Mr. B. Jones Tenby

As recently reported, the death occurred at his home on Tuesday, April 1, of Mr. Brinley Jones, of 17 The Maudlins, Tenby. He was 81.

Predeceased by his brothers George and Billy, sister Dorothy, and nieces Lorraine, Rosemary and Sheridan, he is survived by niece Patricia, great- nephew Paul and his partner Sharon, and nephews and niece David, Joey, Brinley, Susan and Jimmy. Brinley was born in Trefloyne Lodge, Penally, and as a young boy moved to The Maudlins with his family. He spent the rest of his life at The Maudlins, sharing the home with various members of his family, the last 35 years being with Pat and Paul. As a young man, Brinley was called up for National Service and served in the British Army for three- and-a-half to four years as a guard at the German prisoner of war camp at Conforth in Cumbria. Upon his return to Tenby, Brinley started work as a coalman for John Rees in Pembroke, holding this job for over 30 years. When the business was sold, Brinley found work with Tenby Borough Council and worked with Derek Nicholls as a stonemason's labourer. As a council worker, Brinley was also involved in elections, standing on the door of the polling station to keep the peace. Brinley also spent many a weekend as a taxi driver for Howard Griffiths. After about 20 years with the council, Brinley decided enough was enough and took early retirement. He had a long healthy retirement and regularly enjoyed going for long walks. Most days Brinley would be out of the house by 7 o'clock and down to the town to meet up with his old friends where they congregated on Lion Corner and put the world to rights. Upon his return from his walks, Brinley often settled down to watch a good Western, but not before he cooked dinner for his niece Pat upon her return from work at T. P. Hughes. Despite being a private man, Brinley was a well- known friendly face around Tenby. He was a humble man who was content with his life and enjoyed spending time with his family. Those who knew him well would describe him as a "nice, genuine bloke, who was always a gentleman." A caring and friendly gentleman, Brinley was always there for his niece Pat and great-nephew Paul. The funeral took place on Monday, April 7, with a service at the Chapel of Rest, The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby, followed by interment at Tenby New Cemetery. Rev. Andrew Davies officiated. Bearers were Joey Jones and Brinley Jones (nephews), Mark Badham and Neil Duffy (friends). There were family floral tributes received as follows: In loving memory of my dear uncle Brinley, you'll be sadly missed, love always, Pat; In loving memory of great uncle Brinley, thank you for always being there, love always, Paul and Sharon; With love from David, Brinley, Joey and families; Fondest memories of our cousin Brinley, from Dilys, Eric and Leslie; From all your friends at Norgine. Flowers for the house were received from Steve, Ginny and family; Samantha, Christopher and family; Alison and Angela; Trevor and Valda; Marilyn and John Hay; T. P. Hughes. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made, if desired, for Tenby Health Centre, c/o Messrs. W. and M. J. Rossiter and Sons Ltd., The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby, who conducted the arrangements.

MRS. E. M. TURNER CLYNDERWEN

The funeral of Mrs. Edith Mary Turner (nee Yeomans), formerly of Clynderwen and Saundersfoot, took place on Friday, April 4, at St. Mary Magdelene Church, Lower St. Clears. Mary passed away peacefully after a long illness on Easter Sunday, March 23, at Plas-y-Dderwen Care Home Johnstown.

Mary, widow of the late Byron Turner, was born in The Hermitage, Lower St. Clears, on November 3, 1920, the fourth child of Thomas Henry Yeomans and his wife Sophia, the youngest daughter of James Griffiths and Esther Williams. For Mary, as a little girl, times were hard; her brother Douglas died when she was very young and her father a year later in 1922. In those days there was no inside running water in the house and electricity was confined to the ground floor. At the height of the depression and through most of the 1930s, career opportunities were few, especially for girls. But the outbreak of the war in 1939 represented for Mary, a young woman of 19, the chance to get away from home. Although perhaps dull by today's standards, Mary found adventure on wartime night-train journeys in the blackout from Carlisle to Weymouth or from Carmarthen to York. And as another local girl put it recently when looking back on those years, Mary looked stunning in khaki and lipstick! The chance to travel overseas eluded her, but her wartime duties on the home front were no less challenging. Private Mary Yeomans held her own front line, caring for the physically injured and the mentally shell-shocked. And it was during active service, whilst in York, that she later met her husband Byron. Married in September 1947 at St. Mary Magdalane, Lower St Clears, by the mid 1950s, Mary had moved to Scunthorpe, Byron's home town, where she was soon busy bringing up a son and daughter and supporting her husband in business as a pharmaceutical chemist. Through the 1960/70s, she played her part in local life; she joined Inner Wheel, serving as both secretary and treasurer. She also supported the local Cymodorion Society, where she could socialise with fellow expatriate Welshmen and woman (mostly steel makers who had left the valleys in the depressed 1930s and emigrated northwards). Mary and her husband moved back to Wales to Saundersfoot in 1987 and from there to Clynderwen in 1995. She became a patron of the Whitland Male Voice Choir and a member of the Llanboidy branch of the Royal British Legion. By now, she was a grandmother who enjoyed holidays on the local beaches with her grandchildren, Paul and Rebecca. But sadly in 2001, Mary became unwell and was admitted to Waungron Country Mansion in Whitland. Here she remained until her most recent fatal illness. Her husband, Byron, predeceased her, passing away in 2006. Mary's funeral arrangements were carried out by E. C. Thomas and Son, of Stepaside, and the service was conducted by Rev. Bryan Witt. Family and friends who attended the service were Mary's daughter, Prudence Jarvis and her partner Allan Oakes; her son David and his wife Claudine; her grandchildren Paul Jarvis accompanied by Lynn Birrell, Rebecca Jarvis and her partner Mark Povah; Mary's nephew Anthony Yeomans and his wife Mariann and Mary's cousin Clr. Phillip Hughes, of St. Clears. Other family and friends in attendance were Russell and Ann Thomas, James and Chrissie Davies, Brenda Worthing, Brynmor and Angel Thomas, all from Clynderwen, Lon Skone, of Carmarthen, Stan Phillips, of Whitland, representing the Narberth and District Probus Club, Hugh Lewis, of Whitland, John Bennet, of Narberth, Juliet Rossiter, conductor Whitland Male Voice Choir, Violet Davies and Dr. Edmund Davies, both from St. Clears, Hywel and Vannu Thomas, representing the Llanboidy Branch of the Royal British Legion, Vernon Evans, of Penally, Hubert Phillips, of Llanboidy, Lionel and Joan Allen and Haydn Williams, representing the Rotary Club of Saundersfoot, Olive Spence, representing the Inner Wheel Association, Saundersfoot, Joy Blount, Val Richards and Dawn Storer, of Waungron Country Mansion, Whitland.

Mr. J. Horne Penally

The funeral took place on Monday, April 7, at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, of Mr. John Horne, of Awel-y-Mor, 2 Middlewalls Lane, Penally. Mr. Horne, who was 75, passed away on March 29. A native of Broom, near Alcester, Warwickshire, he is survived by his wife Patricia Elizabeth Horne. Mr. Horne started his working life at the age of 14 as a needle tool setter at Needle Industries Ltd., in Studley, Warwickshire, where he worked until joining the RAF as an airframe mechanic in November 1950. After 'square bashing', he was posted to Pembroke Dock to work on flying boats. Early in 1952, he was posted to Seletar, Singapore, until very early September 1953. He joined the RAF for three years so that he would get extra pay! On discharge from the RAF in November 1953, he worked at Adkins and Thomas, Broom, as a clerk - he didn't want to return to factory work, and he was asked by Adkins manager to work in their office. From September 1966 - February 1977, he was costing supervisor at Maudslay Motor Co. and later did costing at Bomford and Evershed, Bidford. Due to redundancy, he lastly worked at National Car Park, Stratford-on-Avon, which he loved because it was easy - no worries! Mr. Horne's main hobbies were model-making, history, reading - mostly non-fiction, indoor short mat bowls, which he played at New Hedges Village Hall, and being a volunteer at Tenby Museum, where he was happy to do any work - even washing-up! At home, he worked on models for the museum, the last of which was 'Tenby in 1586'. All are on display. He also did oil paintings, but none of his pictures are in the museum. They are all at home or at homes of family and friends. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Andrew Davies. Floral floral tributes were from his wife Pat; his daughter Rosalind and son-in-law Tony; his daughter Catherine and son-in-law Roger and grandchildren Eleanor and Hywel. Flowers for the house were received from: Elizabeth; Christine; Frank; Mary and Peter; Audrey and Jim; Joan and Harvey; Ann; Diane and Dave. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made, if desired, for Cats Protection League or Salvation Army, Tenby, c/o Messrs. W. and M. J. Rossiter and Sons Ltd., The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby, who carried out the funeral arrangements.

Mrs. A. M. Williams Lawrenny

The death occurred on March 11 of Mrs. Alice May Williams (Maisie), of Castle View, Lawrenny. She was 91. Mrs. Williams passed away at Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest, where she had been a patient since December 27. A native of Martletwy, Maisie formerly lived at 'The Diggins' and was formerly landlady to farm students who worked on the estate. Her main interests were her family. She was a devoted family person who derived immense pleasure from her grandchildren. She also enjoyed cooking and being a member of Martletwy and Lawrenny WI and the Mothers' Union. Family left to mourn are her daughter Freda, son and daughter-in-law Owen and Delma, daughter and son-in-law Nora and Maybro, granddaughter and partner Bethan and Jason, grandson Vaughan and great-granddaughter Amy. The funeral service took place at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, on March 19. Her ashes were later interred at St. Caradocs Church, Lawrenny. Rev. Dr. Michael Needs officiated. Bearers were David Arthur, Chris Williams, Tony Scourfield and Dai Jones. Principal mourners were: Freda (daughter); Owen and Delma (son and daughter-in-law); Nora and Maybro (daughter and son-in-law); Bethan and Jason (granddaughter and partner); Vaughan (grandson); Amy (great-granddaughter); together with nephews, nieces and cousins too numerous to mention. There were family flowers only, with donations in lieu for the Greenhill Avenue Centre, Tenby, c/o E. C. Thomas and Son, funeral directors, Archways, Green Plains, Stepaside, who carried out the funeral arrangements.

MR. P. N. COOPER CLYNDERWEN

The funeral took place on April 2, at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, of Mr. Phillip Noel Cooper, of Maes-y-Fagwr, Llangolman, Clynderwen, who passed away on March 25, aged 67. A native of North Wales, Mr. Cooper spent his working life as a lorry driver. His main interests included gardening, walking and DIY. He leaves to mourn his wife Muriel, sons Ian and Shane, daughter Jayne, stepchildren Jayne, Michael and Jayne, grandchildren Rachel, Adam, Ben, Kate, Luke, Jake, Lewis, Richard, Adam and Megan. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Becky Davies. Bearers were Ian Cooper, Ben Morgan, Luke Stead, Adam Calvert, Jake Stead and Tom. Principal mourners were: Muriel (wife); Ian, Jayne and Shane, Jayne, Michael, Jayne (children); Luke, Jake, Ben, Kate, Rachel, Adam, Lewis, Richard, Adam and Megan (grandchildren). Floral tributes included a family wreath and a posy from the grandchildren. There were family flowers only, with donations in lieu for the Paul Sartori Foundation, c/o E. C. Thomas and Son Funeral Directors, Archways, Green Plains, Stepaside, who carried out the funeral arrangements.

MR. W. H. JAMES SWANSEA (formerly of Princes Gate)

The funeral took place at St. Catherines Church, Princes Gate, of Mr. William Henry James, formerly of Green Grove, Princes Gate, who died at Singleton Hospital, Swansea, on March 31, aged 95. His wife Olive Maud predeceased him in December 2000 after 65 years of marriage. He was also predeceased by one of his grandchildren, Andrew Morgan, aged four, and son-in-law Tony Hulme- Davies. He was born at Bellmans Well, Cold Blow, in October 1912, and educated at Narberth Church School. Upon leaving school, he worked on a local farm and later at Gelly Halog Quarries, Ludchurch. During the second world war, he was drafted into the Royal Naval Armament Depot at Trecwn where he was commended for the courageous manner in which he dealt with an incident involving badly corroded ammunition which was in imminent danger of exploding. At the end of the second world war, he took up employment with the GWR/BR engineering department track maintenance and remained so until he retired at 65. He was renowned for his high standards and conscientious work ethic. He was well known in the area, not only as a superb gardener who produced mammoth onions and leeks as well as prolific crops of tomatoes, but also a beekeeper and judge at local shows. A man of nature, the soil and a lover of wildlife. In his youth, he was a keen sportsman having played rugby for Narberth between the first and second world wars. He maintained his love of rugby until he died. Amongst his many talents, he was a qualified gents hairdresser and butcher as well as an excellent carpenter who spent many hours making his own beehives. He is survived by his four children, Yvonne, Glynne, Olive and Reynold, Dennis son-in-law, Beryl and Susan daughters-in-law, seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The service at St. Catherines Church was conducted by Rev. Chancellor G. Morris MA. Bearers were Chris James, grandson, Mark Jones, Steven Francis, grandsons-in-law, and Mr. Campbell Richards, friend. There were family flowers only and they were received as follows: In loving memory of father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Yvonne, Dennis, Huw, Margaret, Charles, Suzanne, Carys and Oliver; In loving memory of a wonderful Dad, Glynne, Beryl, Chris, Helen and Thomas Evan, we will remember you for your love of life, love for your family, your fun and laughter, God Bless; In loving memory of Dad and Pop, Olive, Tina, Louise, Mark, Steven, Emily, Eleanor and Joshua, Morgan and Chloe; In loving memory of Dad, Reynold, Susan, Hannah and Melissa. If desired, donations in lieu of flowers for St. Catherines Church, Princes Gate, may be sent to E. C. Thomas and Son, Funeral Directors, Archways, Green Plains, Stepaside, who carried out the funeral arrangements

MRS. M. E. BOSWELL SAUNDERSFOOT

The funeral took place on March 25, at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, of Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Boswell, of Oaklands, Sandyhill Road, Saundersfoot, who passed away on March 16, at Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest. She was 67. A native of High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, Margaret spent the early part of her working life working in retail shops, mainly gift shops, then after a few years she finished work to look after her two children and brought them up until their teen years, when Margaret went back into retailing in a part-time capacity. When Margaret retired, she was a housewife and helped her husband Graham by answering the phone and taking messages for him, as he helped run a private hire chauffeur business. Margaret's main interest was travelling around the likes of Europe, USA, Far East and Australia. Also going to places around the UK to visit other members of her family and friends. In 1998, Margaret and her husband Graham decided to retire to Pembrokeshire to live. The couple used to come on holiday with their children and later grandchildren to Tenby where Graham grew up as a small boy. It was while Margaret was a patient in Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest, she noticed the Wales Air Ambulance land a few times, which made her think what a wonderful service they provided, prompting her to decide that instead of flowers, she would like donations if desired to be made to the Wales Air Ambulance service. She leaves to mourn her husband Graham, daughter Helen, son Michael, grandson Mathew, granddaughter Lois, son-in-law Kyle, brother Brian, sister-in-law Eileen, sister-in-law Cossette, along with nephews and nieces. The funeral service was conducted by Canon Michael Butler. Bearers were Terry, Graham and Gavin. Floral tributes came from close family only, with donations in lieu to the Wales Air Ambulance, c/o E. C. Thomas and , Funeral Directors, Archways, Green Plains, Stepaside, who carried out the funeral arrangements.

MR. T. CROFT saundersfoot

The death occurred at Glangwilli Hospital, on Saturday, after a short illness, of Mr. Tony Croft, of 8 Beddoes Court, Saundersfoot. Aged 74, he was the much-loved father and father- in-law of Linda and Elliott, Guy and Liz, Haydn and Doreen, Tudor and Anna, Marion and the late Gary, proud grandfather of Idris, Calum, Declan, Ioan and Garan, dear partner of Eileen. The funeral takes place on Monday, with a service at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, at 11.30 am. There are to be family flowers only, but donations, if desired, may be made to the RNLI or the PDSA, c/ o the funeral director, Mr. Colin Phillips, Hyfrydle, Gwbert Road, Cardigan, tel. (01239) 621192.

MRS. V. L. M. MORGAN KILGETTY

Mrs. Viola Morgan, of Oak Tree Court, Kilgetty, formerly of Summerhill Caravan Park, died at home, aged 88, on March 30. Lil Morgan, then Lil James was born in The Wood, Kilgetty, on July 29, 1919, and was the seventh of eight children. Lil married Thomas Maurice Morgan (Tom) and they travelled with their work until settling at 105 Ystrad, Rhondda, where they brought up their children Thomas, Margaret, Diana, Eileen, Richard, Norman, Jean and David. In 2004, Lil returned to Pembrokeshire at Oak Tree Court, Kilgetty, where she attended the day centre at Bloomfield and kept herself busy knitting scarves and cooking for family and friends. Welsh cakes were her speciality. Predeceased by her husband, the family left to mourn are: Thomas Morgan and Hazel (son and daughter-in-law); Margaret and Ron Harden (daughter and son-in-law); Diana and Vaughan Davies (daughter and son-in-law); Eileen and Emlyn Thomas (daughter and son-in-law); Richard and Liz Morgan (son and daughter-in-law); Norman and Jan Morgan (son and daughter-in-law); Jean and Bill Butler (daughter and son-in-law); David and Cath Morgan (son and daughter-in-law), plus 28 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren and their families. Unable to attend were Will James (brother); Reene William (sister); Reg James (brother); Lil Mosley (sister-in-law) and Marian Morgan (sister-in-law). The funeral service was held at St. Elidyr Church and was conducted by Canon Michael Butler. The bearers were Richard Morgan (son), Norman Morgan (son), Keith Harden, Paul Harden, Stephen Thomas and D. J. Morgan (grandsons). There were family flowers only with donations in lieu for The Paul Sartori Foundation, c/o E C Thomas and Son, Funeral Directors, Archways, Green Plains, Stepaside, who conducted the funeral arrangements.

MRS. L. M. SHEARS ST. FLORENCE

A celebratory service was held on April 7 at St. Florence Church for the long life of Lillian, who died on April 1 at the age of 102 years. Lillian lived with her daughter Valerie until the last few months which she spent at the Belvedere Residential Home under the devoted care of their staff. A large number of friends and relatives gathered for the lovely service conducted by Rev. Robin Webley. The bearers were Ian Richards (grandson), Adam and Brett Merry (great-grandsons), Richard Roberts (family friend). Predeceased by her husband in 1976 and her daughter Olwyn, she leaves to mourn, Valerie (daughter), Ian and Sally, Charles and Dawn (grandsons and wives), Linda (granddaughter), Lucy, Chloe, Owen, Hayley, Brett and Adam (great- grandchildren). Unable to attend were Charles Merry (grandson) and Ralph Merry (son-in-law). Funeral arrangements were carried out by John Roberts and Son, 51 Bush Street, Pembroke Dock.

Mrs. H. M. G. Rees Tenby

The death occurred peacefully at Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest, on Friday, April 11, of Mrs. Hazel Mary Grace Rees, of 42 Knowling Mead, Tenby. Aged 80 and predeceased by her husband, Jack, she will be sadly missed by Wendy and David (daughter and son-in-law), Andrew and Erica (grandson and partner), Julie and Wayne (granddaughter and husband), Peter and Teresa (grandson and partner), Samantha and Nathan, Andrew, Jack, Zoe, Connor, Vicky and Geraint (grandchildren), together with Glyn and Ann Price (brother and sister-in-law). The funeral service took place yesterday (Thursday) at The Salvation Army Hall, Tenby, prior to cremation at Parc Gwyn, Narberth. There were family flowers only, with donations in lieu, if so desired, for The Salvation Army, c/o E. C. Thomas and Son, funeral directors, Archways, Green Plains, Stepaside, who are conducting the arrangements.

Mr. S. T. Charles Tenby

As reported in last week's issue, the death occurred on Sunday, April 6, at Park House Court Nursing Home, Tenby, of Mr. Stanley Twyford Charles. Predeceased by his wife Beti, he was 89. He is survived by his daughter Morfudd, son David John and daughter Sian-Elen. The funeral has been arranged for Friday, May 2, with a service at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, at 12.15 pm. The funeral arrangements are being carried out by Messrs. W. and M. J. Rossiter and Sons Ltd., The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby.

Mrs. G. I. Treadaway Tenby

The death occurred at Belmont Court Nursing Home, Tenby, on Tuesday, April 15, of Mrs. Grace Irene Treadaway. She was 92. Predeceased by her husband Victor, she is survived by her son Keith, daughter-in-law Jan, granddaughters Helen and Rachel and their husbands Keith and Steve, and great-grandsons Archie, Sam and Louie. The funeral has been arranged for Friday, April 25, with a service at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, at 12.15 pm. There is a request for family flowers only, but donations in lieu may be made, if desired, for the Paul Sartori Foundation, c/o Messrs. W. and M. J. Rossiter and Sons Ltd., The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby, who have charge of the arrangements.

Dawn Joan Macphail Kilgetty

The death occurred at Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest, on Monday, April 14, of Dawn Joan Macphail, of 40 Park Avenue, Kilgetty. She was 46 and is survived by her sons Daniel and Nathan, mother and father Don and Joan, and brother Dean. The funeral has been arranged for Friday, April 25, with a service at St. Issell's Church, Saundersfoot, at 2.30 pm, followed by interment in the cemetery. There is a request for family flowers only, but donations in lieu may be made, if desired, for Cancer Research UK, c/o Messrs. W. and M. J. Rossiter and Sons Ltd., The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby, who have charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. C. Read Penally

The death occurred at Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest, on Friday, April 11, of Mrs. Cecilia Read, of 3 The Paddock, Penally. She was aged 90. Mrs. Read is survived by her husband Albert, daughter Jane, son Wynford, and sisters Betty and Rowena. Her funeral took place yesterday (Thursday), with a service at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth. There were family flowers only, but donations in lieu may be made, if desired, for Parkinson's Disease Society, c/o Messrs. W. and M. J. Rossiter and Sons Ltd., The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby, who have charge of the arrangements.