The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon at Pontrhydyrun Chapel, the mournful procession, on its way from Typoth, calling forth marks of sympathy and respect which were eloquent testimony to the high esteem in which Mr Williams was held by all persons far and near. The service at the house was conducted by the Rev J. Williams, Crane-street, after which the cortege pursued its way to the chapel. There were a large number of mourners, including the following members of the family and friends of the deceased: – First coach, Mrs Williams (widow); Mr Oliver Williams (eldest son); Misses Lizzie and – Williams. Second Coach, Mr Williams, Mrs Walters, Miss Hattie Williams, and Miss Agnes Williams. Third coach, Dr Edwards (Cardiff), the Rev J. Williams, the Rev D.R. Jenkins, Mr John Williams, Mr Walters (son-in-law), Miss Evans (Llandenny), and Mr John Evans (Llandenny). Amongst the others present were: Mr John Evans (Llanynant), Mrs Turner (sister), Mr C.H. Waters, Mr and Mrs J. Turner, Messrs P. Eckersley,-Williams,- Jenkins, A. Boytt, Charles Williams, – Evans (Pontnewynydd), T. Jones, &c. The following deacons of Crane-street Church, of which deceased had been a member for many years, were also present: Messrs D. Reid, Thos. Jones, W.L. Pratt, J.P., Henry Thomas, Joseph Jones, W. Burgoyne, and D. Jones. The coffin was covered with beautiful wreaths sent by the following ; Wife and Children of the deceased, Mr and Mrs Walters (daughter and son-in-law), Mr J. Evans (Llanynant), Mrs Lloyd, Mr and Mrs Pratt, and Mr J Williams (Llangwm), nephew. At the chapel, portions of scripture were read, and prayer offered by the Rev D.R. Jenkins, Trosnant, after which a brief address was delivered by Dr Edwards, Cardiff. Besides the persons comprising the funeral cortege the chapel was fairly filled by several friends of the deceased who had come there to meet the funeral. At the graveside the service was conducted by the Rev J. Rees.
