew-in-law), Rori, Acer and Codi Bowen (great-nieces and nephew), Brian and Ann Weston (brother and sister-in-law), Colin Weston (brother), along with many other family and friends.

The funeral took place on August 15 when a service at Monkton Priory was followed by cremation at Parc Gwyn, Narberth.

Officiating was Rev. Paul Nash, while bearers were Kirtis Bowen, Lance Keane, Adrian Phillips, Paul Russell, Sean Doherty and Charles Cox.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Paul Sartori Foundation or Ward 10, Withybush Hospital, c/o E. C. Thomas and Son, Funeral Directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, Narberth, also at 31 Stockwell Road, Pembroke Dock.

Mr. S. P. Burrows

Monkton

The death occurred tragically in London, on September 9, of Mr. Simon Paul Burrows, formerly of Monkton. He was 41 and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

The funeral will take placetoday (Friday, September 16) with a service at Monkton Priory Church, at 2.30 pm, followed by interment at Monkton Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. All further enquiries may be made to John Roberts and Son, funeral directors, 51 Bush Street, Pembroke Dock, tel. 01646 683115, who are carrying out the arrangements.