The funeral sevice for Meg Mullock took place at St Dyfnog Church, Llanrhaeadr on August 30, 2017. The choir invited to take part in the service. An opportunity to pay our final respects to Meg Mullock, one of our vice presidents.
Rev. Val Rowlands welcomed the congregation to celebrate the life of Margaret Winifred Mullock.
Meg Mullock Smile Remembered
Known affectionately as Meg, she had lived a full and good life.
Meg Mullock was a valuable and respected member of St Dyfnog Church.
The choir has happy associations with the picturesque church.
We have held many successful concerts there.
Today, the mood was sombre but dignified.
Meg Mullock Choir Vice President
In introducing the choir Rev. Val Rowlands said that it was fitting that the choir could be present. Meg was honoured to be appointed vice president of the choir.
Meg Mullock at Choir Strawberry Tea 2015
Under the direction of Arwyn Roberts the choir performed two items requested by the family.
The haunting melody of ‘Deep Harmony’ and the equally plaintive and poignant ‘Eli Jenkins Prayer, from Under Milk Wood by Dylan Thomas.
Our accompanist Nia Jones aware that it was at St Dyfnog Church she made her concert debut with the choir.
The Bible reading from Ecclesiastes ‘A Time for Everything’ provided a balanced perspective. Pairs of contrasting activities as examples of how life is comprised of various seasons.
Eulogy for Meg Mullock
The eulogy delivered by Rev. Val Rowlands said that Meg had experienced a full and interesting life. This also included living in South Africa for a considerable time. During this period she worked as a nurse, mainly in Johannesburg.
Meg then returned to Britain in 1966 and worked as an instructor at the Outward Bound Trust in Aberdovey. She loved the outdoor activities, hobbies which continued to give pleasure in her life.
Meg then returned to nursing, working as a Community Nurse before becoming a Nursing Officer at the North Wales Hospital in Denbigh.
Meg retired in 1990. Then she became a Denbigh Town Councillor for 20 years, including Town Mayor.
Meg and Roger Mullock at Presentation to Joyce Davies, retiring Choir Accompanist, May 2016
During this time she married Roger. Then she became a vice president of the choir. Of course, Meg and Roger have been loyal supporters of the choir at concerts and social functions.
The Order of St Asaph for Meg Mullock
The Rev. Val Rowlands also said that Meg Mullock had made a huge contribution to the church. The ‘Order of St Asaph’ is an award to mark outstanding service to the Diocese by lay people.
The medal awarded posthumously to Meg Mullock.
It decorated her coffin at the service.
The committal then followed at St Asaph Crematorium. Two recordings played by the Denbigh and District Male Voice Choir.
Meg Mullock Fondly Remembered
‘Gwahoddiad’ at the beginning of the service and ‘When the Roll is Called up Yonder’ at the end of the service.
In conclusion, the choir extend condolences to Roger, Tom, Sam and Ruth and family in their loss.
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