A FORMER Milford Haven mayor has died, aged 86.

Molly Pritchard was town mayor between 2001 and 2002, and also served on several committees in addition to her role as a town councillor.

A well-known local figure, Mrs Pritchard was a retired midwife, who moved to Milford Haven with her husband, the late John Pritchard, in around 1988.

She moved to Totnes, Devon, in 2004, following a serious car accident two years earlier.

She passed away peacefully in the early hours of Saturday, October 1.

Her funeral will take place on Friday, October 21, at 2pm, at Torquay Crematorium, Devon.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Rowcroft Hospice c/o K J Lack funeral directors 153 St Marychurch Road, Plainmoor, Torquay TQ13HW, telephone 01803 313200.

If you have memories you would like to share of Mrs Pritchard during her time in Milford Haven, contact our reporter Joanna Sayers on 01437 761764 or email jsa@milfordmercury.co.uk.