Ivor Hopkins

The funeral service will take place at 1130 on Monday 04 December at St Tewdric's Church, Mathern NP16 6JA. 

Those attending are invited for refreshments at the Miller's Arms, Mathern after the service.

The family will then by attending a private committal and burial later in the day. 

Donations if desired to 'St David's Hospice Care' may be left at the church on the day of the funeral or posted to Philip Blatchly & Son, Funeral Directors, Highcroft House, Woolaston, Lydney, Glos GL15 6PN.

Just over a year ago Ivor Hopkins moved from Carmarthen to Chepstow. He coached for more than 20 years, 6of them at Carmarthen and on moving to Chepstow he offered his help at Newport. Several coaches were struggling with the number of athletes they were working with at the time and during the winter of 2016/17 Ivor worked with Hilary and Ken. At the start of the summer he joined Mike Adams and worked with several of Mike's athletes. Sadly 5 weeks ago Ivor was diagnosed with cancer of the gall bladder and he passed away earlier this week. Our thoughts are with his wife Gillian and family at this sad time.

Ken Goodger