OBITUARIES
1905

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: January 6th. 1905.

DEATH OF MR. THORMAN

The death occurred on Sunday night of Mr. William Thorman, of 40, Bangor-street, at the age of 86 years. The deceased was the oldest tradesman in the town, and was the son of the chief gamekeeper on the Glynllifon Estates. He came to Carnarvon when very young, and was apprenticed with a copper-smith. He went to London in 1844, and from there proceeded to Paris, where he was present during the thrilling scenes of the French Revolution, for he saw some of the leading French noblemen being led to the guillotine. When he returned to Carnarvon, he opened business in Bridge-street, and kept it on until he recently transferred it to his son, Mr. William Thorman. The deceased was well-known and respected in the neighbourhood. He was a conservative in politics, but took little interest in public life.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: January 13th. 1905.

OBITUARY

The death occurred on Friday of Mr. Thomas Roberts, of the Vaynol Arms, at the age of 72 years. The deceased, who was well-known and respected in the town, had not been ill long. Before he became the landlord of the Vaynol Arms, he had been employed at the Dinorwic Quarries. Since he came to the town, he had been a faithful member of St. Mary's Church, and took a great interest in it. Mrs. Roberts died about a year ago, and since then Mr. Roberts had not enjoyed the best of health. He left a large family of grown-up sons and daughters to mourn his loss. The funeral took place on Tuesday, and was largely attended.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: JUNE 30th. 1905.

DEATH OF AN OLD PRISON GOVERNOR

The death occurred at Shrewsbury last week of Mr. Richard Roberts, formerly governor of Carnarvon Prison. He was the official in charge of the latter while the present extensive buildings were being erected. The remains were interred on Saturday at Llanfairisgaer Churchyard. Among those present were Messrs. J. Issard Davies (High Sheriff), Mr. Edward Roberts, Mr. G. R. Rees, Mr. Alwyne Carter, and Mr. Prescott. The Vicar of Portdinorwic and the Rev. Lloyd Roberts officiated. Mr. E. Parry, Carnarvon, was the undertaker. Mr. Roberts was 76 years of age.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: July 7th. 1905.

OBITUARY

On Sunday, the death took place of Captain Thomas Owen, 19, Bangor-street. He had been ailing for some time, but no one thought that the end was so near. He was at the shop the preceeding evening. He was born at Brynglas, Llanfagdalen, and had been in command of many ships, the last being the "Overdale." He was 68 years of age. He leaves a son and two daughters to mourn his loss. The funeral took place yesterday. Great sympathy is felt with the family in their bereavement.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: September 8th. 1905.

DEATH OF CAPT. G. B. THOMAS, CARNARVON

The death occurred on Tuesday, from the effects of an attack of rheumatism, of Captain G. B. Thomas, Moorings, Carnarvon, a well known temperance worker and a gentleman who was highly respected by all classes in the town, owing to the interest he took in all social matters.

Captain Thomas, who was the son of the late Mr. W. G. Thomas, builder, Carnarvon, was born in Carnarvon on June 9th., 1829, therefore, he was 76 years of age. In 1842, he commenced his career as a sailor, and was made captain as early as 1849. Voyages were long and tedious in those days, and Captain Thomas visited many parts of the globe, includng Australia, India, and many places of the coast of America. He was only 22 years of age when he received his first-class certificate as master. He was young also when he took another important step, for in January 1853, he married Miss Anne Hobley, the third daughter of Mr. S. Hobley, of Graianfryn. In 1855, their only son was born, - Mr. W. G. Thomas, ex-Mayor of Carnarvon.

In 1860 he retired from the sea, and started as a flour merchant in his native town. Before quitting the seafaring part of his career, we may add one interesting fact. In 1853, he commanded the emigrant ship "Lochiel," which sailed from Liverpool to Melbourne, with 500 passengers on board. On their arrival at Port Phillip, he was presented with an illuminated address couched in terms of great admiration for him as a man and a sailor, and especially as an abstainer from alcoholic drink. This address, which he greatly appreciated, was signed by the five hundred passengers. His mercantile enterprise turned out a success, and Captain Thomas began, slowly, to take some part in the public life of his native town.

In 1868 he was elected superintendent of the Salem Sunday School, and at that time he for the first time formally signed the pledge. This was perhaps the commencement of his long and useful career as a temperance worker. In the following year he was elected president of the United Band of Hope of Carnarvon, and in the same year he became a member of the Town Council. In the following year he was elected a member of the Carnarvon School Board, and he remained a faithful member of the Board till 1887, when he was succeeded by his son, Mr. W. G. Thomas, who was subsequently chairman of the Board.

In August, 1871, he was received into the Independent Lodge of Good Templars at the Crystal Palace. After this he succeeded in establishing the Eryri Lodge, the first lodge in North Wales, and when the Welsh Grand Lodge was incorporated, he was unanimously elected Grand Treasurer, an office he held for 31 years. He was one of the most enthusiastic workers for the temperance cause, and was chiefly instrumental in establishing lodges in Anglesey, Merioneth, and Flintshire. During the winter of 1872-3 he established 117 lodges, and travelled 4200 miles. 950 miles on foot. Between 1873-75, he established as many as 442 children's lodges in North and South Wales.

In 1876 he was elected Grand Treasurer of the Supreme Grand Lodge of the World at Louisville, Kentucky, and in the following year he was appointed Worthy Grand Treasurer of the Children's World Lodge. He was also a vegetarian.

Captain G. B. Thomas had been superintendent for over thirty years of the Salem Ragged School, and he was never so happy as when in the midst of these poor children. He did not of late take much part in the services at Salem Congregational Chapel, where he was the senior deacon, but when he did it was in some way to call attention or make an appeal on behalf of this Ragged School. It was very near to his heart, as was also the mission hall at Tanybont, which undoubtedly has proved a great blessing to the waifs and strays of Carnarvon. Many have turned out from the Tabernacle Mission Hall who are a credit to the town, and who bear testimony to the fact that they were indebted to Captain G. B. Thomas and his co-workers for the start they made in life through the effects of the meetings held in this sacred building.

Very sincere were the references made at the members' meeting of Salem Church on Wednesday night to the loss the church and God's work throughout the land had sustained. The funeral, which will be strictly private, will take place at Llanbeblig on Saturday. A delegate from the Grand Lodge of Wales will be present.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: September 15th. 1905.

FUNERAL OF CAPTAIN G. B. THOMAS

The funeral of Captain G. B. Thomas, of the Moorings, Carnarvon, took place on Saturday, at Llanbeblig Churchyard. It was of a private character. The Revs. Rees Evans, Llanwrtyd, and D. Stanley Jones, Carnarvon, officiated at the house. The cortege was in the following order:- First carriage: Rev. D. Stanley Jones (pastor of Salem), Rev. Ll. B. Roberts (pastor of Pendref), Rev. L. Williams, Mr. D. Pierce. Second carriage: Dr. J. Williams. Hearse. Third carriage: Mr. W. G. Thomas (son), Mr. G. R. S. Thomas (grandson), Mr. Ellis Jones (brother-in-law), Mr. John Mitchell, Halifax. Fourth carriage: Rev. T. Jones Humphreys, Machynlleth,; Mr. W. M. Owen, Liverpool; Rev. J. Pryce Davies, Chester; Rev. Wm. Hobley, Carnarvon; Mr. Edward Thomas, Talysarn. Fifth carriage: Mr. R. Mansergh, representing the Grand Lodge of England I.O.G.T.; Mr. Edward Hughes, Claremont; Mr. Wm. Jones and Mr. Godfrey, representing Salem Sunday Ragged School. Sixth carriage: Rev. John Pyper, representing the Bible Temperance Association; Rev. Rees Evans, representing the Grand Lodge of Wales I.O.G.T.; Rev. H. Rees Davies, representing the North Wales Temperance Association; Mr. Henry Jones and Mr. Hugh Humphreys, deacons of Salem Chapel. Seventh carriage: Mr. J. R. Pritchard, Mr. O. R. Owen, Mr. Richard Griffiths, Mr. Henry Evans, and Mr. W. H. Williams. Wreaths were sent by Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Jones, Caersws; Rev. and Mrs. Rhys Davies, Maesteg; Mr. and Mrs. John Mitchell, Halifax; the Eryri Lodge of Good Templars; Mr. Seager and family, Ipswich; Mr. and Mrs. Hill, Halifax; Miss Margaret Rees, North-road; Miss Eira Bowen Jones, Miss Ellen Wiliams, Halifax; and Mr. John Prichard, Victoria Mills. The Revs. D. Stanley Jones, Lloyd B. Roberts, and Lewis Williams officiated. The coffin was of polished oak, with brass mountings. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs. Pierce and Williams, the Golden Goat.

On Sunday evening, at Salem Chapel, a memorial service was conducted by the Rev. D. Stanley Jones, and the "Death March" was played by the organist (Mr. Eifion Jones).

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: October 20th. 1905.

OBITUARY

We regret to announce the death of Mr. Owen Jones, 8, Pool-street, which took place on Friday last. Deceased, who was 72 years of age, was a member of Salem Chapel. His remains were interred at Llanbeblig on Monday. The funeral was of a private character. - On Sunday, after a long and painful illness, the death occurred of Mr. John Ethall, joiner. Deceased was well-known in the town.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: October 27th. 1905.

DEATH OF MR. OWEN ROBERTS, GLAN HELEN

We regret to announce the death of Mr. Owen Roberts, Glan Helen, which took place on Tuesday, after a protracted illness. Deceased, who was the father of Mr. R. O. Roberts (town clerk), was 84 years of age, and one of the most respected inhabitants of Carnarvon. He was engaged in the slate trade for a great number of years, and for a considerable period was with Messrs. Greaves, slate merchants, Festiniog and Portmadoc. For upwards of 41 years he was the agent for the Cilgwyn Slate Quarry Company, and when he retired in 1897, the directors made him a handsome present, as a token of their respect. Deceased took a very prominent part in connection with education at Carnarvon, and acted as secretary to the British School Committee before the School Board was established. He also served for a number of years on the Carnarvon Harbour Trust, retiring a few years ago. For upwards of thirty-eight years, he was a faithful deacon at Engedi C.M. Chapel, and by his death one of the pillars of the cause is removed. He took the greatest interest in all connexional matters, and was a useful member of the Monthly Meeting. Deceased was also a vice-president of the Carnarvon Branch of the British and Foreign Bible Society, and its faithful supporter. On the death of his wife in 1897, he retired from business, and went to reside with his son, Mr. R. O. Roberts. The greatest sympathy is felt with the family in their bereavement. The funeral, which was of a private character, took place this (Friday) morning at Llanbeblig Churchyard, the Revs. Ellis James Jones, M. A., and Evan Jones officiating. The cortege was formed as follows:- Carriage No. 1: Revs. E. James Jones, M. A., Evan Jones (Moriah), Dr. John Evans, Mr. John Jones. Carriage No. 2: Messrs. David Jones, William Jones, Robert Williams, W. J. Williams, D. W. Davies, W. Gwenlyn Evans, William Roberts. Hearse. Carriage No. 3: Mr. R. O. Roberts (son), Masters Owen M. Roberts and R. Arthur Roberts (grandsons), Mr. H. R. Owen (brother), Mr. Evan E. Davies (nephew). Carriage No. 4: Messrs. Morris J. Morris, John Jones, R. T. Pritchard, William Jones, Richard Jones (nephews). Carriage No. 5: Dr. Evan Roberts, Dr. Tom Roberts, Mr. W. M. Roberts. Carriage No. 6: Messrs. W. Lloyd Griffith, Cae Cristo; J. O. Hughes, C.C., J. O. Morris, Park; Richard Jones (Bodryn). Carriage No. 7: Messrs. H. Lloyd-Carter (representing the Cilgwyn Slate Quarry), Alwyn Carter, R. Norman Davies, Henry Hughes, Glandon. Carriage No. 8: Messrs. W. D. Williams, Bryngwyn; John Jones (Yr Athraw), Griffith Owen, Bryndinas; Hugh Jones, J. P. Carriage No. 9: Captain W. Jones Williams, Messrs. Evan Abbott, George Brymer, and Owen Morris. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs. Brymer and Davies and Messrs. Owen Morris and Son.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: December 15th. 1905.

OBITUARY

The death took place on Sunday, after a protracted illness, of Mr. Evan Jones, Bryn Helen, at the age of 59 years. He carried on business as ironmonger and cycle manufacturer, and was one of the oldest established tradesmen in the town. He was a faithful deacon at Beulah C.M. Chapel, and was a most energetic worker in connection with the cause. The greatest sympathy is felt with the family in their bereavement. The funeral, which was of a private character, took place on Wednesday, the remains being interred at Llanbeblig Churchyard. The Rev. R. D. Rowland (Anthropos), pastor, and the Rev. Ellis James Jones, M. A., officiated. The cortege was in the following order:- First carriage: Dr. John Williams and Mr. Ellis W. Davies. Second carriage: Rev. R. D. Rowland, Rev. Ellis James Jones, and Mr. G. Brymer. Third carriage: Mr. R. Lloyd Jones (son), Mr. E. W. Lloyd (son-in-law), Mr. J. G. Jones, High Wycombe; Mr. D. Jones, Dinorwic-street (brother). Fourth carriage: Mr. J. E. Jones (brother), Mr. R. R. Roberts (father-in-law), Mr. J. Owen Jones (nephew), Mr. R. E. Hughes (brother-in-law). Fifth carriage: Mr. Griffith, Bootle; Mr. O. Jones (Eryri Works), Mr. H. R. Jones, Mr. Moses Evans. Sixth carriage: Mr. M. T. Morris, Mr. R. D. Roberts, and Mr. R. Williams, and undertakers. The employees acted as bearers. Wreaths were received as follows:- "From Katie and Griff." "With deepest sympathy from Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Lloyd, Liverpool." With love from Nora, Elsie, Dilys, Gwladys, and Muriel, Graigwen, Bootle. "With heartfelt sympathy, from Lewis, Liverpool." "With Mr. and Mrs. R. Williams (Newborough-street) deep sympathy." "With deep sympathy from Mr. and Mrs. Evans (Bryn Hendre)." "With deep respect and sympathy for our dear master and friend - from the employees at Bangor-street and Castle-square."

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