Owen Maelor Roberts
1946-2025
It is with great sadness that we bid farewell to our beloved Deputy Musical Director, Owen Maelor Roberts, who passed away on 18th November 2025 at the Maelor Hospital, Wrexham.
Owen was a very important part of our lives in the Fron, always there, always listening and ready to correct, always naturally musical with a terrific vocal range and a talent for arranging. We are so indebted to him and will be singing his arrangements for many years to come.
He had such a wonderful sense of humour and the most wonderful laugh that always made the rest of any group join in. His enthusiasm was infectious too and his quiet but extremely sharp wit would always hit its target with a smile that no-one could begrudge, despite the sting!
Owen was a cornerstone of the choir, supporting us through international tours, concerts and the celebrated Voices of the Valley recording era. His quiet leadership, musicianship and mentorship were invaluable to countless choristers over many years.
He was an intrepid walker with the ramblers and we’re sure he will be much missed by them, but it is as a giant in the musical life of Northeast Wales and beyond that he will be remembered. We all know him from the Fron but his influence and talent were generously given to far more than just our choir. He taught, conducted, arranged, played and accompanied all over the area, for soloists and choirs alike.
Rest easy dear friend.
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