These are all the loved ones remembered in funeral notices for the Valleys and Bridgend made between June 24 and July 6 on WalesOnline. 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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In order of most recently announced:
Gethin (David Gethin) Davies
(David Gethin) David 'Gethin' Davies quietly passed away on Saturday 17th June at Ty Penrhos Nursing Home, Caerphilly, aged 88 years. Much loved husband of Rosamund, father to Yvonne and Michael, and grandfather of Ellie and Caitlin. He will be deeply missed by all family and friends. Forever in our hearts and thoughts. Resting at Caerphilly Funeral Service until the service in St. Martin's Church, Caerphilly on Wednesday 12th July at 1:00pm, followed by committal in the churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Gethin, if desired, may be made to Caerphilly Bird Rescue, 10 Clive Street, Caerphilly, CF83 1GE.
June Davies (Maerdy)
(Maerdy) Peacefully on Wednesday June 7th 2023 at Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda, June passed away aged 91 years. Beloved wife to the late Cyril, devoted mother to Michael and loving grandmother to Hannah and Grace. Loved dearly and will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Service at Maerdy Court, Maerdy on Monday 17th July 2023 at 11.30am prior to Interment at Ferndale Cemetery at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only, donations in lieu of flowers for the Stroke Association c/o Mr Michael Weston-Davies, 18 Derwent Drive, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 6LB and may also be given on the day of the funeral. Any enquiries please call Ferndale Funeralcare on 01443 730442.
Irene Evans
Passed away peacefully on 21st June 2023 aged 72 years at Y Bwthyn, Royal Glamorgan Hospital. She will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her. A celebration of Irene's life will be held on Thursday 13th July in the Wenallt Chapel, Thornhill Crematorium, Cardiff for 2:45pm. Family flowers only, donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, can be given in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support via the Funeral Director. Bright colours to be worn please, as requested by Irene. All enquiries to Parkman Funeral Home, 2 Waunrhydd Road, Tonyrefail, 01443 552101.
Pauline Lavinia Giddings (née Mackenzie)
(née Mackenzie) Peacefully on 28th June at Southmead Hospital, Bristol, Pauline, aged 78 years, formerly of Orchard Close, Pencoed. Dearly beloved wife of Roy, much loved mother of Nichola and Sara, mother-in-law of Alex, loving Nannie of Fraser, a dear sister of John and Judith. Pauline will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Funeral Wednesday 12th July. Service and cremation at Coity Chapel, Coychurch Crematorium, Bridgend at 11am. The family have kindly requested that, in honour of Pauline, all attending the service should wear something red. Family flowers only, donations in lieu may be made to The British Heart Foundation c/o Mel & Ron Watkins Funeral Services, 2, Hilda House, The Square, Pencoed, Bridgend CF35 5NP. Tel: 01656 860545.
Glyn Percival (Our Dad) Jones
(Our Dad ) Passed away on 18th June 2023 at 93 years old. Lately from Abertridwr, also Bedwas, Barry and Ely, Cardiff. Married to Jill Cecelia Jones (deceased), father to Cheryl and Wendy, and cherished grandfather of four and great-grandfather of five. Family, neighbours, colleagues, biker friends and all who knew him are invited to celebrate Dad's life at the Ty Mawr, Graig Road, Lisvane, Cardiff CF14 0UF on Wednesday 5th July at 1.30pm until 4pm where refreshments will be provided. Bring and share good memories of Dad's life. No need to wear black. There will be a private cremation in accordance with Dad's wishes, no flowers but donations to Welsh Air Ambulance please.
Louise Anne Kirton
Louise tragically passed away on 14th June 2023 at Hospital aged 47 years. Devoted mum to Seren, Arwen and Cariad. Beloved daughter to Stewart and Sue. Much loved sister to Jo and adored Aunty to Oskar and Ben. Louise will be deeply missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to be held at 11.45 on Thursday 6th July at the Wenallt Chapel, Thornhill Crematorium The family would like for you to join them afterwards for light refreshments and to share your memories of Louise at the Caerphilly Social Club. Family flowers by request only. Donation in memory of Louise may be made to Go fund me, https://gofund.me/0f278951 For all enquiries telephone Caerphilly Funeral Services, Parc Avenue Funeral Home on 02920862100.
Patricia Lynn Langston
Lynn of Ynysybwl aged 80 years, beloved wife of Ted and cherished mum to Julie. She will be greatly missed by all her friends and family, resting at Co-op funeral care Pontypridd until the cremation service at Glyntaff on Tuesday July 11th at 10:30am. Donations lieu of flowers to "Cancer Research UK"
Laurence Edward May
Died peacefully on 8th June, 2023, at Heath Hospital, aged 97 years. Devoted husband to the late Joan, brother to Brian, father to John and father in-law to Janice. Friend and colleague to many. A funeral service will be held Monday 17th July, 12:45pm, at Glyntaff Crematorium Chapel, Pontypridd. Donations, in lieu of flowers, can be made to Age Connects Wales. Bon Voyage
Leonard Peters
Peacefully, on 24th June 2023 at the Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend, Len, aged 88 years, of Jenkin Street, Bridgend. Dearly beloved husband of the late Barbara, a dear brother of Michael and the late Clive. Len will be sadly missed by all his nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday 10th July. Service and cremation at Coity Chapel, Coychurch Crematorium, Bridgend at 12pm. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be made to The British Heart Foundation c/o Mel & Ron Watkins Funeral Services, 2, Hilda House, The Square, Pencoed, Bridgend CF35 5NP. Tel: 01656 860545.
Aneurin Lloyd Thomas
Passed away peacefully on June 16th at Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda, aged 85 years. Nye of Danygraig Street, The Graig. Loving son of the late Robert and Frances, cherished brother of Florence, Beatrice, Anne and the late Mary. Resting at Castle Court Funeral Home Pontypridd until the funeral on Tuesday 11th July. Service and Committal at Glyntaff Crematorium at 2.15pm. Family flowers only, charitable donations in Nye's memory may be made to The Parkinson's Society c/o the funeral home. Enquiries Tel. 01443 493870.
Valerie Eileen Tucker (Nee Ballinger) (Val)
Tucker (Nee Ballinger) Valerie Eileen (Val) Valerie Tucker (nee Ballinger) passed away peacefully at home, on the 28th June 2023, in the presence of her family. Loving wife to Edward George. Dear Mother to Elaine and Yvonne. Mother-in-law to Gerwyn and Steve. Proud Nannie to Rhys, Cerys, Ben and Bradley. Great Nannie to Mali, Ralffi, Megan and Nansi. Valerie will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Val would be gratefully received in aid of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Funeral service to be held at Glyntaff Crematorium, Pontypridd on Thursday 13th July at 11.15 am. All enquiries to Castle Court Funeral Home, Castle Street, Treforest Pontypridd CF37 1TA . 01443 493870.
