Western mail obituary notices
The Western Mail was a Welsh newspaper that was published from 1869 to 1968. During its run, it published many obituary notices for notable individuals from Wales and beyond. Here are a few examples of Western Mail obituary notices:
- David Lloyd George (1911) - The newspaper published a lengthy obituary notice for the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, who died on March 26, 1911.
"THE LATE RIGHT HON. DAVID LLOYD GEORGE
The news of the death of the Right Hon. David Lloyd George, which reached us yesterday, has caused widespread regret throughout the country. Mr. Lloyd George, who was born in 1863, was a native of Manchester, but he had strong Welsh connections, and was a frequent visitor to Wales. He was a brilliant lawyer, and was called to the Bar in 1884. He was a member of Parliament for Carnarvon Boroughs from 1890 to 1906, and was afterwards Chancellor of the Exchequer in Mr. Asquith's Government. He was a strong advocate of Welsh Home Rule, and did much to promote the interests of Wales. He was a man of great energy and ability, and his death is a loss to the country."
- Richard Fenton (1913) - The Western Mail published an obituary notice for the Welsh artist Richard Fenton, who died on February 14, 1913.
"THE LATE RICHARD FENTON, R.A.
The death of Mr. Richard Fenton, R.A., which took place on February 14th, has caused widespread regret in artistic circles. Mr. Fenton was a native of Llanidloes, and was born in 1831. He was a pupil of the late Mr. Thomas Jones, and afterwards studied at the Royal Academy. He was a painter of great talent, and was particularly known for his landscapes and seascapes. He was a member of the Royal Academy, and was elected an Associate in 1864. He was also a member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours, and was elected a Fellow in 1874. He was a man of great energy and enthusiasm, and his death is a loss to the art world."
- Evan Roberts (1918) - The Western Mail published an obituary notice for the Welsh revivalist Evan Roberts, who died on October 7, 1918.
"THE LATE EVAN ROBERTS
The death of Mr. Evan Roberts, which took place on October 7th, has caused widespread regret throughout Wales. Mr. Roberts was a native of Loughor, and was born in 1878. He was a miner by occupation, but he was also a preacher and a revivalist. He was the leader of the great Welsh revival of 1904-1905, which had a profound effect on the spiritual life of Wales. He was a man of great passion and conviction, and his preaching was characterized by its simplicity and sincerity. He was a humble and unassuming man, and his death is a loss to the Church and to the country."
These are just a few examples of the many obituary notices that were published in the Western Mail over the years. The newspaper was known for its detailed and informative obituaries, which often included biographical information, quotes from notable figures, and tributes to the deceased.