These are all the loved ones remembered in funeral notices and family announcements in Carmarthenshire made between August 19 and August 26. 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.
Edith Margaret Harris
(Llangennech formerly of Taibach, Port Talbot) Passed away after a long illness on 21st August 2022 at Caemaen Care Home Llanelli. Beloved Mother, Mother-in-law, Grandmother, Great grandmother, Sister and Aunt who will be greatly missed. Funeral 9th September 2pm at Llanelli Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to 'Faith in Families' Faith in Families, Teilo's Community Cwtch, 62 Cheriton Crescent, Portmead, Swansea, SA5 5LA, faithinfamilies.wales/?page_id=24 All further enquiries to Thomas Morgan Funeralcare, Llanelli, tel:01554 773678.
Rachel 'Mary' Jones
Wedi brwydr dewr, yn dawel, ar ddydd Llun, yr 22ain o Awst gyda'i theulu agos wrth ei ymyl, hunodd Mary, 56 Parc yr Ynn, Llandysul, Cartref Clyd gynt yn 79 mlwydd oed. Gwraig ffyddlon y diweddar Rhys, Mam annwyl y diweddar Siân, mamgu gariadus i Hawys, chwaer a chwaer yng ngyfraith annwyl, a chyfaill driw i lawer. Gwasanaeth angladdol hollol breifat yng Nghapel y Graig, Llandysul. Rhoddion, er cof os y dymunir, tuag at 'Cronfa Nyrsus Y Gumuned Llynyfran' trwy law W.D Thomas a'i Feibion, Trefnwyr Angladdau, Heol Pencader, Llandysul, SA44 4AE. 01559 363537/362563
John (Cwrt) Marks
As a family we would like to thank family and friends for their touching words, cards, letters and flowers that we received. So bright and beautiful in these sad times.
Rachel Ann Thompson
Peacefully on Sunday 14th August 2022, at Singleton Hospital, Rachel of Birchgrove Road, Swansea. Beloved wife of Phil, loving mother & stepmother of Aoife, Brecon, Jessica and Imogen, an adored gu, cherished sister, and much-loved aunty, sister in law and niece. Rachel will be greatly missed by all her family and many friends. Funeral Monday 5th September. Friends please meet for service at Llanelli Crematorium, 2pm. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired in Rachel's memory to "Maggie's centres" Maggie's Swansea, Singleton Hospital, Sketty Lane, Swansea, SA2 8QL All further enquiries to Thomas Morgan Funeralcare, 72 Andrew Street, Llanelli, SA15 3YP. 01554 773678.
Robert Mark Thurston
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Mark Thurston, of Pantyffynnon Isaf, Cwmifor, on Monday 8th August 2022, aged 85 years. Dearly beloved brother of Stephen. He will be missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service on Tuesday 6th September 2022 at Llanelli Crematorium at 11.00am. Family flowers only. Donations in Mark's memory, if desired, may be given to Tir Dewi. All enquiries to Llandeilo Funeralcare, 44 Rhosmaen Street, Llandeilo. Tel 01558 823486.
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Judith Hier
(Nee Leyshon) Retired Midwife at Singleton, Morriston and Mount Pleasant Hospitals. Peacefully on Saturday 13th August at Prince Phillip Hospital, Judith, the loving wife of Ronald, loving mother of Caroline, respected mother-in-law of Jeremy, devoted Grannie Nannie of Lillian and Lilith, caring sister and sister-in-law to Elizabeth and Alun, and daughter of the late Thelma and Eddie Leyshon. Judith will be missed so much by all those who knew and loved her. Judith's funeral will take place at Llanelli Crematorium on Thursday 1st September at 3pm 67-69 Stepney Street Llanelli SA15 3YA.
Ivor Lewis
At Brynderwen Care Home on Monday 15th August 2022, Ivor of Lôn y Plas, Johnstown, Carmarthen, formerly of Llanybri Beloved husband of the late Heather, loving father of Pauline and her husband David, cherished grandfather of Emily and Evan, dear brother of Katie, Tilly, May and the late Joan, Betty and Edith Public Service at Login Chapel of Rest, Llangunnor Road on Tuesday 30th August at 1.30p.m. Donations in memory, if desired, to Alzheimer's Society Cymru received by Glanmor Evans & Son, Funeral Directors, Login Chapel of Rest, Llangunnor Road, Carmarthen SA31 2PG (01267) 237100.
Eunice Myra Evans
Peacefully on Monday 22nd August 2022, Eunice of Maescanner Road, Dafen, Llanelli. Beloved wife of the late Dillwyn, devoted mother of Debra, fond mother-in-law of Michael, cherished gran of Angharad, Marc and Dean, adored great gran of Ffion and Lowri and a much loved sister of Aeron and David. Eunice was dearly loved and respected by all her family and will be sadly missed. Funeral Thursday 1st September, please meet for service at the Chapel of Rest of Arthur Cambrey 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at Bryn Chapel Cemetery 3.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, in Eunice's memory may be made to a Brain Tumour Charity of your choice. Further enquiries to Arthur Cambrey Funeral Directors, Alban Road, Llanelli, SA15 1ES, Tel: 01554 772829.
Hugh Evans
Peacefully on Friday 12th August 2022, Hugh of Stepney Road, Burry Port. Beloved husband of the late Hilary, cherished father of Nigel and Paul and an adored grandfather of Arwen, Morgane, Nathan and Owain. Hugh will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Friday 2nd September. Friends please meet for service at Llanelli Crematorium 2:00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired in Hugh's memory to 'The Stroke Association Supporter Care Team' Stroke Association, 1 Sterling Business Park, Salthouse Road, Northampton, NN4 7EX. All further enquiries to Burry Port Funeralcare, 01554 832461
Evan David Jones
Er Cof Jones Atgofion hiraethus am fy nhad, dadcu ac hen dadcu annwyl sef Evan David Jones (Dai Penpistyll) a fu farw Awst 27ain 2021 ac hefyd am fy mam a fu farw Medi 8fed 1991 Yn dawel mae'r hiraeth yn aros Fe garem eich gweld lawer pryd Ond diolch fod gennym atgofion A rheini y gorau'r byd. Gweld eich eisiau Wyn, Susan, y plant a'r wyron.
Eleanor Ann Keenan
Peacefully on Monday 15th August 2022 at Prince Philip Hospital, Ann of Fron Terrace, Llanelli. Beloved wife of Anthony, devoted mother of Paul and David, dear mother-in-law of Tina and Meryl, adored grandma of Bella, Nick and Shaun and great grandma of Shay and Pippa. Ann was dearly loved and respected by all her family and friends and will be sadly missed. Funeral Wednesday 31st August, friends please meet for service at Llanelli Crematorium 10.00 a.m. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, can be made in Ann's memory to the 'C.D.M, C.O.P.D. Team' at Prince Philip Hospital, please make cheques payable to 'Hywel Dda Health Charities' and state 'Prince Philip Hospital, The Respiratory Unit, C.D.M, C.O.P.D Team' on the reverse of the cheque. Thank you. Further enquiries to Arthur Cambrey Funeral Directors, Alban Road, Llanelli, SA15 1ES Tel: 01554 772829.
Jackie Lemon
Suddenly but very peacefully on Thursday 18th August 2022 at her home and surrounded by her loving family, Jackie aged 76 years of Sandy Road, Llanelli sadly passed away. The beloved wife and soulmate of Mike, dearly loved and adored mammy of Amanda and Julian, cherished granny of Scott, Jack and Joe and very proud great-granny of Izzy, Oliver, Bobby and Myla. Dearest sister of Elizabeth and the late Jean. Sadly missed by all her family and many friends. Funeral on Tuesday 6th September 2022, Public Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 1:00pm. Family flowers only please but donations in Jackie's memory if desired to Bowel Research UK c/o Funeral Director Alicia Smith of Autumn Leaf Independent Family Funeral Directors The Old Vestry, Tabernacle, Seaview Terrace, Burry Port, Carms, SA16 0EN. Tel 01554 835933/892925.
Kenneth Newcombe
(of Felinfoel, Llanelli) On Tuesday 16th August peacefully at Prince Phillip Hospital, Ken beloved husband of June, dearly loved father of Sharon and the late Andrew, dear father-in-law of Morlais and Havinder, cherished Dad's of Samantha, Paul, Rhydian and Cai, treasured great Dad's of Henry and Olivia, dearest brother of Terry and Rozalia. Funeral Monday 5th September, service to be held at Llanelli Crematorium 12:00 Noon. No flowers, and no black ties to be worn by request. Donations in lieu may be made to Ward 3 Prince Phillip Hospital C/O Samantha Newman, 10 Y Fron, Llanelli SA15 4LL. For further information please contact Silcox Family Funeral Directors, 83 New Road, Llanelli SA15 3DS Tel: 01554 773120.
Glanville Peters
Peacefully on Saturday 20th August 2022 at his home with his loving family by his side, Glan of Trostre Road, Llanelli. Loved and cherished husband of Sandra, devoted father of Alison, Michelle, David, Robert and Rebecca, fond father-in-law of Neil, Gareth, Darran and Tracey, adored grandpa of Josh, Grace, Lola, Jessica, Chelsea and Tyler. Funeral Tuesday 6th September, friends please meet for service at the Chapel of Rest of Arthur Cambrey at 11.15am followed by interment at Llanelli District Cemetery at 12 noon. Further enquiries to Arthur Cambrey Funeral Directors, Alban Road, Llanelli, SA15 1ES Tel: 01554 772829.
Vivian Allan Phillips
Peacefully on Saturday 13th August 2022 at Ty Mair Care Home, Viv formerly of Llys y Llyfrgell, Burry Port. Viv was a dearly loved brother, uncle and great-uncle and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral Tuesday 30th August, friends please meet for service at Llanelli Crematorium 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired in Viv's memory may be sent directly to Ty Mair Care Home, Penygaer Cottages, Felinfoel, Llanelli, SA14 8AG. Please make cheques payable to 'WAM Care Homes Limited' and add the reference 'V. A. Phillips' on the back of the cheque. Thank you. Further enquiries to Arthur Cambrey Funeral Director, Alban Road, Llanelli, SA15 1ES Tel: 01554 772829 The family would like to say a special thank you to the staff of Ty Mair Care Home for the wonderful kindness and support shown to Viv.
Joan Elizabeth Mary Thomas
Peacefully and with dignity on Tuesday August 16th at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen, formerly of Spring Bank, Fountain Hall. Beloved wife of the late Ron, devoted mother to Sandra, Jill and the late Andrew, cherished Granna to Sarah, Ian, Christopher, Harley, Liz and Catherine and a very proud great-grandma to six great grandchildren. The funeral will take place on Friday September 2nd, leaving Priory Street Chapel of Rest, Carmarthen at 2.20pm, passing the English Congregational Church, Lammas Street, before continuing to Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth for a service at 3.15pm. The family would appreciate donations in lieu of flowers to either Macmillan Cancer Support or to the MS Society (a donation box will be provided at the crematorium) All enquiries to Oliver Evans Funeralcare, 125 Priory Street, Carmarthen. Tel 01267 236226.
Mair Challacombe
Sadly on Sunday 14th August, peacefully at Prince Philip Hospital, Mair, Beloved wife of the late Ron, dearly loved mam of Chris and Jeff, a much loved gran of Claire and Ceri and a cherished great-gran of Rhian and Erin. Family flowers only please. Funeral Wednesday 31st August, service to be held at Llanelli Crematorium 2.00 p.m. For further details please contact, Silcox Family Funeral Directors, 83 New Road, Llanelli SA15 3DS. Tel. 01554 773120.
Cheryl Dawn Lewis
Peacefully on Monday 15th August 2022 at Glangwili Hospital, Dawn of Brynhyfrd, Llangennech. Loving and devoted mother of Matthew, Laura, Saira, Kelly, Thomas and Aaron, cherished and adored grandmother, a dearly loved sister and a much loved aunt. Dawn will be sadly missed by all her family, friends and those whose lives she touched. Funeral Wednesday 31st August, friends please meet for service at Llanelli Crematorium 3.00 p.m. Further enquiries to Arthur Cambrey funeral Directors, Alban Road, Llanelli, SA15 1ES, Tel: 01554 772829.
Delyth Morris
(of Glyncoed Terrace, Llanelli) Sadly on Saturday 13th August, peacefully at Glangwili Hospital, with her loving family by her side, Delyth, beloved wife of Gerald, dearly loved mam of Amanda, dear mother-in-law of Steve, cherished mamgu of Isabelle and Charlie, treasured auntie of Gillian and a special friend of Pat and Geoff. Family flowers only please. Funeral Friday 2nd September, service to be held at Greenfield Chapel 11.00 a.m. followed by interment at Llanelli District Cemetery 12 Noon. Donations if so desired may be made to 'ICU Glangwili Hospital' c/o Silcox Family Funeral Directors. For further details please contact, Silcox Family Funeral Directors, 83 New Road, Llanelli SDA15 3DS. Tel. 01554 773120.
Philip Michael Phillips
(former Publican of The White Lion, Felinfoel) Sadly on Friday 19th August, peacefully in his sleep, Michael, beloved husband of Shirley, dearly loved dad of Sharon, Michelle and David, dear father-in-law of Michael and Joanne, much loved grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Family flowers only please. Funeral Friday 9th September, service to be held at Llanelli Crematorium 1.00 p.m. Family request that you wear a colourful item of clothing please. For further details please contact, Silcox Family Funeral Directors, 83 New Road, Llanelli SA15 3DS. Tel. 01554 773120.
June Lewis Thomas
(of Frondeg, Llanelli) (Retired from Prince Philip Hospital) Sadly on Monday 15th August, peacefully at her home with her family at her side, June, beloved wife of the late John and Bryn, and loving partner of Gerwyn, dearly loved mam of Howard, David and Elizabeth, dear mother-in-law of Gill, Elizabeth and Malcolm, cherished nanna and great-nanna. Family flowers only please. Funeral Thursday 1st September, service to be held at Llanelli Crematorium 1.00 p.m. Donations if so desired may be made to 'Alzheimer's Society' c/o Silcox Family funeral Directors. (Cheques only please) Or donate via Alzheimer's website, www.alzheimers.org.uk For further details please contact, Silcox Family Funeral Directors, 83 New Road, Llanelli SA15 3DS. Tel. 01554 773120.
Kelvin Francis Davies
Suddenly on Friday 5th August 2022, Kelvin of Station Road Llanelli. Kelvin will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Funeral Thursday 25th August, friends please meet for service at Llanelli Crematorium 9.00 a.m. Further enquiries to Arthur Cambrey Funeral Directors, Alban Road, Llanelli, SA15 1ES, Tel: 01554 772829.
Meirion Dyer
(Mei Caerhyn) Gyda thristwch, cyhoeddwn farwolaeth sydyn Mei Caerhyn, Llangadog ar ôl salwch byr ac annisgwyl ar y 15fed o Awst 2022. Priod ffyddlon a chariadus Gill. Tad a thad yng nghyfraith annwyl a dibynadwy Carys, Teleri, Siriol, Gareth, Joe a Michael. Tadcu direidus a ffrind arbennig i Cadi Wyn, Hedd, Alys Wyn, Griff ac Ilan. Brawd gorau erioed Meryl. Mab yng nghyfraith, brawd yng nghyfraith ac wncwl hoffus. Arwr y teulu i gyd ac yn ffrind i bawb. Gwasanaeth gyhoeddus yng Nghapel Providence, Llangadog dydd Sadwrn 27ain o Awst am 2 o'r gloch, ac i ddilyn ym mynwent lawnt Llangadog i'r teulu yn unig. Dymuniad Mei oedd i bawb i wisgo lliwiau Cymru - Coch, Gwyn neu Wyrdd. Derbynnir rhoddion os dymunir tuag at 'Meddygfa Llanfair, Llanymddyfri' neu 'Prince Phillip Ward 1' trwy law D. Lloyd a'i Feibion, Glanrwyth, Pumsaint, SA19 8YU, 01558650209.
Delyth Mair Griffiths
Brian and family wish to sincerely thank everyone for all acts of kindness and sympathy extended to them in their bereavement. Thank you to all those who have donated to Wales Air Ambulance and many thanks to Tom and Haulwen Lewis Funeral Directors for their support and professional services.
David Prichard
Peacefully on Thursday 11th August, David of Gwndwn-Gwyn Cwmduad, Carmarthen, David, loving brother of Herbert, Uncle to Charlotte and Lola, great uncle to all his nieces and nephews, also a special friend of Joe. Public funeral service on Wednesday 24th August at St Celer Church, Llangeler at 1-00pm. David's wish is for no black to be worn. No flowers by request, but if desired donations in lieu to Plas Y Dderwen Staff Fund c/o Peris Rice Carmarthen Funeral Director, Royal Oak Chapel of Rest, Old St Clears Road, Johnstown, Carmarthen, SA31 3JF tel 01267 243787.
Geraint Roberts
Tai - Hen Rhosgoch Dymuna Eirlys, Sion, Dylan, Enid a'r teulu gydnabod yn ddiolchgar iawn am bob arwydd o gydyndeimlad , charedigrwydd a chefnogaeth a dderbyniasant yn eu profedigaeth o golli Geraint. Diolchwn yn anrhydwddus I pawb a gymerodd ran yn y gwasanaeth angladd.
Hugh Dutton Thomas
Peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 11, Hugh of Hill Crest, Maes-y-Bont Road, Gorslas. Beloved husband of Joyce, loving father of Elizabeth, David and Nia, respected father-in-law of Gary, Rowena and Richard, taid cariadus Carys, Dylan, Seren, Hawen, Megan, Geraint and Lois, fond brother of Amy and the late Colin and Brian, brother-in-law of David, Julie and Audrey. Resting at the private chapel of Wyn Bishop, until the funeral on Thursday, September 1, public service at Llanelli Crematorium at 2.00p.m. Family wreath only, donations in lieu if so desired to Dementia U.K., and Cancer Research, c/o Wyn Bishop, Waunddewi, 43 Cross Hands Road, Gorslas, Llanelli, SA14 6RR.
Emlyn Luther Williams
Yn dawel ddydd Sul Awst 14eg 2022 yn Ysbyty Glangwili, Caerfyrddin, bu farw Luther o Brynderi, Pontiets. Priod hoff a ffyddlon y diweddar Maria, tad annwyl Angela, Margaret ac Anthony, tadcu a hen ddatcu cariadus a tad yng nghyfraith parchus. Gwasanaeth cyhoeddus yng Nghapel Bethel Pontyberem dydd Llun Awst 22ain 2022 am 1.00 o'r gloch. Am fanylion pellach cysyllter ac O.G. Harries Cyf. Trefnwyr Angladdau, Heol Yr Orsaf, Pontyberem, Llanelli, SA15 5LF. (01269) 870350.
Ena Thomas
Yn dawel yn Ysbyty Glangwili ar 17 Awst 2022 hunodd Ena Brynena, Llangynnwr, Caerfyrddin Priod hoff Brynmor mam gariadus Bethan a Dwylan mam-yng-nghyfraith Euros ac Elen mam-gu hoffus Daniel a Marged, Jac, Beca a Cai Gwasanaeth Gyhoeddus Ddydd Iau 25 Awst 2022 yng Nghapel Philadelffia, Nantycaws am 2.00yp Blodau'r teulu yn unig Cyfraniadau, os dymunir, tuag at Nyrsys y Gymuned trwy law Glanmor Evans a'i Fab, Trefnwyr Angladdau, Capel Gorffwys Login, Heol Llangynnwr, Caerfyrddin SA31 2PG 01267 237100.
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