Hi there, and thanks for the info.
I believe you're speaking of Harry Owen Thomas, the son of Robert 'Bob' and Ruth Evans Thomas. From my info. Harry Owen was born abt. 1905 in Llanidan and died 29-3-1984 in Dwyran. He was 'slow' and held mainly general labor jobs and often worked with his father and brothers. Several members of the family are buried in the C.M. Chapel in Dwyran. Harry was featured in a BBC item because he dug his own grave, thinking it would save money. I'd love to get a copy.
His father's death notice follows:
Obituary from the Herald Mon newspaper dated 22-3-1955: "Robert Thomas, Bryn Hyfryd and Pen Lon earlier. Age 85. Born and lived all his life in Dwyran. Stone mason. Member of Capel Dwyran and teacher in the Sunday School and a leader of Ty'n Goeden Ysgoldy (Sunday School) for years. Great bible reader who could remember most of the New Testament. Member of Aethwy District Council and a prime mover in getting the water supply in Bryngwyn Mawr area. Buried with his wife. Mourners included Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Morris Williams (daughter and son in law); Mr. and Mrs. Iowerth and David Thomas, Llansamel (son and daughter in law and grandchild); Harry O., Robert and Richard Thomas, (all of Dwyran) and John Thomas, Llanrwst (sons); T.E. Thomas (brother); Margaret Thomas (sister); Charles and Lewis Thomas, Mrs. P. Griffith, Waunfawr, Mrs. Tom Parry, Newborough and Mrs. R. and Mr. William Thomas, Bontnewydd, Jack Thomas and Mr. R. Thomas, Dwyran and Miss R. Roberts, Brynsiencyn, (nephews and nieces); Owen Thomas, Gaerwen, Miss E. Thomas, Malltraeth, Mr. W. Thomas, Dwyran, Mrs. M. Jones, Brynsiencyn, Mrs. Alford, Brynsiencyn (cousins)." -- END
Photo of Robert 'Bob' Thomas, attached.
Just so you know, the Thomas and Owen families repeated names within successive generations. It's been a nightmare trying to figure out who's who!