Bowen, Mr David – 1947

January 10th 1947 Free Press

Six Brothers Bore Mamhilad Man to his Grave

The funeral took place at Mamhilad Church of Mr David Bowen aged 77, of the Old Rectory Mamhilad.

Mr Bowen who leaves a wife, Mrs Elizabeth A Bowen, one son and three daughters, was the eldest son of Mr and Mrs Edward Bowen of Oak Cottage Goytrey.

He was in business as a builder and contractor at Little Mill until recently and was one of several brothers who won a high reputation as stone masons.

He was chairman of Goytrey Parish Council throughout the war.

Six brothers acted as bearers:- Messrs Arthur, William, Abraham, John, Tom, and Sidney Jenkins.

 

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