Mr J. James – 1931

June 5th – Large Funeral at Monkswood

The funeral of Mr John James of Pengroesoped, Goytrey, who died on Friday at the age of 68 took place at Monkswood on Tuesday, the Rev. Canon Morgan M.A. vicar and Rural Dean officiating. There was a large attendance of sympathising friends, the Church being full. The hymns, ‘Jesu Lover of my Soul’ and ‘Rock of Ages’ were sung.

Among the mourners were the widow; Mr Clifford James, son; Miss Irene James, daughter; Mr Claude Griffiths, brother in law; Mrs Chesterfield, Mr & Mrs Sheffield, all of Llanhilleth, nieces; Mr & Mrs Pitt, brother in law and sister; Mr W. Thomas, Mr J. Thomas, Mr & Mrs J. Shepherson, cousins; Mr & Mrs Campbell, Mr C. Kennard, Mr John Lewis, Upper House Glascoed; Mr W. Morgan, Glascoed; Mr Roger Williams, Gwhelog; Messrs R.R.C. Roberts, W. R. Crowe, W. Lewis, Gwehelog; F. Howells, C.A. Mortimer, representing the Loyal Albert Lodge, A O Shepherds Usk; etc.

Mr Jackson, Goytrey was the undertaker