Mrs J Lewis

Pembroke

The funeral took place recently of Mrs Joan Lewis, who died peacefully at Ashdale Nursing Home, Pembroke, on January 2.

Joan was born in Tenby, worked at Humber’s Hairdressers and spent most of her life as a farmer’s wife at Newton Farm, Angle.

She was predeceased by her husband John 27 years ago.

The service was held at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, and was officiated by Rev Paul Nash.

The bearers were Adam Brown, Joe Lewis, Simon Colman and Richard Jones.

The family left to mourn and principal mourners are Rowland and Jo-Anne (son and daughter-in-law) Janet and Alistair, Kathryn and Vivian (daughters and sons-in-law), Sarah-Jayne and Simon, Alison and Joe, Donna and Adam, Michelle, Gethin, Iestyn, Osian and Seren (grandchildren and husbands); Lewis, Leon, Ellie-May and Logan (great grandchildren), Ivy Jenkins, Sylvia Rawlings (sisters-inlaw), John Brinn (brotherin- law)together with many other family members too numerous to mention.

There were family flowers only but if desired, donations in lieu for Ty-Hafan Children’s Hospice may be sent to John Roberts and Son, Funeral Directors, 51, Bush Street, Pembroke Dock SA72 6AN, who carried out the arrangements.

 

Mr M V Gould

Keeston

The death occurred on December 21, peacefully at home with his family around him, of Maurice Victor Gould, of Rowan House, Keeston, and formally of Scamford Caravan Park, Keeston.

Maurice was born in Battersea, South West London, in February 1933, the only child of Gert and Edgar, but he grew up with his three cousins Ken, Jean and Julie and they were all evacuated to the Forest of Dean along with their mothers.

Two years after the war he left school aged 14 and started a seven year apprenticeship in copper plate engraving.

During this time he cycled, swam competitively and was a keen scouter. Maurice met Jean (nee Williams) at a dance in the mid fifties after she moved to London from Pembrokeshire to take up her first teaching post.

They married in Tiers Cross in 1958 and a year later moved to Leeds, so Maurice could start a new job copper plate engraving and Jean carried on teaching until their first child, Paul came along on New Year’s Eve 1960.

In 1967 they sold up and moved back to Pembrokeshire, where they built a house in Keeston and Ceri was born on Christmas Eve of the same year and Phil was born in 1970.

Maurice did a variety of jobs over the next few years while he and Jean built up a fleet of caravans and chalets, culminating in buying Scamford Caravan Park in 1976, which they built up over the next 25 years into an award winning holiday park.

During this time, Maurice played badminton for Haverfordwest at least twice a week and enjoyed many late night matches and ‘refreshments’ all over the county. He continued playing until turning 70.

Throughout his life from a teenager onwards, he had a love of boats, including owning several. One was moored on the Thames and latterly he had a small leisure cruiser moored in Solva Harbour.

He and Jean retired to their newly built house in 2001 and had not long settled in when their long awaited grandson Joshua was born in 2002. Sadly six weeks later Jean passed away.

Maurice kept busy throughout his retirement by joining various groups and he drove the hospital cars and helped with the Talking Newspaper, before joining The University of the Third Age, where he became a regular member and newsletter editor until failing health caused him to retire.

Over these last few years he enjoyed walking, cycling, sailing, the computer group, business meetings and many social events. Through U3A, he met his close friend and companion Hazel and they spent six good years enjoying their retirement and holidays together.

Over the last 18 months, with Maurice’s health failing, all three children and Joshua moved home to be with him. Although he was restricted in what he could do he still enjoyed days out and a family holiday together in the New Forest as late as the summer of 2013. He was still laughing at Mrs Browns Boys DVDs the night before his passing at home with his family around him, just as he wanted.

The principle mourners were Paul, Ceri and Phil (children); Joshua (grandson); Adam and Stacey (stepgrandson and fiancée); Ken and Pam Miller (cousin and wife); Hazel Absolam (close friend) with family, friends and neighbours too many to mention.

The large congregation at Parc Gwyn on January 3, was a wonderful support to the family and an indication of the esteem in which Maurice was held. He is sadly missed by all who knew him.

The service was officiated by Rev Martyn Evans. The bearers were Phil (son), Adam Price (step- grandson), Martin Williams (nephew) and Nick Short (family friend). Paul (son) gave the eulogy, Ceri (daughter) read a poem and Phil and Josh (grandsons) did a power point of photos from throughout Maurice’s life, which was enjoyed by all at the hotel.

There were family flowers only, with donations, if so desired, sent to the British Heart Foundation, Greater London House, 180 Hampstead Road, London, NW1 7AW or The Alzheimer’s Society, Cedar Court, Havens Head Business Park, Milford Haven.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Roy Folland and Son, Haverfordwest.

 

Mrs B G Evans

Little Newcastle

The death of Mrs Brenda Gwladys Evans, of Colston Farm, Little Newcastle, occurred on January 5, at St Teresa’s Rest Home, Fishguard, where she had been a resident for six months. She was 89.

A native of Little Newcastle, she was the only child of Christmas and Mariana Lewis and was born and brought up at Colston Farm. She attended Little Newcastle School and completed her education at Goodwick School.

Her mother died when she was 11, after which she worked at home on the farm and went to help relatives with childcare at Longhook Farm, Puncheston, where she met her husband Billy.

On their marriage, they took over the running of Colston Farm, where she lived for most of the rest of her life. In her later years she was cared for by her family until she entered St Teresa’s Rest Home last June.

Her main interests included sewing and knitting; she was a member of Puncheston WI, Merched y Wawr Casmael, and Clwb Cinio Casmael and was a lifelong member of Beulah Chapel, Little Newcastle.

She played an active role in her local community and loved supporting her children and grandchildren in all their activities.

Brenda was predeceased by her husband Billy Evans in 1998 and son Wyn Lewis in 2009.

Family left to mourn are: Mrs Mary Morgan (daughter); Mr and Mrs Dai and Nan Llewellin (daughter and sonin- law); Mr and Mrs John and Betty Devereaux (daughter and son-in-law); Mr and Mrs Darrel and Eirlys Evans (son and daughter-in-law); Mrs Janet Lewis (daughter-in-law); Huw and Louise Morgan, Owen Morgan, Marc and Nerys Morgan, John and Rachel Morgan, Gareth and Anna Llewellin, Rhiannon and Richard James, Peter Llewellin, Anna and Martin Hunter, Rhys Devereaux, Eleri and Elgan Bowen, Nerys and Adrian Rees, Helen and Gavin Hyatt (grandchildren and spouses); Rhys and Ffion Morgan, Noah Morgan, Celt Morgan, Poppy and George Llewellin, Mari and Beca James, Erin Bowen, Elen and Efan Rees, James and Trystan Hyatt (great-grandchildren); Mrs Enid Thomas, Mr and Mrs Trevor and Mairwen Evans, Mr and Mrs Gary and Margaret Rowlands, Mr and Mrs John and Linda Evans (brothers-in-law and sistersin- law); and a large number of cousins, whose presence at the funeral was much appreciated.

The funeral took place on Saturday, January 11, with a family service at the Chapel of Rest, Feidr Castell, Fishguard, followed by interment at Puncheston Cemetery. Rev Aled Jenkins officiated and the bearers were Huw, Marc and John Morgan, Gareth and Peter Llewellin (grandsons) and Elgan Bowen (grandson-in-law).

There were family flowers only, with donations in lieu for the Alzheimers Society, which can be sent to Paul Jenkins and Sons Funeral Directors, Feidr Castell, Fishguard, SA65 9BB, who also carried out the funeral arrangements.

 

Mr C Hurst-Hughes

Solva

A large number of family and friends gathered at Parc Gwyn Crematorium on November 1, to attend the funeral of Chris Hurst-Hughes.

Chris passed away very suddenly in Withybush Hospital on October 27, having bravely endured ill health for many years. He was born in Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, but returned as a teenager to his father’s native Swansea. He came to Solva in 1969 when he married Julia, who was to be his wife of 44 years.

He leaves to mourn his wife Julia; Richard and Mary Hurst-Hughes (brother and sister-in-law); Michael Hurst- Hughes (nephew); Clive and Elizabeth Mills (brother-inlaw and sister-in-law); Dafydd and Sioned Mills, Bethan and Keith Evans (nephews and nieces); Randy Rees, Godfrey James, Lyndon Lomax, Colin and Margaret Mills, Tony Rees, Kathryn and Adrian Docker, Siân and Dave Perry, Gethin Mills, Julie Wright, Stuart and Yvonne James, Jane Francis, John Evans, Roy Watkins and Martin, Christine, Samantha and Adam Jenkins (cousins); and friends and colleagues too numerous to mention.

The bearers were Dafydd Mills and Keith Evans (nephews); Adrian Docker, Gethin Mills and David Perry (cousin); and Gareth Cross (godson).

The service was officiated by the Rev. A Jenkins. A moving tribute was paid by David Davies, a family friend, and another friend, John A Evans, introduced the last hymn.

The funeral arrangements were carried out professionally by Mr Bernard Mathias and Rhian of Bernard Mathias Funeral Directors of St Davids.

 

Mr C Lifton

Formerly of Hakin

The death occurred in The Santa Lucia Hospital, Spain, on December 29 of Colin Lifton, age 76, formally of Hakin, Milford Haven. He will be sadly missed.

His family can be contacted at Apartado de Correos 2291, Cartagena, 30353, Murcia, Spain.