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.

December 21^st

The funeral of Mrs Margaret Ann Hickman, 70, of Ivy Cottage, Goytre, took place at St Peter’s Church.

Mourners:
Frank, husband; Les and Frank, sons; Nellie, daughter-in-law; George Bath, brother-in-law; John, grandson.

Others Present:
P Carpenter, T Shelton, D Shelton, J Jones, Bill Brooks, V Hall, Gwen and Joyce.

Flowers:
Loving husband Frank; Les, Nell, Frank and Kay; John, Betty, George and girls; Mr & Mrs Evans and family (Goytre); Mr & Mrs Evans and family, (New Inn); Mr & Mrs Hayes and family; Valerie and Philip Price; Hilda, John and the boys; Mr & Mrs Ward, (Monmouth); Mr & Mrs Kenny, (Goytre Arms); Friends and customers, Goytre Arms.

14^th May 1920 – Goytre Obituary.

On Tuesday week the mortal remains of Mrs Humphries, of Penarth, formerly of Pen-y-stair Farm Goytre, were laid to rest. Many old friends and neighbours attended the funeral.
The bearers were Mr T Whitney, Ty Cycich, Mr T Jenkins, New Barn, Mr L Morgan and Mr H Morgan.
Many choice floral tributes were sent by the family and friends, notably a beautiful wreath from Mr & Mrs J W Pyman of Penarth and formerly of Goytre House; also a wreath bearing the inscription, ‘a tribute of love to our sister in the faith from the members and friends of Saron.’
Baptised on the Nov. 16^th 1879, she was always a most faithful and consistent member of the Church.
Although a great sufferer during the past five years she never complained and bore her illness with the greatest patience and Christian fortitude.
Rev L C Edwards, pastor, impressively conducted the funeral service, suitable hymns being sung in the chapel and at the graveside.

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.

28th February 1952 – Mrs A Jackson, Goytre.

The funeral took place of Mrs Annie Jackson, Laburnums, Goytre, widow of Mr W Jackson and mother of Doris. The service was conducted by the Rev. C W Kelly at St Peter’s Church. Organist Mr C W Merrick.
Flowers: Doris, aunt Tilly, Alfred, Dora and family; Ernie, Madge and family; Cousin Ellen and family; Aunt Elsie; Ray, June and family; Jum, Elsie and Gertie; John Wilks and family; Jen, Howard, Reg and Janet; Maxine and Jack Williams and Wendy; Mrs Squire and Francis; James and Powell; Mrs Court and Lou; Mr & Mrs Kennedy and family; Mr & Mrs J Jones, Dunedine; R & I Deakin and Jean; Mr & Mrs Imm; Joan and Ben Wilding; Mr & Mrs R Burgess and David Owen; Mr & Mrs Stinchcombe and family; Mr & Mrs A Messenger and Betty; Mr & Mrs Owen and Graham; Mrs Williams and Lal; G H Mathews and Des; Mr & Mrs I Hobbs and family; Annie and Fred Titcombe; A Friend; June, Malcome and Margaret Watkins; Mr & Mrs W Griffiths and family.

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

In His 95^th Year

Death of Goytrey’s Grand Old Man

Mr James Jenkins

We regret to record the death of Mr James Jenkins, after a comparatively short illness at his home Ty Llwyd, Goytrey on Sunday.

The deceased gentleman was in his 95^th year and was truly regarded at the “grand old man” of the district. His great age took him back to early Victorian days of which he had a very clear and vivid memory, for his descriptions of outstanding events which took place in the locality and county long ago were always interesting to hear, particularly of the Chartist Riots of 1839 in which his father took part and of the building of the GWR main line nearby, when his cottage was converted into a cider-house.

He had spent all his long life in Goytrey where he was well known and much respected especially by the older inhabitants who remember his gigantic stature when he stood 6ft 6ins tall and weighed over 18 stone.

As a timber cutter he had worked on the Pontypool and Llanover estates and many a stubborn oak fell beneath his sturdy stroke.

A Unique Family

It was remarkable that he had no illnesses before and he possessed all his faculties unimpaired to the last. As the youngest of several brothers, all of whom were admired for their stature and longevity he was the last of a unique family.

Until quite recently he could shoot as straight as the best marksman around and loved to follow the Monmouthshire hounds. His stories of old hunting days, when his woodsman’s tools were often thrown aside to join in the chase, were typical of late Victorian times. Even after his retirement from a life of strenuous labour in the woods, he was ceaselessly active with his orchard and garden and took a great interest in local and national affairs, though he could never read nor write.

He attributed his great age to the healthy surroundings, to plain peaceful living, abstention from modern luxuries and to fresh air exercise.

His wife, who survives him, is 93 and wonderfully smart for her age. In fact they have been an exceptional pair.

The funeral was at Goytrey Churchyard on Thursday.

21^st February 1932

Friday 15th March – The Late Mr Tom Jenkins

Farmed New Barn Goytrey for nearly 50 years

By the death of Mr Tom Jenkins in his 80^th year there has passed out of the life and business of Goytrey and districts one of it’s most respected and best loved inhabitant.

He had farmed New Barn Farm for 50 years and was widely known in Pontypool and Abergavenny markets and fairs.

A keen judge of stock, especially in the days when horses were a farmers most valuable asset, he owned and traded in some splendid animals, but he will always be remembered by those of his day and generation for his many excellent qualities of mind and heart. His neighbourliness and his buoyant optimism and witty conversation acted as a stimulating tonic to those who came in contact with him.

He was a member of Goytrey Parish Council for more than 20 years. About 5 years ago he relinquished farming and retired to a bungalow at Goytrey, but he was active until a few months ago.

The internment took place on Tuesday at St Peter’s Church Goytrey and was attended by many neighbours and friends.

He leaves a widow and grown up family of two daughters and one son.

The bearers were six cousins, the Jenkins family of Pentwyn Farm, Mamhilad.

Wreaths were sent by: His loving wife, children and grandchildren; Willie and Sarah; Will, Gladys and Stan; Will, Sarah and family, Griffithstown; Vera and Dal; Polly, Walter, Arthur and Mary; All at Mynachdy; Mrs E Jones, Lily and Arthur; Parish Council, Goytrey; Mr & Mrs Whitney and family; Mr & Mrs Arnold, New Barn Farm; Mr Nichols, Ty Cooke and family; All at Lan Farm; Mr & Mrs Howells, Brook Farm; Mr & Mrs Shepherdson, Monkswood; Mr S J Walton, Mamhilad; Mr & Mrs J Brookes, Crewe; Mr Jackson, Jack, Sheila and Ethel Case.