Mr. G. G. Thomas

Pembroke

Mr. George Gurfil Thomas (known as Garfield) passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, at Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest. He was 82.

He was the second son of five children and was born and lived in Pembroke all his life.

He had various jobs. He was a signal man at Pembroke Station for many years. Then later he was employed at Pembroke Power Station until his retirement.

He married Joan in 1962 and they celebrated their golden wedding in 2012. They had two children, Neil and Nicola, and three grandchildren, Emma, Liam and Anna, whom he loved dearly.

He was a member of Pembroke Dock Bowling Club and played for the first and second team for many years and also played for the county until illness prevented him.

In his younger days he was a very good darts player.

He was a linesman for Pembroke Town Football Club and then Monkton Swifts. He enjoyed all sport.

He was also relief steward at Monkton Swifts Social Club for many years, then Pembroke Power Club.

A service of celebration was held at Monkton Priory Church, followed by interment at Monkton Cemetery, which was attended by a very large gathering of family, friends and neighbours. He will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him.

The family left to mourn are Joan (wife); Neil (son) and Mel; Nicola and Kevin (daughter and son-in-law); Emma (granddaughter); Liam (grandson); Anna (granddaughter); Albert and Theresa (brother and sister-in-law); Gerald and Betty (brother and sister-in-law); Maurice and Christine (brother and partner); Keith (brother-in-law); also other relatives, friends and neighbours too numerous to mention.

He was predeceased by his sister Audrey.

Officiating at the funeral was Rev. Paul Nash, while the bearers were Andrew and Eamonn Thomas, Ian Thomas, Kevin and Jonathan Thomas (all nephews) and Kevin Dearden (son-in-law).

The eulogy was by Gerald (brother).

A tribute was given by Maurice (brother) and a poem was read by Ann (friend).

At the end of the service, his son Neil Thomas sang Danny Boy, a great favourite of his dad’s.

There were family flowers only, with donations in lieu of flowers for Ward 12 and the Alzheimers Society, c/o John Roberts and Son, Funeral Directors, Bush Street, Pembroke Dock.

MRS. E. A. STORER

SAUNDERSFOOT

The death occurred at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen, on Wednesday, August 26, of Mrs. Elizabeth Anne Storer, of Westfield Road, Saundersfoot.

Aged 76, Mrs. Storer was predeceased by her son Kevin, but is survived by daughter Kay, grandson and fiancé Jas and Soph, great-grandchildren Milo and Klay, brother and sister-in-law John and Ann, daughter-in-law Sarah and Auntie Dorothy.

The funeral service will take place on Tuesday at Cold Inn Chapel, at 2 pm, followed by interment in the churchyard.

There will be family flowers only, but donations if desired can be made payable to ‘Bone Cancer Research Trust’, 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.

Mr. W. Wickland BEM

Tenby

As reported last week, the death occurred peacefully at Woodland Lodge Care Home, Gumfreston, of Mr. Wooder Wickland BEM. He was aged 89.

Wooder was predeceased by his wife Thrisa, but is survived by daughter Sandra, son and daughter-in-law John and Andrea, granddaughter Kim and her husband Gary, granddaughter Michelle and her husband Roy, grandson Christopher and his wife, and great-grandchildren.

The funeral service takes place on Monday, September 7, 11.30 am, at St. Mary’s Church, Tenby, and will be followed by interment at Tenby New Cemetery.

There will be family flowers only.

The funeral arrangements are being carried out by 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, to whom all inquiries should be made.

MR. J. A. EVANS

SAUNDERSFOOT

The death occurred recently of Mr. John Anthony Evans, of The Willows, Swallowtree, Saundersfoot, who passed away peacefully at his home with his family around him.

Aged 81, he leaves to mourn his wife Marion, daughter and son-in-law Amanda and Sean, son and daughter-in-law Simon and Maria, daughter and son-in-law Sarah and Paul, grandchildren Megan, Roisin, Annie, John, Tom, Carys and Chloe and sisters Barbara and Jean.

The funeral service takes place on Wednesday, at 11.30 am, at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth. There is a request for no mourning clothes to be worn.

There will be family flowers only, with donations, if desired, made payable to Portfield School, Haverfordwest, 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, to whom all inquiries should be made.

MRS. L. I. LEONARD

PEMBROKE

The death occurred peacefully at home on Thursday, August 27, of Mrs. Lilian Irene Leonard, affectionately known as Lily, aged 97 years, of Paynter Street, Pembroke.

Beloved wife of the late Chris, dearly-loved mum of John and David, respected mother-in-law of Judy, treasured Nan to Martyn and Peggy, Andrew and Amanda, Jonathan and Kate, Karyn, Kate and Paul, cherished great-nan to Phoebe, Aaron, Arianne, Joseph, Jake and Annabelle, much-loved sister of Elwina.

The funeral service will take place on Monday, September 7, at Tabernacle United Reformed Church, Pembroke, at 12 noon, followed by interment at St. Michaels Cemetery.

There will be family flowers only, with donations, if so desired, for Wales Air Ambulance, c/o E. C. Thomas and Son, funeral directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, or 31 Stockwell Road, Pembroke Dock, who are conducting the funeral arrangements.

MRS. E. HEADLAM

NARBERTH

The death occurred suddenly, but peacefully, at home on Wednesday, August 26, of Mrs. Elizabeth Headlam, affectionately known as Liz, of Market Street, Narberth.

Sadly and hugely missed by her family and friends.

The funeral service will take place on Monday, September 7, at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, at 4 pm.

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

MR. D. EVANS

Narberth

(formerly Wrexham)

The death occurred peacefully at Caldey Grange Care Home, Pentlepoir, on Friday, August 21, of Mr. Donald Evans, aged 89 years.

Don will be missed by all of his family and friends.

The funeral service will take place today (Friday, September 4), at 3.15 pm, at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth.

No flowers, donations, if so desired, for Dementia UK, c/o E. C. Thomas and Son, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, who are carrying out funeral arrangements.

MRS. M. MESSENGER

TENBY

The death occurred on Saturday, August 29, of Mrs. Margaret Messenger, of Heywood Court, Tenby.

Aged 64, she will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

The funeral service will take place on Thursday, at 11.30 am, at St. Mary’s Church, Tenby, and will be followed by interment at Tenby New Cemetery.

Please address all further inquiries 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.

Mr. D. J. Rees

Pembroke Dock

The death occurred peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 1, of Mr. David (Dave) Jeffrey Rees, of Pembroke Dock. He was 85 and was a retired BT engineer.

The funeral will take place on Friday, September 11, with a service at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, at 1 pm.

Family flowers only please, but if desired, donations in lieu in memory of Dave for the Paul Sartori Foundation and the Macmillan Nurses 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. S. DUCKWORTH

KILGETTY

The death occurred peacefully, with her family, after a short illness, at West Wales General Hospital, Carmarthen, of Mrs. Sheila Duckworth, aged 57 years, of Carmarthen Road, Kilgetty.

Loving wife of Steve, devoted mum to Chris and Dave, beloved daughter of Esme and the late Jack, dearly-loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt, much-loved daughter-in-law.

The funeral service will take place on Thursday, September 10, at Parc Gwyn, Narberth, at 12.15 pm.

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

MR. G. L. GRIFFITHS

PEMBROKE

The death occurred peacefully at Withybush Hospital on Wednesday, August 26, of Mr. Gwilym Lloyd Griffiths, aged 79 years, of South Meadows, Pembroke.

Gwilym will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

The funeral service will take place on Friday, September 11, at Westgate Chapel, Pembroke, at 10 am, followed by cremation at Parc Gwyn, Narberth, at 11.30 am.

There will be family only, with donations, if so desired, for Ashdale Nursing Home, Pembroke, c/o E. C. Thomas and Son, funeral directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, or 31 Stockwell Road, Pembroke, who are conducting the funeral arrangements.

MR. S. J. MACKEEN

PEMBROKE DOCK

The death occurred at home on Wednesday, August 26, of Mr. Stephen James Mackeen, aged 33 years, of Sussex Row, Pembroke Dock.

A much loved son, brother, uncle and nephew.

The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, September 8, at St. Johns Church, Pembroke Dock, at 2 pm, followed by interment at Llanion Cemetery.

There will be family flowers only, with donations, if so desired, for Ward 10, Withybush Hospital, c/o E. C. Thomas and Son, funeral directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, or 31 Stockwell Road, Pembroke Dock, who are conducting the funeral arrangements.

MRS. M.M. CRYER

PEMBROKE

The death occurred peacefully at Withybush Hospital on Thursday, August 27, of Mrs. Myra Mary Cryer, of Croft Court, Pembroke.

Aged 83, she was the beloved wife of the late Ron, dearly loved mam of Sue and mother-in-law to David, treasured nan of Annette, cherished grandma of Rhiannon and Cerys.

The funeral service will take place on Friday, September 11, at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, at 3.15 pm.

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

MR. R. HORTON

JEFFREYSTON

The death occurred peacefully at Glangwili Hospital, on August 25, of Mr. Robert Horton, of Jeffreyston.

Aged 66, he will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

The funeral service will take place on Monday, at 2.15 pm, at East Park Care Centre, Jeffreyston, followed by cremation at Parc Gwyn, Narberth, at 3.15 pm.

There will be family flowers only, with donations, if desired, made payable to East Park Care Centre, 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, to whom all inquiries should be made.

MRS. M. MEDGETT

TENBY

The death occurred peacefully at Park House Court Nursing Home, Tenby, on Sunday, of Mrs. Maud Medgett, formerly of Tenby.

Aged 94, Maud will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

The funeral service will take place on Monday, September 14, at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, at 11.30 am.

There will be family flowers only, with donations, if so desired, for RNLI (Tenby Branch), c/o E. C. Thomas and Son, Funeral Directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, Narberth, who are conducting the funeral arrangements.