These are all the loved ones remembered in funeral notices and family announcements in Swansea made between November 19, 2022 to November 25, 2022. 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.
To add your tributes or memories to any of the death notices of the people who have passed please do so at www.funeral-notices.co.uk/Wales .
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Valerie Mary ACE
Peacefully on Monday 14th November passed away at Ty Olwen. Valerie, dearly loved daughter of the late Bridie and Peter Ace, dearly loved partner of Huw, much loved twin sister of Michael and the late baby Shirley Ann, loving sister-in-law of Joyce, dearly loved auntie Val of Alison, Andrea, Anthony and Amanda. Valerie will be loved and sadly missed by all her great-nieces and nephews and cousins and her many family and friends. Funeral to be held Friday 2nd December Swansea Crematorium at 10.30am. Donations, if so desired, in lieu of flowers to Ty Olwen c/o D G Attwell Funeral Directors 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd Swansea, SA5 9JH Tel: 01792 650205
Bryan Cecil BEYNON
(Butch) Sadly but peacefully Bryan passed away at Morriston Hospital on 14th November 2022 aged 80. Beloved husband and best friend of Mary, devoted father to James & daughter in law Liz. Adored Bampa to Thomas, Claire and Jessica. Funeral service to take place 11am Saturday 3rd December at Llanelli Crematorium. Family flowers only. Funeral cortege will be leaving Jessamine Farm at 10am for those who wish to pay their respect. Cowley Family Funerals, Crossways, Burry Green Reynoldston Swansea SA3 1HR
Stewart DARK
(Head Gardener at Morriston Hospital) Suddenly passed away on Wednesday 9th November, Stewart aged 64 years. Dearly loved husband of Diane, cherished dad of Emily and Ruth, proud and loving Grampa of Monty, Clara and Connie, loved brother and friend of Linda and Bev. Stewart will be sadly missed by all who knew, loved and worked with him. Funeral Thursday 1st December 11am service at Christchurch, Oystermouth Road, Swansea followed by interment at Morriston Cemetery (section "DD") at 12.15pm. The family would also like to invite all friends to join them for light refreshments at the Bay View, 400 Oystermouth Road, Swansea SA1 3UL from 1pm. Flowers and any enquiries to D.G. Attwell Fuenral Directors 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea SA5 9JH. Tel (01792) 650205.
Michael Henry FODEN
On November 5th at home with his family. Michael, much loved husband of Ann, devoted father to Jonathan, Nicholas & Becky. Grandfather to Zac, Abigail, Hannah, Charlotte, Noah, Jessica, Caleb & Grace. Great grandfather to Grayson. Michael will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. A funeral service will be held at Ty Hedd Funeral Home on Monday 28th November at 2pm. All are warmly invited back to Gowerton Rugby Club following the service. Family flowers only please. Donations are being gratefully received to Blind veterans UK. Graham J. Sullivan Funeral Directors Ty-Hedd Funeral Home Mynydd Garnllwydd Road Swansea SA6 7QG
Richard Craig (Griff) GRIFFITHS
Suddenly passed away at his home on Thursday 10th November. He was a treasured father of Kizzi, Asher, Willow and Coco, proud grandad of Daisy, beloved son of Adele and Ed, Eddie and Ann, adored brother of Sharon, Sally, Craig, Aimee, Matthew, Marc and Paul, also a loved brother-in-law and uncle. Richard was loved and respected by so many people with condolences received from as far afield as Scotland and Sri Lanka. Funeral Friday 2nd December service at Swansea Crematorium 12.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired to Ty Hafan c/o D.G. Attwell Funeral Directors 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea SA5 9JH. Tel (01792) 650205.
You can read some of the tributes paid to Griff here.
Donald HAM
(Don) Peacefully passed away into the presence of his Lord and Saviour on Thursday 3rd November 2022, surrounded by his family. Don, beloved husband of the late Margaret, dearest brother of Brian and the late Gordon, brother-in-law of Barbara and the late Joyce uncle to Jillian, Stephen, Michael, Debbie, Sandra, David and the late Paul and his many great nieces and nephews. Funeral will take place on Tuesday 29th November 2022 where a service will take place at Peniel Green Congregational Church, Llansamlet at 11:00 am, followed by interment at Llansamlet Church Cemetery at 12:30 pm. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired to be made payable to Peniel Green Congregational Church c/o: Graham J. Sullivan Funeral Directors. Enquiries to: Graham J. Sullivan Funeral Directors, Ty-Hedd Funeral Home, Mynydd Garnllwyd Road, Morriston, Swansea, SA6 7QG Tel 01792 775262. "Precious in the sight of the Lord, is the death of His saints."
Brian HAVARD
Brian, of Craig Cefn Parc, passed away peacefully on 11th November 2022. Beloved husband of Eileen, devoted Dad of Nat and Mel, loving Dadcu of Rob and Scott, much loved brother to his twin Peter, and their younger brother David, and dear brother-in-law to Jean. Brian will be missed and loved always by all his family and friends. Funeral service taking place at Swansea Crematorium at 2:00 on Monday 28th November. The family would appreciate the wearing of any Swansea City FC shirts, scarves or any related items to the service. Family flowers only please; donations in lieu welcomed, supporting MNDA, via: https://brian-havard.muchloved.com If you have difficulty donating online, please contact C. Meirion Hopkin & Son for assistance. Tel: 01792 844513
Paul HENDERSON
Died peacefully on 11th November 2022. Beloved husband of Marigold, much loved father of Emma and Frazer and loving grandfather to Sam, Joe, Bethan, Rhiannon and Josie. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. A Funeral service will be held at Ty-Hedd Funeral Home on 30th November at 10:30am. You are warmly invited to the West Cross Inn, Mumbles Road, at 12:30 on 30th November for refreshments following the service. No flowers please. Donations if so desired to be made directly to the RNLI at rnli.org. Graham J. Sullivan Funeral Directors Ty-Hedd Funeral Home Mynydd Garnllwydd Road Swansea SA6 7QG
Barbara Mair HOLLEY
(Nee Phillips) (HSDU Morriston Hospital) Suddenly passed away on 13th November at her home in Morriston. Dearly loved wife of Wyn, much loved mother to Darren, loving sister to her brothers and sisters, dearest aunt to her nieces and nephews. Barbara will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service will be held at Swansea Crematorium on Wednesday 30th November at 10:30am. Family flowers only please but donations if so desired in memory of Barbara 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
Robert JENKINS
(Bob formerly of BT and First Cymru) Peacefully passed away on 11th November at his home with his family. Dearly loved husband of Carol, loving father of Claire and Sarah, dear father-in-law of Jason, devoted grampie of Chloe, Phoebe and Amelie. Funeral Tuesday 29th November service at Llanelli Crematorium 3pm. Family flowers only please. Enquiries to D.G. Attwell Funeral Directors 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea SA5 9JH. Tel (01792) 650205.
Peter JENKINS
Passed away peacefully on 13th November 2022 at Cartref Annwyl Fan, Betws, Peter, of Craig Cefn Parc. Beloved husband of Margaret, loving father to Anya and Judith, dear father-in-law to Janine and Chris. Much loved grandfather of Stefan, Emma, Natasha and Kieran, and a dearly loved great-grandfather. Funeral service taking place at Swansea Crematorium at 12.30pm on Tuesday 29th November. Family flowers only please. Enquiries c/o C. Merion Hopkin & Son Tel: 01792 844513
Huw Lloyd JONES
(formerly of British Gas) Sadly passed away on 14th November at Morriston Hospital, Huw. Dearly loved husband of Diane, loving father of Richard and Mark and much loved step-father of Ian, Lee and the late Deane and Jason, also a loved grandfather, dear brother of Alun, Vince and the late Gareth. Funeral Thursday 1st December service at Swansea Crematorium 2.30pm Family flowers only Donations if so desired to the Macmillan Cancer Support c/o D.G. Attwell Funeral Directors 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea SA5 9JH. Tel (01792) 650205
Arthur John MELBOURNE
Passed away peacefully at Morriston Hospital on Friday 4th November 2022 aged 94yrs. Beloved husband of the late Marjorie Melbourne. Cherished father of Clive, Lynne and Neil, dear father-in-law of Jennifer, Anthony and Elaine. Devoted grandfather and great grandfather. Will be sadly missed by all. A funeral service will be held at Neath Methodist Church at 11.30am on Friday 2nd December, followed by cremation at Margam Crematorium at 12.45pm. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the British Heart Foundation c/o Les Davies Independent Funeral Directors, Neath Funeral Home, Main Road, Cadoxton, Neath, SA10 8AP. Tel 01639 642945.
Rachel MORRIS
(Lear) On 21st November 2022 with Vanessa and David by her side, Rachel loving and devoted mother of Vanessa, loved mother-in-law of David, cherished nani of Billy and Luke, dear sister of Mary, and the late John, Barbara, Billy, and Joan, special aunty, great aunty and grandmother of all her family, also Mark, Marcelle and the late Kevin, Rachel will be deeply missed by all her family and friends who knew and loved her. Funeral Wednesday 30th November for a service at Swansea Crematorium 3:00pm. Family flowers only by request but donations may be made in memory of Rachel if desired directly to P.D.S.A. 20 Viking Way, Winch Wen, Swansea, SA1 7DA. Enquiries to Rees Davies & Son Funeralcare 01792 456976
Peter James MUSGRAVE
Suddenly on 10th November 2022 at Morriston Hospital, Peter, beloved husband of the late Sheena. Peter will be sadly missed by his friends and neighbours. Funeral service at Swansea Crematorium on Tuesday 6th December at 2.30pm. Flowers, if desired, to William Pressdee Funeralcare, 1-2 Stanley Street, Mumbles, SA3 4NE by 12noon on the day of the funeral.
Michael PRICE
Suddenly passed away on 8th November at his home in Orpheus Road, Ynysforgan. Loving brother to Steve and brother-in-law to Rosita, much loved uncle to Rhianon and Angharad. Michael will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service will be held at Swansea Crematorium on Tuesday 29th November at 11am. Family flowers only please. All enquiries to: Gwyn Jones Funeral Director 118 Trallwn Road Llansamlet Swansea SA7 9UU Tel: 01792 771066/07483125296
Claire REES
Sadly passed away on Sunday 13th November 2022. Claire of Hazel Court, Sketty, Swansea. A much loved mother of Glenn and Helen. Dear mother in law to Vincent. Claire will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral service Thursday 24th November at St' Therese's R.C. Church, Port Talbot 12.30pm followed by interment in Oystermouth Cemetery Woodland Section 1.45pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired in the memory of Claire to Latch Welsh Children's Cancer Charity. Further enquiries to Andrew Akins, Funeral Director of Cockwells Funeral Service, Port Talbot, Tel, 01639 884585
Sheila REES
(Nee Lenan) Passed away suddenly but peacefully on 11th November at Morriston Hospital aged 86. Beloved wife of Cled, loving mother of Clive and Delyth, much loved sister of the late Derek, devoted sister-in-law of Pat, much loved mother-in-law to Sue. Sheila will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Funeral service on 30th November, 11.45 at St Catherine's Church, Gorseinon, followed by cremation at 1pm at Llanelli Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired for the Welsh Air Ambulance may be sent to David Hitchings & Sons Independent Funeral Directors, 34 Frampton Rd, Gorseinon, Swansea. SA4 4XY. Tel 01792 897323.
Olive Muriel Wilkins TAYLOR
Peacefully on the 18th November 2022, Olive, beloved wife of the late Gren and strong lovely mum to Colin and Elaine. Caring mother-in-law to Eileen and Keith, loving Gramma to Karen, Rhian, Philip, Kate, Tim, Marc, Steph and Jeremy. Very proud Great Gramma to Lucy, Hollie, Luke, Gwynn, Joshua, Rhys and Noah. Funeral service at Swansea Crematorium on Tuesday 6th December at 11am. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to RNLI (Mumbles) c/o The Honorary Treasurer, 9 Croftfield Crescent, Newton, SA3 4UL Further enquiries c/o William Pressdee Funeralcare Tel. 01792 366513
Honor Patricia THOMAS
Peacefully on Saturday 5th November at Hengoed Park Care Home, Honor Patricia aged 95 years, formerly of Rhyddings Terrace, Brynmill. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Curwen, dear mother and mother-in-law of Julian and Kathy. Devoted and proud grandmother of Helen and Dan, David and Mary-Michelle, great grandmother of Ben. Honor will be greatly missed by all her family and good friends. Funeral Friday 2nd December, when a service will be held at Rhyddings Presbyterian Church 1:00pm, followed by cremation at Swansea Crematorium at 2:00pm. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired, directly to Wales Air Ambulance in memory of Honor. Please use reference: 197599 when donating via the website: walesairambulance.com Further enquiries to: Swansea Funeralcare Tel: 01792 654369
Sylvia TWIGG
It is with great sadness that the family of Miss Sylvia Twigg announces her passing on Saturday 12th November 2022 aged 92 years. Sylvia was a retired chemistry teacher who passed away peacefully at home. She will be lovingly remembered by all her family and friends. Private funeral, family flowers only. Further enquiries to Eddie Tucker Funeralcare Telephone 01792 280101.
Doris WATKINS
Doris Watkins sadly passed away on the 14th November 2022 at Morriston Hospital, aged 86 years. Loving wife of David, beloved Mum to daughter Helen and son-in-law Nigel. Cherished Nan to grandson Kai. Doris will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends and will be forever in our hearts. Funeral service will be held at Swansea Crematorium on Monday 28th November 2022 at 3.30pm. Family flowers only please. Phillip G Davies & Son Independent Funeral Directors Cockett, Swansea.
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