These are all the loved ones remembered in funeral notices and family announcements across Swansea made between April 15 and April 21. 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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Rebecca Louise ALFORD
Suddenly passed away on 10th April after a long illness borne with courage at her home with her family. Dearly loved daughter of Alison and Chris, loving mother of Liam, Caitlyn and Callum, much loved sister of Laura, Matthew and Rachel, also a loved granddaughter, sister-in-law, auntie, niece and friend of many. A Celebration for her life will take place at Swansea Crematorium on Wednesday 27th April at 12.30pm. Please wear something colourful in memory of Rebecca. Family flowers only Donations if so desired to Maggie's Swansea c/o D.G. Attwell Funeral Directors 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea SA5 9JH. Tel: (01792) 650205.
H.r.j. DAVIES
(Jack) Peacefully passed away in his sleep on Tuesday 5th April 2022 at Newton Court Christadelphian Rest Home, Newton, Jack, of Southgate, Swansea, loving husband of Gwyneth, much loved father of Mina and Stephen, dearly loved father-in-law of Roger and Papa of Christopher and Andrew. Jack will be sadly missed by all his loving family and many friends. A Private family funeral will be held at St Mary Church, Pennard. Followed by interment in Pennard Community Council Burial Ground. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to The Sudan Church Association c/o St James Funeral Home 31 St James Gardens Uplands, Swansea SA1 6DT Tel - 01792 643 840
William Montgomery EDWARDS (FORD)
(Billy / Will) Peacefully passed away with his family at his side on 1st April 2022 at Singleton Hospital after a short battle with cancer. Beloved husband of the late Susan, devoted father to Jennifer and Pamela, loving grandfather and great grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew and partner to Elsie. A service will be held at Swansea Crematorium Chapel on Monday 25th April 1.15pm followed by interment at Morriston Cemetery (New section) 1.45pm. Family flowers only. All enquiries to D.G. Attwell Funeral Directors 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea SA5 9JH Tel. No: 01792 650205
Jean Mary MCARDLE
Peacefully on the 5th April 2022, after a long illness, Jean, aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late John, devoted mother to the late June and loving mother of Nigel and Jeffrey, mother-in-law to Michelle and grandmother to Emillie. Jean will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Grateful thanks for the care given by the staff of Mumbles Nursing Home. The Funeral Service will take place on Monday 25th April at 2.15 p.m at Ty-Hedd Funeral Home, Mynydd Garnllwyd Road, Morriston, followed by Committal at Swansea Crematorium at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only please or donations if so desired, to Dementia UK online, or by cheque to Dementia UK, Freepost RTZS-RTUT, 7th Floor, One Aldgate, London. EC3N 1RE. Graham Sullivan Funeral Home, Ty Hedd Funeral Home, Mynydd Garnllwyd Road, Morriston, Swansea. SA6 7QG Tel: 01792 775262
Arleen Judith WHEEL
Peacefully passed away on Wednesday 6th April in the company of her family. Loved wife of Roger and devoted mother of Stephen and Victoria and adored grandmother of Molly, Ren, Pearl, Eliza and Josephine. Arleen will be very much missed and lovingly remembered by her family and friends. Funeral service will be held at Llanelli Crematorium on Tuesday 26th April at 2pm. Family flowers only please. All enquiries to: D.G Attwell Funeral Directors, 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea SA5 9JH. Tel: 01792 650205
Margaret Elizabeth WHITE
(Beth) Suddenly but peacefully at her home on 7th April 2022. Beth, loving daughter of the late Haydn and Marjorie. A wonderful sister of Lilian, Thomas, Tina and the late Susan, sister-in-law of Susan and David, and a dear auntie of Andrea, Andrew and great-auntie of Deiniol. Funeral Monday 25th April 2022, when a service will be held at Swansea Crematorium at 10.30am. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Beth if so desired to The Cats Protection c/o Phillip G Davies & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors, Bethel Private Chapel of Rest, Waunarlwydd Road, Cockett SA2 0GB Tel: 01792 581924
Rees Islwyn MORGAN
Peacefully on Thursday 31st March at Glangwili Hospital, Islwyn of Parc Avenue, Capel Hendre. Dear father of Richard and Tony, dearly loved brother of Eirwyn, cherished grandfather of Scott, much loved Uncle of David, great uncle of Shaun, Scott, and Osian. Funeral Friday 22nd April. Service and interment at Cwmllynfell Cemetery at 1pm. (Bryn Rd, Cwmllynfell SA9 2FJ) Family flowers only. Further enquiries to Roger Castle & Daughter, Independent Funeral Directors, 86 Commercial St, Ystalyfera, Swansea. Tel: 01639843231.
Phyllis Gaynor RICHARDS
Passed away peacefully at Rose Cross House, Swansea on Sunday 3rd April 2022 aged 100 years, Phyllis, devoted wife to the late Jack, cherished mother to Carole, respected mother in law to Peter, adored grandmother to Alex, beloved sister to the late Nancy, loving Auntie to all her nephews and nieces. Phyllis will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by all her family and friends. Funeral service will take place at Swansea Crematorium on Monday 25th April 2022 at 3.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to Rose Cross House (Orchid Account) c/o D.G.Attwell Funeral Directors, 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea, SA5 9JH Tel: 01792 650205
Joyce SMITHAM
Passed away peacefully at home in her sleep on 7th April 2022. Beloved wife of the late Cliff, devoted mother to Christine and the late Linda, a dearly loved grandmother, great grandmother and aunt. Resting at D.G.Attwell's Chapel of Rest, Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea until funeral Tuesday 26th April, service at Swansea Crematorium 11.30am. Flowers to Chapel of Rest please. "Forever and ever loved and missed."
Jillian Mary WHELAN
Jillian Mary Whelan 04.06.39 - 23.03.22 Only daughter of Nell & Jack Williams Adored, cherished & loved by her husband Michael Mum to both Susan & Jayne Proud nana to Rachael, Danny & Ffion Great grandma to Phoebe & Jonah Mum-in-law to Gary & Ron Released from her pain & at peace Resting at Ty Hedd funeral home - Where a small service of thanks for a long life quietly lived - before returning home to Abergavenny. Funeral 21st April 11am, family to welcome all friends & family to Morriston Golf Club following service.
Edward Lloyd 'Eddie' BATE
BATE Edward Lloyd 'Eddie' Peacefully on Thursday 31st March at Singleton Hospital with his loving family at his Side, Eddie of Maes Y Cwm, formerly of Ael-Y-Bryn, Cae Hopkin. Beloved husband and best friend of the late Nan, adored and loving father of Sandra, Margaret, Verdon and Suzanne, much respected father-in-law and friend of Ian and the late Jamie, cherished and loved Grampa of Steven, Samantha, Cerys, Alun, Rhianydd, Elin, Emyr, Eirian and Steffan, loved great-grandfather to all his great grandchildren. Eddie will be sadly missed by all his loving family and many friends. The funeral will be held on Wednesday 20th April. Service outside Eddie's home at 10:40am followed by service at Swansea Crematorium at 11:30am. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired in memory of Eddie may be given to Singleton Hospital Ward 16 kindly received by Roger Castle & Daughter Funeral Directors 86 Commercial Street, Ystalyfera, Swansea. SA9 2HU. Tel: 01639 843231.
Allan BEALE
(Scaffolder) Sadly but peacefully on 10th April 2022. Beloved husband of the late Irene, devoted dad of Robert and Andrew, dear father-in-law of Lisa, proud grampa of Keegan, dear brother-in-law and loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Allan will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Tuesday 26th April 2022 when a service will be held for close family at Bethel Private Chapel of Rest, Cockett at 1.50pm followed by cremation at Swansea Crematorium at 3.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations to "Stepping Stones" (cheques only please) c/o Phillip Davies of Phillip G. Davies & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors 2 Waunarlwydd Road Cockett, Swansea. SA2 0GB. Tel: (01792) 581924.
June Pamela CALLAGHAN
Sadly, on Thursday 31st March, 2022, June, of Hayes Cottage, Reynoldston, peacefully passed away at Singleton Hospital, aged 90. June, Daughter of the late Elsie & Eddie, Devoted wife of the late Teddy, dear sister to Graham and the late Sidney, much loved Aunt of all her nieces and nephews. June will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service will be held at St Illtyd's Church, Oxwich, on Wednesday, 20th April, at 1pm. Family flowers only but donations in lieu, if so desired, may be made in memory of June to (cheques only please) Breast Unit Singleton Hospital c/o James Cowley, Cowley Family Funerals, Crossways, Burry Green, Swansea, SA3 1HR.
Howard Ashley JONES
Unexpectedly on 4th April 2022, Howard of Brooklyn Terrace, Mumbles. Much loved father of Freya and Lewis. In accordance with Howard's wishes a private funeral will be held, attendance by invitation only. Family flowers only please, but donations in lieu if desired may be sent to 'Wales Air Ambulance' Ty Elusen, Ffordd Angel, Llanelli Gate, Dafen, Llanelli SA14 8LQ Further enquiries c/o William Pressdee Funeralcare Tel. 01792 366513
Donald Alfred MILLS
(Don) Sadly on 1st April 2022 at Singleton Hospital, Donald of 8 Pontardulais Road, Cadle, Swansea. The beloved husband to the late Maureen and a much loved and devoted father to Alison and father in law to Steve. Cherished grandfather to Mark, Matthew and Rhian and his great grandchildren Emily, Ava, Grace and the late Brandon. Don will be sadly missed by family, friends and neighbours. Funeral Thursday 21st April 2022 when a service will be held at Llanelli Crematorium at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to the Alzheimer's Society (cheques only please) c/o Phillip G Davies & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors, Bethel Private Chapel of Rest, Waunarlwydd Road, Cockett SA2 0GB Tel: 01792 581924
Patricia SIMONS
Peacefully on 4th April 2022. Beloved wife of the late John, Much loved mother of Julie and son-in-law Graham. Cherished Nana of Craig, Michael and their partners Eleanor and Christina, and Great Grandmother of Tyler, Bradley, Esme, Louie and Sienna. Pat will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral will take place on Thursday 21st April 2022, where a service will be held at the Sacred Heart Church Morriston at 1:30 pm, followed by cremation at Swansea Crematorium at 3:00 pm. Family flowers only, but donations if so desired to The British Heart Foundation either through the Evening Post website or the Graham J. Sullivan Funeral Directors website, Funeral Notices. Enquiries to: Graham J. Sullivan Funeral Directors, Ty-Hedd Funeral Home, Mynydd Garnllwyd Road, Morriston, Swansea, SA6 7QG Tel 01792 775262.
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