These are all the loved ones remembered in funeral notices and family announcements in Carmarthenshire made between July 8 and July 15. 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.
Donald John Lewis Phillips
(Don) Peacefully on Thursday 7th July 2022 in the loving care of Ty Bryngwyn Hospice, Llanelli, Don aged 89 years of Ashburnham Road, Pembrey (formerly of Cae Glas, Felinfoel and Elgin Road, Pwll). The beloved husband of Sheila and the late Margaret, loving and devoted father of Suzanne and Tony and cherished step father of Lorna and Gareth. Adored gramps of Danielle, Tom, Ben, Jennie, Adam, Tyler, Zac and Dhani, a very proud great grandfather of Amelia, Bethany and Harper. Dearest brother of Alun and the late John, sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral on Wednesday 27th July 2022 service at Llanelli Crematorium at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but donations in Don's memory if desired to Ty Bryngwyn Hospice Appeal c/o Funeral Director Ian M Smith of Autumn Leaf Independent Family Funeral Directors The Old Vestry Tabernacle, Seaview Terrace, Burry Port, Carms, SA16 0EN. Tel 01554 835933/892925.
Elizabeth Clare Senior
(Clare) (formerly of Kidwelly ) Sadly on Friday 8th July, suddenly but peacefully at her home, Clare, cherished mum of Alex and Sara, dearly loved nana of Rhys, beloved daughter of Theresa and Neville, loving sister of Kelvin and Neil, treasured auntie to Courtney and Cian. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to 'British Heart Foundation' (Cheques only please) c/o Silcox Family Funeral Directors, 83 New Road, Llanelli SA15 3DS. Or online via www.bhf.org.uk Funeral Wednesday 27th July public service to be held at Llannon Tumble Community Council Cemetery 11.00 a.m. For further details please contact Silcox Family Funeral Directors, 83 New Road, Llanelli SA15 3DS Tel. 01554 773120.
John Bentley
Suddenly on Thursday 16th June 2022, John of New Road, Llanelli. John will be sadly missed. Funeral Wednesday 20th July, 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.
Richard Howard Penny
Passed away on Monday 20th June 2022, Richard Howard of Y Bwthyn Care Home, Llanelli. He will be sadly missed. Funeral Tuesday 19th July. 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.
Ruth Gravelle
Peacefully on 5th July in the care of Singleton Hospital, Ruth, beloved wife of the late Iolo, loving and devoted mother of Gwyneth, Dylan and John. Adored mother in law and cherished grandmother and great grandmother. Loving partner to John and a friend to many who will miss her greatly. A private family funeral will take place in accordance with Ruth's wishes.
Derek Harding
Peacefully on Saturday 2nd July 2022 at Llys Y Bryn Nursing Home, Llanelli, Derek, the beloved and devoted husband to Beryl, loving father to the late Paul and step-father of Kevin, Nigel and Andrew, loved brother to the late Lilly, Ernie and Barry and a dear brother in law of Helen. Derek will be missed by all his loving family and friends. Funeral Tuesday 19th July, service to be held at Llanelli Crematorium 11.00 a.m., to be followed by refreshments at Stebonheath Club, Llanelli. Family flowers only please, donations in memory to 'Stroke Unit' Prince Philip Hospital, via post to Mrs Helen Watson c/o Silcox Family Funeral Directors, Ty Gwyn Hall, New Road, Llanelli SA15 3DS. Tel: 01554 773120.
Susan Mary James
Yn dawel ar Ddydd Sul Gorffennaf 3ydd 2022, yn Ysbyty Glangwili, Susan o Heol Elkington, Porth Tywyn. Nith annwyl Don a Vi, Cyfnither i Anne, Evelyn, Keith, Kevin, Ella, Gethin a Gareth, Ffrind gydol oes i Philip a mam bedydd i lawer. Bydd colled fawr ar ôl Susan gan ei theulu a'i ffrindiau. Angladd Dydd Gwener, Gorffennaf 22ain. Gwasanaeth yn Eglwys y Santes Fair, Porth Tywyn 12:00 y.p. a gwasanaeth traddodi i ddilyn yn Amlosgfa Llanelli 2:00 y.p. Rhoddion os dymunir tuag at Ysybty Glangwili, uned Rhesus neu CDU. * * * * * Peacefully on Sunday 3rd July 2022, at Glangwili Hospital, Susan of Elkington Road, Burry Port. Much loved niece of Don and Vi, cousin of Anne, Evelyn, Keith, Kevin, Ella, Gethin and Gareth. Life long friend to Philip and Godmother to many. Susan will be greatly missed by all her family and many friends. Funeral Friday 22nd July Service at St Mary's Church, Burry Port, 12 noon, followed by a committal at Llanelli Crematorium at 2pm. Floral tributes welcome, donations if so desired can be paid directly to Glangwili Hospital C/O Rhesus Unit or CDU. Burry Port Funeralcare, Trawscoed, Snowdon Rd, Burry Port, SA16 0BG, tel:01554832461.
John Keith Lister
Keith Sadly on Monday 4th July, peacefully at Singleton Hospital, with his loving family at his side, Keith, Beloved husband of Sue, dearly loved brother of Tony and Kath. Keith was dearly loved and will be sadly missed. Funeral Friday 22nd July, service to be held at Llanelli Crematorium at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired may be made to ‘Macmillan Cancer Support’ c/o Mrs Kath Davies, 1 Amos Street, Llanelli Sa15 2TU For further enquiries please contact Silcox Family Funeral Directors, Ty Gwyn Hall, 83 New Road, Llanelli SA15 3DS. Tel: 01554 773120.
Helen Mosey
Peacefully on Thursday 7th July 2022 at Prince Philip Hospital. Helen, of Alban Road, Llanelli. Beloved wife of Gareth, loved and devoted mum of Catherine, Peter and Stephen, dear mother-in-law of Sarah and Chrissie, cherished sister of Agnes, Kathleen, Jim and the late Michael, Mary and Andy, adored grandmother of Bronwyn, Alys and Evan and much loved aunt. Helen will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Requiem Mass on Friday 22nd July at Our Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Church, Llanelli at 9.30a.m followed by Cremation Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 11.00a.m. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, in Helen's memory can be sent directly to "Ataxia UK" at www.ataxia.org.uk/donate-to-us Thank you. Further enquiries to Arthur Cambrey Funeral Director, Alban Road, Llanelli, SA15 1ES Tel: 01554 772829.
Howard Donald Thomas
of Oaklands, Swiss Valley, Llanelli. (Ex of Carmarthen Bay Power Station) On Saturday 9th July, peacefully at home with his loving family at his side, Howard, beloved husband of Betty, a loving and devoted dad of Neil, Peter and Susan, a dear father-in-law and cherished grampa. Funeral Friday 29th July, service to be held at Llanelli Crematorium, 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only please, donations in Howard's memory to 'Marie Curie' Llanelli Gate, Llanelli SA14 8LQ or via www.mariecurie.org.uk Further enquiries care of Silcox Family Funeral Directors, Ty Gwyn Hall, New Road, Llanelli SA15 3DS. Tel: 01554 773120.
Laura Elizabeth Towns
Precious and loving memories of a darling Daughter and Sister who passed away on 13th July 1990 aged 18 years. 'No words can tell, no tears express the love, the loss, the emptiness You are not just a memory or part of the past You are ours to love and remember as long as life lasts' Losing you, is an endless heartache. Love Mammy, Gwyn and Family xxx
Dilwyn Anthony Williams
(Nantgaredig) Hoffwn fel teulu ddiolch am bob cefnogaeth mewn gair a gweithred yn dilyn colli Dilwyn yn 85 mlwydd oed ar ddiwedd Chwefror eleni. Diolch i'r Parchedig Ian Sims, blaenoriaid ac aelodau Capel Nantgaredig am eu cefnogaeth ac am y rhodd o'r blodau, i Mrs Carol Jones am chwarae'r organ ac i'r cludwyr am eu gwaith. Diolch i'r gweinidogion eraill oedd yn bresennol ac i Mr David Jenkins am ei deyrnged arbennig. Diolch i Mr Wyn Jenkins am yrru'r lori a ddaeth â Dilwyn o Brynglas i'r Capel am y tro olaf ac i Mrs Blakeman a'r teulu am y te a'r croeso cynnes yn y New Cross, Dryslwyn. Diolch o galon i bawb sydd wedi cyfrannu at Y Groes Goch, er cof am Dilwyn, elusen oedd yn agos at ei galon; derbyniwyd cyfanswm o £1690.00. Diolch i staff Cartref Hafan y Coed, Llanelli am eu gofal ac i gwmni Glanmor Evans a'i Fab am y trefniadau. Coffa da am Dilwyn. ******** We wish to express our sincere thanks to friends and neighbours following the loss of Dilwyn aged 85 years at the end of February this year. Thank you to the Reverend Ian Sims, officials and members of Nantgaredig Chapel for their support and for donating the flowers, to Mrs Carol Jones at the organ and to the bearers for their work. Thank you to all the clergy in attendance and to Mr David Jenkins for his respectful eulogy. Thank you to Mr Wyn Jenkins for driving the lorry that took Dilwyn from Brynglas to the Chapel on his final journey and to Mrs Blakeman and family for the refreshments and warm welcome at New Cross, Dryslwyn. Thank you to all for their contributions to The British Red Cross, in memory of Dilwyn, a charity close to his heart; a total of £1690.00 was received. Thank you to staff at Hafan y Coed Care Home, Llanelli for their care and to Glanmor Evans & Son for the arrangements. Rest in peace Dilwyn.
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Menna Ann Williams
Peacefully on Sunday 10th July 2022 at Oakleigh Residential Home, Huntington, Menna formerly of Swiss Valley, Llanelli. Beloved wife of the late Mervyn Jenkins and Gwynfor Williams, devoted mother of David and Michael, much loved mother-in-law of Pia and Trish and cherished grandma of William, Alice, Nicholas and Alexander. Funeral Thursday 21st July, friends please meet for service at Llanelli Crematorium 11.00 a.m. Further enquiries to Arthur Cambrey Funeral Directors, Alban Road, Llanelli, SA15 1ES, Tel: 01554 772829.
Thomas John Williams
(Johnny) Suddenly after a brief illness on July 6th 2022 at the age of 88 years, Johnny, Gwenallt, Pencader. Cherished husband of 67 years to Moyna. Devoted father to Jimmy, Bobby, Sandra and the late Tony. Lovingly remembered by his 16 grandchildren and a dear friend to many. Public Funeral service on Saturday 16th of July 2022 at Pencader Cemetery, at 2:00pm. Family flowers only, but donations if so desired to World Cancer Research Fund, kindly received by Mr Dorian Harries of G Harries & Sons, Funeral Directors, Maesybwlch, Pencader Carmarthenshire, SA39 9BY. Tel: 01559 384903/384386.
Arima Brawn
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Arima Brawn of No 7 Brynderi Close, Adpar, Newcastle Emlyn at Glangwili Hospital on Tuesday 5th July, 2022. Loving wife of Geoff and a much loved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and a respected friend to all. Private funeral service at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth on Friday 22nd of July 2022. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired towards Emlyn Surgery received by Dewi Davies Funeral Director, Llysgwyddon, Newcastle Emlyn. SA38 9RA. Tel 01239 710495. There will be a service of thanksgiving for Esme's life at Holy Trinity Church at a future date. Rest in Peace.
Allan John
Suddenly but peacefully on Tuesday 5th July 2022 at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen. Allan of Greenfield Terrace, Pontyberem. Devoted husband of Maureen, loving father of Jan, Emma, Martin and Marc, proud grandfather, respected father-in-law and dear brother. He will be sadly missed by all family and his friends. Public funeral service at Llanelli Crematorium on Saturday 23rd July 2022 at 11am. No flowers. Donations in memory if so desired to Hywel Dda Health Charities (A&E Glangwili Hospital) c/o O.G. Harries Ltd, Funeral Directors, Bethel, Station Road, Pontyberem, Llanelli, SA15 5LF. (01269) 870350 Bright Colours, No Black please.
Jennifer Jones
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 28th June at Glangwili Hospital in the loving care of her family, Jennifer of Llwynmeredith Carmarthen. Wife of the late Gerwyn, devoted mother of Mark and Melanie, cherished grandmother, a respected mother in law, a dear sister and a loving aunt and great aunt. Funeral service on Thursday 14th July at Christ Church, Lammas Street, Carmarthen at 11-00am, followed by interment at Carmarthen Town Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given to Merlin Ward (Staff Room) cheques made payable to League of Friends Glangwili Hospital c/o Peris Rice Carmarthen Funeral Director, Royal Oak Chapel of Rest, Old St Clears Road, Johnstown, Carmarthen, SA31 3JF tel 01267 243787.
Harry Glenville Jones
(Hal) Peacefully on Thursday 30th June at Awel Tywi Care Home, Hal loving husband of the late Olive, devoted father of Ann, stepfather of Andrew, father in law of Sîan, cherished tad-cu of Ioan, Jac and Rhys. Hal will be missed by all his loving family and friends. The funeral service will be held on Monday 18th July at St Michael's Church, Golden Grove at 12.30pm followed by committal at Llanelli Crematorium at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, but donations if desired in Hal's memory to British Heart Foundation (A donation box will be provided at the service). All enquiries to the Funeral Director: Llandeilo Funeralcare, 44 Rhosmaen Street, Llandeilo, SA19 6HD. Tel 01558 823486.
William John McKay
(Bill) (Safe in the arms of Jesus) Sadly on Monday 27th June, peacefully at Prince Philip Hospital, Bill, a doting husband of Kath, a cherished husband of the late Josie, loving father of Francis and Andrew, father in law of Louise and Mike, grandfather of Jedeane, Tyler, Sarah, Haydn, Siona, Declan, Kieran, Alisha, Daniel, Carys and great grandfather, dear brother of Tony, Jean and the late Heather and the members of his extended family. Family flowers only please. Funeral Tuesday 19th July, service held at Greenfield Chapel 12:45 p.m. followed by committal 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.
Patricia Eva Menage
Very peacefully 27 June, aged 101 years. Funeral 20 July 12 noon at Llanelli Crematorium, SA14 8BX. Flowers, or donations to Battersea Dogs Home c/o Wyn Bishop Funeral Directors, Waunddewi, 43 Cross Hands Road, Gorslas, Llanelli, SA14 6RR.
Douglas Donald Roberts
(Doug) Yn dawel ar ddydd Llun, Gorffennaf 4, yn Ysbyty Tywysog Philip, Doug o Heol Caerfyrddin, Cross Hands a gynt o Tymbl. Priod hoff y diweddar Wilma, tad cariadus Michelle, tadcu hoffus Rhianedd a Meleri a thad-yng-nghyfraith parchus Nigel. Yn gorwedd yng nghapel gorffwys Wyn Bishop, tan yr angladd ar ddydd Gwener, Gorffennaf 15, gwananaeth cyhoeddus yng Nghapel Bethania, Tymbl Uchaf am 2.00 o'r gloch, cleddir ym Mynwent Cyhoeddus Tymbl Uchaf. Torch teuluol yn unig, rhoddion os dymunir i Ymchwil Cancr, trwy law Nia Wyn Bishop, Waunddewi, 43 Heol Cross Hands, Gorslas, Llanelli, SA14 6RR. Plis gwisgwch ychydig bach o liw. ***** Peacefully on Monday July 4 at Prince Philip Hospital, Doug of Carmarthen Road, Cross Hands, late of Tumble. Beloved husband of the late Wilma, devoted father of Michelle, much loved grandfather of Rhianedd and Meleri and a respected father-in-law of Nigel. Resting at the private chapel of Wyn Bishop, until the funeral on Friday, July 15, public service at Bethania Chapel, Upper Tumble at 2.00p.m., followed by interment at Upper Tumble Public Cemetery. Family wreath only, donations in lieu if so desired to Cancer Research, c/o Nia Wyn Bishop, Waunddewi, 43 Cross Hands Road, Gorslas, Llanelli, SA14 6RR. Please wear a splash of colour.
Ann Christine Thomas
(Christine) Peacefully on Wednesday 22nd June 2022 at Glangwilli Hospital, Carmarthen, Christine aged 76 years of Llansaint sadly passed away. The loving daughter of the late Idwal and the late Mary Thomas, loved, admired and hugely respected by all her family and friends. Funeral on Friday 22nd July 2022. Public Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 12noon. Family flowers only please but donations in Christine's memory if desired to the Stoke Mandeville Hospital c/o Funeral Director Ian M Smith of Autumn Leaf Independent Family Funeral Directors The Old Vestry, Tabernacle, Seaview Terrace, Burry Port, Carms, SA16 0EN. Tel 01554 835933/892925.
Elizabeth Esther Thomas
Yn dawel ar dydd Sul, Gorffennaf 3ydd 2022 yn Ty Bryngwyn, Betty o Cornhwrdd, Llangennech. Priod hoff y diweddar Basil, mam dyner Robert a Andrew, mam-yng-nghyfraith Victoria a’r diweddar Lona a mam-gu gariadus Elin, Catrin ac Iwan. Angladd dydd Iau Gorffennaf 14eg. Gwasanaeth yng Nghapel Salem, Llangennech am 11.00 o’r gloch ac oddi yno i Fynwemt Cyhoeddus Llangennech. Peacefully on Sunday 3rd July 2022, at Ty Bryngwyn, Betty of Cornhwrdd, Llangennech. Beloved wife of the late Basil, loving mother of Robert and Andrew, dear mother-in-law of Victoria and the late Lona and cherished mam-gu of Elin, Catrin and Iwan. Funeral Thursday 14th July. Service at Salem Chapel, Llangennech 11.00 a.m. followed by burial at Llangennech Public Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in Betty’s memory for Ty Bryngwyn will be gratefully accepted by Victoria Davies, 55 Maes Ty Gwyn, Llangennech, SA14 8XY. Further enquiries to Arthur Cambrey Funeral Directors, Alban Road, Llanelli, SA15 1ES, Tel: 01554 772829.
John David Howells
(Dai Doc) Peacefully at Towy Castle Residential Home on Saturday, 2nd July 2022, Dai of Dolgwili Road, Carmarthen. Beloved husband of Joan, loving father of Huw and of the late Sara, proud grandpa of Ellie and Julio, great-grandfather of Cadi and Emie, dear brother of Mary, fond stepfather, grandfather, great-grandfather and father-in-law. Dai will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Public funeral service at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth on Thursday, 14th July at 1.45p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired to League of Friends Glangwili Hospital received by Glanmor Evans and Son, Funeral Directors, Login Chapel of Rest, Llangunnor Road, Carmarthen SA31 2PG Tel: 01267 237100.
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