March 16^th 1878 – Goytrey

SHOCKING FATAL ACCIDENT: – At noon on Wednesday, Mr William Jenkins, farm bailiff to Colonel Byrde J.P., met with his death under very distressing circumstances. He had been out superintending the exercise of the horses and had himself a young colt attached to the cart. On returning home and in passing over the Canal Bridge near to Colonel Byrde’s residence the horse suddenly swerved and overthrew the cart.

The animal itself fell and knocked Mr Jenkins down falling upon his chest. Assistance was immediately at hand but the unfortunate man simply exclaimed ‘I am badly hurt’, and died almost directly. Mr Essex was sent for, but his services were, of course unavailing. Deceased who had been for 23 years in Colonel Byrde’s service was widely known and much respected.

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.

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.

Mrs M J Jeremiah

Former Pontnewynydd Lady’s Funeral – April 12th

The funeral on Monday of Mrs Mary Jane Jeremiah, the wife of Abraham Jeremiah, Brynheulog, Nantyderry, near Abergavenny was one of the largest seen at St Peter’s churchyard, Goytrey, for many years.

Mrs Jeremiah, who died at Pontypool and district hospital on April 4^th (one week prior to her 64^th birthday) was a native of Rhondda, but had resided in the eastern valley for many years. Her husband, Mr Jeremiah, is a native of Pentrepiod and before his retirement was the licensee of the Old Bridgend Hotel and afterwards of the Horsehoe Hotel Abersychan.

May 31st 1935

Treasured memories of our dear May, of Goytre, who died May 28th 1931.

Always remembered by Queen and Will

“Till memory fades, till life departs,

She will live for ever in our hearts.”

13th January 1947

Mr G. Jones Nantyderry

The funeral took place at Goytrey Church of Mr G Jones aged 86 of School House Nantyderry, who died at Panteg Hospital.

Canon Joseph Morgan officiated: Mrs Swinnerton was the organist.

Mourners

Mrs Jones, widow; Mr and Mrs P Jones, son and daughter-in-law; Mmes G. Rogers, B. Hiller, A Bodenham and C. Crook, sisters-in-law; Mr A. Bodenham, brother-in-law; Mmes Jarman, P. Horton and G Horton, nieces; Messrs R. Bodenham, F. And T. Crook, nephews; Mmes F. Leeworthy, F. Titcombe, M. Magners and E. Biddescombe, Messrs A. Husk, B. Spicer, F. Morgan and W. Griffiths, friends.

Flowers

Sorrowing wife; Percy and Doris; George, Rhoda and family; Bessie and family; Blanche, Alf and family; Roy and Ethel; Charlotte and family; George, Minnie and children; Ivor, Edith and little Wendy; Mrs Ora Byrde; Mrs Robert Byrde and family and Miss E. Byrde; Captain C.G. Byrde; Mrs W.K.R. Murray and Mrs Basil Greenwood; Mr and Mrs F. Leeworthy and Mrs Magness; Mr and Mrs F. Titcombe, Charlie and Kitty; Mrs E. Biddescombe and Edna; Bob and May; Homestead, Cwmavon Road and The Garth Machen; Mr and Mrs W. Griffiths; Mr and Mrs G. Kenny and Brian; Friends and neighbours, Jean Joan and Cyril; All at Ty Gwyn; Mr and Mrs Knight and Leah; Mr and Mrs . and D. Merrick; Mr and Mrs Brain, Miss R. Wilks, Mr and Mrs W. Jenkins, Mr and Mrs and Miss Bishop; All at Post Office Nantyderry; family of the late G. Parsons; Mr Morgan and Annie, Penpergwm.

Sudden Death of the Parish Clerk – 13^th August 1904 County Observer

We regret to report the death of Mr John Jones a very old and much respected inhabitant of this village, who, for over 36 years was the parish clerk.

Deceased, who was 79 years of age had been in failing health and was visiting his eldest son, Mr Edwin Jones, Chief Inspector of the GWR Cardiff.

At almost mid-day on the 31^st ultimate he complained of feeling unwell and went to lie down, thinking it would pass off, but at 1 o’clock his daughter-in-law found him in a state of collapse. Medical aid was sought but he passed away before the arrival of the Doctor.

An inquest was held at the Town Hall Cardiff on the following Wednesday by the coroner for the district when Dr Grant certified that Syncope was the cause of death and the jury returned a verdict in accordance to the medical evidence.

(Ed. John Jones is my great-great-grandfather.)

(Ed. Syncope is a loss of consciousness caused by a fall in blood pressure).

August 6^th 1956

Mrs A Jones, Goytre

The funeral took place oat Saron Baptist Chapel of Mrs A Jones (84) of 1, Park View, Goytre. The Rev A Rees officiated.

Mourners: Mmes. M Griffiths, G Hayes and N Cottle, daughters, Messrs H A and W Jones, sons; Mrs E Jones, daughter-in-law; Mr W G Griffiths, son-in-law; Mr G Jones, grandson, Mmes. J Murray, M Saunders and M Hayes, grand-daughters; Mr & Mrs E Pritchard, nephew and neice; Messrs E Thomas and B Hayes, sons-in-law; Mrs Roberts.

Bearers:
Messrs S Hayes, C Jones, R Saunders and E Murphy.

Flowers:
Min and Will;  Harry and Doris; Nell and Arthur;  Gert and Bob; Billy, Elsie, Cedric and Gerald;  Arthur, Tom, Peggy, Ray and children;  Edgar, Annie, Stanley, Gwyneth, Margaret, Janet, David and Bryan;  Joan, Mary, Ted and Roy;  Gareth; Jean and Pam, Bristol; Lawrence, Joan and baby Richard;  Basil, Gladys and children, Newcastel;  Emmie, Sid and family;  Lily, Arthur and Louise, Cardiff;  Mrs Shutt and Cyril;  Mr & Mrs Ivor Dobbs; Messrs Ivor and Freddie Jones, BNS;  Mrs Jones,Fred, Bill, Beth and children;  Friends and workmates, Glascoed;  Mrs Powell and Pat;  Mrs Williams and Lal;  Mrs Sexton and family;  Mrs G Jenkins and Stanley;  Mr & Mrs J Owen and Mrs James and boys;  The family of the late Mrs David Jones, The Knoll;  Mr & Mrs R D Cooper and Gwyneth, Pengroesoped;  Mr & Mrs Messenger and Betty;  Mrs & Mrs Rouell and Lyn; Friends of Newtown;  Mr & Mrs Ivor Jenkins, The Knoll;  Walnut Tree Farm;  Mrs R Prosser and family;  Mr & Mrs D J Williams and family, the Nook;  Mrs R Court and family;  Mr & Mrs R Dobbs;  Members and friends Saron Baptist Chapel;  The Old Age Pensioners Association, Goytre Branch.

Mrs Ann Jones – 4th September 1936

An Esteemed Old Resident of Goytrey

The funeral took place on Wednesday of Mrs Ann Jones aged 85, the wife of the late Mr Thomas Jones of Walnut Tree Farm Goytrey. She is survived by a son and two daughters.

Services were held at the house, conducted by the Rev. E. Simons, pastor of Chapel Ed, where she was a faithful member and at Goytrey Church by the Rev. T.J. Richards. The hymns ‘Jesu Lover of my Soul,’ and ‘Abide with me’ were sung at the house and Church respectively. The internment was at Goytrey churchyard.

The principle mourners were: Philip and Amelia, son and daughter in law; Jane and Arthur, Emily and William, daughters and sons in law; Bessie, David, Philip and Doris, grandchildren.

The bearers were Messrs Abram Jenkins, Richard John Jenkins, Philip Cook and Sidney James Walton.

Floral tributes were sent by:- Philip, Amelia and family; Jane, Arthur and family; Emily, Will and family; Mr & Mrs J. Owen, Goytrey; All at Ty Hir, Goytrey; Mrs Cook, Goytrey; All at Pentwyn Mamhilad; R. Wilks, Goytrey; Mr & Mrs Williams and Pam; Friends and faithful members of Chapel Ed, Goytrey; The place she loved.

Messrs W. Jackson Goytrey carried out the funeral arrangements.