February 15^th 1946

Mr D H Morgan

The death occurred after a short illness of Mr David Hugh Morgan, aged 76 of the Gwynedd, Goytrey, a prominent figure in the district for many years and for forty years a member of the parish council, whose chairman he had been.

Mr Morgan was an active member of Saron Baptist Church, of which he was secretary from 1896 until 1920. He had also served as choirmaster and superintendent of the Sunday school. In the latter capacity he made splendid work, for he was very fond of children. He was also secretary of the British and Foreign Bible Society for Goytrey, Llanover and Lanvair. During the recent war he was a member of the Military Hardship Committee and of the Board of Refugees.

Mr Morgan, a member of a well known farming family, was born at the Wern and had been at the Gwynedd since 1921, of eleven brothers only one survives, Mr Louis Morgan, Bussey View, Goytrey, four died in America.

The widow, Mrs Ada Morgan, is a member of another old Goytrey family, her father, the late Mr Josiah Lewis, was prominent in the religious life of the district. Mr & Mrs Morgan had been married nearly 42 years.

Mrs Morgan’s grandfather gave the ground and stones for the building of Saron Chapel.

The funeral took place at Saron Chapel the Rev H Roderick officiating, assisted by the Rev Boaz Roberts of Abergavenny.

Mourners:

The widow; Herbert and Ada; Mr & Mrs Lewis Morgan; Mr & Mrs D Morgan ( Glyn-neath); Mrs Maud Redwood; Mr & Mrs Powell, (Abersychan); Mrs B Morgan and Miss B Morgan (Godalming); Mrs Williams (Wolverhampton); Mr & Mrs Lewis; Mr & Mrs Lewis and Betty; Mrs A Lewis, Arthur and Mary; Mr & Mrs Powell (Griffithstown); Laurie and Arthur Lewis; Councillor H J Lewis,(Cwmbran)

Others Present:

Mr Morgan (Glyn-neath); Mr & Miss John; Mr & Mrs Lewis (Rogerstone); Mr & Mrs Bottle (London); Mr & Mrs Edgar Probyn J.P.; T P Holmes Watkins; Douglas Evans; Percy Holmes (New Inn: John Owen Y Fenni; C Gameson; David Wilks; John Rogers; W Williams (Cwmbran); and many other relatives and friends.

Bearers:

M/s Ira, Leigh, Glyn, Kenneth, David and William Morgan, nephews.

Flowers:

Wife, Herbert and Ada; Cecil and Olive; Lewis and Hannah; Will, Jennie and family; Mr & Mrs Stock and family; Mrs Knapp; Mr & Mrs Francis; W J Powell; L R Morgan and Miss Morgan; Mrs Jenkins and Mrs Brooks; Mr A R Pritchard and family; Mrs Litten; Mr L Lewis; Mr & Mrs Redwood; Hilda and Ernest; Mr & Mrs Powell; Arthur Lewis; Mr & Mrs David Lewis; Mrs Lewis and family; Mr & Mrs J Rogers; Mr & Mrs Morgan and family (Priddew); Mrs Jones and family; Hanover Chapel and Sunday School; Members of Chapel Ed; Goytrey Fawr Parish Council.

Mr Harry Morgan – Goytrey

We record with regret the death of Mr Harry Morgan of Pudda, Goytrey, which sad event took place on Monday evening. The deceased suffered for some years from acute rheumatism, but lately an attack of jaundice developed and the end came with tragic suddenness

Formerly Mr Morgan worked at a colliery but lately he turned his activities and un-bounded energy to small-holding and market gardening. In this latter respect he had a large number of customers in the outlying districts of Pontypool towards Abersychan and also at Abergavenny where he attended every Tuesday. To his many customers his death will come as a great shock, as indeed it has been within his own locality. It can truly be said “He ran the straight race” and his word was his bond.

15^th September 1924

Martha Morgan

In Loving memory of Martha the dearly beloved wife of David Morgan of Road Farm, Goytrey, who passed peacefully away on Sunday the 6^th July 1924 aged 83 years.

March 31st 1939

The death occurred on Tuesday, after a short illness, of Mrs Tom Morgan, Pwll Merric, Goytrey, in her 80th year.
A few years ago Mr and Mrs Morgan celebrated their golden wedding. The funeral, on Sunday afternoon at Saron, will be reported next week.

April 7th – Octogenarian’s Fall
Goytrey Woman who complained of Giddiness.

A verdict of “Accidental death” was recorded at the inquest at Pontypool on Friday on Mrs Mary Jane Morgan, aged 88, of Pwllmerric, Goytrey, who died as a result of shock caused by bumping her head when she fell down at her home on March 19th.
Thomas Morgan, the 85 year old widower, said he thought his wife fell from giddiness. She had enjoyed wonderful health until a few years ago, when she started complaining about giddiness and pains near her heart.
Dr J F Blaine, Pontypool, said that when he examined Mrs Morgan she had a large bruise over her temple.
Death was due to shock following fall, which aggravated the condition of her heart.
Mr D J Treasure, the South Monmouthshire Coroner, who conducted the inquest said that with an old lady of that age shock was always fatal.

An Appreciation
By the death of Mrs Morgan, Goytrey has lost one of its oldest and most respected inhabitants.
As a young girl she came to reside with the late Mr & Mrs Morgan, The Wern Farm and after spending a few years there she took up a situation in London, but always spent her holidays in Goytrey.
The second son of the Wern, Tom, after spending some time in Canada, came home and after a long friendship ripened into courtship, they were married at Goytrey Parish Church and spent 56 years of happy married life. Four sons and a daughter blessed their union. Two of the sons served throughout the Great War.
Mrs Morgan was a woman of shrewd common sense, endowed with great energy and industry, a consistent and faithful member of Saron Baptist Church for 32 years.

The Funeral
The funeral took place on Sunday at Saron Baptist Chapel and was very largely attended. The Rev C A Rees conducted services at the house and the church. A large number of floral tributes testified to the respect and esteem in which she was held.
Four grandsons acted as bearers.

Evan Morris – 1^st February 1946

The death occurred at Bedfont of Evan Morris one of the oldest inhabitants of Goytrey at the age of 85. A native of Monkswood he lived all his life in the district except for a short period at Abergavenny.

A staunch churchman he was for many years a verger and sidesman and for 50 years a member of the choir.

He was employed by the GWR for 47 years and was pre-deceased by his wife 14 years ago. He is survived by his three sons and one daughter.

Funeral service at the house and church were conducted by Canon S G Morgan – Mr Merrick was at the organ.

Mourners: Edwin, Albert and Ernest, sons; J Garland grandson; Stewart Garland, son-in-law; J Jones, A. Probert, W. Trawford, J. Lewis, J Davies.

At the house: Florence, daughter; Melda, granddaughter, Win and Hattie, daughters-in-law; Mary, Gladys, and Clarice, nieces;

Bearers: M/s W. King, T. Jennings, J. Davies, A James, I. Dobbs and S. Haines.

Among the general public were:

M/s W. Morgan, senior; F. Morgan jnr; C. King; Reg Cupper; A. Preece; all of Abergavenny; J. Mugford; W.B. Warne; H. Reardon; A. Jones; F. Walters; W. Griffiths; G. Dobbs; P. Jones; I. Deaken; J. Taylor; Cpt Jones; C. Vaughan; A. Davies; G. Vaughan; H. Williams; G. Boyce; F. Bishop; W & G Cording; Mmes Haines, Vaughan, Merrick, and many others friends.

Flowers: The family; Melda and John; Marjorie, Beryl, John and Betty; Gladys, Alf and Jack; Kate and Clarice; GWR staff and engineering dept Abergavenny district; Neighbours Newtown; Mrs Thomas; Mrs Davies and all at Ty Hir; All at Tillbach Mamhilad; Mr & Mrs Whitney and family; G & M Boyce, Berllan; Mrs E Garland and family Griffithstown; Mr J. Lewis and family Llwyn Celyn

Goytre

Funeral of the late Miss Gertrude Morris

On Wednesday last the remains of the late Miss Gertrude Morris, daughter of Mr Evan Morris, of Goytre were interred at St Peter’s Church. A large number attended the funeral ceremony, and a number of wreaths were sent by the Misses Evans, and Mr & Mrs Williams, Nantyderry House; Miss A Byrde; The Girls Friendly Society; the Teachers and Scholars of the British; The Great Western Staff at Nantyderry Station; per Mr Sawyer &c; Miss Morris, who was highly respected was only 15.

Mr Valentine  Morris – Goytrey

There was a very large attendance at the funeral of Mr Valentine Morris of The Old Stores Goytrey on Sunday afternoon. The deepest sympathy being felt for the bereaved wife and family at Goytrey Church.

Messrs Bowen, R J Rosser, Arthur Jones [Penpallenny] and Arthur Jones [Mamhilad] were the special bearers.

Floral tributes were sent by:-

Wife and children; Mother, Dad and Ern; Ted and Hettie; Floss Stuart and children; Gladys and Alf, [cousins]; John, Hetty and Percy, [cousins]; Mr and Mrs Reg Counsell; fellow workmen; Mr and Mrs J Rosser; Mr and Mrs Whitney and family; Mr and Mrs Jones and family; Mr and Mrs G Phillips and family; Mrs P Williams and family; Mrs H Morgan and family; Mr and Mrs D Williams; Mr and Mrs Litten and family; Mr and Mrs Pember; Mr and Mrs Jenkins and family, Abergavenny; Mr and Mrs Brethal; Mrs E Messenger; Tom and Hannah; Mrs Merrick and Miss R Wilks; Mr and Mrs Wilks, Dan and Rees.

March 1928

Mrs J. Morris – Goytrey

The funeral took place on Saturday of Mrs J Morris of Bedfont, Goytrey, a respected inhabitant of the district who passed away on the previous Tuesday at the advanced age of 76 years.

Mrs Morris was the daughter of the late Mr John Jones clerk to the parish of Goytrey, she leaves a daughter and three sons.

The Rev. H C Belcher officiated at the House, Church and Grave, a gathering of over 100 people sang the hymns ‘Lead us Heavenly Father’, Rock of Ages’ and ‘O God my Father While I Stray’.

The Mourners Were:

Messrs E Morris, husband; Ted, Bert and Ernie, sons; Stuart, [son in law]; Harry [Swindon] [nephew]; John, [grandson]; E Boyce, A. Probert, P. Griffiths, J. Jones, J. George, W. Tramford and A. James, [cousins];

The Bearers were: Messrs C. Vaughan, A. Davies, H. Dowell junior and F. Watkins.

Floral tributes were sent by: Husband and family, Emily and Harry, [sister and brother in law]; John and Lizzie, [brother and sister in law], Edith, [sister in law], Harry, Bernard, Ernest and Reg, [nephews]; all at Bourne [cousins]; All at Church Cottage, [cousins]; Emily and family, [cousins]; Mamie and Jim, [niece and nephew]; Gladys and Alf, Menil; Hetty, Percy and uncle, Brecon, Kate, Charlie, Will and Clarice, Abercarn; Mrs & Mrs I V Garland & family; Millie and Archie, [Newport]; Mrs Gardner, [Abersychan]; Mr & Mrs Harman; Miss Williams, Miss R Wilks; Miss Aggie Wilks; Mr RJ & L Rosser; Mrs & the Misses’s Harris’s; Mrs Hutchinson; Mr O. Court & family; W A and D Jackson; Mr & Mrs Whitney & family; All at the Pudda; Mrs Ellaway; All at Ty Hir; Mr & Mrs Thomas, Old Stores; Mr & Mrs Stichcombe; E & J Cornish; All at the Goytrey Arms; Mr & Mrs D W Price; Fred, Polly and Robbie; all at Ty Goytrey Farm; T & A Messenger and family; G C and Percy Jones; Martha, Dolly and Charlie Merrick; Mr & Mrs Titcombe; Mr & Mrs R Jenkins; Mr & Mrs C Messenger; G and M Boyce; Mr & Mrs Leworthy, [Little Mill]; Mr & Mrs George and Verley, [Pontypool]; Mr & Misses Thomas, [Monmouth]; Mrs Clemo and Tony,[Griffithstown]; Horace Meredith, [Abergavenny]; Mr & Mrs Jenkins & Harry, Staff & Engineering Co; Wilfred; Mr & Mrs Griffiths, [Croesnypant]; Mrs Probert, [Newport].

The undertaker was Mr W Jackson, Goytrey.