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Death of Ynyshir supporter

The death has been announced of Megan Gowing — a stalwart supporter of the Ynyshir Band.

Ynyshir
 

4BR has been informed of the death of Megan Gowing who sadly passed away on Saturday 21st February.

Worked tirelessly

A Band spokesperson told 4BR: “Megan, along with her late husband Yori, was a long-time supporter and ladies committee member of the Ynyshir Band, and worked tirelessly to raise much needed funds for the band via jumble sales, coffee mornings, raffles etc.

Megan will be very sorely missed by everyone and our thoughts and deepest sympathy go to her Son Robert at this extremely sad time.”

Megan will be very sorely missed by everyone and our thoughts and deepest sympathy go to her Son Robert at this extremely sad timeYnyshir Band

Funeral arrangements

The funeral arrangements have been made for Wednesday 4th March at 1:15pm at the Chapel of Rest, David L Evans & Son Funeral Directors Ltd, Brook Street, Williamstown, Tonypandy CF40 1RE, followed by internment at Trealaw Cemetery.

Floral tributes may be sent to the Chapel of Rest at the above address.

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