We’ve received sad news from Dave Lewis at Tenby & District Camera Club:
I have the sad duty to announce the passing of our good friend and esteemed photographer Gary Jenkins.
Graham Jones
Sad news from Des Daughton at Trostre CC..
It is with sadness and deep regret that I have to inform you of the death of our dear friend Graham Jones, Upper Tumble.
In his time a staunch member of the Trostre Camera Club who will be greatly missed not only for his photography but for his slant on different matters, his great advice and also for his wry sense of humour.
May he rest in peace.
Mike Stokes
We have been informed of the very sad news that Mike Stokes, immediate past Deputy Chairman of the Bridgend Camera Club, passed away last Monday.
His funeral will be held at Coychurch Crematorium at 1.15pm on Friday 3rd November. Donations to Y Bwthyn Newydd at Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend.
Alun Lewis
Sad news from Llanelli Photographic Society. Alun Lewis passed away last Saturday, he was 68.
His funeral will be held on 19 October at the Llanelli Crematorium at 11 am.
He was Llanelli’s current external competition secretary and as such would be familiar to many of the clubs in the WPF.
Royston Kneath
As many of you will already know, Royston Kneath has sadly passed away.
Roy was a very active person on the Swansea camera scene and a WPF speaker and judge of long standing.
His family wishes to thank everyone for their thoughts, wishes and sympathy which has meant so much to his wife Laura, and daughters Suzy Richards and Jennifer Kneath.
They would like to invite you to join them in celebrating his life on Tuesday 5th September 2017. Full details below.
- 11.15 Hill United Reformed Church , North Hill Road, North Hill SA1Â 6YB
- 12.30 Swansea Crematorium, SA6 6BY
- 1.30 Landore Social Club, Neath Road, SA1 2LE (turning next to Thrifty Car Rental and Garage)
All are welcome at any or all of the services/reception above
Family Flowers only but donations may be made in lieu of flowers if desired.
Roy was passionate about Swansea’s history and was an enthusiastic supporter of the Royal Institution of South Wales charitable work acting as the Friends of Swansea Museum. Donations will help preserve Swansea’s past for future generations.
c/o D.G Attwell Funeral Directors, 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea, SA5 9JH, 01792 650205.
John B. Davies
More sad news. John B. Davies of Swansea has passed away after the swift onset of Leukeamia.
John was a WPF lecturer and many will know him from the talks he gave.
More information when we have it.
Mostyn Gardner
Sad news from Bridget Craddock at the Vale:
Vale PC sad news that longstanding member and previous long term competition secretary Mostyn Gardner passed away on the 5th August after a long illness. He is well known to many outside of our club and I thought they would want to know.
Mostyn Gardner’s funeral will take place on Wednesday 23rd August at 11 am at the Adams Funeral Home, Barry.  It is situated next to the Memorial Hall at the bottom of the hill as you go towards Morrisons.
Arthur Lewis
Sad news from Peter Harman at Merthyr Tydfil.
Mr Arthur Lewis, a life member of Merthyr Tydfil Camera Club passed away this morning. Some older members of the WPF may remember him, he attended many competitions and battles not as an entrant but as an observer of good photography.
Arthur Lewis’s funeral is on Friday 18th August at 1115am in Llwydcoed Crematorium then back to West End Bowls Club on the Grove Merthyr Tydfil.
Derek Terry
It is with great sadness that Western Valley Camera Club announces the passing of one of their well-respected and much loved members Derek Terry.
Derek was an accomplished photographer achieving his AWPF and CPAGB accreditations along with many international successes. Â He was a member of the WVCC executive committee for a number of years as our Exhibition Officer and he was invaluable in securing us four exhibitions every year throughout the area allowing us to promote not only the camera club but also the work of all its members.
Although we will undoubtedly miss him for all the practical things he did for our club, it is the loss of him as a great friend and supporter that we will miss the most
Derek’s funeral is to be held at Moriah Church, Risca on Wednesday the 19th of July at 12.15 followed by a short service at Croesyceiliog Crematorium Cwmbran.
I am sure that you would all join with us in offering our sincere condolences to his wife, children and all of Derek’s family and friends at this sad time.
Mike Lewis
We have received some awful news from Jamie Archdale-Smith at Barry Camera Club.
It is with great regret that we have to announce the sad and sudden death of our Chairman Mike Lewis on Saturday 17th June 2017. Mike passed away unexpectedly whilst out doing what he loved best, on a walk in the countryside taking photographs.
Mike was a passionate fan of all things photographic, and will be greatly missed by all. His passing will be a great loss for Barry Camera Club and the Welsh Photographic Federation, both of whom he served diligently for a great many years.
Our thoughts go to his family at this difficult time.
Mike’ funeral will be held at Barry Crematorium on Friday 7th July at 11.00 am and afterwards at the Seashore Grill, Beach Road, Swanbridge, CF64 5UG.