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Tributes paid to Trevor Jones, volunteer at Wrexham Maelor
Trevor Jones, 86, passed away following a short battle with illness on July 1.
A former accountant, with roles at British Steel and Airbus, Trevor was perhaps more well known for his volunteering with the Wrexham Maelor Hospital League of Friends.
Over the years Trevor held multiple roles including treasurer of the group, with it estimated he volunteered at the hospital for over 25 years.
Tervor Jones (far right) (Image: Archive)
Trevor was described as a much loved son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and great-great-uncle, and who will sadly missed by all family and friends.
Following his passing, tributes have been paid to him, praising his volunteering efforts
His nephew, Peter Williams said: 'The time he spent at the hospital was phenomenal. He lived in Leeswood and would be there twice a day. He loved it.
'He was born in Hull but moved to Pontblyddyn during the War, where he stayed until around 1980 then he moved to Leeswood.
'He was an accountant by trade, but had jobs with British Steel and Airbus. He also did other bits of volunteering.
'Trevor was very private but had a heart of gold and would do anything for anybody.'
Colleagues from the Maelor League of Friends have also paid tribute to him.
Trevor Jones (bottom left) (Image: Archive) Chris Hughes said: 'He was a lovely, lovely man.
'He spent hours and hours here and was well known round the hospital and wards. He probably knew everyone in the hospital.
'He was quiet but was always wanting to help people and to provide a service to the people in the hospital.
'During covid, he saved himself 6,500 miles on his car from not driving here twice a day.
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'Trevor was a well known character and was famous for Trevor's trollies.
'He never wanted a fuss, but did a lot of work behind the scenes and would be organising all sorts.
'He was a true volunteer, very committed and never took a penny.'
Trevor's funeral service will take place at Christ Church, Pontblyddyn, on Friday, August 1 at 12pm, followed by committal at Flintshire Crematorium, Northop at 1pm.
