May 4^th 1956 – Late Mrs E A Shepherdson

There was a large attendance at the funeral of Mrs Elizabeth Ann Shepherson, Sunnyside, Monkswood, at St Mathews Church Monkswood.

Mrs Shepherdson, who was 70, was the wife of Mr John Shepherdson, vicar’s warden for many years at St Mathews Church.

Mrs Shepherdson was a very keen church-worker, particularly with the Sunday School and Mother’s Union.

Canon D Ivor Jones conducted services at the house and church, where he was assisted by Mr B Wray, who read the lesson. Miss Wrintmore was organist.

Mourners:

Mr J Shepherdson, husband; Mr & Mrs Charles Shepherdson; Mr & Mrs Jack Shepherdson; Mr & Mrs Ivor Shepherdson, sons and daughters –in-law; Master Peter Shepherdson, grandson; Mr & Mrs Oliver Thomas; Mr & Mrs Clive Thomas; Mr Harry Thomas; Mrs Ruth Thomas and Mrs Alice Shepherdson, brother’s and sister’s-in-law; Mr Jim Middleton; Mr Trevor Thomas; Mrs W Griffiths; Mr & Mrs Ted Williams, Cliff James; Mr & Mrs Jonnie Lewis; Mr Harold Ball; Mrs Ormond; Mrs V Smith; Mrs A Morgan; Mr & Mrs Dai James; Roy Ball; Arthur James; Ivor Pitt; Mr & Mrs D Perrott; John James, Will Summers, all cousins.

Bearers:

Messrs’ Arthur James, Ivor Pitt, D J James, H Stinchcombe, R Griffiths, and W Peggington.

The Flowers:

Sorrowing husband, Jack; Charlie and Flo; Ivor and Val; Jack, Violet and boys; Ann and Alan; Peter; Andrea; Oliver and Grace; Harry, Edie and family; Jim, Ruth, Billy and Raymond; Alice; Christine, Blanche Bill and Joycelyn; Uncle Jack; Rose and family; children of Ceal and Ben; Florrie and Harold; Edith, Violet and Alice; Kit, Will and family; Rene, Ted and Cliff; Mary, Roy and family; Dorry and Basil; Jonnie, Melda and children; Ivor and Marj Pitt; Pete, Wyn and Ann; Dai, Bertha and children; Flo and Tom; Kate and Dai; Will, Maud and Rocelyn; Mr & Mrs E Bradley; Mr & Mrs D J James; Mr & Mrs Harvey; Mr & Mrs Winstone; Elaine and Valerie; Mr & Mrs David Owen; Mrs E and Mrs L Topham; Eddie, Hilda and boys; Mr & Mrs W Peggington and boys; Gwen, Bill, Teddy and Linda; Mr & Mrs Nicholson; Pat and Evan Thomas; Mrs Stinchcombe and Harold; A & E Meredith; Graham and Philip; Bill and Jean; Margaret and Malcolm Watkins; Doug and June; Mrs & Mrs James; Mr & Mrs Pearce and family; Mrs Jarman and Robin; Mr & Mrs Taylor and Ernie.

Funeral arrangements by T Jones of Usk.

January 25^th 1956

Mrs M J Spanner, formerly of Goytrey.

The funeral took place at Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, of Mrs Mary Jane Spanner, aged 67, of South Street, Yarmouth, formerly of Goytrey.
She was the eldest daughter of Mr & Mrs R Dobbs, of New House, Goytrey.

Mourners:
Will, husband; Evan and Maud, brother and sister-in-law; Reg and Edith, cousins.

Flowers:
Loving husband, Will; George, Mabel, Hilda and Marie; George, Rose, Margaret and Kay; Aunt Nellie; Evan, Malcolm, Joyce and Carol; Alfred; Elsie and Ken; Ivor, Sarah and family; Reg, Edith and family; Edith, Beccy and Ivy; Marie, (Griffithstown); Mrs A Davies and family (Llanover); Yarmouth (IOW) Post Office Staff; Mr & Mrs G Warder; All at the Wheatsheaf.

Friday January 20^th1933 – Stationmaster’s Death

Loss to GWR and parish of Goytrey – The Late Mr Edward Spencer

By the passing on Friday of Mr Edward Spencer, stationmaster at Nantyderry, the Great Western Railway Co., has lost a splendid servant and the district generally a respected and highly esteemed resident.

Mr Spencer started his railway career at Pontypool Road Station under Inspector Seabourne and was afterwards transferred to Crumlin for a period.  He was thence promoted to Little Mill where he was stationmaster for 15 years. For the past 20 years he has had charge of Nantyderry Station.

He soon endeared himself to the parishioners and was a regular attendant and sides-man at Goytrey Parish Church.  He was an ardent gardener and was noted locally for his skill with a rod and line. He passed away at St George’s Hospital London at the age of 59.

The funeral on Wednesday was largely attended by his railway colleagues and a host of friends. The cortege assembled at the Station House and after a short service proceeded to Goytrey Church.  Here an impressive service was conducted by the Rev. H C P Belcher M.A., until recently the Rector of Goytrey, assisted by the Rev. Thomas John Richards the present Rector.  The concluding hymn “O God my Father while I Stray” was feelingly sung. Mr G W Merrick was at the organ and rendered “The Dead March” in “Saul” as the cortege left the Church.

The Mourners
The family morners present were: Miss Annie Spencer, [daughter]; Mr Sidney Spencer Stoke Edith [brother]; Messrs Stanley Morgan Goytrey and Edward Thomas Newport [sons in law]; Mr W J Lewis Griffithstown [brother in law]; and George Spencer Griffithstown [nephew];

The bearers were Messrs F. Morgan [Penpergwm], J. Steadman [Abergavenny], C. Harding and Messrs J, Cornish, W. Rouse and — Smith, Nantyderry Station Staff.

Among the general public were Messrs Trevor R Roberts [Divisional Supt], F. Maisy [Divisional Office Staff], E. Rickettes [Control Office Staff], J. Steadman and J. Davies [D.S.O.], District Inspector W. Thornett, Messrs A. Taylor [stationmaster, Caerleon], T. Davies, [stationmaster Panteg], F. Morgan [stationmaster Penpergwm], Ex Chief Inspector Lidster, ex Inspectors T. Bird and J. Pritchard, Mr S J Haycock [Pontypool Rd SOL] representing the Great Western Railway.

Others present were Messrs C. F. Morgan Maesyberyn; E. Morgan and Wyndham Morgan, Goytrey; The Rev. E.S. Symonds; Messrs C. Tedman Jones, Fred Rosser Abergavenny; A. Jeremiah, J. Harding, R. Swinnerton, Abergavenny; J. Wilks, Little Mill; D. H. Morgan, Tom Morgan, Parsonage Farm Kemys; George Jones, W. Harris, L. Lloyd, L. Harris, George Parsons, W. Knipe, F. Knipe, Logans [Llanover], P. Edwards, C.P. Lewis [little Mill]; E.J. Morris, H. Dowell, H. Dowell [junior] D. Knight, W. Jackson, Major I.C. Vincent, Richard Jenkins; J. Player and W. Chambers [Lanvair]; W.T. Spencer and J.D.L. Wagstaffe,[representing the Goytrey Farmers Union]; S. Price, Reg Price and W. Price, [Llanover]; Hector McKay [Lanvair]; John Rees, [late Llanover]; Williams, [New House]; A. Dobbs, –Dobbs, T. Evans, J. Griffin, H.T. Hughes, Mr & Mrs Lesworthy [Little Mill], and others.

The Flowers
Floral tributes were sent by the following: Ma, Annie and Bobby; Stan, Lilian and Betty; Ted and Phil; Mother and Willy; Graham and Robert [grandsons]; Sid and Clara; sister Louie and Annie, Hereford; Emily and Alice, Brighton; Amy, George and Cyril; Kate, Birmingham; Chaldy, London; Mr & Mrs Herbert Lloyd, Griffithstown; Mr & Mrs Harry Mathews, Goytrey; Mr & Mrs G Parsons and family; Capt., & Mrs Lionel Whitehead; Mr & Mrs Marlor; Mr & Mrs C Tedman Jones; Sir Henry & Lady Mather-Jackson; Mr & Mrs John Paton; Mr & Mrs Thomas and family; Mr L Lloyd, Con and Lena, Post Office; Mr & Mrs Morgan, Penpergwm; Staff of Abergavenny GWR Station; All at Lyndhurst; J. Steadman; Staff of traffic and engineering dept., at Nantyderry; Mr & Mrs E.J. Morris, Goytrey; Mr Price, Llanover; Mr F.E. Evans, Little Mill; Mr & Mrs W.A. & D. Jackson; Mr & Mrs O. Court and family; Mr D.M. & L. Knight; Mrs Harris and family, Glanbaiden; Mr & Mrs Jeremiah, Nellie and Billie; Mr & Mrs George Jones and Percy; Cecil and Olive, London; Mr & Mrs R. Jenkins; Mrs Hutchinson; Mr & Mrs Prowle; Members of Chapel Ed, Goytrey; Mr & Mrs Rowland Harvey; C.F. & T.J. Morgan; Mr & Mrs C. Messenger and family; Mr John Harding and family, Nantyderry.

Stinchcombe – 3^rd September 1870

Mr Stinchcombe a farmer, of Monkswood, after returning from Pontypool market on Saturday last, was told that some cattle were trespassing in a field belonging to him, near Usk. He drove over to see. On his way home again his trap came into collision with a cart near Rhadyr Mill and he was thrown out and three of his ribs were broken. Of one of the shafts of his trap was snapped off and the horse galloped away, dragging the vehicle and was stopped near the Hendre Farm. Mr Stinchcombe’s little boy, who was riding with him, retained his seat and was uninjured.

25^th September 1870

We have recorded that on Saturday 28^th August, Mr Stinchcombe, farmer, of Monkswood, was thrown from his trap near Rhadyr Mill, had had three of his ribs broken. On Sunday last he thought himself much better and rose and eat a hearty dinner. Some time later he fell back into his wife’s arms and expired.

15th March 1940:

Late Mr W. Stinchcombe – Octogenarian Lay Preacher of Goytrey

The funeral took place at Saron Baptist Church Goytrey, on Thursday last of Mr William Stinchcombe who died at his home, Star Cottage on Monday 4^th March aged 86. The Rev. C A Rees officiated assisted by the Rev’s J J Thomas [Llanover], D Lewis, Hanover, and E Symonds, Goytrey.

Mr Stinchcombe was a convinced and most loyal Baptist and was well known as a lay preacher, who in a quiet and unostentatious manner, rendered valuable service to the Churches.

The mourners were: Messrs Will and Charles, sons; Mrs Lily Burgess, daughter: Mrs Stinchcombe, daughter-in–law; Mr Frank Burgess, son-in-law; Mr George Stinchcombe, brother; Leslie and Iris Burgess, grandchildren; Messrs J Berrington, brother-in-law; Harold Stinchcombe & Will Berrington, nephews; Mrs L Burgess; Mr Cyril Waite.

At the house were the widow, Mrs Stinchcombe, Mrs Ada Berrington, sister-in-law, Mrs Annie Waite, Mrs Ethel Burgess, granddaughters.

The bearers were Messrs: Raymond Burgess, Willie Stinchcombe, Tony Stinchcombe and Granville Stinchcombe, grandsons.

Floral tributes were sent by: Sorrowing wife; Will & family; Ruth; Raymold, Charlie and Hilda Cook; brother George and family; Jim and Ada; Annie, Cyril and baby; Wilfred and Helen; Nellie and Topsy; Fred, Hilda and George; Mr & Mrs Price, Monkswood; Arthur & Flo, Llanllowell; Mr & Mrs J Lewis, Llywyn Celyn; Mrs Jones & family, Elm Trees, Mr & Mrs Tresise; Mr & Mrs Messenger; Saron Baptist Church.

March 15^th 1940

Mrs M. Stinchcombe, May 4^th 1962 – Goytre.

The funeral of Mrs Mabel Stinchcombe, 73, caretaker of Chapel Ed, Goytre took place at Panteg Cemetery.

Services at Chapel Ed and the graveside were conducted by the Rev D W Jones, assisted by the Rev David Davies.

Mourners:
Sorrowing husband; Mabel and Emily, daughters; Joe, son-in-law; Edwin, Shirley, Janet, Marion, George and Marion, grandchildren; Leoni, sister-in-law; Fred, brother-in-law; Bert, Will and Leon, nephews; Blanche, niece; Denis, Ciss, Rene, Bryan, Doreen.

Others present:
Messrs E Dobbs, A Davies, E Morgan, P Price, E Tippins, P Holmes, C Titcombe, Mesdames F Wilks, Conway, Thomas, Holmes, Evans, S Price, Powell, M Jones, A Titcombe and neighbours.

Flowers:
Sorrowing husband Will; Mabel, Emily and Joe; Edwin and Marion; Shirley and George; Janet and Tony; Marion and Denis; Michael and Caroline; Will, Bob, Fred, Cath and family; Relatives, Australia; Members of Chapel Ed, Goytre; John Davies and Rev and Mrs David Davies; Doreen, Stewart and Tracey; Mr & Mrs Jones; Mrs Watts, Ciss and Bob; Rene, Bryn and boys; Mr & Mrs Williams and family; Dot, John and Judith; Mr Stinchcombe and Pat; Mr & Mrs Messenger, Betty and family; Mr & Mrs E Dobbs and family; Mr & Mrs E M Jones; Mr & Mrs I Perkins; Mr & Mrs Ford and family; Mr & Mrs E J Tippins.

January 5th – The Late Rev. Eli Symmons, Goytrey.

The death occurred at Pellenny House, Goytrey, of the Rev Eli Simmons, pastor of Chapel Ed Presbyterian Church for about 20 years. He was 77 and a bachelor.

2nd March 1878 – Funeral at Goytrey

The funeral took place at Saron Chapel Goytrey on the 10^th inst. of Mrs L Thomas wife of Mr David Thomas of the Goytrey Nantyderry, formerly of Pont Kemis whose death occurred on the 2^nd.

Officiating minister was the Rev. T C Davies Glascoed, the following were the principal mourners:-

Husband, son and daughter; Mr T Davies, Treowen, Mamhilad; Mother, Mrs T Jones Abergwynfi, sister; Mr & Mrs R Davies, New House, Lanvair, brother in law and sister; Mr B Davies, Abergwynfi, brother; Mr & Mrs T Watkins, Ystradmynach; Mr W J Davies The Grange Penhow, nephew; Miss L Davies, Treowen, niece.

2^nd March 1878 – Funeral at Goytrey

The funeral took place at Saron Chapel Goytrey on the 10^th inst. of Mrs L Thomas wife of Mr David Thomas of the Goytrey Nantyderry, formerly of Pont Kemis whose death occurred on the 2^nd.

Officiating minister was the Rev. T C Davies Glascoed, the following were the principal mourners:-

Husband, son and daughter; Mr T Davies, Treowen, Mamhilad; Mother, Mrs T Jones Abergwynfi, sister; Mr & Mrs R Davies, New House, Lanvair, brother in law and sister; Mr B Davies, Abergwynfi, brother; Mr & Mrs T Watkins, Ystradmynach; Mr W J Davies The Grange Penhow, nephew; Miss L Davies, Treowen, niece.