These are all the loved ones remembered in funeral notices and family announcements across Swansea made between July 30 and August 5. 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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Pamela ATTER
Peacefully on July 20th 2022, at Sketty House, Pam, much loved mother of Susan and mother in law of Roy. Loving grandmother to all her grandchildren. Funeral Service Wednesday 10th August 2022, 10:45am at Morriston Cemetery section EE. All enquiries to John Edwards Funeral Directors 5 Cwmbath Road, Morriston, Swansea SA6 7AH Tel:01792 771232
Jean Mary BIDDICK
(nee Kneath) Peacefully on Monday 25th July 2022 Jean beloved wife of the late Dudley, much loved mother of Emma and Lucy, precious grandmother of Jacob, William, Jude, Eva and Mattie and dear mother-in-law of David. Jean will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service Thursday 11th August at Capel y Crwys, Three Crosses 10.30am. Family flowers only please, but donations would be appreciated to Ty Olwen c/o St James Funeral Home 31 St James Gardens, Uplands, Swansea SA1 6DT Tel 01792643840
Rita Violet COLE
1932-2022 Suddenly but peacefully, at her home of Cygnet Close, Rita aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late John, devoted mother to Stephen and Robert. Proud grandmother to Aaron, Cian, Oscar, Thomas and Harry. Rita was a remarkable lady who will be forever missed by her family and many friends. Funeral mass at St Benedict's Church on Wednesday 17th August 2022, at 12:15pm. Followed by a service of committal at Llanelli Crematorium, at 2:00pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers if so desired, can be made to The British Heart Foundation, Compton House, 2300 The Crescent, Birmingham, B37 7YE. Further enquiries c/o Eddie Tucker Funeralcare 01792 280101
Sandor CSETENYI
(Ocsi) Sadly passed away at Singleton Hospital, on 15th July 2022. Loving father of Janet, Alex and Andrea, father-in-law to Kim, loving grandfather of Richard, Natalie, Ben, Alex, Lowri, Lisa, Thomas, Natasha, Rhiannon and the late Gemma, dearly loved great grandfather to all his great grandchildren. Sandor will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Service to be held at Swansea Crematorium, on 12th August 2022, at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to Cancer Research UK c/o D G Attwell Funeral Directors 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd Swansea, SA5 9JH Tel: 01792 650205 The family wish to invite all friends to join them for light refreshments at Morriston Workingman's Club after the service
Sonia Margaret HOWELL
Peacefully on Friday 29th July 2022 at Campion Gardens Care Home, Sonia; beloved wife of the late Donald, cherished mother of Chris and Martin, mother in law to Kim and Jamie and much loved grandmother to Angharad, Daniel and Dylan. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday 17th August at Swansea Crematorium at 2.30pm. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to 'Alzheimer's Research UK', may be sent to 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. Further enquiries c/o William Pressdee Funeralcare Tel. 01792 366513
Olive Eileen O'BRIEN
O'BRIEN Olive Eileen Peacefully on Saturday 23rd July 2022, at Singleton Hospital, Olive beloved wife of the late Terry, devoted mam of Philip & Kathy, dear mother-in-law of Cathrine, cherished nan of Conar & Josh and a much loved sister of Maud & the late Ronnie. Olive will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all who knew and loved her. Funeral service Thursday 11th August, Swansea Crematorium at 2.30pm. Family flowers only, but donations in lieu if desired may be sent directly to Tŷ Hafan Children's Hospice, Hayes Road, Sully, CF64 5XX. Further enquiries to Rees Davies & Son Funeralcare 01792 456976
Rita Joyce QUINN
(née Rogers ) Passed away peacefully on Friday 22nd July 2022 at Morriston Hospital, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Geoff, cherished and much loved Mum and best friend of Bernice, dear mother-in-law of Mike, devoted and proud nan of Andrew and Olivia, loving sister of Linda and the late Dodds, loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews, Rita will be greatly missed by all her family and friends who knew and loved her. Funeral Thursday 18th August at St. Joseph's R.C Cathedral, Convent Street, Swansea at 11am prior to an interment at Morriston Cemetery (Section VV). Flowers and enquiries to William Pressdee Funeralcare Tel: 01792 366513
Stephen Roland SLEEMAN
(Steve) (Former Captain of Fairwood Park Golf Club) Peacefully on Tuesday 19th July 2022 at Singleton Hospital with his loving family by his side, Steve, loving son of the late Emanuel and Barbara, devoted husband of Lindsay, cherished father of Emily, dearly loved brother of Barbara, also a much loved brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Steve will be sadly missed by his loving family and many friends. Funeral service to be held on Thursday 11th August 2022 1:00pm at Llanelli Crematorium. Family request that mourners are to wear colourful clothing if they wish to do so. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to Ward 11, Singleton Hospital (Cheques made payable to St James Funeral Home) c/o St James Funeral Home 31 St James Gardens Ffynone Road Uplands, Swansea SA1 6DT Tel - 01792 643 840
Sidney Anthony STACEY
Suddenly passed away on the 21st July 2022 aged 56 years, Anthony. Much loved son to the late Hazel and John, brother to the late Steven, partner to Cathy, beloved father to Rachel, Adam, Jay and Kyle, loving grandfather to all his grandchildren, father in law to Marc, Sarah and Courtney. Anthony will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by all his family and friends. Funeral service will take place at Swansea Crematorium on Friday 12th August at 12 noon, please wear a splash of green if attending. Flower tributes to D.G.Attwell Funeral Directors, 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea, SA5 9JH Tel: 01792 650205
Vernon THOMAS
Peacefully on Sunday 24th July 2022, at Moriston Hospital, Vernon of Llys Ael y Bryn, Gorseinon (late of Penrhiwllan, Llandysul). Dear father of the late Lisa and a friend of Carole. Loving brother of David, Wyn, Reana, Glyn, Jayne and the late Jack, Mair and Noel. Public funeral service at Llanelli Crematorium on Wednesday August 10th 2022 at 3:00pm. Family flowers only. Further enquiries to WD Thomas & Sons Funeral Directors, Pencader Road, Llandysul, SA44 4AE. Tel: 01559 363537 / 362563
Paul ELMY
Sadly on Monday 18th July 2022 at his home, Paul, who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service Wednesday 10th August at Llanelli Crematorium, 2pm. All enquiries c/o St James Funeral Home, 31 St James Gardens, Uplands, Swansea SA1 6DT. Tel: 01792 643840.
Gwynfor Colin FRANKS
(ex SWT) Peacefully passed away on 24th July 2022 at Morriston Hospital, Gwyn, of Clase. Beloved husband of the late Vivienne, devoted father of David and Alison, dear father-in-law of Catherine and Ian; a much loved grandfather and great-grandfather Funeral service taking place at Swansea Crematorium on Thursday 11th August 2022, at 2:00 p.m. Family flowers only, please; donations in lieu welcomed, supporting Wales Air Ambulance, via: www.gwynfor-franks.muchloved.com. If you have difficulty donating online, please contact C. Meirion Hopkin & Son for assistance. Tel: 01792 844513
Moira HURFORD
Peacefully on 28th July 2022 at Singleton Hospital, Moira of Morgan Close, Penllergaer, beloved wife of the late Lyndon, loving mother of Carl, Adele and Catherine, dear mother in law of Tina and Stephen, much loved nanna of Joshua, Callum, Joseph, Evan and the late Christopher and mamgu to Bronwyn. Sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service at Swansea Crematorium on Monday 15th August at 12.30pm. Flowers may be sent to David Hitchings & Sons Independent Funeral Directors, 34 Frampton Rd, Gorseinon, Swansea. SA4 4XY. Tel 01792 897323.
Maureen RODERICK
(Nee Steer) Sadly passed away on 20th July. Maureen of Smiths Road, Birchgrove. Devoted mother to Caroline and Nicole, much loved sister to John, Pat and the late Mary, beloved partner of the late Brian. Maureen will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, family, friends and former colleagues at Remploy. Funeral service will be held at Swansea Crematorium on Thursday 11th August at 11:30am. Immediate family flowers only please but donation in memory of Maureen can be made to: Age UK via funeral-notices.co.uk or by cash/cheque to: Gwyn Jones Funeral Director 118 Trallwn Road Llansamlet Swansea SA7 9UU Tel: 01792 771066 / 07483125296
William ALLISON
(Will) Peacefully on Sunday 24th July at his home in Pontlliw, William. Devoted husband of the late Linda, much loved father of Sian, Michael and Kevin, a cherished grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle. Funeral on Monday, 8th August. Service at Swansea Crematorium at 11.30am. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Tŷ Olwen will be kindly received by the funeral directors or through the Just Giving link: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/William-Allison-TyOlwen Hywel Griffiths & Son, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, Oakfield Street, Pontarddulais, Swansea. (01792) 885 626
Patricia Marjorie BISHOP
Peacefully on Friday 22nd July at her home Pat, beloved wife of the late Harold, dearly loved mother of Calvin and Darryl and daughters-in-law Sara and Alison. Much loved nan of Charlotte, Rachel, Jack and the late Megan and great-nan of Harrison. Funeral Tuesday 9th August, when a service will be held at St Albans Church, Treboeth, 2.15pm followed by interment at Morriston Cemetery, 3.15pm. Flowers and enquiries to St James Funeral Home, 31 St James Gardens, Uplands, Swansea SA1 6DT. Tel: 01792 643840.
Roger HILL
Suddenly but peacefully passed away on 25th July at Morriston Hospital. Roger of Skewen, formerly of Ammanford. Adored husband to Chris, proud and loving dad of Debbie, Jan and Andrew, dear father-in-law of Paul and Les, cherished grampy of Emma, Hannah and Lisa, and great grampy of Olly, Jack and Abigail, fondly remembered by Paul, Michele and Darren, dearest brother to Pam and the late John. Roger will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Service will be held at Swansea Crematorium on Wednesday 10th August at 12noon. Family flowers only please but donation in memory of Roger can be made to: Wales Air Ambulance via funeral-notices.co.uk or by cash/cheque to: Gwyn Jones Funeral Director 118 Trallwn Road Llansamlet Swansea SA7 9UU Tel: 01792 771066 / 07483125296 Following the service you are invited to join the family at Morriston Golf Club, 160 Clasemont Road, Morriston, Swansea. SA6 6AJ
Mark Anthony SMITH
Suddenly, at Garden Care Home, beloved son of Mair, much loved brother of Alison, Sarah and Karen. Mark will be dearly missed by all of his family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Swansea Crematorium, at 11 am on Thursday 11th August. The family warmly invite you to join them for light refreshments at The Bridge End Inn, Birchgrove. Marks family would like to thank you for all of your kind sympathy at this sad time. Donations if so desired to be made to The Stroke Foundation c/o Graham Sullivan Funeral Directors Ty-Hedd Funeral Home Mynydd Garnllwyd Road Morriston, Swansea SA6 7QG Tel: 01792 77 5262
Peter James Price THOMAS
Passed away peacefully on 20th July 2022 at The Old Parsonage Nursing Home, Melksham aged 88 years of Loughor, formerly of Llanelli. Past Chairman of the Caravan Club West Wales Centre. Much loved father of Mark and David, grandfather of Harriet and Oliver. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Committal service will be held at the Llanelli Crematorium, Llanelli on Monday 22nd August at 11.00 am. Immediate family flowers only, but donations may be given if desired for the Alzheimer's Society.
Graham Andrew JONES
Funeral to be held on Friday 5th August 2022 Funeral Director - Philip Davies & Son Funeral Service - 13:15 Bethel Chapel 2 Waunarlwydd Rd Cockett Swansea SA2 0GB Burial - 14:15 Moriston Cemetry Heol Pentre Felen Morriston Swansea SA6 6BY Funeral Reception - 15:15 Cockett Inn Waunarlwydd Road Cockett Swansea SA2 0GB Graham Andrew Jones peacefully passed away on the 23rd July at home. Dearly beloved Husband of June. Loving Father of Daughter Beverly and Son Andrew, and the late Susan and Marylyn. Cherished Grandfather to Lisa, Shelley, Christopher, Kelly, Martyn, Mathew, Ashley and Scott. Loving Great-grandfather to Leya, Paige, Thomas, Riley, Charlie, Eli and Jenson. Loved Father-in-law of Stephen, Alan and Jayne. Please wear funeral attire with a splash of lilac in memory of Graham and Susan.
Louie LLOYD
(Nee Webber) Peacefully passed away on 21st July at Singleton Hospital. Louie of Birchgrove, beloved wife of the late Bryn, dear aunt to James, Elsie and Margaret, and great Aunt to Mark, dearest friend to Joyce, Barrie and Meirwen. Louise will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Resting at Gwyn Jones Chapel of Rest, Trallwn Road, Llansamlet where a service will be held on Tuesday 9th August at 11am followed by interment at Coedgwilym Cemetery, Clydach at 12:15pm. Floral tributes kindly received or donations in memory of Louie may be made to: Ty Olwen via funeral-notices.co.uk or cash/cheque to: Gwyn Jones Funeral Director 118 Trallwn Road Llansamlet Swansea SA7 9UU Tel: 01792 771066 / 07483125296
Spencer O'CONNOR
O'CONNOR Spencer Peacefully on Wednesday 27th July 2022 at Morriston Hospital. Beloved husband of Mary and loving father of Julie and Debbie, much respected father-in-law and friend of Craig, cherished and loved grandfather of Adam, Ross and Emily and loved great-grandfather of Millie. Spencer will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. The funeral will be held at 11.00am on Friday 12th August at Llanelli Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Further enquiries c/o William Pressdee Funeralcare Tel: 01792 366513
Raymond Ernest SMITH
Peacefully on the 17th July at Morriston Hospital, Raymond. Beloved husband of the late Jean, devoted father of Christine and Paul and father-in-law to Helen and the late Patrick, dearly loved Pamps to Ryan, Matthew, Joanne, Lucy and Marc and great grandchildren Sebastian, Eliza and Mabel, loving brother to the late Rita and Gary. Funeral service will take place at Swansea Crematorium on Tuesday 9th August at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please by request, donations in lieu of flowers to Dementia UK c/o D.G.Attwell Funeral Directors, 95 Eaton road, Swansea, SA5 9JH Tel: 01792 650205
Ruth Andrea BASSETT
Passed away in the early hours of Sunday 17th July, 2022 at Singleton Hospital, Swansea. Andrea of Whitegates, Mayals, Swansea; beloved wife of Bill, much loved mother of Martin and Mathew, a loving and proud grandmother of Katie, Madoc, Gruff and Cadi and a dearly loved sister of Helen and David, will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. The funeral service will take place on Thursday 11th August, 2022 at Margam Crematorium at 11.15am. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to The Lymphoma Leukaemia Myeloma Fund (Wales) c/o Richard Mustoe of Porthcawl Funeral Services, 75 New Road, Porthcawl, CF36 5DH, Tel: 01656 783699.
Betty GILES
Nee Salt Peacefully passed away on 18th July at Morriston Hospital. Betty of Skewen, formerly of Elba Crescent, Jersey Marine. Beloved wife of the late David John Giles, much loved mother to Carolyn and Sandra, a dear mother-in-law to Peter and Neil, cherished nan to Kevin, Andrew, Claire, Nicky, Ian, James, Emily and their partners Christina, Llinos, Saira, Sarah and Keiran, and great gramma to Ollie, Tia, Dylan, Josh, Carys, Elis, Meghan, Joey, Ieuan, Mali, Dewi and Lily, dearest sister to Margaret. Betty will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service will be held at Margam Crematorium on Monday 8th August at 1:45pm. Family flowers only please but donations in memory of Betty may be made to: Dementia UK via funeral-notices.co.uk or by cash/cheque to: Gwyn Jones Funeral Director, 118 Trallwn Road, Llansamlet, Swansea. SA7 9UU Tel: 01792 771066 / 07483125296 The family would like you to incorporate the colour purple in your attire on the day.
Jeanette Lavon SMITH
(nee Morgan) (BEM, CStJ ) Sadly on 16th July, Lavon much loved and devoted wife of David, beloved mother of Tara, Matthew and Carolyn, loved and respected mother in law of Daniel, Bethan and Jason. Adored nanna of Emily, Freddi, Alffi, Briony, Georgia and Evan. Lavon will be dearly missed by all her family, friends and all who knew her. The funeral will take place Tuesday 9th August, friends please meet at Llanelli Crematorium 2pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired may be made in Lavon's name to a charity of your choice. Further enquiries to Gorseinon Funeralcare 01792891160
David Michael TURNER
Mike Peacefully passed away at home on Thursday 28th July 2022. Mike will be dearly missed by his wife Wendy, children Paul, Karen, Nicola and the late Lee, grandchildren and great grandchild. The funeral will take place on Weds 10th August 2022 at Morriston Crematorium, Swansea at 2pm. No flowers but donations in memory of Mike can be made at the service and will be gifted to Ty Olwen Hospice. Refreshments will be available after the service at The Ford Social Club, Treboeth, Swansea.
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