The
members of the
Guild were saddened to learn of the death of their Vice President, Mrs
Joey Yates, on 22nd December, 2005. Joey joined the Lifeboat
Guild in 1968 and served as a committee member until 1972. She
then held the position of secretary for the next three years. In
1980 she became vice chairman, a post she held until 1998 when she
became vice president. Joey received the RNLI's silver
badge in 1991 and gold badge earlier this year. (She is pictured
further down this page receiving her gold badge from Captain
Woodall.) During her years with the Guild she organised various
functions and was always out with her collecting box on flag day.
For many years she sold souvenirs in the kiosk on the pier and after
the kiosk closed helped out most Sundays with the stall on the
prom. A few years ago ahe was mugged when leaving the kiosk and
had to spend some time in hospital. However, it didn't put her
off and as soon as she was able she was back in the kiosk once
more. Her funeral took place on Wednesday, 4th January, 2006 at
Holy Trinity Church, Llandudno followed by interment at the Great
Orme Cemetery. Joey will be sadly missed by all her friends in
Llandudno Lifeboat Guild.
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