Family, countless friends and colleagues in the legal profession heard with profound regret of the death, which occurred at Glangwili Hospital on Sunday after an illness borne with great fortitude, of David Huw Emanuel, Erw Wen, Gwbert Road, Cardigan, aged 70.

A native of Bancffosfelen in Carmarthenshire he had lived in Cardigan for many years where up until his retirement in 2002 he was a partner and later consultant in the Morgan Richardson firm of solicitors.

Of a quiet, cheerful disposition grandfather Mr Emanuel was always ready to lend a helping hand to a worthy cause, and endeared himself to people from all walks of life.

Capel Mair Congregational Chapel was especially close to his heart, and he was for many years a faithful member and chapel secretary.

In his younger days he was a talented central defender with Cardigan Town Football Club, captaining the team that won the Cardiganshire League Championship, League Cup and Bay Cup in 1969.

The condolences of a large number of people both in the Cardigan and Bancffosfelen areas are extended to his wife Beti, children Robert, Helen and Richard and also his father who is 102.

The public funeral is being held on Friday at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth at 2.30pm.

Donations, if desired, to the Oncology Unit, Glangwili Hospital, c/o Mr Colin Phillips, Jenkins and Phillips, Funeral Directors, Hyfrydle, Gwbert Road, Cardigan.