Goytrey – The funeral took place at Goytrey of Conway Arthur, aged 14, grandson of Mr & Mrs Gwatkin, Parc Bach.
The Rev R E Seaton officiated.
Mourners:- Dad; Pop; Max and Eric, brothers; Reg, David, Harold and Bill, uncles; Messrs Gilbert and Will Gwatkin, Wallace Stephenson (Newport), Fred Watkins and Alan (Bridgend), Tom Winters (Abergavenny).

Bearers: Messrs J Price, P Roberts, W Morgan, and G Powell.
Flowers: Mam and Dad; Mammy, Daddy, bothers and sisters; Aunt Elsie and uncle Harold; Aunt Gwyn, uncle Bill and Ann; Aunt Winnie, uncle Reg and boys; Uncle Gilbert and aunt Winnie; Nanna and all at Pantglas; Aunt Flo and uncle Ernest; All at the Pydew; Mrs Idris Jones; Mrs Davies; Mrs Litten and family; Mr and Mrs Vimpany; Ena, Tom and children; The family of Mr and the late Mrs Lewis, Llwyncelyn; Mrs Court and Louie; Staff and children Goytrey School.

Drowned In the Canal – 6^th February 1869

On Sunday two men named William James and Lewis Bevan while walking by the side of the canal between Mrs Summerfield’s public house and Mamhilad found the body of a man lying in the canal.

The deceased turned out to be a basket maker named as William Bevan about 80 years of age, who had lived in Goytrey. His hat still remained on his head and in his pocket were £1 in gold, £1 in silver and 5^{1/2d .} His bag containing groceries was found about 20 yards off.

The presumption is that in the darkness on Saturday night he walked into the canal and was accidentally drowned.

William Bevan lived at Coalbrook; he married Mary Williams at Llanover Church on the 9^th June 1823. She died in 1865 they had at least 6 children, one of them being Mary who was a servant for Isaac Lewis, Glanusk. She was the young girl in the murdered baby case at Glanusk.

January 10^th 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.

May 21^st 1920 – The Late Mr Edward Bowen.

The death occurred on Saturday at his residence, Oak Cottage, after a long illness, of an old resident of the parish in the person of Mr Edward Bowen.
Deceased who was 71 years of age, had lived in Goytre for the greater part of his life and by his genial personality had earned the esteem of all with whom he came in contact.

He was one of the oldest members of the lodge of Shepherds of which he was a trustee.
He leaves a widow, four sons and five daughters. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon, the internment being at Mamhilad Churchyard. A short service was conducted at the house by Rev L D Griffiths (curate in charge of Mamhilad) who also took the service at the church and performed the final rites at the graveside.
The chief mourners were:
Mrs Bowen, widow, Messrs David, Edward, Charles and Richard L Bowen, sons; Mrs T A Jones, Mrs F M Morgan and Mrs H Morgan, daughters; Mr T A Jones and Mr H Morgan, sons-in-law; Mr J Harding, Nantyderry, brother-in-law; Mrs D Bowen, daughter-in-law; Mr W Bowen, Abergavenny, and Mr R Harding, Nantyderry, nephews; Masters Cyril and Walter Bowen, grandsons; Misses Amy and Millie Bowen, grand-daughters; Mrs G Phillips, Mrs Albert Owen and Mrs J Owen, nieces; Mr George Harris, Abergavenny.
The bearers were Messrs J Harding, E Lloyd, G Taylor and F Griffiths, representing the Shepherds.

Miss Amy Bowen, (grand-daughter) presided at the organ and played the “Dead March” in Saul before the service in church and “O Rest in the Lord” as recessional. The hymns sung were “Peace, Perfect Peace” and “There is a Blessed Home.” A number of floral tributes were received from relatives and friends.

Aged Farmers Death at Goytrey

The death of Mr Abraham Boyce Berllan Farm, Goytrey, has removed from the district on of its oldest inhabitants.

The deceased was in his 82^nd year.  A native of Common Coed-y-paen he had resided at Berllan for over 40 years.  In his younger days Mr Boyce spent some years in California.  On his return he bought the Berllan and farmed it with the aid of his family until his death. He was preceded by his wife a couple of years ago.  He leaves three sons and two daughters.

The two eldest sons, Stanley and Alfred have been resident in U.S.A. for seventeen years.

The interment took place at Goytrey on Wednesday the 20^th inst.

The Rev H C P Belcher officiated at a short service at the house and at the church.  Mr C Merrick presided at the organ.

The bearers were Messrs J. Stichcombe, A. Griffiths, W. Pritchard and E Owen.

The mourners present included Mr Chas. Boyce brother, Mr Godfrey Boyce son, Mr C. B. Lewis son in law, Mr W. Crowe brother in law, Messrs W. R. H. and E Crowe, Ernest and Robert Boyce,  Fred H. and Richard H. Phillips, Anthony Taylor, and Arthur Boyce nephews, Messrs H. Harvey and D. James, S. Stichcombe and E. Morris.

Floral Tributes were sent by:- Margaret, Alfred, Stanley and Godfrey children; Kate and Charlie daughter and son in law; Roger grandson; brother Charlie and Maggie; sister Emma and children, Griffithstown; Aunt Maggie, uncle, nephews and nieces; Bob, Kate & family; Fred & Maggie; A.A, J.M.& M.J. Pugh cousins; Anthony & family; Nephews & Nieces, Ynysybwl; Mrs Pritchard & family, Pentwyn; Mr & Mrs Griffiths Pantypwdyn; Mr & Mrs T. Pitt & family; Mr Mathews, Gertie & Elsie; Albert Owen & family; Mr & Mrs Stinchcombe & family; Mrs Maddocks & family; Mr & Mrs E. Morris.

Mr C. C. Pritchard of Pontypool was the undertaker.

Funeral of Miss Louisa Byrde – County Observer 22^nd December 1900.

GOYTRE.

FUNERAL OF MISS BYRDE

The funeral of the late Miss Louisa Sophia Byrde, the sister of the late Colonel H. C. Byrde, took place on Monday. The cortège left The Pentre Grange, at two o’clock, after the delivery of a short and impressive address by the Rector of the Parish (the Rev. Howell Howells), followed by the singing of a favourite hymn of the departed, viz., “How sweet the name of Jesus sounds.”

There were a large number of people present to shew their love and respect towards the deceased lady, who was always a kind and true friend to the poor and needy in the parish of Goytrey.

The chief mourners present were The Rev. F. L. Byrde and his son from Keynsham, Bristol; the Rev. R. A. Byrde, Honiton; Mr. Frank Byrde, Miss Byrde, and Miss Kitty Byrde, of The Pentre; Mr. and Mrs. F. G. W. Chalklen, Miss Chalklen, and Miss Grieve, of Maes-Beryn, Goytrey.

The following are a few of the friends who sent wreaths etc.: The Rev. F. L. Byrde, the Rev. R. A. and Mrs. Byrde, Miss Byrde, and Miss Kitty Byrde, Miss Ethel Byrde, Mrs. Chalklen, Miss Grieve, Mrs. Scrimgeour, Mr. and Mrs. Pyman, Mr. Gardner, Mrs. Essex, Mrs. Cook, Miss Goodwin, Miss Phillips, Messrs. J. and W. Wilks, Miss Wilks, Mrs. H. Matthews, Mrs. C. Watkins, etc.

When the funeral cortège reached the Church, two more of the favourite hymns of the deceased were sung, namely, “Now the labourer’s task is o’er” and “Peace, Perfect Peace.” The coffin was of polished oak, with heavy brass mountings. The breast plate was inscribed

LOUISA SOPHIA BYRDE,

Died December 12th, 1900,

Aged 79 years.

The undertaker was Mr. W. Wilks, of Goytrey, who satisfactorily carried out the arrangements.

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.