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Mr B Davies, Penparc

From the Tivyside Advertiser, first published Wednesday 20th Jul 2005.

Relatives and many friends and local acquaintances learnt with sadness at the very sudden passing on June 27 of Berwyn Davies, 21 Dolwerdd, Penparc, at the age of 69.

The thoughts and sympathy of people everywhere are extended to Berwyn's sons, Glenn, Ritchie, Robin and Gareth.

Born in Brechfa, Carmarthenshire in 1936, Mr Davies was the eldest son of the late Mr and Mrs Tom and Glenys Davies. From there, the family moved to Cardigan during the war. At the age of 17, Mr Davies joined the Merchant Navy, and two years later transferred to the Royal Navy. This is where he spent the next 30 years of his working life, travelling the globe, and proudly serving for 20 years in the Royal Naval Submarine Service, commanding many accolades. Notable amongst these was that he served on the UKs first nuclear powered submarine, HMS Dreadnought.

Mr Davies was married to the late Gillian Davies, and when he retired from the navy in 1984, they moved back to Cardigan.

Known locally to many, Mr Davies was a keen member of the Cardigan Bowling Club, where several acquaintances will have spent time in his company hearing about his days on submarines. Latterly, he worked as a technician at Ysgol Uwchradd Aberteifi, from where he finally retired in 1994. Also involved with the local British Legion, he was especially active during the annual poppy appeal and on occasion cited words at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday, thus continuing his proud tradition with the services. He was a keen gardener, and DIY enthusiast, and took great pride in his family, particularly his four sons, and seven grandchildren.

In addition to his sons, he also leaves his daughters-in-lw, Hayley, Louise, Sarah and Janet; grandchildren Anna, Rebecca, Mara, Rachel, Benjamin, Thomas and Evan and sisters Sheila and Gloria.

The public funeral took place on July 1 at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth. There were family flowers only, but any donations are welcome for the Cerebral Palsy charity, SCOPE, c/o Colin Phillips, Hyfrydle, Gwbert Road, Cardigan SA43 1AF.

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