MR. L. EVANS

PENALLY

Mr. Lloyd Evans, Penally Court Farm, passed away peacefully on July 20. He was 77.

Lloyd had suffered with non-Hodgkin lymphoma for many years, but continued to live a positive, full and active life.

Born on August 22, 1938, at Kilawen Farm, near Saundersfoot, brother to Vernon and the now late Kenneth and Valerie, not long after, Lloyd moved with his parents Daisy and Laurie to Penally and he took over Court Farm in 1994.

Lloyd met Ann, his wife, at the then Tenby Young Farmers Club, where they shared a passion for horses, both being accomplished riders, who were involved in local point-to-point and flapping races. Lloyd and Ann married on January 13, 1961, at Penally Church.

Lloyd had a detailed knowledge of horse lineage and enjoyed sharing this with many friends during his travels to race courses all over the UK. In particular, he enjoyed following the career of his granddaughter Charlotte, who became Welsh Ladies Champion Jockey in 2016.

Known as ‘the Doc’, he was a vociferous ‘Crow’, and together with family, Lloyd ran the farm and associated caravan and camping site.

Many of the site visitors went on to become personal friends, staying at Penally for over 40 years and participating in his legendary birthday parties.

Outside of farming, Lloyd was best known for his involvement in rugby. Initially he gained Welsh Youth representative honours and went on to play for Llanelli until a knee injury curtailed his first class playing career.

Lloyd made nearly 300 appearances over 20 seasons for Tenby United RFC and was honoured to be club captain in 1963.

Lloyd was described as a fierce flanker who protected the younger players and he won 10 league and eight knockout cup titles.

He later coached the youth side, became club chairman and was an inaugural founder member of the club supporters committee.

The funeral and celebration of his life was held at St. Mary’s Church, Tenby, and Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, and was principally conducted by the Rev. Canon Andrew Grace.

Following the funeral, refreshments were taken at Tenby United clubhouse. The very large and representative gathering at all venues bore testament to the high regard in which Lloyd was held.

During the service, a eulogy was delivered by Richard Ormond (family friend).

Bearers were William and Cai Evans (grandsons), Richard Lewis, Iwan Griffiths, Hugh Scale and Andrew Brace (family friends).

Principal mourners were Ann (wife), Vernon (brother), Carl and Janina, Chris, and Karen, Mike and Julie, and Paddy and Anna (sons and daughters-in-law), Charlotte, Katie, Cai and fiancèe Michelle, Olwen, Mabli, Madoc, William and Lucy and husband Dan (grandchildren), along with numerous other relatives and friends.

There were family tributes only and donations in lieu in memory for the Injured Jockeys Fund and Cancer Treatment (Local) will continue to be taken and can be made c/o E. C. Thomas and Son, Funeral Directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, who also carried out the funeral arrangements.

Mr. G. Watts

Landshipping

As reported previously, the death occurred peacefully at Backs Farm, Landshipping, on Monday, May 16, of Thomas George Fredrick Watts. Fondly known as George, he was 76 years.

George was born at Backs Farm, Landshipping, on March 23, 1940. After leaving Martletwy School in 1955, George worked for a short period at Backs Farm, before taking up a position in the North Wood, Landshipping, working for a firm from Milford called Jock Sutherland, also working for the same firm was Randell Jones, Peter Jones and a number of other local people.

Unfortunately, the firm closed down, but George then started to working for Ken and Melbourne Richards, brothers from Kilgetty, who had a construction company he worked for them for seven years until he returned home to work on the farm.

In the ’80s, he started contracting around a number of the local farms mowing and baling hay and tractor and trailer driving.

Among his main interests was music and he loved to play the mouth organ and piano accordion. Even though George couldn’t read music, he only had to listen to a song once before he could play it. He also spent many hours listening to music, his favourite being Foster and Allen.

He loved country sports such as fishing, shooting. He also enjoyed going to see vintage motorbike and car shows.

In later years, George’s eyesight was failing him and he had a number of health issues, but he never lost his sense of humour or his positive attitude. He was extremely proud of his children and grand-children and loved nothing better than special occasions when he had them all around him. George was always grateful to his closest friends Rob and Drov Oxley, Richard Lewis, Delme Killa, Derek and Vida Rees and Ian and Liz Chalmers who would regularly call and spend time with him; they had many happy hours together.

George leaves to mourn his much-loved wife Audrey, Dawn and Mike, Helen and Mac, Elaine and Rob, Kaye and Adrian, daughters and sons-in-law, David, Tom and Carla, Sam and Dean, Jamie, Matt, Chloe, Macy and Amelia, grandchilren, Rose, Lowri, Jaimie and Amy, partners, John and Brenda, brother-in-law and wife, Pamela, Carol and David, Lucille, Will, and Kenric, nieces and nephews, also many cousins and others too numerous to mention.

The funeral took place on Thursday, May 26, at Backs Farm, Landshipping.

The family would like to thank the following for officiating: the Rev. Huw George, the bearers David Lewis, Tom Lewis, Jamie Lewis, Dean Morris, Matt Lewis, grandsons, and Joe Kidney, family friend. Adrian Griffiths, Rob Lewis, Richard Lewis, Rob and Drov Oxley and Andy Watson for giving such lovey tributes.

Funeral arrangements were carried out by E. C. Thomas and Son, funeral directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg.

There were family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired for Paul Satori can be passed to E. C.Thomas and Son.

George will be sadly missed by all his family and friends, but will be loved and remembered for ever. George will always be in our thoughts.

MRS. E. M. KENNIFORD

COSHESTON

The death occurred peacefully at Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest, on Saturday, July 16, of Mrs. Eleanor May Kenniford, affectionately known as Nell, aged 94 years, of Cosheston.

Nell will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

The funeral service will take place on Wednesday, July 27, at St. Michael & All Angel Church, Cosheston, at 11.30 am, followed by interment in the church cemetery.

There will be immediate family flowers only, with donations, if so desired, for St. Michael & All Angel Church, Cosheston, c/o E. C. Thomas & Son, funeral directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, also at 31 Stockwell Road, Pembroke Dock, who are conducting funeral arrangements. Tel. (01834) 831876.

MR. A. J. HOUSE

PEMBROKE

The death occurred peacefully at Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest, on July 16, of Mr. Albert James House, affectionately known as Jimmy, aged 85 years, of Holyland Lodge Residential Care Home, Pembroke, formerly of Croft Court, Pembroke.

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

The funeral service will take place on Thursday, July 28, at Zion Free Church, Pembroke Dock, at 11 am, followed by cremation at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, at 12.15 pm.

There will be family flowers only, with donations, if so desired, for British Heart Foundation, c/o E. C. Thomas and Son, funeral directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, and also at 31 Stockwell Road, Pembroke Dock, tel. (01834) 831876.

MRS. R. E. BERTRAM

NARBERTH

The death occurred suddenly at home on Sunday, July 10, of Mrs. Roslyn Elizabeth Bertram, affectionately known as Lyn, aged 80 years, of St. James Street, Narberth.

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

The funeral service will take place tomorrow (Saturday, July 23) at Camberwell Crematorium, South East London, at 11.30 am. The family will arrange a celebration of Lyn’s life in Narberth at a later date.

There will be family flowers only, with donations, if so desired, for Pembrokeshire Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers, c/o Mrs. Pamela J. Morgan, Dolnet, Llanycefn, Clynderwen, Pembs, SA66 7LP, or Tibetan Foundation, http://www.tibet-foundation.org/

Further enquiries should be directed to E. C. Thomas and Son, funeral directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, tel. (01834) 831876, who are conducting funeral arrangements.

MRS R.M. GEEN

BROADMOOR

As previously reported, the death occurred suddenly at home on Saturday, July 9, of Mrs. Rosalie Margaret Geen, affectionately known as Peggy, aged 98 years, of Broadmoor, Kilgetty.

Peggy will be sadly missed by her daughter and grown-up family.

The funeral service will take place today (Friday, July 22) at St. Jeffrey and St. Oswald Church, Jeffreyston, at 12.45 pm, followed by cremation at Parc Gwyn, Narberth, at 1.45 pm.

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, tel. (01834) 831876.

MR. R. G. DAVIES

KILGETTY

As reported previously, the death occurred peacefully at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen, on Tuesday, July 12, of Mr. Royston Griffiths Davies, affectionately known as Roy, aged 86 years, of Woodfield Avenue, Kilgetty.

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

The funeral service will take place on Monday, July 25, 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 Alzheimer’s Society, c/o E. C. Thomas and Son, funeral directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, who are conducting the funeral arrangements, tel. (01834) 831876.

Mrs. V. A. S. Weston MBE

(Aunty Vi)

Bosherston

The death occurred peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 13, of Mrs. Violet Alice Susannah Weston MBE (Aunty Vi), of Bosherston.

Beloved wife of the late Don, loving mother of Kim and mother-in-law to Sheila.

The funeral will take place on Friday, August 5, with a service at The Church of St. Michael and All Angels, Bosherston, at 2.30 pm, followed by interment in the churchyard.

Family flowers only please but if desired, donations in lieu for St. Michael’s Church, Bosherston, 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. I. D. STANILAND

LAMPETER VELFREY

As reported previously, the death occurred on Wednesday, June 15 at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen, of Mrs. Iris Daphne Staniland, aged 85 years, of Lampeter Velfrey.

Iris Daphne Staniland (nee Grant) was born on January 5, 1931, in Eastwood, near Southend. Her parents Stan and Dorothy went on to have another daughter, Ivy, and also adopt a boy, Malcolm, a few years later. Stan Grant was a removal contractor and Iris had a great fondness and admiration for her father.

She attended St. Bernard’s Convent School. As a child she was evacuated twice - to Camberley and then north Devon. On leaving school, Iris trained as a shorthand typist - a skill she used for the rest of her life.

She also worked at Phoenix Insurance Company - first in London and then Ascot. In 1954, Iris returned home and had the old rectory they were living in made in to a hotel, which she ran, later known as Broadfields private hotel. It was at these premises in 1956 that her husband Brian met her when looking for lodgings; they married in December 1959 at Roxwell.

They bought their first house in Redhill, south of Bristol, and Iris worked in Nat West Bank in Bristol up until their three children, Duncan, Claire and Lesley, were born.

Iris started keeping goats at Redhill and was later well known for them in Lampeter Velfrey, when they moved to Pengawsai Fach in 1974. Iris helped set up the South West Wales Goat Club and would run many week-long goatkeeping classes, as well as writing a book on the subject.

Iris is also very well known in Wales for her work with the church (she was a church warden and PCC member for many years), her Christian Connection shop on her small holding, her commitment to many different charities, her involvement with Mothers Union, her bible garden, as well as sending knitted blankets to third world countries.

In the last six months, Iris’s health declined, which meant she needed to go into hospital, where she sadly passed away on June 15.

As well as her husband Brian, family left to mourn are children Duncan, Claire and Lesley, grandchildren Aled, Sian, Naomi, James, Rhys, Ryan and Hywel, great-grandchildren Megan and Isobel, brother Malcolm, sister Ivy, son-in-law Steve and daughter-in-law Clare.

The funeral service took place on June 27 at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth. Officiating was Chancellor Geoffrey Morris.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be made towards Action Aid, Build Africa and Y Care International, c/o E. C. Thomas and Son, Funeral Directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, Narberth.

MR. P. B. PHILLIPS

KILGETTY

As reported previously, the death occurred at home after a short illness, on Wednesday, June 22, of Mr. Peter Bowen Phillips, aged 59, of Sedgemoor, Station Road, Kilgetty.

After leaving Greenhill School, Peter joined his father in the family plant hire business, H. B. Phillips and Son. Peter continued the business after his father’s passing in 1988 and became well known throughout the county for his precision and high standard of workmanship.

Peter had a passion for all things mechanical, which started with helping his father repair and maintain the business machinery. This then progressed to a love of Minis and Land Rovers, of which he had many. Peter became involved with West Wales 4x4 group in the mid 1980s and soon took on the role of competition secretary, which he held for many years. Along with his son David, Peter built and modified numerous vehicles to suit his needs, ranging from competition to travel.

Over time, Peter’s interest grew from a local to a national level, which saw him becoming involved with hill rallies and the British Cross Country Championship. He was held in high regard in the various roles he undertook, progressing to become a National A Clerk of Course

Peter will be greatly missed, not only by his close family, but also by his many friends, both locally and from further afield.

As well as his wife, Vanessa Phillips, family left to mourn are David and Charlotte (son and partner), Bethan and Jonathan (daughter and partner), Mrs. Eileen Phillips (mother), along with numerous other relatives and close friends.

The funeral took place at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, on July 1.

Officiating was Mike Ashbridge, while the bearers were Anthony Scourfield, David Bowen, James Lawrence, Bill Wilson, Mike Worcester and John Webb.

If desired, donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Carew and Cresselly Cancer Research Group and the Paul Sartori Foundation, c/o E. C. Thomas and Son, Funeral Directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, who conducted the funeral arrangments.

MRS. S. J. JENKINS

NEWPORT

(formerly of Broadmoor)

The death occurred peacefully at Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, on Friday, July 15, of Mrs. Sylvia Joan Jenkins, aged 94 years, of Cwmbran, formerly of Broadmoor.

Beloved wife of the late Mel, dearly-loved mum of David and the late Paul and mother-in-law of Louise, treasured nan and much-loved aunt.

The funeral service will take place on Wednesday, July 27, at St. Jeffrey and St. Oswald Church, Jeffreyston, at 2 pm, followed by interment in Llanion Cemetery, Pembroke Dock.

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

MR. A. J. PEAKE

KILGETTY

The death occurred suddenly on Sunday, July 17, of Mr. Alan John Peake, aged 80 years, of James Park, Kilgetty.

Alan will be sadly missed by his family and many friends.

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, tel. (01834) 831876, who are conducting the funeral arrangements.

Mr. J. P. Lehane

Saundersfoot

The death occurred on Sunday, July 17, at Park House Court Nursing Home, Tenby, of Mr. John Patrick Lehane.

Former Post Office manager at Tenby, John was of Saundersfoot and aged 86.

John, predeceased by his wife Patricia and daughter Joanne, is survived by his son-in-law Robbie, nephew Stephen and niece Ann.

The funeral service takes place on Tuesday, July 26, at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, at 1 pm.

There will be family flowers only, but donations in lieu, if desired, can be made payable to 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.