These are all the loved ones remembered in funeral notices for the Valleys and Bridgend made between April 13 and April 20 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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Ann Gwenllian Barnes
Peacefully on 29th March at Ysbyty Cwm Cynon, Ann, beloved Wife of Stephen, devoted Mother to Helen, cherished Nana to Kate, loving Sister of the late Jean and Russell Fitzgerald and Sister-in-law of Julie and the late Tudor (Stephen's twin Brother), who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service on Friday 28th April 2023, Llwydcoed Crematorium at 12.45pm. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to Velindre Fundraising Appeal c/o Richards Funeral Services Ltd, 74-76 Harriet Street, Trecynon, Aberdare, CF44 8PL, Tel: 01685 878121 to whom all further enquires can be made.
Mair Elizabeth Clarke (née Heggie)
(née Heggie) 86 years, passed away peacefully at home on 3rd April. Known to everyone as Mai, she was a wonderful woman in her own right. Mai was born in Merthyr and moved to Cardiff 58 years ago. Beloved Wife to Laurence (Sandy), Mam to Jeff, Chris and Ian, Mother-in-Law to Suzanne, Lisa and Sarah and Nanny to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and loved by all who knew her. Her funeral will be on Tuesday 25th April 2023 11.15am Llwydcoed Crematorium, Aberdare. Mai requested one wreath from her boys and no other flowers. Donations in lieu of flowers for City Hospice can be made via Mai's tribute page on the funeral director's website www.harpfunerals.co.uk Inquiries to HARP Funeral Services Ltd., The Harp Funeral Home, Swansea Road, Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1HS. Tel: 01685 385538
Jean Mary David
Suddenly on Monday 27th March 2023, Jean of Hall Drive, North Cornelly Beloved wife of the late Gareth, dearly loved mother of Ian & John a much loved grandmother of Sean & Aaron. Funeral service and cremation at Margam Crematorium on Wednesday 19th April at 1.45pm. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to Y Bwthyn Newydd c/o Gareth and Rhodri Howell of E Esaias & Son Funeral Directors, 39 Bridge Street, Kenfig Hill, Bridgend CF33 6DB. Tel 01656 7401491.
John Eades
‘John Eades passed away peacefully on the 25th of March aged 80 years with his wife at his side. Devoted husband of Yvonne and Father of Noel, Anne and Jessica. Beloved grandfather of Josh, Jay and Ashley. John will be forever missed by his family and friends. Service to be held on Monday the 24th of April in David L. Evans and sons private chapel, Williamstown at 12:00 pm. Followed by interment in Trealaw at 1.00 pm.’
David John Owen Edwards (Owen)
Owen Passed away on Thursday 6th April, at Y Bwthyn Newydd, Bridgend, Owen, aged 82 of Woodridge, Bridgend, formerly of Cardiff; beloved husband of Wendy, dearly loved father of Catherine, Neil and Rachael, much loved father-in-law of Darren, Katherine and Karl. A cherished bampy of Aimee, Scott, Noah and Jesse. Loving step-bampy of Beth, Jon, Tim, Dom, Abigail, Kobe and Oskar and a treasured great bamps to Theo, Raffi and Finley. Funeral to be held on Tuesday 2 May. Service and cremation at Wenallt Chapel, Thornhill crematorium at 2:00 p.m. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Y Bwthyn Newydd, c/o Penybont Funeral Services, Meadow St., Bridgend. Tel 01656-650831.
Melvyn David (MEL) Fortune
(MEL) Suddenly on March 30th 2023 Mel of The Common Pontypridd passed away in hospital. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends & all who knew him. Resting at Co op funeral care Pontypridd until the funeral service on Thursday April 27th Bethel Baptist church Hawthorn Pontypridd at 2:45pm, followed by cremation service at Glyntaff at 3:45pm. Family flowers only by request donations in lieu may be given for Kidney Research Wales.
Mair Healy
Who passed away on Wednesday, 5th April 2023. Mair of Porth. Beloved wife of the late Reg. Dearly loved mother of Graham and Mark, mother-in-law of Janice and Elaine. Much loved grandma of Rhydian and Rhodri. Cherished Gu of George. Loving aunt of Ann, Brian and all her nieces and nephews. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. The Funeral will take place on Thursday, 20th April 2023 at Glyntaff Crematorium at 14:15 pm. Donations if desired, in lieu of flowers, maybe given to Graham for 'Ysgol Hen Felin' in her memory.
Henrietta (Viv) James
(Viv) Suddenly but peacefully on 31st March at Bamford Lodge Care Home, Bristol, Viv, aged 90 years, formerly of Lon yr Eglwys, St. Bride's Major and Riverside Filling Station, Pencoed. Dearly beloved Wife of the late Malcolm, much loved mother, loving Ouma of her Grandchildren and great-granddaughter. Viv will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Funeral Thursday 4th May. Service and cremation at Coity Chapel, Coychurch Crematorium, Bridgend at Noon. Family flowers only, donations in lieu may be made to Christian Aid c/o Mel & Ron Watkins Funeral Services, 2, Hilda House, The Square, Pencoed, Bridgend CF35 5NP. Tel: 01656 860545.
Berenice Margaret Jones (of Ystrad, Rhondda)
(of Ystrad, Rhondda) Passed away peacefully, Saturday, 8th April at The Royal Glamorgan Hospital surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Norman Jones, previously Fruiterer at Hannah Street, Porth. Adored mother to Beverley and Jeremy. Cherished grandmother to Mia, Rory, Elis and Lewys. Loving great grandmother to Sam. Much loved mother-in-law to Justine (to whom we are indebted) and to Phil. Sorely missed by all that knew her. Funeral Service at All Saints Church, Rhys Street, Trealaw, CF40 2NW on Thursday, 4th May at 12.00pm, then at 1.00pm Trealaw Cemetery. Followed by light refreshments at The Heritage Park Hotel, Trehafod. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Hope Rescue Centre for dogs and Caerphilly Bird Rescue c/o Tyrone Griffiths Funeral Services, 29 DeWinton St, Tonypandy, CF40 2RA.
Joan (Nee Skinner) Morgan (formerly Bowen)
(formerly Bowen) (Nee Skinner) Passed away peacefully at the Princess of Wales Hospital on Monday 10th April, Joan formerly of Coity Rd., Bridgend; beloved wife of the late John, devoted mother of Fay, Claire, Paul & Sarah, dearly loved mother-in-law of Johanna, cherished grandmother of Ian, Kelly & Ryan and a much loved great grandmother of Jessica, Lucy, Rosie & Annabel. Funeral on Thursday 4th May. Service and cremation at Coychurch Crematorium, at 2:15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to Alzheimer's Society c/o Penybont Funeral Services, Meadow St., Bridgend. Tel 01656-650831.
George O'Sullivan
O'SULLIVAN George Peacefully at his home on Sunday 9th April 2023, George of Tranch, Laleston. Beloved husband of the late Audrey, dearly loved father of Margaret, Patrick George and Marie, a much loved father-in-law, grandfather and brother. Funeral service at Our Lady Star Of The Sea RC Church, Porthcawl on Monday 24th April at 11am followed by interment at Laleston Cemetery. Flowers, or donations in lieu of flowers, if desired to Macmillan Cancer Support c/o Gareth and Rhodri Howell of E Esaias & Son Funeral Directors 39 Bridge Street, Kenfig Hill Bridgend, CF33 6DB Tel 01656 740491
Iris Pedro
Iris passed away peacefully, on April 3rd at the Grange Hospital, aged 97 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Brynley, loving mother of Pat, Fran, Jean, Gill and the late Don. Dearest mother in law of Mike, Rob, Ken and the late Malcolm. Much adored Nanna of Mike, Michelle, Lisa, Steve, Ian, Laura, Andrew and their spouses. Also a loving Nanna Ped to her Great & Great Great Grandchildren. Iris will be greatly missed by all and loved always. The funeral will take place on Wednesday April 26th leaving Plas Cwm Parc at 10.15am for the service at Thornhill Crematorium, the Wenallt Chapel at 11am. No flowers by request but donations may be sent to Heart Research UK or may be given at the service. The family wish to thank the carers at Aber Mill where Iris resided for the last 15 months and to the Grange Hospital for their wonderful care in the last days of her life.
Arthur Frederick Pound
Passed away peacefully on Thursday 30th March 2023, aged 93 years. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Cherished dad of Susan and Ceri. Much loved Father-in-law of Frank and Colm. Treasured grandpa of Rhiannon, Sinéad and Ciara. Loved brother-in-law of Eunice and loving uncle of Huw. Arthur will be loved and missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Service in Nolton Church, Bridgend at 11am on Thursday 20th April 2023. Followed by committal in Coychurch Crematorium at 12 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in memory of Arthur can be sent direct to: St. Mary's Church Nolton C/O The Parish Office, St. Mary's Nolton, Bridgend, CF31 3NH. All further enquiries to: Emma Evans Funeral Director at Brian Thomas Funeral Service Mawdlam, Bridgend, CF33 4PH Tel: 01656 740070.
Pamela Thomas
Passed away peacefully on Thursday 13th April 2023 at The Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend. Pam of Oaklands Road, Bridgend, formerly of Llangeinor; beloved wife of the late Alun, dearly loved sister of Mansel, Allen and Graham, a much loved aunt of Amanda, Ceri, Lisa, Jamie and Leila and a proud great-aunt, will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. The funeral service and interment will take place on Friday 28th April 2023 at Laleston Cemetery, Roger's Lane, Laleston, Bridgend at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to Cancer Research UK c/o Richard Mustoe of Porthcawl Funeral Services, 75 New Road, Porthcawl, CF36 5DH, Tel: 01656 783699.
Katherine (Kay) Williams
(Kay ) Passed away Saturday 25th March 2023, aged 81 years. Devoted wife of the late David. Beloved mum of Mandy and Angela. Step mum of Julie, Jane, Lisa and the late Lindsey. Sister of Lynn. Kay will be loved and missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service on Friday 21st April 2023 in Coychurch Crematorium at 2.15pm. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Kay if desired will be for: Sandville Self Help Centre and can be sent direct to: Sandville Court, Ton Kenfig, Bridgend, CF33 4PU All further enquiries to: Emma Evans at Brian Thomas Funeral Service Mawdlam, Bridgend, CF33 4PH Tel: 01656 740070.
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