OBITUARIES
1889

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: March 29th. 1889.

DEATH OF AN OLD CARNARVON TRADESMAN

We deeply regret to announce the death, on Wednesday last, of Mr. John Thomas, Church-street, Carnarvon, father of Councillor Richard Thomas, J. P., in his 75th. year. The deceased was seized with a fit of apoplexy on Saturday last while apparently in the enjoyment of his usual good health. On Tuesday, he became unconscious, in which state he remained to the last. Mr. Thomas had lived at Carnarvon for over forty years, and was always highly esteemed as a tradesman of integrity and intelligence, a peaceful, kindly neighbour, and a sterling, faithful friend. As Sunday School teacher for many years in connection with the parish church of Llanbeblig, and attendant at St. David's, where he was a communicant, the deceased was an unostentatious but zealous Churchman, being held in high regard by his co-religionists. For some years past he had spent a comparatively retired life. Much sympathy is felt with his son, and particularly with his widow, who when just recovering from severe illness, at an advanced age, has been overtaken by bitter and unexpected bereavement. The funeral, strictly private, will take place on Monday morning next, at Llanbeblig.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: April 5th. 1889.

SUDDEN DEATHS AT CARNARVON

On Monday morning, Mr. Thomas Williams, Temperance House, Northgate-street, died very suddenly. The previous day (Sunday) deceased, who was a deacon at Pendref Independent Chapel, attended the usual services. As he was about to rise on Monday morning he was suddenly seized with paralyies, and expired in about two hours and a half. The deceased, who was 71 years of age, was held in the highest respect, and his loss is mourned by a large circle of friends. The funeral took place on Thursday.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: April 5th. 1889.

THE FUNERAL OF MR. JOHN THOMAS, CHURCH-STREET, CARNARVON

The remains of Mr. John Thomas, father of Mr. Richard Thomas, J. P., Church-street, Carnarvon, were interred at Llanbeblig churchyard on Monday morning, amid general expressions of sorrow. The officiating minister was the Rev. R. P. Hughes. The order of the funeral, which was strictly private, was as follows:- Brougham, Rev. R. P. Hughes, Mr. M. T. Morris, and Mr. Thomas Morris; hearse and bearers; brougham, Mr. Richard Thomas, Messrs. Thomas (Llangefni), and Captain Davies, Church-street; Rev. John Lewis, Mr. W. Paynter, Mr. Carter, and Mr. J. P. Gregory; brougham, Mr. J. J. Roberts, Mr. Bradley, Mr. Owen Morris, and Mr. Owen Evans. Messrs. Morris and Davies, of the Nelson Emporium, were the undertakers, and all the arrangements were very satisfactorily carried out. The mournful occasion evoked wide sympathy with the family, which Councillor Thomas desires gratefully to acknowledge.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: April 12th. 1889.

DEATH AND FUNERAL OF MR. AND MRS. HOPE, CARNARVON

Last week we announced the death, after a protracted illness, of Mrs. Hope, 6, Castle-street, Carnarvon, greatly to the regret of a large circle of friends and acquaintances. Her remains were interred at Llanbeblig churchyard on Monday last. Her husband, Mr. John Gordon Hope, whose health had been anything but strong for several years past, was almost prostrated by his bereavement, and was so ill as not to be able to follow the remains of his wife to their last resting place. On the evening of that day, sad to relate, he was seized with a fit of apoplexy to the effects of which he succumbed at six o'clock of the following (Tuesday) morning. The news of this second bereavement following so closely the death of the mother has awakened the deppest sympathy with the children - one son and three daughters - so suddenly made orphans. Mr. Hope's remains were interred in the same grave as those of his wife this (Friday) morning amidst every mark of respect and regret. A large number of choice wreaths from friends and neighbours were sent on both the melancholy occasions. Mr. and Mrs. Hope, who were well known and highly esteemed by their fellow townspeople, were the parents of Miss Annie Hope, the popular vocalist, and of Mr. John Henry Hope, of the Holywell National Schools.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: August 9th. 1889.

DEATH OF A CARNARVONITE

Mr. Henry Hamer, brother of Councillor William Hamer, Carnarvon, died in London last Monday, having been a sufferer for some years. Mr. Henry Hamer was well known as proprietor of the Queen's Hotel, Carnarvon, at one time. He was highly respected by a large circle of friends. His remains were interred at Carnarvon this (Friday) morning.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: November 22nd. 1889.

DEATH OF MR. HUGH JONES, SOLICITOR

Our obituary columns today contains the announcement of the death of Mr. Hugh Jones, solicitor, which took place at his residence, the Old Vicarage, Market-street, about a quarter past twelve on Tuesday night, or quarter of an hour after he had completed his 79th. birthday, having been born on the 19th. November, 1810. The deceased gentleman was one of the oldest solicitors in the Principality, and was widely known and highly respected. He was articled in 1842 to the late Mr. Lloyd Roberts, Carnarvon, having previously managed his business in which he subsequently became a partner. Upon the death of Mr. Roberts the firm was dissolved, and for a short period the deceased gentleman was in partnership with the late Mr. R. D. Williams, Porthyraur. Deceased, who devoted himself entirely to private business, never sought any public office, and about 16 years ago, he took Mr. Lewis Rees Thomas, his nephew (clerk to the county magistrates), into partnership. At one time the deceased occupied the civic chair, and for many years was senior alderman for the borough. He was also one of the oldest members of the Harbour Trust. He leaves a widow and two daughters, the younger of whom is married to Mr. Charles A. Jones, registrar of the Carnarvon County Court. The deceased was a strong Conservative and Churchman, being highly respected by both Liberal and Non-conformists, for his fairness and impartiality, and his charitable disposition enabled him to forget both politics and creed. His benevolence consisted in assisting the deserving poor of all ranks. The funeral, which will be strictly private, takes place to-morrow (Saturday) morning. Great sympathy is felt for the bereaved family.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: November 29th. 1889.

FUNERAL OF MR. HUGH JONES, SOLICITOR

On Saturday, the funeral of Mr Hugh Jones, solicitor, Market-street, whose death was reported in our last week's issue, took place at Llanbeblig churchyard, and was of a strictly private character. The mourners were: Mr. Lewis Rees Thomas (nephew and partner), Mr. Charles A. Jones (son-in-law), Sir Llewelyn Turner, the Mayor (Mr. J. Issard Davies), Mr. J. H. Roberts (town clerk), Dr. Watkin Roberts, Dr. J. Williams, Messrs. T. W. Henwood, W. Jones, and J. S. Jones (clerks in the office of the deceased). The Vicar (the Rev. J. W. Wynne Jones), M. A., officiated. The coffin, which was of polished oak. with brass mountings, was covered with numerous choice wreaths. The undertakers were Messrs. Morris and Davies, of the Nelson Emporium, who carried out the arrangements most satisfactorily.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: November 29th. 1889.

DEATH OF A REMARKABLE OLD LADY AT CARNARVON

Hundreds of Welsh seamen will hear with deep regret of the death, on Sunday night last, after a prolonged illness, of Mrs. Edwards, Carnarvon, the very notable and successful teacher of navigation. The deceased, who had attained her 80th. year, breathed her last at her residence in Tithebarn-street, where she lived with her daughter, Mrs. Evans, in whose charge the school of navigation has been for some years past. Mrs. Edwards, who was a native of Amlwch, was known far and wide as the most successful seamen's teacher in North Wales for the long period of sixty years. In 1881, through the good offices of Sir Llewelyn Turner, the deceased lady received a grant of £75 out of the Royal Bounty Fund in recognition of her long and meritous services. Writing to Mr. Gladstone, then Prime Minister, acknowledging the grant, Sir Llewelyn Turner said that the result of the application would be fully shared by many hundreds of masters and mates of the merchant service who owed their success in life to the labours of Mrs. Edwards. The deceased was also one of the oldest and most zealous members of Caersalem Baptist Church at Carnarvon, to which town she removed when very young, her membership dating as far back as sixty years ago. "She has done her work," as was said recently of Mrs. Beecher-Stowe, and on the Sunday evening mentioned she went placidly to rest. On Thursday last her remains were interred at Llanbeblig parish churchyard, the vicar, Rev. J. W. Wynne Jones, M. A., officiating. The funeral was a remarkable one, the cortege consisting of a large number of master-mariners, mates, seamen, and nearly all the naval reserve now on duty in the town. The coffin was wrapped in a union jack and literally covered with wreaths sent by admiring friends and old pupils who regarded "the Misses," as she was generally known among them, with affection and gratitude.

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