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Gwenfron Mary BROWN

1979

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born  

4 Apr 1918

bapt

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married

26 Dec 1940(?) Deri

spouse  Frederick John Leslie "Les" DAVIES

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died

21 Sep 1985

buried cremated at Caerphilly Crematorium

Addresses
1921 census  9, Chapel Street, Deri, Gelligaer

1939 register  11, Glynmarch Street, Deri, Gelligaer

Occupations

29 Sep 1939 Assistant School Cleaner (1939 register)

Colliery Cook

Other information

Following a fall down the stone steps in Ogilvie Colliery, Gwen was found to be suffering from rheumatoid- and osteo-arthritis. These conditions worsened and for many years Gwen could only walk with the aid of crutches, and spent some years wheelchair -bound. A trip to Lourdes brought Gwen some relief, and astonishment to those who knew her... She returned walking unaided! 

Gwen enjoyed a couple of blissful  years in this "crutch-free" condition before requiring their assistance again during her final years. She was a woman of enormous faith and never doubted that God could make her well - if He so willed.

This page last updated 25 April 2022