Western mail obituries

The Western Mail was a Welsh newspaper that was published from 1869 to 1968. During its run, it published many obituaries of notable individuals from Wales and beyond. Here are a few examples of Western Mail obituaries:

  1. David Lloyd George (1911) - The newspaper published a lengthy obituary for the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, who died on March 26, 1911.

"THE LATE MR. DAVID LLOYD GEORGE

The news of the death of Mr. David Lloyd George, which reached us yesterday, has caused widespread regret throughout the country. The late Prime Minister was a man of great ability and energy, and his services to the nation were of the highest order. He was a brilliant lawyer, a skilful politician, and a devoted public servant. His death is a great loss to the country, and he will be sadly missed by all who knew him."

  1. Richard Fenton (1913) - The Western Mail published an obituary for the Welsh-born actor Richard Fenton, who died on February 22, 1913.

"THE LATE RICHARD FENTON

The death of Mr. Richard Fenton, the well-known actor, which occurred on Saturday, has caused a deep sense of regret throughout the theatrical world. Mr. Fenton was a native of Wales, and was born at Llanidloes in 1844. He began his career on the stage at an early age, and soon established himself as a popular actor. He was particularly successful in the roles of Shakespearean characters, and was known for his powerful voice and his ability to convey the emotions of the characters he portrayed."

  1. John Hughes (1914) - The Western Mail published an obituary for the Welsh-born politician John Hughes, who died on January 24, 1914.

"THE LATE MR. JOHN HUGHES

The death of Mr. John Hughes, which occurred on Saturday, has caused a deep sense of regret throughout the country. Mr. Hughes was a native of Wales, and was born at Llanfyllin in 1845. He was a prominent figure in Welsh politics, and was a member of Parliament for many years. He was a strong advocate for the rights of the working class, and was a leading figure in the Labour movement. His death is a great loss to the country, and he will be sadly missed by all who knew him."

  1. Evan Roberts (1918) - The Western Mail published an obituary for the Welsh-born evangelist Evan Roberts, who died on October 7, 1918.

"THE LATE EVAN ROBERTS

The death of Mr. Evan Roberts, the famous Welsh evangelist, which occurred on Saturday, has caused a deep sense of regret throughout the country. Mr. Roberts was a native of Wales, and was born at Llanfihangel-y-Creuddyn in 1878. He was a powerful preacher, and was known for his ability to convey the message of the Gospel in a simple and effective way. He was a leading figure in the Welsh Revival of 1904-1905, and was instrumental in spreading the message of Christianity throughout Wales and beyond. His death is a great loss to the country, and he will be sadly missed by all who knew him."

These are just a few examples of the many obituaries published in the Western Mail over the years. The newspaper was known for its detailed and respectful obituaries, which often included personal anecdotes and tributes from friends and colleagues.