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13 November 1909 Funeral: Mr. Evan Prosser The funeral of Mr. Evan Prosser, one of the victims of the Darran Colliery explosion, took place last Friday. Deceased was 65 years of age, and of a robust constitution. He came to the neighbourhood from Breconshire, 41 years ago, and worked at the old Cwm Level, near Darran. He kept Cwmllwydrew Farm for twelve years. The service at the house was conducted by the Rev. D. Hughes Jones, after which the solemn cortege wended its way to Pentwyn Churchyard, joining the funerals of the five other victims of the explosion, who came from Deri, at the corner of Davies's-row. The procession now numbered about 2000 people. The service at the graveside was conducted by Rev. Jones, assisted by the Revs. Salmon (Pontlottyn), Jones (Bargoed), and Thomas (Deri). The chief mourners were: Mrs. Prosser; Mr. and Mrs. James Davies, Cwmllwydrew Farm, nephew and niece; Mr. and Mrs. Sims, Bedlinog, nephew and niece; Mr. Evan Prosser, Aberdare, nephew; Mr. John Prosser, Bargoed, nephew; Mr. Thomas Griffiths, Builth, cousin; Mrs. Williams, Aberaman, cousin; and Miss Walters, Ffosyrhebog Farm, cousin.
