MR. P. S. HALL
CAREW
As reported previously, the death occurred peacefully, on Monday, October 31, of Mr. Peter Sydney Hall, aged 69, of Highbury, Whitehill, Cresselly.
Born in 1947 at Ashleigh House, Sageston, to the late Veenie and Jenkin Hall, Peter started school in Sageston, before moving on to Coronation School in Pembroke Dock.
Leaving at the age of 15, he started the first of many jobs, delivering for the Co-op, T. P. Hughes, working at the Quarry. However, with a love of sport, particularly cricket and football, which he played for many hours as a youngster, he soon found that these jobs interfered with his sporting timetable, so he left!
Having started his cricket career at the young age of 12, he played for Carew first team and soon made a mark on the local cricket scene. Peter, known locally as Horlicks, played for Carew, Cresselly, Lamphey, St. Florence, Kilgetty and Hook during a long cricket career. He was described as one of the constant and enduring figures in village sport and an outstanding player. He was also a member of the local football scene and played for Carew, Pembroke Borough and also St. Florence.
Family left to mourn are Barbara, Angela and Bram, Brian and Kate, Elizabeth and Nick, Ethan, Corey, Logan and Nicole, together with Brian, Ethel and famil, t.ogether with family and friends, too numerous to mention.
The funeral service took place at St. Mary’s Church, Carew, prior to interment in Carew Cheriton Cemetery.
Officiating was Rev. Carolyn Wood, while the organist was Mrs. Janice Scourfield.
Bearers were Gerald Hicks, Martin Cole, Nicky Evans, Richard Arthur, Nicholas Scourfield and Russell Knox.
Donations to the Chemotherapy Day Unit, Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest, may be made c/o E. C. Thomas and Son, Funeral Directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, Narberth, who carried out the funeral arranmgements.
MR. B. PHILLIPS
PEMBROKE
Former chairman of Pembrokeshire County Council, Mr. Bryan Phillips, died suddenly at his Pembroke home on November 22 at the age of 87.
He was also four times Mayor of Pembroke and, with his sudden passing, Pembrokeshire and his home town have lost a lifelong champion.
Mr. Phillips was a proud man of Pembroke and a Freeman of the town. He was the eldest son of the four children of Frederick Warren Phillips (a former county councillor) and Eva May Phillips (nee Lewis), of Military Road, Pennar, Pembroke Dock.
In his early years, he was an active and popular player in the Pembroke Dock Harlequins Rugby Club. A colleague recalls Bryan once turning up on horseback for a match at the London Road ground; the horse was left in charge of the linesman during the match, after which Bryan re-mounted his horse and headed back up the hill to Pennar.
Bryan first worked on the family farm in Pennar and later he became a successful house builder in the south of the county. He married Marion Thomas, of Llanelli, a teacher at Pennar Junior School, in 1964, and they made their home firstly in Military Road, Pennar, and later moved to Pembroke, where they bravely coped with the sad death of their infant child, Huw David. They went on to enjoy many years of happiness in the Pembroke community.
Bryan followed the family tradition of involvement in local government. His grandfather, William Phillips, was Mayor of Pembroke in 1904 and his uncle William, stationmaster at Pembroke Dock, was Mayor in 1944. Bryan had the distinction in 1979-1980 of being the 600th Mayor of Pembroke.
Pembroke then included the former Royal Dockyard town and his election brought messages of congratulations from the Commander-in-Chief Fleet and from the Royal Navy, including one from HMS Pembroke, then the RN training establishment at Chatham.
Loyally supported by Marion as his Mayoress, Bryan was Mayor again in 1989-1990, 1990-1991 and 1997-1998. He also followed his father onto Pembrokeshire County Council and he became chairman of the council in 1999-2000.
In later years, he enjoyed the warm fellowship and support of friends in the Pembroke Probus Club, of which he had been a committee member. His long service to Pembroke was rewarded by his election in 1998 as a Burgess of the Gild (not Guild, by local observance) of Freemen of Pembroke.
He attended the annual Gild Service at St. Mary’s Church, Pembroke, two days before he died. His brother, David, died in 1972 and his sister, Joyce (Baldwin), of Pembroke, died in 2014. He is survived by his youngest brother, Lawrence, nieces Jayne, Justine and Victoria, nephew Robin, and Bethan and Lynn, his sister-in-law and brother-in-law.
The funeral, to be conducted by the Rev. Canon Roger Jones, will be held at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, on Thursday, December 8, at 10.45 am.
There will be family flowers only. Donations in memory of Bryan may be made to Tenovus Cancer Care, a charity he admired and supported, c/o John Roberts and Son, Undertakers, 51 Bush Street, Pembroke Dock.
Mr. D. Kemp
Kilgetty
The funeral took place on Monday, November 28, at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, of Dennis Kemp.
Dennis was born on Monday, March 18, 1946. His parents were Irene and Ray Kemp and Dennis was to be one of eight children; having four sisters and three brothers. The family lived in Horsham and from a young age Dennis was always very close to his mother and also protective of his sisters, there for them whenever they needed him. Throughout his life, family was always very important to Dennis.
After school, Dennis joined the merchant navy and travelled the world. When back in the UK, he stayed with his mother. Leaving the Merchant Navy, Dennis met Phyllis, a local artist, their relationship developed and they lived in Brighton. Dennis was now working as a landscape gardener and also worked as a steward on Brighton Pier. Dennis had lots of good friends in Brighton during this time, including his best mate ‘Pip’. He would like nothing more after a day’s work than to meet them in the evenings for a beer or two. His main hobby was fishing which he enjoyed throughout the years.
After Phyllis died, Dennis moved back in with his mother in Stenning near Worthing. He stayed in Stenning after his mother died before moving to Pembrokeshire with his sister, Sue. At first, they even stayed temporarily in a tent in Manorbier whilst looking for somewhere to live permanently.
Dennis really loved Pembrokeshire and in the following years he was to live in a number of properties in Tenby. By now his diabetes and arthritis had caught up with him, although he still managed to do a bit of fishing. Being good company, he soon built up a large number of friends. Amongst them was Dean, who was an exceptionally good mate to him during this time. People who knew Dennis knew his ways and would soon discover how stubborn he could be - if he didn’t want to do it, then there was no way he was going to do it!
Moving to Hill Rise in Kilgetty, Dennis’s pride and joy was his garden and he would always be out there working. However, as his health worsened and his balance problems increased, Dennis had a fall which really knocked the stuffing out of him. He no longer felt confident enough to be out in his garden and now chose to live a quieter life. Much of his time was now spent indoors watching TV. He loved watching wrestling whether it was Worldwide Wrestling Federation or old black and white coverage. He also enjoyed classic comedy shows such as Only Fools and Horses. Whenever Sue and Andy called to visit him, it would always be the wrestling or the comedy shows on the television.
He was very supportive of Sue and Andy and enjoyed visiting their cattery. He was particularly keen to help them with starting to keep geese, chickens and ducks.
In the last couple of years, life was much more difficult for Dennis and he was in and out of hospital, and when home, he would eventually be having visits from carers, four times a day.
After being in Glangwili Hospital for some time, Dennis returned to the Tenby Cottage Hospital Ward at Park House. It is some comfort to know that Dennis really liked Park House and felt very comfortable there. He was also still very mentally alert, asking Sue about how the birds were getting on.
Sadly, Dennis slipped out of time on November 14. The family would particularly wish to thank the hospital, carers and Park House for the care shown to Dennis.
The funeral was conducted by Mike Ashbridge and the music at the funeral was Alleluia by Alexandra Burke, When Irish Eyes Are Smiling by The Irish Folk Band, Danny Boy by Foster and Allen and Homeward Bound by Simon and Garfunkel.
There were family flowers only, with donations made payable to Greenacres Animal Rescue, 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 also carried out the funeral arrangements.
Mr. M.
Beresford-Jones
Manorbier
The death occurred peacefully on Thursday, November 24, of Mr. Mark Beresford-Jones, of Dewing Avenue, Manorbier. He was aged 64.
A devoted husband to his beloved wife Tina and much loved father to Kinny, Emma, Matthew, James, Catherine and Molly and also a devoted brother, grandfather and great-grandfather.
The funeral service takes place on Monday, December 12, at St. James’ Church, Manorbier, at 10.30 am, and will be followed by interment in the churchyard. If desired please wear casual dress.
There will be family flowers only, with donations, if desired, made payable to Paul Sartori Foundation, 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. D. C. GRIFFITHS
TENBY
The death occurred peacefully on Saturday, November, 26, of Mr. David Charles Griffiths, of Heywood Court, Tenby, aged 69 years.
Dearly loved dad, grandad and much-loved brother
The funeral service will take place on Friday, December 9, at 10.45 am, at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth.
There will be family flowers only, with donations, if so desired for The Fire Fighters Charity, c/o E. C. Thomas and Son, funeral directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, who are conducting the funeral arrangements.
MR. R. J. MORGAN
SUMMERHILL
As reported previously, the death occurred peacefully on Saturday, October 22, at Withybush General Hospital, of Mr. Ronald James Morgan, of 25 Summerhill, Stepaside, Narberth.
Affectionately known as Ron, he was aged 64.
Ron had many different jobs over the years, but his main job was a plasterer.
His main interests were fishing, clay pigeon shooting and socialising.
As well as his wife Carol, family left to mourn are Daphne and Paul (sister and partner), Dylan and Sharon (brother and sister-in-law), Susan and Julie (daughters), Angela and Alan (step-daughter and step-son), Mel and Gail (brother and sister-in-law). Ron was also a grandad, great-grandad, uncle and great-uncle and great-great-uncle and a cousin to Robert and Denise.
The funeral took place on Friday, November 4, at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, where a moving service was led by Mr. Stewart Treharne.
Bearers were Lloyd Morris, Philip Morgan, Tom Wilson and Michael Morgan.
Donations to Macmillan Cancer Support may be made c/o E. C. Thomas and Son, Funeral Directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, Narberth.
Mrs. V. Jenkins
Penally
The death occurred peacefully at her home in Giltar Way, Penally, on Saturday, November 26, of Mrs. Valerie Jenkins. She was aged 82.
Predeceased by her husband Lynn, Valerie is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law Rosemary and David, Elaine and Dennis, Carolyn and Michael; sister Gay and grandchildren Melanie, Tamsyn, Emma, Charlotte, Catrin and Rhian.
The funeral service takes place on Friday, December 9, at St. Nicholas Church, Penally, at 1.30 pm, and will be followed by interment at Tenby New Cemetery. Valerie’s request was no black clothing
There will be family flowers only, with donations if desired made payable to Paul Sartori Foundation, 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.
Mrs. A. Rees
Tenby
The death occurred peacefully at Belmont Court Nursing Home, Tenby, on Wednesday, November 30, of Mrs. Audrey Rees. She was aged 86 and lived in Tyssul Court, Tenby.
Audrey is survived by her daughters Shirley, Mary, Angela and Christine, sister Margaret and grandchildren.
The 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.
MRS. A. KINGSTON
AMROTH
As reported previously, the death occurred peacefully at Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest, on Wednesday, October 19, of Mrs. Ann Kingston, of Cliff Road, Amroth.
Aged 72, Ann was a native of the West Midlands, but retired to Amroth in 2009.
During her working life, she had held a variety of secretarial positions, starting at Carpet Trades, Kidderminster, before becoming personal assistant to directors at Simon Safety, Glynwed and Cuxson Gerrard Co. Ltd.
Ann was also a magistrate in Sandwell, West Midlands.
Apart from her family, her main interests were flower arranging and handicrafts, theatre, dancing, music, reading, cooking, fine dining and cruising.
As well as her husband Mike, family left to mourn are three daughters Zoe and David, Sally-Ann and Dave, Mandy and Tim, three granddaughters, Chantel, Sarah and Chris, Robyn, two great-granddaughters Ava and Grace and twin brother Mick.
The funeral took place on November 5 at Parc Gwyn Cremtorium, Narberth.
Officiating was Mike Ashbridge, while bearers were Graham Thomas, Terry Brace, Dorian Evans and Mark Jones (E. C. Thomas and Son).
Donations to Cancer Research (local branch) may be made c/o E. C. Thomas and Son, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, Narberth, who carried out the funeral arrangements.
MR. S. GRIFFITHS
SAGESTON
The death occurred peacefully on Saturday, November 26, of Mr. Stephen Richard Griffiths, aged 68 years, affectionately known as Steve, formerly of Sageston, and The Roundabout Garage, Neyland.
Loving dad, bampy and much-loved brother.
The funeral service will take place at 11 am on Thursday, December 8, at St. Mary’s Church, Carew Cheriton, followed by interment in the church cemetery.
There will be family flowers only, with donations, if so desired, for The British Liver Trust, c/o E. C. Thomas and Son, funeral directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, who are conducting the funeral arrangements. Tel. (01834) 831876.
Mr. W. R. Boobyer
Penally
The death occurred at Tenby Cottage Hospital Ward on Thursday, November 24, of Mr. William Richard Boobyer, of Hoyles Close Penally, aged 94 years.
He will be sadly missed by Anne his loving wife of 66 years and family and friends.
The funeral will take place at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, on Wednesday, December 7, at 10.45 am.
There will be family flowers only, but donations, if desired, may be made to RNLI Tenby, 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, to whom all inquiries should be made.
Mrs. M. F. Ball
Penally
The death occurred peacefully at Belmont Court Nursing Home on Tuesday, November 29, of Mrs. Mary Frances Ball. She was aged 97.
Beloved wife of Peter, mother of Beth, Bill, Pat, Jimmy and Peter; grandmother of Tom, Ruth, David and Matthew and great-grandmother of Megan, Carrick, Luna, Kitty, Rosa, Freya and Frances
Mary will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
The funeral service takes place on Friday, December 16, at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, at 12.15 pm, and will be followed by a service at St. Nicholas Church, Penally, at 2 pm.
Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in lieu may be made payable to MENCAP, c/o 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. C. SIBERY
WISEMAN’S BRIDGE
The death occurred peacefully at Morriston Hospital, Swansea, on Tuesday, November 15, of Mrs. Christine Sibery, aged 76, of Wiseman’s Bridge.
Christine will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
The funeral service will take place on Friday, December 9, at 2.30 pm, at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth.
Funeral arrangements are being conducted by E. C. Thomas and Son, funeral directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, tel. (01834) 831876.
MR C. A. H. JOHNSTONE
PENTLEPOIR
(formerly of Cresselly)
The death occurred peacefully on November 23 of Mr. Christopher Arthur Herbert Johnstone, affectionately known as Chris, aged 86 years of Pentlepoir, formerly of Cresselly.
Devoted husband of Eileen, dearly-loved dad, grandad and great-grandad.
There will be a private funeral service at Parc Gwyn Crematorium.
There will be family flowers only with donations, if so desired, for Dementia UK, c/o E. C. Thomas and Son, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, who are conducting the funeral arrangements, tel. (01834) 831876.
MR. S. M. EVANS
PENTLEPOIR
The death occurred peacefully at Bush House Care Home, Pembroke, on November 24, of Mrs. Sheila Mary Evans, nee Ebsworth, aged 86 years, formerly of Heathfield, Hill Lane Pentlepoir.
Beloved mother of John, Jim and Julian, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister.
The funeral service will take place on Monday, December 5, at 10.45 am, at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth.
Donations if so desired in lieu of flowers to Bush House Residents Fund, c/o E. C. Thomas and Son, funeral directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, who are conducting the funeral arrangements
MR. D. ROWLANDS
SAUNDERSFOOT
The death occurred peacefully at Withybush Hospital on Sunday, November 20, of Mr. David Rowlands, aged 93 years, of Scandinavia Heights, Saundersfoot.
Devoted husband of the late Valerie, dearly-loved dad of Alan, Simon and Jo, respected father-in-law to Joy and Gerald, cherished grandpa and great-grandpa, much loved uncle to Ann and Steven.
The funeral service will take place today (Friday, December 2), at Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, at 12 noon, followed by interment at St. Issell’s Cemetery, Saundersfoot.
There will be family flowers only, with donations, if so desired, for The Royal British Legion, c/o E. C. Thomas and Son, funeral directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, who are conducting the funeral arrangements.
MR. B. R. OSBORN
PEMBROKE DOCK
As reported previously, the death occurred peacefully at home on Thursday, November 3, of Mr. Bruce Robert Osborn, aged 67 years, of Charles Thomas Avenue, Pembroke Dock.
A native of Northampton. Bruce was a mechanical engineer and worked at Valero for the last 23 years.
His main interests were watching rugby, tennis, keen TV addict, holidays and cruising.
Bruce will be sadly missed by his wife Susan, sons Gavin, Nathan and Tristan Welsh, daughters-in-law Kath Day and Rhiannon, grandchildren Jordon, Sali, Anne, Holly, Chloe and Jakob, cousin Johnathan.
The funeral took place on Friday, November 18, at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth. Officiating at the service was the Rev. Roger Hart, while bearers were Gavin, Nathan and Tristan Welsh, Kelvin Mcgowen, Fred Gardner and John Cummings.
There will be family flowers only, with donations, if so desired, for the 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. B. E. L. Smith
Tenby
The death occurred peacefully on Friday, November 25, at Belvedere Residential Home, Tenby, of Mrs. Jane Smith. She was aged 92 and was of Clareston Court, Tenby.
Jane will be sadly missed by her husband Alf and family.
The funeral service takes place on Friday, December 9, at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, at 3.15 pm.
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.