Tributes have been paid to a well-known Pembrokeshire business man who co-founded the Princes Gate Water company.

The funeral of fifty-nine-year-old Glyn Jones, of New House Farm, Ludchurch, who passed away on June 27, took place today (Monday, July 17) at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth.

It was the wish of the family that blue or navy clothing be worn to the funeral service, with Glyn being the vice-president of Narberth RFC, and a former player.

There were family flowers only with donations in lieu, if so desired, for The Paul Sartori Foundation c/o E.C. Thomas & Son Funeral Directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, Narberth SA67 8QH (01834) 831876 or via www.ecthomasandson.co.uk.

Mr Jones was a community councillor for 35 years, being chair of Lampeter Velfrey Community Council on numerous occasions, will be dearly missed by his family and many friends. He touched the lives and hearts of many people. Glyn was also president of Whitland YFC.

Glyn and his brother David established Princes Gate mineral water in 1991, sourcing the water from a spring near Narberth.

Posting on its Facebook page this week, Princes Gate Mineral Water stated: “It is with the greatest sadness that we share the loss of one of our founders, neighbour and dear friend, Glyn Jones

“Glyn and David founded Princes Gate Water in 1991, with the first bottle being consumed on Glyn’s birthday itself, August 3rd.

“It was Glyn’s engineering talent that allowed for Princes Gate Water to be born and develop into the brand that we love today.

“He remained a close neighbour and friend and will be so dearly missed by so many that knew him.”

Glyn’s brother David also posted: “Loyal, trustworthy, hardworking warrior of a business partner. Awesome uncle, best brother you could wish for. Lived his dream, just taken from us far too soon. Thanks for being there. Love you bro. Keep making us smile x.”

A minute’s silence was observed by Pembrokeshire councillors last week at the main council chamber at County Hall, Haverfordwest, following a request from Presiding Member Simon Hancock.

Cllr Hancock asked fellow councillors to join him in an act of respect and remembrance after he spoke about the recent deaths of Princes Gate Spring Water co-founder Glyn Jones and also of baby Mabli Cariad Hall who tragically died following a collision involving a car outside the A&E department at Withbush Hospital, Haverfordwest, on June 21.

Cllr Hancock told members of the recent sudden death of Mr: Jones: “We also recall, with the utmost regret, the sudden death of Mr Glyn Jones of New House Farm, Ludchurch; he was one of the founders of the Princes Gate water company, which was such a success – is a success – and he was also a community councillor for 35 years, being chair of Lampeter Velfrey Community Council on numerous occasions.

“So, we extend our deepest sympathy to Mr Glyn Jones’ family as well.

“So, members, if you are able, could you please join me in standing as a mark of respect,” with the council chamber falling silent.