UPDATE - We regret boats to the island for the funeral have been cancelled due to strong easterly winds forecast.
A memorial service will be held at a later date, to be announced.
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Miss Rita Cunningham, aged 95 years, who passed away on Tuesday 4th March 2025 at her home on Caldey Island where she had lived for over 40 years.
Rita leaves to mourn her sisters; Margaret and Michelle,
also her brothers; Keith and Peter.
She will be sadly missed by her family, friends and the community on Caldey Island.
The funeral service will take place on Friday 21st March 2025 at The Abbey Church, Caldey Island at 9.30am followed by interment.
A boat will be leaving Tenby Harbour on the morning of Friday 21st March at 8.30am and returning back to Tenby at 11.15am (weather permitting).
If you wish to attend Rita’s funeral service, please contact via email to
tim@caldey-island.co.uk as spaces on the boat are limited.
There will be family flowers only, if you wish to make a donation in memory of Rita please forward to The Wildlife Trust – www.wildlifetrusts.org
Funeral arrangements are being conducted by E.C. Thomas and Son Funeral Directors Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, Narberth SA67 8QH. Tel: (01834) 831876
Rita has been part of my life for many years and I loved her We met at a level beyond ideas inthe land of trust in God I am a spoiled child of my heavenly father was a favourite saying of hers and she taught me so much in her living out of this relationship and dependence on the Lord she loved Thank you Rita
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