Melinda Trenchard, also known as Lady Woodward, gained recognition as the spouse of renowned musician Sir Thomas Jones Woodward. Her husband has won a Grammy, an MTV Music Video Award, and two Brit Awards. She remained married to the star for 59 years until her passing at the age of 75.
Melinda Trenchard Profile Summary
Full name: Melinda Trenchard
Nickname: Lady Linda or Lady Woodward
Year of birth: 1941
Died: 10 April 2016
Age at the time of death: 75 years
Country of birth: United Kingdom
Place of death: Los Angeles, California
Religion: Christian
Gender: Female
Sexual orientation: Straight
Hair color: Blonde
Eye color: Brown
Marital status: Married
Husband: Tom Jones
Children: 1 (Mark Woodward)
Early Life & Career
Melinda was born in the United Kingdom in 1941 and spent her formative years there. She maintained an air of secrecy, choosing not to share any information about her family, siblings, or schooling. Her childhood was primarily spent in Treforest, Pontypridd.
The only information known about her profession is that she was employed as a factory worker. Melinda gained attention when she married the renowned Welsh vocalist Tom Jones.
Personal Life
During a recent episode of The Joe Wicks Podcast, singer and coach on The Voice, Tom Jones, shared that he met his wife when they were kids. He stated that he knew Melinda Trenchard was the one for him at the age of 12. He stated,
I was in love with my wife as a kid. We grew up together and have loved one another ever since we saw one another.
In March 1957, at the Pontypridd register office, Sir Tom Jones and Melinda Trenchard tied the knot. At the time, Melinda was just 17 years old. Shortly after, the couple welcomed their first child, Mark Woodward.
Melinda had high hopes of having more kids and growing their family, but unfortunately, she suffered a miscarriage which resulted in her being unable to conceive. At the time when Tom Jones’ son was born, Jones had not yet begun his journey as a singer.
Despite his wife’s urging to pursue a career in entertainment, he chose to work a traditional job to support his family. As a result, they moved to California, USA.
It wasn’t until 1965 when he released his hit song “It’s Not Unusual,” that Sir Jones began to gain recognition. His tight pants and open shirts also contributed to his fame.
His powerful baritone voice had a strong impact on audiences. Despite his wife’s significant role in his success, she seldom accompanied him to his live shows and preferred to stay at home.
Cause of Death
In the 1960s, Melinda Trenchard’s health began to decline when she was diagnosed with lung issues. She passed away at the age of 75 on April 10th, 2016 at Cedars Sinai Hospital, after battling lung cancer for several months. During this time, Sir Tom Jones canceled his scheduled tours in order to be with his wife during her final moments.
During a 2017 interview, the singer revealed that he has no intention of getting married again. He constantly praises and reminisces about his late wife, Melinda, and has chosen not to share any information about his current romantic life or potential plans for remarriage.
He openly declared his everlasting love for Melinda and made it clear that he had no desire to wed again. He said,
I’m glad we had our lives together, but I wish she was here now; we would be old together.
Despite facing instances of infidelity, Melinda Trenchard remained married to Tom Jones for almost sixty years. After her passing, Tom Jones openly took responsibility for her death.
