Mrs H. Jenkins – Funeral at Goytrey aged 93

The death occurred on the 23^rd August aged 93 years of Mrs Harriet Jenkins late of Ty Llwyd, Llanover.

The deceased lady was the widow of the Grand Old Man of Goytrey, whom she survived by exactly six months.  She was on a visit to her son at Pontypridd.

The funeral took place at Goytrey Church on August 26^th. The Rev. Jenkins, St Mark’s Church Pontypridd held a service at the house and the Rev. R.E. Seaton of Mamhilad officiated at the Church in the absence of H.C.P. Belcher, rector of Goytrey.

The mourners were: Mrs Halliday, daughter; Mr W. Parry and Mr F. Parry, sons; Mrs W. Parry, daughter in law; Mr W. Parry and Mr E. Parry, grandsons;

Messrs E. Morris, T. Evans, L. Lloyd and C. Price acted as bearers.

Among the general public present were: Mrs Evans and Mrs Jones, Pengroesoped; Miss Taylor, Mrs Fay, Mr Harding, [Nantyderry]; Mr Rees, [late of Llanover]; Mr Jackson, [Penperllenny]; and Mr Ernest Morris [Goytrey];

Floral tributes were received from: Annie and Harry, [Southampton]; Will and Fan, [Pontypridd]; Fred and family [Ebbw Vale]; Phil and family, [Dorking]; Grandsons and granddaughter, [Southampton]; Mrs Evans, [Pengroesoped] niece; E. Morris and family; All at Nantyderry Post Office; Mrs  Price and Winnie, [Pontypridd]; Mrs Thomas [Dan y layn]; Mrs Maltravers and family; Neighbours at Dan y layn; Grandsons and Granddaughters at Pontypridd;

Mr D Williams Maesycoed, Pontypridd was the undertaker.

22^nd April 1938

The Late Mrs R. Harvey

The funeral of esteemed native of Goytrey. 

Widespread sympathy was manifested on Sunday at the funeral of Mrs Lena Coromel Gladys Harvey, wife of Mr Rowland Harvey, butcher, Pantygoffrey Farm, Lanvair Kilgeddin, who died on 13^th April at Pontypool and district Hospital following an operation.

There is one daughter, Sybil aged 3.  Mrs Harvey who died after a brief illness was the eldest daughter of Mrs and Mrs O. Court, Goytrey.

The service was held at the house, Goytrey parish Church, and cemetery, the Rev. Luther Evans officiating.  Mr Evans presided at the organ and the hymn, ‘God moves in mysterious ways’ was sung.  It was a very large attendance of the general public including representatives of Pontypool Toc H of which the bereaved husband is a member.  There were over forty private cars.

Amongst the mourners were Messrs R. Harvey, husband; O. Court, father; R. Harvey, father in law; R G E Harvey and Bert Lewis, brother in law; F. Court, Aberdare; Jack Rosser; H. James; Jenkin Rosser; Ivor Court; James Knipe; Tom Court; Frank Poulsom; uncles.  Uncle Joe, Uncle Will and many other relatives from Chepstow, Walsall, Pontnewynydd, Essex, etc.

The bearers were; Messrs E. Jones [the Factory], W Spencer [Pystil], John Jones, [Kiln Farm], E. Haines, W. Banner [Caerleon], J. Lewis, [Goytrey].

Floral tributes were sent by: Loving husband and Sybil; Dad, Mam, Lou and Linda; Mother and father, Pontnewynydd; Aunty Matty; Uncle Fred and Marie; Uncle Jenkin, Lizzie and cousins; Aunt Elsie and cousins Joan and Harry; Uncle Ivor; Aunt Elsie and Vera; Uncle Jack and Aunt Laura; Aunt Lil, uncle Joe and family; Uncle Will aunt Clara and family; Aunt Neville, uncle Jim and cousins; Uncle Tom, Edith and cousins; Annie, Len and children, Essex; Cousins, Alf, Bertha, Nancy, Tom and Betty; Arthur, uncle Frank and cousins, Pontnewynydd; Jeff and Gwen; Muriel and Bert; Aunt Dora and uncle Harry; All at Risca; Mr & Mrs John Payton; Harry, T. Hughes and Mrs Samson; Mothers Union, Nantyderry; Toc H branch, Pontypool; Matron, Nantyderry House; Mr & Mrs Haynes; All at Post Office, Nantyderry; Mr & Mrs Wick Thomas, Goytrey; Mr & Mrs J. Baker and Joan; Mrs Prosser and Eunice; Mr Harry Morgan, Pontnewynydd; Mr & Mrs Weeks, Pontnewynydd; Mr & Mrs Dankneither?; Mr J. Lewis, Hilda and Tom; Mr & Mrs Cyril Brown; T. Weaver, Lanvair; Mr & Mrs Stinchcombe, Chapel; To Sibyl’s mummy from Kenneth; Mr & Mrs D. Williams and family, The Nook; Lucy and Tom; Mr & Mrs Staff Griffiths, Reg and Ronny; D.M. & L. Knight; Mrs Hutchinson; Mr & Mrs Albert Alexander; Mrs A. Jenkins; Mrs B. Bishop; Mrs Brain; Mrs Haresfield; Mrs W. Jones, Newtown; Nurse Price; Mr & Mrs P. Edwards; Mr & Mrs Garland; Mr & Mrs Vimpany and family; Miss Thomas, Hendre; Mr & Mrs Lewis; Hilda and Mr Dredge; Mr & Mrs Stone and Glen, Griffithstown; Mrs Davies and Mrs T. Jones, Abergwellan; Mr & Mrs Gwatkin, Parc Bach; Mr & Mrs Haynes, White House; Mr & Mrs Whitney; Mr & Mrs Jeremiah; Mr & Mrs Mills; Miss J.M. Evans, Mamhilad; Mr & Mrs Joe Webb, Goytrey; Gertie and Elsie Mathews; Mr Jones and family, Elm Tree, Goytrey; Mr & Mrs T.L. Evans, Cilfeigan, Usk;

Eastern Valley Co-operative Society were the undertakers.

January 25^th

Mr C R Whatley – Goytrey

The funeral took place at Saron Chapel Goytrey on Saturday of Mr C R Whatley, who died the previous Tuesday at Pontypool hospital after a short illness.

Mr Whatley was well known in Pontypool, he was manager of M/s Hipps Pontypool shop. He leaves a widow, Mrs Esme Whatley and baby daughter.

The Rev. C A Rees officiated at the house and graveside.

Mourners: Wife; Mother and Father; Joyce and Herbert Whatley; Mam and Dad Williams; Gwyn and Jack; Uncle George.

Amongst others present were representatives of M/s Hipps and Pontypool Military band.

Bearers: M/s Truman; H Griffiths; J Davies and T Roberts.

Flowers: Wife and baby Christine; Mam and Dad; Joyce and Herbert; Mam and Dad; Gwyn and Jack, cousins; Tegwen; Uncle George, Aunt Nell and family; neighbours of Jubilee Terrace; M/s Hipps Ltd., Manager and staff Lower George Street Pontypool; Pontypool Military Band; members of Pontypool Comrades Club.

M/s E J Ware and Sons were the undertakers.

Goytre

Funeral of the late Miss Gertrude Morris

On Wednesday last the remains of the late Miss Gertrude Morris, daughter of Mr Evan Morris, of Goytre were interred at St Peter’s Church. A large number attended the funeral ceremony, and a number of wreaths were sent by the Misses Evans, and Mr & Mrs Williams, Nantyderry House; Miss A Byrde; The Girls Friendly Society; the Teachers and Scholars of the British; The Great Western Staff at Nantyderry Station; per Mr Sawyer &c; Miss Morris, who was highly respected was only 15.

Death of another Goytrey Nonagenarian

The death occurred on Saturday at his home in Nantyderry of Mr John Harding, deceased who was 93 years of age had lived in Goytrey for many years and was well known as a gardener.
He is survived by three sons and three daughters: Mrs Jack Rosser, Goytre; Mrs Davies, Blackwood; Miss Harding, Nantyderry; Messrs Harry Harding, Station Master Abergavenny; Richard Harding, Nantyderry; and Sam Harding who is abroad.
The funeral, held at Goytrey Parish Church on Thursday afternoon, was conducted by by Canon Morgan, rector.

January 10th 1941

Death of Goytrey Farmer in his 93rd year:

Mr William Henry Charles, of Parc-y-brain Farm Goytrey, who died on Monday morning, would have been 93 to-day (Friday).
Born at Home Farm, Pontrhydyrun, he farmed at Hill Farm, Glascoed, before going to Parc-y-brain, which has been in the family for many years.
Mr Charles was an ex-member and chairman of Pontypool RDC and served on the old Pontypool Board of Guardians for many years.
Three sons and two daughters survive – Messrs Edward Charles (Parc-y-brain) William John Charles (Coed Howell, Mamhilad) and Isaac Charles (a chemist at Croydon); Mrs Ann Terrett (Abergavenny) and Mrs Laura Cordy (licensee of the Yew Tree Inn Trevethin).
There are 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are a brother and sister of the deceased, Mr Edward Charles and Miss B Charles, both of whom reside in New Inn. Another sister Miss Ann Charles died about 12 months ago.
The funeral took place at the family vault at Pontrhydyrun Burial Ground.

June 28th – Funeral of Mrs Rachel Owen at Goytrey Parish Church.

The funeral took place on Wednesday last at Goytrey Parish Church of Mrs Rachel Owen, aged 54 of Nightingale Cottage, Goytrey, who passed away on the previous Friday.

Deceased, who was the wife of Mr Albert Owen, was highly respected in the district, she leaves a husband, three sons and three daughters to mourn their loss.

January 4th – Obituary – Mr David Hutchinson of Nantyderry

The parish of Goytrey has lost it’s oldest inhabitant, by the death, which occurred on Xmas day, of Mr David Hutchinson, of the Refreshment Rooms, Nantyderry, of which he had been licensee for the past 19 years.

It was said that no man was better loved in Nantyderry and Goytrey. He was possessed of an exceptionally cheerful disposition and he had a faculty of making friends. He will be sorely missed.

Aged 73 years he was born at the Vrow Farm Goytrey, and hailed from the oldest family in the parish of Goytrey. His mother was a native of Goytrey, but his father was a scot.

Deceased was a keen churchman, having been for many years a sidesman of St Peter’s Church, Goytrey, and in politics he was an enthusiastic Conservative. He never took an active part in public affairs, but always interested himself in anything that was good for the district. For about 18 years he had been an agent for Messrs Marsh and Sons, coal merchants, Abergavenny, and it was while delivering coal on Thursday last that he had a stroke and was obliged to take to his bed. Hitherto he had enjoyed comparatively good health.

He is survived by his wife, with whom the deepest sympathy is felt.

The esteem in which Mr Hutchinson was held was exemplified by the large attendance of sympathisers at the funeral, which took place on Saturday, the interment being at St Peter’s Churchyard.

March 8th 1929 – Funeral of Nantyderry Widow

The funeral took place on Saturday at Goytrey Church, of Mrs Alice Flowers, whose death was reported last week, occurred on the previous Tuesday. She was the widow of the late Mr Gilbert Flower of Temple Cloud, near Bristol, who predeceased her seven years ago..

Deceased who was 39 years of age was the daughter of Mr John Harding, Nantyderry with who she had lived since the death of her husband.

Mrs Flower was born in the same house in which she died. Unassuming in character, she possessed a sweet and loveable disposition and throughout the countryside, her demise roused general sympathy with her aged father and family.

The Rev. HCP Belcher, M.A. conducted the services at the house and graveside. With Mr C Merrick presiding at the organ, two of the deceased favourite hymns were sung, viz., “God moves in mysterious way” and “Thy will be done”.

The bearers were Messrs Spencer, Dobbs, Taylor and Lloyd.

The mourners were:

Father; Millie, Laura, and Edith and husbands (sisters and brothers-in-law); Richard and Harry (brothers); and Mrs Flowers (mother in law).