* Taken backstage at the Young 'Uns production of Joseph and his Technicolor Dreamcoat in 2018 as Stella Bond, society president, presents the Herniman Trophy for Best Performance with Cassius Hackforth and Katy Clark.
Long-standing Llangollen Operatic Society member, Stella Bond, passed away earlier this week.
A well-known figure in Llangollen, Stella spent her childhood on a hill farm in Pontfadog before moving to Llangollen in 1967 upon her marriage to Donald Bond.
They moved into their house on Birch Hill and it was also in that year that Don persuaded Stella to join Llangollen Operatic Society, a decision which gave her much pleasure over the years.
She was an active cast member, appearing on stage in numerous shows, held the committee positions of treasurer, chairman and, latterly, since 2015 was the president.
Stella worked as a clerk in the National Provincial Bank, later known as Natwest.
She was an enthusiastic member of the Inner Wheel, taking on the role of president of its local branch for a while.
A dedicated church member at St Collen's, she maintained her support and interest after declining health prevented her from continuing in an active role.
A close friend said of her: "Stella was one of the 'old school' - diligent, hard-working, with old-fashioned values."
She leaves a son David, daughter Mair and grandson Ryan.
Her funeral will be held at St Collen's and details will be announced shortly.
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