MR. C. J. MORGAN

SAUNDERSFOOT

As previously reported, the death occurred peacefully at his home on November 1, of Mr. Cyril James Morgan, of Saundersfoot. He was 96.

A native of Begelly, Cyril was predeceased by his wife Mary in 1983.

After starting an apprenticeship at tender age of 14 at Trevayne Farm in New Hedges, Cyril was called up into the Army during WW2, seeing action in North Africa, Italy, France and Germany. Upon his return he returned to a career in farming until his retirement.

This was when he joined the Tenby Male Choir and spent many happy times with them on tour as well as numerous holidays that he enjoyed with friends and family.

The funeral took place on November 11 at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth.

Cyril is survived by and leaves to mourn his only surviving brother Hubert Morgan and sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces too numerous to mention.

Officiating was the Rev. Marianne Osborne, while bearers were Cyril’s carers Simon, Rob, Ado, Ollie, William and Martyn from Care in Hand.

There were family flowers only, with donations to Tenby Male Choir, 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. R. JEREMIAS

GUMFRESTON

The death occurred unexpectedly, but peacefully, at home on Tuesday, November 24, of Mr. Robert Jeremias, aged 88 years, of Glebe Farm, Gumfreston, Tenby.

Robert will be very sadly missed by all his family and many friends.

Dearest husband of Lielo, much-loved father and father-in-law of Christiane (predeceased) and Johnny, Andreas and Julie (predeceased), and Karin, loving grandfather of Tyler, Annie, Ryan, Lewis, Ben and Elliot.

The funeral service will take place on Friday, December 11, at St. Lawrence Church, Gumfreston, at 11.30 am, followed by interment in the church cemetery.

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

MRS. J. LEONARD

TEMPLETON

The death occurred suddenly, but peacefully, at Glangwili Hosptal, Carmarthen, on Tuesday, November 24, of Mrs. Jackie Leonard, known to some as Dot, aged 69 years, of Larkspur Close, Templeton.

Beloved wife of Jeff, dearly-loved mum of Julie and Linda, loving nannie of Rhodri, Rhys and Courtney, much-loved sister of Rob.

The funeral service will take place today (Friday, December 4) at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, at 11.30 am.

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

RUBY VALERIE JANE CLAY (nee Mansell)

The death occurred peacefully in Perth, Western Australia, on November 22, of Ruby Valerie Jane Clay, nee Mansell, eldest child of William and Elizabeth Mansell, formerly of the Folly and Green Meadow, Begelly, at the age of 99.

The last survivor of her generation in the Mansell family, Ruby left school at the age of 13 in order to look after her siblings William, Hazel, Derek and Audrey due to the early death of their mother from TB..

She became a nursing sister in the Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital, and was appointed on one occasion to show the queen dowager Mary around her ward.

During WWII, Ruby was commissioned in the RAF, together with General Wavell’s daughter and rose to the rank of captain.

She spent most of her early, adult life bringing up her family in Enfield with her second husband, Albert Becke. They emigrated to South Australia in 1959 and travelled extensively in Australia and New Zealand, eventually living in East Fremantle, WA, with her third husband, Vincent Clay, where she started up and ran a successful nursing agency from their home.

After the death of Vincent, she sold the business and returned to the UK, where she took up a position as a manager in the charity, RUKBA, now Independent Age.

Ruby returned to settle in Gosnells, Western Australia, to be near her daughter Annabelle and son Barry, who predeceased her. After retirement, she took up painting and became a champion Scrabble player.

She was so proud of the family tree that she had discovered on her mother’s side, she had the charts plastered all over a wall in her house in Australia, to the amusement of the family!

She leaves to mourn son Paul (Edinburgh), daughter and son-in-law Annabelle and John (Australia), daughter-in-law Wendy (Australia), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces in Wales, England and Australia.

Mr. R. B. Hughes

Tenby

The death occurred at The University of Wales Hospital, Cardiff, on Friday, November 27, of Mr. Roger Booth Hughes, of Tudor Way, Tenby. He was aged 70.

Roger is survived by his wife Kath, children Gary, Jeremy and Samantha and mother Gwen.

The funeral will take place next Friday, December 11, when a service at St. Mary’s Church, Tenby, at 2 pm, will be followed by cremation at Parc Gwyn, Narberth, at 3.15 pm.

Family flowers only, donations to the RNLI, 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. D. L. EVANS

PEMBROKE DOCK

The death occurred peacefully at South Pembrokeshire Hospital on Monday, November 30, of Mr. David Lloyd Evans, affectionately known as Dai, aged 89 years, of Cross Park, Pennar, Pembroke Dock.

Dai will be sadly missed by his family, friends and neighbours.

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, 31 Stockwell Road, Pembroke Dock, and Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, tel. 01646 682680, who are conducting the funeral arrangements.

MRS. D. J. DIX

PEMBROKE

As reported last week, the death occurred peacefully on Saturday, November 21, of Mrs. Daphne Joyce Dix, aged 83, of Grove Court Mews, Pembroke.

Dearly-loved, Daphne will be greatly missed by all her family, friends and neighbours.

The funeral service will take place at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, today (Friday, December 4), at 1.45 pm.

There will be immediate family flowers only, with donations in lieu, if so desired, for ‘Blind Veterans UK’, which 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.

Mr. R. S. D’Ortez

Kilgetty

The death occurred suddenly, but peacefully and with dignity at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen, on Thursday, November 26, of Mr. Robin Sinclair D’Ortez, aged 89, fondly known as Rob, of Heritage Gardens, Kilgetty.

Devoted much-loved husband of 65 years to Hedy, ever-loving father of Susan and Nancy, respected father-in-law of the late Rev. R. H. Morgan and William (Bill) Dowell; devoted grandad of Hannah and husband Adam, Rowan and fiancee Pippa, Sonny, Tommy and partner Rebecca, Hattie and partner Martin. He was so proud of, and he treasured being a great-grandad to his great- grand boys all born within nine months this school year, namely Bram, Harry and Alfie, who all adored him. Much loved brother -in-law of Tina.

Rob will be greatly and sorely missed by all his family and local friends.

The funeral takes place on Thursday, December 10, at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, at 2.30 pm.

The funeral arrangements are being conducted by W. and M. J. Rossiter and Sons Ltd., of Tenby.

MRS. S. COLLINGS

SAUNDERSFOOT

As reported last week, the death occurred peacefully at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen, on Friday, November 20, of Mrs. Stephanie Collings, aged 92, of Saundersfoot.

Beloved mum of Ingrid, dearly-loved grandmother of Laura and great-grandmother of Ella.

The funeral service will take place at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, on Thursday, December 10, at 12.15 pm. There will be flowers.

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

Mrs. K. A. Scarfe

Jameston

As reported previously, the death of Mrs. Kathleen Scarfe, of Jameston, occurred on November 18, at her home, aged 71.

Predeceased by her parents Lottie James in 1972 and Ben James in 1992, Kathy grew up in Penally alongside her 11 brothers and sisters, of whom she was predeceased by nine of them. She attended Penally school and later Tenby, after which she left at age 15 to start her first job at Eynon’s Stores.

Also at age 15, Kathy met her childhood sweetheart Willie, who later became her husband when she married him at 19, and they went on to have three daughters.

Kathy was an active, hard-working lady, with much of her working life spent at the Crown Inn, Penally, where she worked alongside several family members for many years.

She was very family orientated and took pride in her home and garden. Kathy loved flowers and grew many of her own to display in the garden throughout the year, alongside her many garden ornaments and solar lighting.

Kathy leaves to mourn husband Willie, daughter and son-in law Allison and Neale, daughter Melisa, daughter and partner Catherine and Steve, granddaughter and grandson-in-law Samantha and Wesley, grandson Jack, Mary and Peter (sister and brother-in-law), Jane and Andy (sister and brother-in-law), nephews and nieces too numerous to mention.

The funeral took place at Parc Gwyn, Narberth, on Thursday, November 26. The service was conducted by Canon Mike Lewis.

Bearers were Jack Lewis (grandson), Neale Lewis (son-in-law), Wesley Josey (grandson-in-law) and Steve Rees (daughter’s partner).

There were family flowers only, from Willie (husband), Allison and Neale (daughter and son-in-law), Melisa (daughter), Catherine and Steve (daughter and partner), Mary and Peter (sister and brother-in-law), Jane and Andy (sister and brother-in-law), nephews and nieces Jason, Hannah and Tomo, Laura, Jake and Oscar, Maxine, Karen and Leanne, Diane, Tony and family.

Tributes were received as follows: You are my true love, you are my life. You’re my best friend, as well as my wife. I love and trust you with all that I am, you are the only woman who could complete this man. You gave me your love, and stole my heart, you had me hooked right from the start. I love you my darling, though my heart is broke in two, but that just means that one half, will go with you. Goodnight sweetheart. All my love now and forever more. Willie; Mum… They say memories are golden, well maybe that is true. We never wanted memories, we only wanted you. A million times we needed you, a million times we’ve cried, if love alone could have saved you, you never would have died. If tears could build a stairway, and heartache make a lane, we’d walk the path to heaven, to bring you back again. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again. Forever in our hearts, love Allison and Neale; Mum... If I could have just one more day with you mum, I would tell you again how much I love you. I would thank you for loving me unconditionally, and I would thank you for helping me to become the person I am today. I hope heaven is everything you dreamt it would be, and I pray you are safe, free from pain and reunited with your loved ones. I know you can hear every word I say and there’s still so much to say. Goodnight Mum. God bless. Love and miss you forever and always. Lisa; You can only have one mother, patient kind and true, no other friend in all the world will be the same to you. When other friends forsake you, to mother you will return, for all her loving kindness, she asks for nothing in return. Sweet memories we recall, of a face so full of sunshine. And a smile for one and all. Sweet Jesus take this message, to our dear mother up above. Tell her how we miss her, and give her all our love. All our love forever, Catherine and Steve; Nan, our sadness knows no end, we can’t believe you’re gone. We’re grieving for you every day, it’s hard to carry on. We’re trying to communicate, we hope that you can hear. Expressing what we feel for you, helps us to feel you’re near. Our memories of the times we had, help the pain to go away. But nan, our lives won’t be the same, we’ll miss you every day. A part of us went with you, you left a gap too big to fill, you’re our Nan and our hero, we love you and we always will. Our love always, Jack, Sam and Wes.

Flowers for the house were received from Jane and Danny Brown, Ann and Keith, Joyce, Janet Francis, Donna and Ralph, Eleanor, Tom and Jade, Bernard and Ketricia, Moira and family, Janet and Mike, June and Dave, Aunty Dot, Margaret, Sara and Dai Josey, Jan and Andy, Lynda and Lyn.

There were 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, who carried out the funeral arrangements.