Obituaries, October 29th

Pembroke Dock

The death of Bridie Agnes Carroll occurred at her home in St Andrews Road, Pembroke Dock on September 30th after a short illness. She was 82.

A native of County Mayo, Ireland she moved to Pembroke Dock in 1951 with her husband Jim.

She worked at the Co-operative food store for some years until her retirement.

Her main interests were her home and her family.

Family left to mourn and principal mourners were: Jim (husband); Ida and Stephen (daughter and son-in-law); John and Mal (son and daughter-in-law); Teresa and Barry; Susan and Brian; Mary and Ethell; Margaret and Chris (daughters and sons-in-law); Jerry and Sally (son and daughter-in-law); 19 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; Tom and Eileen (brother and sister-in-law), plus numerous nephews and nieces; Teresa and Brendon (friends), and many other friends and neighbours.

The funeral was held at St Mary’s RC church, Pembroke Dock, followed by burial at Llanion cemetery. Father Patrick Fitzgerald Lombard officiated and a tribute was given by her son Jerry.

The bearers were John Boswell, Mathew Boswell, Peter Boswell, Joe Boswell, Micky Boswell and Richard Scourfield.

There were family flowers only with donations in lieu for the Paul Sartori Foundation to John Roberts and Son, 51 Bush Street, Pembroke Dock, who also carried out the funeral arrangements.

Mr G. Banner

Haverfordwest

Grenville Banner died at his home in Douglas James Way, Haverfordwest on September 18th after a long illness. He was 59.

Born in Lambston, he had lived in Haverfordwest for the past 40 years.

Most of his working life was spent in the quarry industry. On leaving school he worked for F. H. Gilman’s quarry at Bolton Hill and then spent a number of years at Haverfordwest Agricultural Society before working at Skyke quarry, Walwyn’s Castle. After its closure he returned to F. H. Gilmans as a health and safety manager and retired in 1996 due to ill health.

He enjoyed athletics and rugby, and in younger years competed in both at county level. He was a member of Haverfordwest Round Table and was chairman twice. He also attended and supported the Scarlets'’ rugby club matches.

Family left to mourn and principal mourners are: Rose Banner (wife); Tim and Nadine Banner (son and daughter-in-law); Elvira Banner (mother); Graham Banner (brother); Delwyn and Janette Banner (brother and sister-in-law); Colwyn and Betty Elliott (brother-in-law and sister-in-law); Nicky Elliott and Jane Richards (nephew and partner); Graham and Jenny Elliott (nephew and wife); Oliver Banner, Matthew Banner (nephews); Emily Banner (niece); Caroline Banner (cousin); Claire and Tim James (cousin); Joan John (aunt); Mr and Mrs E. Luke, Mr and Mrs G. Bowen, Colin Luke, Mr and Mrs K. Luke, Mr and Mrs Robert Edwards, Sian Hunter, Janet Davies and Mr and Mrs Reg Rogers (cousins).

Ros Edwards was unable to attend.

There was a private family service at Lambston followed by cremation at Parc Gwyn, Narberth. Rev Canon W. C. Bowen officiated.

The bearers at the church were Tim Banner (son), Graham and Delwyn Banner (brothers); Colwyn Elliott (brother-in-law), and at the crematorium, Matthew Banner , Oliver Banner, Nicky Elliott and Graham Elliott (nephews).

There were family flowers only with donations in lieu for the Paul Sartori Foundation and Winch Lane Surgery to Mr C. Elliott, 11 Addison Road, Haverfordwest.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Glyn Thomas and Son, Freystrop.

Mr J. N. Llewellin

Haverfordwest

The death of John Norman Llewellin, of Moravian Court, Haverfordwest, occurred at Withybush Hospital on September 24th, after a long illness. He was 52.

John was brought up at Kilbarth, Rudbaxton.

In his youth he ran a disco before going to work for Gwent County Council highways department. He later returned to Pembrokeshire to set up an aerial rigging business. Eventually ill health prevented him from working.

His interests included his dog Benny, boating, and membership of the Sealed Knot Society. He was a keen member of Laugharne’s Company of Wardlords Dragoons, travelling all over the country re-enacting marches and battles. He later collected living history artefacts.

Family left to mourn are: Jill and Bert (parents), Fay and Adrian (sister and brother-in-law), Katie and Vince (niece and nephew), Janet (aunt), Richard (uncle), Gilly, Anna, Graham, Sara, David and Amanda (cousins).

The funeral took place at St Michael’s Church, Rudbaxton on September 29th, followed by cremation at Parc Gwyn, Narberth.

Canon Geoffrey Gwyther and Rev Geoffrey Eynon officiated.

The bearers were David Llewellin, Graham Llewellyn, David Dixon and Paul Noott.

There were immediate family flowers only, with donations if desired to Adrian Thorne, Chibembe Lodge, Clarbeston Road, for St Bart’s Hospital stem cell research.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by F. G. Rees and Sons, Portfield Gate, Haverfordwest.

Mr R. Pryse

Pembroke Dock

The funeral of Ronald Pryse took place at St Mary’s Church, Pembroke Dock, on Friday October, 3rd.

He died at his home in Imble Close, Pembroke Dock, on September 27th, aged 89.

Originally from Fishguard he joined the RAF at 16 as an apprentice engineer. He was captured by the Japanese during the Second World War and was imprisoned in Japan for three years.

In 1997 he and his wife travelled to Japan with fellow prisoner of war Norman Wright and his wife Nan.

After the war he was posted to Pembroke Dock where he met his future wife Elvira Monti.

He then became a flight sergeant with 88 squadron and was awarded the British Empire Medal.

He retired from the RAF in 1962 and returned to Pembroke Dock where he worked in the civil service.

He retired as a customs and excise officer at Texaco Refinery, Pembroke.

For many years he was a civilian instructor with Tenby Air Training Corps and also enjoyed gardening. He also made model ships and the Cutty Sark is currently on display at The Shipwright Arms in Front Street, Pembroke Dock.

He enjoyed visiting Australia to see his daughter Margaret and her family.

He and Vera celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on September 13th.

Family left to mourn and principal mourners were: Vera Pryse (wife); Phillip and Susan Pryse (son and daughter-in-law); Maria and Keith Silcox, Margaret and Andrew Charlett (daughters and sons-in-law); Jason and Lynne (grandson and partner); Laura and Gareth (granddaughter and grandson-in-law); William and Amy (grandson and partner); Stephen and Kelly (grandson and partner); Thomas, David and Robert (grandsons); Joshua, Dylan, Caera, Caitlyn, Isobel, Evan and Rhys (great-grandchildren); Thelma Pryse, Dilys Pryse (sisters-in-law); Mecca and Jimmy Murphy, Dorina and Billy Evans (sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law), Norman Wright (friend), and nephews and nieces too numerous to mention.

Unable to attend were Andrew Charlett (son-in-law); Anna Charlett and Michael Johnson (granddaughter and partner; Sophie Robertson (grandson’s partner).

The funeral at St Mary’s Church, Pembroke was followed by cremation and interment of ashes at Llanion cemetery, Pembroke Dock. Father Patrick Fitzgerald Lombard officiated.

The bearers were Jason and William Silcox, Stephen Charlett, Tom and David Pryse (grandsons), Gareth Lewis (grandson-in-law).

There were family flowers only with donations if desired for the RAF Benevolent Fund to Graham Thomas, 34 Charles Thomas Avenue, Pembroke Dock.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by E C Thomas and Son, Pembroke Dock.

Mrs F. L. Howells

Narberth (formerly of Broadmoor)

THE death occurred on October 1st at Sunnybank Residential Home, Narberth, of Frances Lilian Howells. Formerly of Broadmoor, Kilgetty, she was 98.

Originally from Sevenoaks, Kent, she spent her early working life in service in Kent.

During the Second World War she joined the WRAF and attained the rank of sergeant. Her last base was Carew Cheriton.

After her marriage to Wallace Howells in 1945 she became a housewife.

She enjoyed knitting, talking books for the blind and Pembrokeshire Talking Newspapers.

She was also a member of Jeffreyston parish church and the mothers’ union. Her late husband Wallace was the church organist for 50 years.

Family left to mourn and principal mourners were: David and Sheila Howells (nephew and niece); Lilian Howells (niece); Richard, Maureen, Liam, Evan and Connor Howells (great-nephew and family); Catherine, David, Lowri and Joe Ellcock (great-niece and family); Kay Howells and Rhys Jones (great-niece and partner).

The funeral was held at St Jeffrey and St Oswald’s Church, Jeffreyston on October 9th and was officiated by Father Paul Davies and Rev David Faulkner.

The bearers were Paul Hay, John Jones, Arthur Evans and Stewart Treharne. The organist was Eileen Williams.

Unable to attend were Richard and Maureen Howells (great-nephew); David Ellcock (great-nephew) and Lilian Howells (niece).

Donations in lieu of flowers for Jeffreyston Church, can be sent to E. C. Thomas and Son, Funeral Directors, Archways, Green Plains, Stepaside, who also carried out the funeral arrangements.

Mr C. R. L. Cole

Tenby

The funeral of Cecil Raymond Lewis Cole took place on October 18th at St Mary’s Church Tenby, followed by private burial at Brynsion Chapel, Llanmill, Narberth.

He died at home in Lamack Vale, Tenby on October 11th, aged 72.

The funeral was officiated by the rector, Rev Andrew Davies, assisted by Rev Micheal John and Rev Mark Soady.

The organist and choirmaster was Dr John Harrison, the verger Mr G. Rees, and the cross bearer Mr L. Rees. The psalm was read by Roger Cole.

The principal mourners were his wife Peggy, daughter Helen, son-in-law Kim, grandson Lewis and brother Roger.

The bearers were Lewis Hudson (grandson), Kim Hudson (son-in-law), Peter Hopkins and Steve Pope (friends and colleagues), Trevor Cromack (brother-in-law) and Roger Cole (brother).

There were family flowers only but donations in lieu, for Tenby Health Centre or the Paul Sartori Foundation to W. and M. J. Rossiter and Sons, Funeral Directors, The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby, or Landsker House, 21 Station Road, Narberth.

Mr J. W. Lewis

Pembroke Dock

The funeral of John William Lewis, of Glenview Avenue, Pembroke Dock, took place at Llanion cemetery on October 13th.

He died at Withybush Hospital, on October 7th, aged 91.

John was born in Drefach, Llanelli and moved to Pembroke Dock in 1946 with his parents, brother Gwylfa, his wife and daughter Anne.

They set up a shoe repair business, the Shoe Shop, at 4 Meyrick Street.

John left the family business to work in the building industry where he remained for 20 years.

At the same time he moved to Castle Street, Pennar, where he became a keen gardener and grew much of the family’s food.

In 1968 he went to work for Firth Cleveland Extrusions and remained there until 1975, when he retired as a result of failing eyesight.

John moved to Glenview Avenue in 1980 where he spent happy times chatting with neighbours and passers-by while gardening.

Family left to mourn are: Anne and Mel Sullivan (daughter and son-in-law); Tyrone Sullivan; Lyndon Sullivan (grandsons); Corey Sullivan (great grandson).

There were family flowers only with donations in lieu for ward seven and the intensive care unit at Withybush Hospital.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by John Roberts and Son, Pembroke Dock.

Mr P. Begbie

Johnston

Peter Begbie died at his home on October 18th.

He was born in Sussex but lived in Pembrokeshire for 45 years and was particularly attached to its coastline.

He passed on his love of the sea to his children by taking them sailing on the haven and to Skomer.

Peter inherited his passion for sailing from his mother Marjorie and met his wife, Helen at the yacht club in Shoreham.

After leaving school he joined the merchant navy as a navigation officer and became a master mariner.

In 1963 the family moved to Pembrokeshire and Peter began working for the Port Authority at Milford Haven. He was later appointed assistant harbourmaster and retired in 1995.

After retiring, Peter pursued his other interest, music, by joining Chichester Cathedral choristers’ association, after he had been a chorister and learned to play the organ there as a boy.

Peter sometimes played the organ at St David’s and St Patrick’s RC church in Haverfordwest, which his wife attends, and where his funeral took place.

Principal mourners were: His wife Helen, his children Guy, Hugh, Lucy, Victoria and Jessica, and his aunt, Nora Carter.

The bearers were Guy, Hugh, Ralph, Adrian and Manos.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Tom Newing and Sons, Milford Haven.

Mr D. J. Williams

Llandissilio

In the obituary of Mr D. J. Williams, of Llandissilio (Western Telegraph, October 22nd) the name of Mr Williams’ daughter Davina was inadvertently left out of the family left mourn. It should have read: Dorothy (wife); Dawn and Richard, Delyth, Davina and Mark (daughters and sons-in-law).