A generation of south Wales social history formed the background to the life of my wife, Mary Renshaw, who has died aged 83. Born in Newport, south Wales, to Irene (nee Byrne) and Isaac Davies, she grew up in the pit village of Cwm just south of Ebbw Vale in Blaenau Gwent. I began a career in journalism, and wherever we lived Mary took jobs that would fit in with mine, often teaching in further and adult education settings. There Mary did some excellent work in bringing adults, often single mothers, back to education and thence into jobs. Mary is survived by me, our son, Donovan, daughter, Rebecca, and granddaughter, Alexandra.

Source: The Guardian January 06, 2020 16:52 UTC