Ronald Yorke Glanville

Birth, Marriage and Death information

     Ronald Yorke Glanville was born on 15 April 1922 at West Llanteg Farm, Llanteg, PEM, WLS; registered Narbeth.
     He married Audrey May Williams on 5 July 1947 at Carvan Chapel, Tavernspite, PEM, WLS, (when age calculated as 25 years, 2 months and 20 days.)
     He died on 13 July 2014 at Woodland Lodge, Gumfreston, Tenby, PEM, WLS, (when age calculated as 92); with obituaries:
In Western Telegraph 10 Sep 2014:
Mr R Y Glanville
Formerly of Llanteg
RONALD Yorke Glanville passed away peacefully at the age of 92 years on July 13 at Woodland Lodge, Gumfreston, Tenby.
He was born at West Llanteg Farm in 1922 and was one of four children of James Yorke and Edith Glanville.
After leaving Crunwere Church School he worked for a short while as an apprentice at an aircraft factory in Gloucestershire before joining the army in 1942. He served in the Royal Army Service Corps throughout Europe before being demobbed in 1946.
Ronald married Audrey (nee Williams) in 1947 at Carvan Chapel near Tavernspite and they subsequently spent almost their entire married life in Llanteg. They had three children David who sadly died a week after his father, Peter who died in infancy and Pam.
He was a hardworking man whose career ranged from driving for Bibby’s Agricultural Merchants, British Rail before finally working at the Proof and Experimental establishment, Pendine until retirement in 1987. He made many lasting friendships both at work and within the village community. He was always willing to help others and was a regular blood donor gaining many achievement awards.
During retirement he continued to enjoy his interests of sport, motoring and his garden. He lovingly cared for Audrey when her health deteriorated.
They celebrated 60 years of marriage and were joined by family and friends to mark the occasion. Despite Audrey’s death later in 2007 Ronald remained independent and was able to live in Llanteg with family support until 2013 when he moved to Woodland Lodge where he received wonderful care for 14 months.
The family left to mourn are Pam Mason-Williams (daughter); Sandi Glanville, Helen Glanville and Emily Mason-Williams (granddaughters); Harry Mortimer (great grandson); John (sonin- law); Juliet (daughter-inlaw); Paul Mortimer (Sandi’s partner).
A joint service was held at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth for Ronald and his son David and was officiated by the Rev Hywel Brown and the Rev David Gooding.
The bearers were Alan Glanville, Brian Glanville, Gareth Glanville and Tony Brinsden.
The family are grateful for the support given to them during this difficult time and for the professional and dignified manner in which the funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr Stewart Treharne of E C Thomas Funeral Directors.
There were family flowers only but donations may be made if desired to the British Heart Foundation and the Paul Sartori Foundation c/o E C Thomas and son, Zoar Chapel, Llanteg, Narberth.

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GLANVILLE David and Ronald Suddenly at his home, Fairview Cottage, Whitehill, Cresselly, Kilgetty, on Sunday July 20, David, aged 66 years; cherished husband of Juliet, loving father to Sandi and Helen, doting Grandad to Harry, loyal brother to Pam. Peacefully at Woodland Lodge Residential Home, Tenby on Sunday July 13, Ronald Yorke, aged 92, affectionately known as ‘Ronnie’ of Seaford, Llanteg; beloved husband of the late Audrey, dearly loved Dad of David and Pam and the late Peter, much loved father-in-law to Juliet and John, cherished Grandad of Sandi, Helen, Emily and Great-Grandad to Harry. A joint funeral service will take place on Monday July 28, at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth at 12.15pm. There will be family flowers only, with donations, if so desired, for The British Heart Foundation and The Paul Sartori Foundation, c/o E C Thomas & Son Funeral Directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, Narberth, who are conducting the funeral arrangements.

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GLANVILLE Ronald Yorke (Ronnie) Peacefully at Woodland Lodge Residential Home, Tenby on Sunday July 13, Ronald Yorke, aged 92, affectionately known as ‘Ronnie’ of Seaford, Llanteg; beloved husband of the late Audrey, dearly loved Dad of David and Pam and the late Peter, much loved father-in-law to Juliet and John, cherished Granddad of Sandi, Helen, Emily and Great-Granddad to Harry. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday July 23 at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth at 2.30pm. There will be family flowers only, with donations, if so desired, for The Paul Sartori Foundation, c/o E C Thomas & Son Funeral Directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, Narberth, who are conducting the funeral arrangements. Tel. 01834 831876.

Other information

     On 30 April 1942 Article in Narberth Weekly News :
Joined Up - Ronald Glanville, youngest son of Mr & Mrs Yorke Glanville, Llanteg West joins R.A.S.C.
     On 30 July 1942 Article in Narberth Weekly News :
Llanteg : His First Leave - Pvte Ronald Glanville R.A.S.C. youngest son of Mr & Mrs Yorke Glanville.