GHS opened its May meeting with a tribute of respect to departed merit, and the evening's talk was dedicated to the memory of Iris, a popular and active member of this Society.
The Society acknowledges Iris’s varied and valuable contributions. As a committee member and as editor of the newsletter, Iris helped the Society move forward. Moreover, her talks, always so thoroughly prepared, were delivered in a style that both entertained and informed her audiences, while a number of GHS publications include the results of her diligent research. Whenever Iris acted as the public face of GHS, we knew she would do us proud, whether manning the stand at local events or proposing vote of thanks to guest speakers – roles she performed so well.
Society members cherish individual memories of Iris and have many different pictures etched on their memories. For some, it is the smile on her face and the warmth and sincerity of her well-chosen words when she proposed the vote of thanks to the speaker at the March meeting, while those who were at the April meeting, will recall sharing Iris’s pride and enthusiasm for her new publication. We admire her successes outside the Society, not only her mastery of the Welsh language but also her work in Llancaiach Fawr.
Iris, GHS is just one of many local groups privileged to have been part of your life in recent years, and is now so much the poorer. We remember you with fondness and with respect, and your varied contributions ensure that you remain a part of GHS.