Michael Eric Dale

The death occurred peacefully on November 1 in Liversedge, Yorkshire, of Mr Michael Eric Dale, eldest son of the late Eric and Mabel Dale, of Tenby.

He leaves to mourn his devoted wife, Peggy, who shared his life for 67 years, and her family in Yorkshire; his brother Laurie Dale and sister Jennifer Richards; Steve, Melanie and Simon Richards; Linzi and Richard Harrison; Charles, Sara and Laurie John Dale; James, Tom and Kaia Chiffi.

Michael lived in Penally in the 1990s, when he briefly returned to Pembrokeshire.

MRS. H. WATTS

LUDCHURCH

The death occurred peacefully at Withybush Hospital on Wednesday, October 26, of Mrs. Heather Watts, aged 66 years, of Ludchurch.

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

The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, November 15, at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, at 2.30 pm. At the request of the family, please wear something green, Heather`s favourite colour, to celebrate her life.

There will be family flowers only, with donations, if so desired, for Paul Sartori Foundation and Macmillan Cancer Support, c/o E. C. Thomas and Son, funeral directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, who are conducting funeral arrangements. Tel. (01834) 831876.

MR. D. REEVE

ST. FLORENCE

The death occurred peacefully at Withybush Hospital on Saturday, November 5, of Mr. Dilwyn Reeve, aged 69 years, of St. Florence.

Beloved husband to Susan, loving dad to Andrew, Darren and Jenny and son-in-law Ben. Also grandad to Harrison and Fletcher.

He will be sadly missed by all his family, friends, neighbours and ex-colleagues.

The family have requested that everyone wears something red or a Welsh jersey.

The funeral service will take place on Monday, November 21, at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, at 1 pm.

There will be family flowers only, with donations in lieu of flowers for The Alzheimer’s Society, may be sent c/o E. C. Thomas and Son, funeral directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, tel. (01834) 831876, who are carrying out the funeral arrangements.

MRS. S. N. GARDNER

KILGETTY

As reported last week, the death occurred peacefully at home on Sunday, October 30, of Mrs. Susan Noelle Gardner, aged 67 years, of Hertitage Gardens, Ryelands Lane, Kilgetty.

Much-loved wife and best friend to the late Terry. Loving mum to Claire and Christopher. Cherished nanny to Patience.

The funeral service will take place today (Friday, November 11), at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, at 11.30 am.

There will be flowers.

Funeral arrangements are being conducted by E. C. Thomas and Son, funeral directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, tel. (01834) 831876.

MR. C. L. RICHARDS

SAUNDERSFOOT

The death occurred on Wednesday, at his home in Windsor Terrace, The Ridgeway, Saundersfoot, of Mr. Charles Lionel Richards.

Aged 87, Charlie was predeceased only in September by his wife Grace and will be sadly missed by his son Clive, daughter-in-law Marie and all the family and many friends.

The funeral arrangements have yet to be finalised but please address all further inquiries to Funeral Directors. Messrs W and M J Rossiter and Sons Ltd. The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby.

MR. R.S.YATES

KILGETTY

The death occurred peacefully at home on Monday of Mr. Richard Stuart Yates, of Ryelands Lane, Kilgetty.

Aged 55, he was a devoted husband of Alison, dearly loved dad of Michelle, Diana and the late Philip, cherished Grampy of Rachel, Nathan and Ffion, much loved brother of Lorraine and Debbie.

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, Narberth who are conducting the funeral arrangements.

Mr. J. Austin

Kilgetty

As reported last week, the death occurred peacefully on October 31, at Brooklands Nursing Home, Saundersfoot, of Mr. John Austin. He was aged 83 and lived in Hill Rise, Kilgetty.

John is survived by his wife Violet, daughter and son-in-law Jennifer and Cameron, son and daughter-in-law Paul and Erica, grandchildren Rebecca, Rhianne, Thomas, Francesca and Heather, great-grandchildren Stephen and Emma-Rose.

The funeral takes place on Monday, November 14, at Parc Gwyn, at 3.15 pm. There will be family flowers only.

All inquiries to funeral directors, Messrs. W. and M. J. Rossiter and Sons Ltd., The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby, or Landsker House, 21 Station Road, Narberth.

Mrs. I. Rickard

Saundersfoot

The death occurred peacefully at her home on Broadfield, Saundersfoot, on Sunday, November 6, of Mrs. Isobel Rickard. She was aged 99.

She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

Funeral details have yet to be finalised, but please address further inquiries to funeral directors, Messrs. W. and M. J. Rossiter and Sons Ltd., The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby, tel. (01834) 843160, who have charge of the funeral arrangements.

MR. G. DAVIES

SAUNDERSFOOT

The death occurred peacefully at Brooklands Nursing Home, Saundersfoot, on Friday, November 4, of Mr. Gavin Davies, aged 68 years, of Saundersfoot.

Dearly-loved husband, dad and grandad. Much-loved brother.

A private funeral service will be held at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth. Donations, if so desired, for Saundersfoot Playgroup, c/o E. C. Thomas and Son, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, who are conducting the arrangements. Tel. (01834) 831876.

ALBERT GEORGE REES

ANGLE

The death occurred peacefully at Apley Lodge on Saturday, November 5, of Albert George Rees, formerly of Angle village. He was aged 100.

The funeral takes place on Thursday, November 17, at 2 pm, at Angle Church.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Angle Church and Apley Lodge, may be sent to John Roberts and Son, Funeral Directors, 51 Bush Street, Pembroke Dock, who are handling the funeral arrangements.

MRS. J. THOMAS

LUDCHURCH

As reported previously, the death occurred peacefully at Withybush Hospital, on Monday, October 24, of Mrs. Janet Elizabeth Thomas, aged 62, of Jandor, Ludchurch.

A native of Bedworth, Coventry,Janet worked for R. H. Davies, Narberth, and Dragon Stores, Narberth.

Her main interests were knitting, gardening and baking.

As well as her husband, Tudor, family left to mourn are Angela Thomas (daughter); Bill and Jean Butler (brother and sister-in-law); Bernard and Doreen Thomas (brother-in-law and sister-in-law); nephews and nieces Billy, Siân and Christopher, Helen, Hayley, Anita and Neil.

The funeral was held at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, on November 2.

Officiating at the service was Rev. Caroline Mansell, while bearers were Christopher Butler, Tony Thomas, Roy Thomas and Anthony Howells.

If desired, donations in lieu of flowers may be made for Ward 10, Withybush Hospital, c/o E. C. Thomas, Funeral Directors, Zoar Chapel, Funeral Home, Llanteg, Narberth, who carried out the funeral arrangements.

MR. E. M. THOMAS

LAWRENNY

The death occurred peacefully at Withybush Hospital on Tuesday, November 8, of Mr. Elliott Meredith Thomas, aged 88 years, of Lawrenny, Kilgetty.

Beloved husband of Evelyn, dearly-loved dad of Malcolm.

The funeral service will take place on Wednesday, November 16, at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, at 2.30 pm.

There will be immediate family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, for Wales Air Ambulance, c/o E. C. Thomas and Son, funeral directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, who are carrying out the funeral arrangements. Tel. (01834) 831876.

MR. H. L. MORGAN

BEGELLY

The death occurred peacefully at home on Wednesday of Mr. Hubert Leslie Morgan, of New Road, Begelly.

Loving husband of Jean, dearly loved dad, grandad and great-grandad.

Funeral arrangements have not yet been finalised. Kindly address all enquiries to E.C. Thomas and Son, Funeral Directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, who are conducting the arrangements.

Mrs. J. Pullen

Stepaside

The funeral recently took place of Mrs. Joan Pullen, of Stepaside, who passed away on October 24, aged 93.

Originally from Paddington, London, Joan joined the civil service during the war. When she married Ron, in 1947, they moved to Surrey. It was here that Joan trained as a needlework teacher, working in the local secondary school.

Following medical advice to move further into the country, the couple moved to Glyn Ceiriog in North Wales, in 1972, where Joan taught for many years in Oswestry. However, retirement brought them south to be near their son and family, where they have lived for nearly 30 years.

After 69 years of marriage, Joan survived Ron by a mere four months.

Donations to be made to The Paul Sartori Foundation.

MR. M. BENTLEY

PEMBROKE DOCK

The death occurred peacefully at Withybush Hospital on Tuesday, November 1, of Mr. Mark Bentley, affectionately known as Sparky, of Pembroke Dock, aged 43 years.

Mark will be sadly missed by his dearest family and many friends.

The funeral service will take place on Monday, November 14, at St. John’s Church, Pembroke Dock, at 11.30 am, followed by cremation at Parc Gwyn, Narberth, at 1 pm.

There will be flowers.

The funeral arrangements are being conducted by E. C. Thomas and Son, funeral directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, also at 31 Stockwell Road, Pembroke Dock, tel. (01834) 831876.

MR. B. R. OSBORN

PEMBROKE DOCK

The death occurred peacefully at home on Thursday, November 3, of Mr. Bruce Robert Osborn, aged 67 years, of Charles Thomas Avenue, Pembroke Dock.

Bruce will be sadly missed by his wife Susan, together with his children and grandchildren.

The funeral service will take place on Friday, November 18, at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, at 1.45 pm.

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. S. J. John

Kilgetty

The death occurred peacefully at her home on Friday, November 4, of Sheila Joan John, aged 87 years, of Topsham Drive, Hill Lane, Kilgetty.

Devoted sister of Margaret, beloved mother of Susan and Stephen, step-mother, Nannie and Great-Nannie.

Sheila will be sadly missed by her loving family and many friends.

The funeral service will take place on Friday, November 18, 11.45 am, at St. Johns United Reformed Methodist Church, Tenby, followed by a family committal at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth. Afterwards refreshments will be held at The Begelly Arms, at 2 pm, to celebrate Sheila’s life.

There will be family flowers only, with donations, if desired, made payable to Withybush Hospital Cancer Day Unit Appeal, 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. I. Fraser

Penally

The death occurred at his home in Penally on Sunday, November 6, of Mr. Ian Fraser. He was aged 65.

Mr. Fraser is survived by his wife Jeanette, sister Pam and family.

The funeral will be held on Monday, November 21, at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, at 1.45 pm.

No flowers by request, donations to the Woodland Trust.

Further enquiries can be made to funeral directors, W. and M. J. Rossiter and Sons Ltd., The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby, or Landsker House, 21 Station Road, Narberth.

MRS. M. M. COLLINS

SAUNDERSFOOT

As reported previously, the death occurred peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 1, of Mrs. Margaret Mary Collins, aged 88 years, of Saundersfoot.

Devoted wife of the late John. Dearly-loved mum to Paul and Debbie, respected mother-in-law to Gillian and Angelo, cherished nan to Rob, Sam and Mia.

The funeral service will take place today (Friday, November 11) at St. Brides RC Church, Saundersfoot, at 1 pm, followed by interment at St. Issell’s Cemetery, Saundersfoot.

There will be family flowers only, with donations, if so desired, for Dementia UK, c/o E. C. Thomas and Son, funeral directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, who are conducting the funeral arrangements. Tel. (01834) 831876.

MISS C. M. JOHN

NARBERTH

The death occurred peacefully at her sister’s home, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, November 8, of Miss Constance Maureen John, affectionately known as Mo, aged 49 years, of Narberth.

Devoted partner of Nigel, beloved daughter of Dorothy and the late Elwyn, much-loved sister of Gwyneth, James and the late Roland, dearly-loved sister-in-law to Mike and Shauna. Treasured aunt to Matthew and Kerrie, David and Amy, Callum and Megan, and great-aunt to Noah, Jacob, Oliver and Molly.

The funeral service will take place on Friday, November, 18, at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, at 3.15 pm.

There will be immediate family flowers only, with donations in lieu of flowers for the Paul Sartori Foundation and Narberth District Nurses Fund, c/o E. C. Thomas and Son, funeral directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg. Tel. (01834) 831876.

mrs. m. m. williams

saundersfoot

The funeral of Mrs. May Margaret Williams, of Ashdown, Westfield Road, Saundersfoot, who passed away peacefully at her home, aged 89, will take place on Monday, November 14, at St. Florence Church, at 11 am, followed by cremation at Parc Gwyn, Narberth, at 12.15 pm.

Margaret was born and educated in Ogmore Vale, Glamorgan, where she attended Ogmore Vale Grammar School. She continued her education at teacher training college West Yorkshire.

She took up a teaching post in Aylesbury, by which time she had met her future husband, Alan.

They married in 1955, moved to Pembrokeshire and continued their teaching careers in the county, making their home in Saundersfoot.

Margaret was an enthusiastic sports person playing tennis and hockey in her younger years and then enjoyed playing golf in her retirement.

She was a popular member of Tenby Golf Club and became lady captain in 1984.

Margaret was predeceased by her husband Alan (AK) Williams and is survived by son David, daughter Rachel, son-in-law Tony and much loved granddaughter Georgia, brother Rhodri, his wife Helly, sister-in-law Doreen, nephew and niece Margaret and Peter.

Family flowers only, with donations, if desired, made payable to Dementia UK, c/o funeral directors Messrs. W. & M. J. Rossiter & Sons Ltd, The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby.