These are all the loved ones remembered in funeral notices and family announcements in Carmarthenshire made between March 31 and April 6. To see a full list of family announcements visit this section of the WalesOnline website where you can search by name, date, and location. You can also post your own announcements and notices there.
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Below are the most recent death and in memoriam notices published in the Carmarthenshire area, in alphabetical order. You can keep up to date with the latest Carmarthenshire news by signing up to the local newsletter here.
Death notices
Alun Davies
Peacefully on Thursday 23rd March 2023 at Prince Philip Hospital, Alun of Llwyn Ifan, Llangennech, Llanelli. Beloved husband of Glenda and devoted father of Gareth. Alun will be dearly missed by all his loving family and friends. Funeral Tuesday 18th April, friends please meet for service at Llanelli Crematorium 11.00 a.m. No flowers by request. Further enquiries to Arthur Cambrey Funeral Director, Alban Road, Llanelli, SA15 1ES Tel: 01554 772829.
Freda Mary Davies
Yn dawel ar ddydd Sul 26ain o Fawrth 2023 yng Nghartref Plas Y Dderwen, Caerfyrddin, bu farw Freda gynt o Fferm Penrhiw, Llanddarog. Priod hoff a ffyddlon y diweddar Gwyn, mam gariadus a chefnogol Jean a'r diweddar Eifion, mam-yng-nhgyfraith barchus Howard a Kim, mamgu dyner a gofalus Angela, Howard, Mark, Julie, Rebeca a Tom hen famgu annwyl Emma, Rhian, Lowri, Rhys a Llŷr ac Hen fen famgu hoffus i Osian. Gwasanaeth hollol breifat. Am fanylion pellach cysyllter ac O.G. Harries Cyf. Trefnwyr Angladdau, Pontyberem. (01269) 870350.
Sheila Green
Sadly, on Wednesday 29th March, Sheila, beloved wife of the late John, dearly loved Mammy of Tina and mother-in-law to Gary, cherished Granny of Jessica, Tom and Dylan, passed away peacefully at Hafan y Coed, Llanelli. Funeral to be held on 25th April, service to be held at Llanelli Crematorium at 2pm. No flowers please. Donations to be made to 'RNIB' or 'Marie Curie' c/o Silcox Family Funeral Directors, 83 New Road, Llanelli SA15 3DS. Tel. 01554 773120.
Kay Higgins
Formerly of Orchard Street, Hinckley Passed peacefully away at her home in Llannon, Llanelli, Wales on 26th March 2023, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late George A much-loved aunt and great aunt. Funeral Mass will take place at St Peters Catholic Church, Leicester Road, Hinckley on Monday 17th April at 12noon, prior to interment in Hinckley Cemetery. No flowers by request please, donations maybe sent payable to 'Donations Fund' (monies will be divided in favour of 'The Society of the Little Flower and Aid To The Church In Need ') c/o Independent Funeral Directors, 75 Upper Bond Street, Hinckley, LE10 1RH or online www.gseller.co.uk/obituaries
Hywel John (British Telecom)
(British Telecom) Yn dawel ddydd Sul, 26ain Mawrth 2023, Hywel o London Road, Doc Penfro, gynt o Bro'r Hengil, Peniel, Caerfyrddin. Priod ffyddlon a ffrind gorau Liz, tad gofalgar Andrew, Mark, Adrian a Lisa, tad-cu cariadus Hannah a Mared a brawd annwyl Derek. Gwelir ei eisiau'n fawr iawn gan ei deulu a'i ffrindiau. Angladd Gyhoeddus ddydd Sadwrn, 22ain Ebrill yng Nghapel Gorffwys Login, Heol Llangynnwr, Caerfyrddin am 10.00yb ac yn Amlosgfa Parc Gwyn, Arberth am 11.30yb. Rhoddion er cof, os dymunir, tuag at: "Kidney Research UK" trwy law Glanmor Evans a'i Fab, Trefnwyr Angladdau, Caerfyrddin. *** Peacefully on Sunday, 26th March 2023, Hywel of London Road, Pembroke Dock, formerly of Bro'r Hengil, Peniel, Carmarthen. Beloved husband and best friend of Liz, devoted father of Andrew, Mark, Adrian and Lisa, much loved grandfather of Hannah and Mared and a dear brother to Derek. Hywel will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Public Funeral on Saturday, 22nd April at Login Chapel of Rest, Llangunnor Road, Carmarthen at 10.00am and at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth at 11.30am. Donations in memory, if desired, to: "Kidney Research UK" received by Glanmor Evans and Son, Funeral Directors, Login Chapel of Rest, Llangunnor Road, Carmarthen SA31 2PG 01267 237100
Dennis Alfred Jones
It is with great sadness to announce the sudden passing of Den, Pentrefynys Farm, Peniel (Formerly of Forest Farm, Crickadern). Beloved husband of Linda, a devoted father of Carl, Martin and Geraint, a proud grandfather, respected father in law, also a dear brother and brother in law. Den will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Public funeral service on Saturday 8th April at St David's Church, Abergwili at 11.00am, followed by a service at St Mary's Church, Crickadern at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations in lieu to British Heart Foundation c/o Peris Rice, Carmarthen Funeral Director, Royal Oak Chapel of Rest, Old St, Clears Road, Johnstown, Carmarthen SA31 3JF Tel; 01267 243787.
Joan (Joan Marbone) Jones (formerly of Water Street, Kidwelly)
(formerly of Water Street, Kidwelly) (Joan Marbone) Sadly on Friday 24th March, peacefully at Glangwili Hospital, with her loving family by her side, Joan, beloved mother of the late Karen and Kevin, cherished gran of Damian, Kiya & Danny and Sianne & Cam, treasured great-gran of Jaxon, Frazer, Mason and Maisie, and a much loved sister of John. Family flowers only please. Funeral Wednesday 12th April, service to be held at St Michael & All Angels, Dafen 1.00 p.m. Followed by interment at graveside. Donations if so desired may be made to 'Llanelli Centre for the Deaf' 54 New Road, Llanelli SA15 3DR. For further details please contact, Silcox Family Funeral Directors, 83 New Road, Llanelli SA15 3DS. Tel. 01554 773120.
David Leslie (of Ponthenri) Langabeer (Les)
(Les) (of Ponthenri) Sadly on Wednesday 22nd March, peacefully at home, Les, beloved partner of Mair, dearly loved father, grandfather, uncle, brother. Memorial service to be held at Silcox Family Chapel, on Tuesday 11th April 11.00 a.m. For further details please contact, Silcox Family Funeral Directors, 83 New Road, Llanelli SA15 3DS. Tel. 01554 773120.
Marion Jill Lewis
Peacefully on Saturday 1st April 2023 at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, following a short illness and with her loving family by her side, Jill aged 82 years of Dolau Fan, Burry Port sadly passed away. The beloved wife of the late Norman, dearly loved and devoted mother of Jeremy, loving sister of Alyson and sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral on Wednesday 26th April 2023, public service at Llanelli Crematorium at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please but donations in Jill's memory, if desired, to Cancer Research Wales c/o Funeral Director Ian M Smith of Autumn Leaf Independent Family Funeral Directors The Old Vestry Tabernacle, Seaview Terrace, Burry Port, Carms, SA16 0EN. Tel 01554 835933/892925.
David Lynn Maskell (Dai Boxer)
(Dai Boxer) Yn sydyn, ond yn dawel ar ddydd Mawrth, 28ain Mawrth 2023, Dai (Lynn i'w deulu) o Brynteg, Pentremeurig, Caerfyrddin. Tad cariadus Andrew a'r ddiweddar Trina, 'Banci' balch Christopher, Sherrie, Celyn ac Aled, hen dad-cu hoffus Sophia ac Olivia, brawd annwyl Mair a thad-yng-nghyfraith parchus. Gwelir ei eisiau'n fawr iawn gan ei deulu a'i ffrindiau. Angladd Gyhoeddus ddydd Mawrth, 18fed Ebrill yng Nghapel Gorffwys Login, Heol Llangynnwr, Caerfyrddin, am 11.30yb ac i ddilyn yn Amlosgfa Parc Gwyn, Arberth am 1.00yp. Rhoddion er cof, os dymunir, tuag at: "Cynghrair Cyfeillion Ysbyty Glangwili" trwy law Glanmor Evans a'i Fab, Trefnwyr Angladdau, Caerfyrddin. *** Suddenly, but peacefully on Tuesday, 28th March 2023, Dai (known as Lynn to his family) of Brynteg, Pentremeurig, Carmarthen. Loving father of Andrew and of the late Trina, proud 'Banci' of Christopher, Sherrie, Celyn and Aled, cherished great-grandfather of Sophia and Olivia, dear brother of Mair and respected father-in-law. Dai will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Public Funeral on Tuesday, 18th April at Login Chapel of Rest, Llangunnor Road, Carmarthen at 11.30am and at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth at 1.00pm. Donations in memory, if so desired, to: "League of Friends Glangwili Hospital" received by Glanmor Evans and Son, Funeral Directors, Login Chapel of Rest, Llangunnor Road, Carmarthen SA31 2PG 01267 237100.
Charles John (Charlie) Mills
(Charlie) Peacefully on Wednesday 22nd March, following an illness bravely borne, Charlie, of Glanwern Burry Port, sadly passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Gaynor, devoted dad of Simon and Jacqueline, adored grandad of Lauren, Alex and Riley, dearly loved great grandad of Charlie and Sophia, cherished brother of Renee, Pat and Denis, respected father in law of Gemma and James and a dear brother in law of Stuart and Beryl. Charlie will be deeply missed by all his family and friends. A funeral service will take place on Thursday 13th April at Llanelli Crematorium at 4pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers can be sent to Marie Curie, Supporter Relations Team, PO Box 23897, 14 Links Place, Edinburgh EH6 9AB All further enquiries to Burry Port Funeralcare 01554 832461.
Howard Rees
Peacefully on Thursday March 30th at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Gloucester, Howard formerly of Denham Avenue, Llanelli. Beloved husband of the late Nancy, devoted father of Angela, much loved father-in-law of Masten and adored Grandpa of Gemma. Howard will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday 19th April 2023 at Llanelli Crematorium, 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Further enquiries to: Arthur Cambrey Funeral Directors, Alban Road, Llanelli, SA15 1ES. Tel: 01554 772829.
Kenneth Howard Thomas
Yn dawel yng Nghartref Gofal Garreg Lwyd, ar ddydd Sadwrn, 1af Ebrill, Ken, gynt o Garllegan Fach a Maelor, Meidrim. Brawd hoffus Raymond a Mair, a'r ddiweddar Nesta, wncwl parchus ac annwyl Nigel, Rosemary, Richard, Ian, Mark, Kathryn a'r ddiweddar Rozanne, a hen wncwl annwyl. Angladd Gyhoeddus yn Eglwys Sant Dewi, Meidrim, ddydd Llun, 17eg Ebrill 2023 am 1.30yp gydag Amlosgiad Preifat i ddilyn. Blodau'r teulu'n unig. *** Peacefully at Garreg Lwyd Care Home, on Saturday, 1st April, Ken, formerly of Garllegan Fach and Maelor, Meidrim. Beloved brother of Raymond and Mair, and of the late Nesta, respected and loved uncle of Nigel, Rosemary, Richard, Ian, Mark, Kathryn and of the late Rozanne, and a dear great uncle. Public Funeral at St David's Church, Meidrim, on Monday, 17th April 2023 at 1.30pm followed by Private Cremation. Family wreath only. Further information: Glanmor Evans and Son Funeral Directors, Carmarthen 01267 237100.
In Memoriams
Ellen Campbell
In loving memory of Ellen. Dearly loved wife of Sandy and dearly loved mother of Colette, baby Scott, Craig and beloved poppy to Scott, who passed away on 8th April 2013. Always in our hearts and thoughts. Till a' the seas gang dry.
William Malcolm Craig Lucas
11.04.81 - 12.04.03 Craig, such a loving Son whom we were so proud of. Such pain we feel not to share your laughter and see your wonderful ways. Miss is a small word, heartache is forever that we feel each day. Love Eternal Mum, Dad, Ian, Christine, Ioan, Kyle. Squeeze xxxxxx
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