OBITUARIES
1909

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: January 15th. 1909.

DEATH

After a severe illness, Mr. William Griffith, coal merchant, 49, Hendre Street, died on Wednesday morning in his 77th. year. The deceased was a faithful member at Ebenezer Chapel, and was made a deacon about 3 or 4 years ago. He was known as a man of "few words" and of a gentle disposition, though his life spoke eloquently on the religion he professed. He leaves a wife, three sons and two daughters to mourn their loss. The burial, which is to be private, takes place to-morrow (Saturday) at Llanbeblig.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: February 19th. 1909.

OBITUARY

The death is announced of Mr. Hugh Thomas, 5, Edward-street, who passed away on Monday in his 74th, year. He was a native of Anglesey, and was well-known in that county and in Carnarvonshire. Many years ago he was the licensee at Glan'rafon Bach Inn, Castle-street, and afterwards the Newborough Inn, Palace-street. The internment took place at Llanddeiniolen on Thursday, when the Revs. J. W. Wynne Jones, M.A., vicar of Carnarvon; R. O. Davies, Llanddeiniolen, and Captain Griffith, Carnarvon, officiated. Deceased leaves a widow and two sons to mourn their loss.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: February 26th. 1909.

THE LATE MR. W. GRIFFITH

A notable personality was lost to Carnarvon on Saturday through the death of Mr. Wm. Griffith, Wellington-terrace. He was 87 years of age, and had resided for some years past with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Francis. In his early years he served some time with his father, who was a printer and publisher, and later engaged in the bookselling business on his own account. He was also for 32 years a rate collector in the employ of the Corporation, and kept a commercial hotel in Pool-street, which some forty years ago was the favourite rendezvous of musicians and literary men. Mr. Griffith was an accomplished musician, and in the fifties and sixties was known throughout Wales as a choir leader, more especially in connection with the temperance movement. He and his late friend, Mr. Humphrey Williams, had charge of the musical section of the famous Carnarvon Eisteddfod of 1862, and it was to his baton that the cantata "Prince of Wales" was performed at the same gathering. A few years previously he and his choir were invited to take part at the Crystal Palace Exhibition. For half a century he was Precentor at the Moriah Calvinistic Methodist Church, and on two occasions his services in that capacity were handsomely recognised by the church. The internment took place on Tuesday morning, at Llanbeblig. Moriah church was represented by the Rev. H. H. Hughes, B.A., B.D. (pastor), the Rev. Wm. Jones, D. O'Brien Owen, Wm. Hobley, Messrs. R. Norman Davies, Wm. Davies, David Pierce, Thomas Hughes, S. Maurice Jones, Thomas Jones, Wm. Parry, and Captain Evan Jones (deacons). The Revs. Wm. Jones and Wm. Hobley conducted the service at the house, and the Revs. H. H. Hughes and D. O'Brien Owen officiated at the graveside.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: April 23rd. 1909.

THE LATE MR. R. R. STYTHE

We regret to announce the death of Mr. R. R. Stythe, Avallon, North Road, which took place on Monday, at Bournemouth. The deceased, who was 56 years of age, had been ill for several months, and his journey to Bournemouth was undertaken about a fortnight ago, in the hope that a change of surroundings would benefit his health. Mr. Stythe came of Welsh stock, and was born in Liverpool. His father died when the deceased was six years of age, and the family removed to Bethesda. After serving as a pupil teacher at the Carneddi National School, Mr. Stythe entered the Normal College at Bangor, and subsequently he was appointed headmaster at the Carnarvon British School. Shortly after this appointment, the school was placed under the School Board. Owing to continued ill-health, he was compelled to give up his position after five years' service. He commenced business in Carnarvon as an accountant and estate agent. He acted as auditor for several public bodies, and was the secretary of the National Eisteddfod held at Carnarvon in 1894, when the King and Queen were in attendance. He was a Liberal in politics, and was a zealous member of the Salem Congregational Church. He leaves a family and five children. The funeral, for men only, takes place to-day (Friday).

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: April 30th. 1909.

LATE MR. R. R. STYTHE

The funeral of Mr. R. R. Stythe, Avallon, took place on Friday, the internment being at Llanbeblig. The officiating ministers were the Revs. D. Stanley Jones and Ll. Bryniog Roberts, and the chief mourners were:- Mrs. J. Williams, Abergele; Miss Helena Stythe, Miss Mildred Stythe (daughters), Mr. Ernest T. Stythe (son), Mr. J. Williams, Abergele (son-in-law), Mrs. Edmundson, Liverpool (sister), Mr. W. Beckett Stythe, Liverpool and Mr. Andrew Hannah, Liverpool (nephews); Mr. J. M. Roberts, Chester (cousin); Mr. Richard Parry, Liverpool (brother-in-law); Mrs. Winifred Parry, Llandudno (sister-in-law); Mr. G. C. Owen, Liverpool, and Mr. Upton, Liverpool (brothers-in-law); Mr. R. W. Roberts, Chester (cousin); Mr. R. Eivion Jones, Llandudno; Mr. John Owen, Carnarvon (nephew); and Mr. H. Lloyd Carter. Wreaths were sent by Mrs. Stythe and family; Mr. and Mrs. J. Williams, Abergele; Mrs. Needham and family, Chester; Mr. Eivion Jones; Sunday School Class; Mr. and Mrs. Llew. Jones, Craig y Mor; Messrs. Gregory Williams and D. J. Davies; Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Jones, and Mrs. Woodward. The funeral was attended by a large number of prominent townsmen.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: July 9th. 1909.

OBITUARY

We regret to announce the death of Mr. Thomas Williams, senior parnter in the firm of Messrs. R. Williams, Humphreys and Co., ironmongers, etc., Brunswick Buildings, Carnarvon, which took place at his residence, 32, Castle Square, on Tuesday morning, after a protracted illness of nearly six years, during which time he was confined to the house. He was 62 years of age, and unmarried. He leaves a sister - Mrs. Ellis, 32, Castle Square - a niece - Mrs. Jones Williams, wife of Mr. R. Jones Williams, Dinorwic Street - and two nephews - Messrs. Arthur and Tudor Williams - to mourn his loss. Deceased was a deacon at the Castle Square English Presbyterian Church. The funeral, which was of a private character, took place this (Friday) morning, at Llanwnda Churchyard. The Rev. David Hughes, Castle Square, officiated at the house, and the Rev. David Williams (vicar) at the graveside. The mourners were Messrs. Tudor Williams, Arthur Williams (nephews). R. Jones Williams (brother-in-law); Rev. David Hughes, Mr. Crebbin (representing Messrs. Carter and Vincent), Dr. Lloyd Roberts, Messrs. James Evans and Edward Hall (deacons at Castle Square), Peter Hughes, accountant; Wilson Roberts, Edeyrn, S. Carnarvonshire, Wm. Williams, Elwy Villa, Upper Bangor; Bertie Jones, Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry Offices; and the shop assistants; Hugh Jones (foreman), Bertie Griffiths, Bertie Humphreys (representing his father, Mr. Hugh Humphreys) who is also a partner in the firm; R. Evans (clerk), T. M. Morgan, N. Jones, Edw. Jones, Wm. Edwards, Richard Williams and Griffith Pritchard. The bearers were Messrs. Wm. Edwards, Edwrad Jones, Richard Williams, and Griffith Pritchard (employees). The deceased gentleman, who was a native of Rhyl, started his career as a draper, but when his brother - Mr. Robert Williams - opened the Brunswick Buildings at Carnarvon, he came with him, and on his death in 1895 he took over the business and joined Mr. Humphreys in partnership. Mr. Edward Parry, builder, was the undertaker.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: July 30th. 1909.

OBITUARY

The death took place on Tuesday, at 19, North Pen'rallt, of Mr. Richard Owen, cab-driver, aged 64 years. He was considered an expert four-in-hand driver. The funeral (private) took place this (Friday) morning at Clynnog.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: October 29th. 1909.

MILITARY FUNERAL

Mr. Wm. Williams, wheelwright, Bank Quay, who died last Friday, after a short illness, was buried on Tuesday at Llanbeblig Churchyard. Military rites were observed at the funeral, deceased, who held a long service medal, having been for many years a corporal in the local Artillery Corps.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: December 17th. 1909.

LATE MR. S. J. BIBBY

After a lingering illness, the death took place on Friday, of Mr. S. J. Bibby, 12, Palace Street, watchmaker, and one of the oldest tradesmen in the town. Deceased, who was 61 years of age, was a native of Manchester, and entered upon a business career in Carnarvon about 1869. The funeral, which was of a private character, took place on Wednesday at Llanbeblig Cemetery, the service being conducted by the Rev. D. Stanley Jones, Salem, of whose church deceased was a member, and the Rev. D. O'Brien Owen. The mourners were:- First Carriage: Mrs. Bibby (widow), Mr. R. Davies (brother-in-law); Misses Cissie, Lily, Sallie, and Edith Bibby (daughters). Second Carriage: Mr. and Mrs. Dodd, T. and Bertie Bibby (sons); Mr. O. Morris, builder, and Mrs. Edwin Jones. Messrs. Thomas Owen and James Barlow had charge of the funeral arrangements.

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From the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald: December 31st. 1909.

AN OCTOGENERIAN

The death took place last week of Mr. Griffith Williams, ship carpenter, Skinner Street, aged 83 years. In his young days, Williams served in the Navy, and was one of those who worked on the Tubular Bridge, when in the course of erection. He possessed a good memory, and his reminiscences were always interesting. Deceased, who had been ailing for over six months, leaves a widow, three sons and three daughters. His remains were interred at Llanbeblig Churchyard on Monday.

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