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Frederick (Fred) BEVAN
(Fred) Sadly on 19th March 2023 at Ty Olwen. Fred aged 85 years of Townhill. A much loved brother, father, uncle and grandfather. Fred will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral Thursday 13th April 2023 where a service will be held at Swansea Crematorium at 3:00pm. Flowers if so desired may be sent to the Chapel of Rest. Further enquiries to Lee Davies of Phillip G. Davies & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors Cockett. SA2 OGB. Tel: (01792) 581924.
Clifford BROWN
Peacefully on Sunday 19th March 2023 at Brynhyfryd House Nursing Home. Clifford, beloved husband of the late Valerie, much loved dad of Georgina, Roderic and Richard, father in law of Stephen, loving brother of Wyndham and his wife Jean and a dearly loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Funeral service Thursday 13th April at Clyne Chapel 1.15pm. Followed by cremation at Swansea Crematorium 2.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to RNLI (Mumbles) c/o St James Funeral Home, 31 St James Gardens, Uplands, Swansea SA1 6DT. Tel: 01792 643840.
Gary James BUCKLEY
(formerly of the Salisbury Club, Swansea) Peacefully passed away on March 12th. Devoted husband of the late Shirley, loving father of Chris, dear father-in-law of Allison, cherished "grampa whiskers" of Amelie. Gary will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Thursday 6th April service at Swansea Crematorium 11am. Family flowers only Donations if so desired to Ty Olwen c/o D.G. Attwell Funeral Directors 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea SA5 9JH. Tel (01792) 650205.
Alyson Lee CROSSMAN
Sadly passed away on 3rd March 2023, Alyson, originally of Gwaun Cae Gurwen. Loving mother of Natasha, Alysha, Lloyd and Dafydd, and Nanna of Thea and Freyja. A much loved daughter, and dearly loved sister of Rebecca and Diane. Funeral service taking place at C. Meirion Hopkin’s Chapel of Rest at 12:45 on Thursday 13th April, followed by interment at Coedgwilym Cemetery at 1:45 p.m. Floral tributes and enquiries, c/o C. Meirion Hopkin & Son, 96 High Street, Clydach, Swansea SA6 5LN. Tel: 01792 844513
Ian DAVIES
(of Day's Motor Group) Suddenly passed away on 15th March at Morriston Hospital. Dearly loved husband of Mary, loving dad of Vikki, dear father-in-law of Sam, proud bampa of Theo, cherished son of Myra and the late Peter, much loved brother of Helen and brother-in-law of Michael, Yasmin and the late Martin, dear uncle of Katie, loved son-in-law of Nina and the late Gordon. Ian will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Sincere thanks to all staff at A&E Morriston Hospital for all their care and support. Funeral Thursday 6th April 2pm service at Swansea Crematorium. Family flowers only Donations if so desired to Swansea Friends of the Young Disabled or the British Heart Foundation c/o D.G. Attwell Funeral Directors 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea SA5 9JH. Tel (01792) 650205
Anne Margaret DELBRIDGE
On Friday 17th March 2023, at Llys Y Tywysog. Anne of Woodfield Avenue, Pontlliw. Much loved wife of late Royston, loving mother of Sarah and Emma, loving mother-in-law of David and Warren, incredibly proud nanny of George, Isabel, Reuben, Vaughan and Moses. Special thanks to all family, friends and staff at Llys Y Tywysog who have generously given such wonderful care and support, most especially through recent Covid times. Funeral to be held on Thursday 6th April, family and friends please congregate at Llanelli Crematorium at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, memorial donations in Anne's name may be made payable to the British Heart Foundation or the Alzheimer's Society. And sent to Anthony Inkin & Paul Deans, privately Owned funeral directors, Kilby Court, Loughor, Swansea, SA4 6RQ. Tel 01792 897710. Remembered with love and forever in our hearts.
Peter John DODD
Passed away peacefully on Sunday 12th March, 2023. Peter, devoted husband of the late Marion, beloved father of Jenny, Michael and Andrew, much loved father-in-law of Richard, Kath and Nicola, cherished grandpa of Ashley, Vicky, Callum, Jacob, Shannan and Ethan. Great grandpa of Betsy, Lois and Bodey. Peter will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Funeral Service. Wednesday 19th April, 2023 Family will hold a private crematorium service followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at City Church, Swansea 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only but donations if so desired to Teen Challenge (please forward cheques directly to the charity) Graham J Sullivan, Ty Hedd Funeral Home, Mynydd Garnllwyd Road, Morriston, Swansea. SA6 7QG. Tel: 01792 775262.
David Glyn (GLYN) GRIFFITHS
(GLYN) Suddenly but peacefully on 17th March 2023, at Morriston hospital, with his family by his side. Dearly loved son of Delwyn and Gill. Adored brother of Debbie and brother in law of Richard. Proud uncle of Theo and Rowan. Much loved nephew of Colin, Mary, Dyfrig and Jacqueline. Dear cousin of Chris, Ian, Julie and Stephen. He will be deeply missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family and friends. Funeral will be held on Wednesday 12th April 11.45 at Ty-Hedd Funeral Home. Family flowers only. Enquiries to: Graham J. Sullivan Funeral Directors, Ty-Hedd Funeral Home, Mynydd Garnllwyd Road, Morriston, Swansea, SA6 7QG Tel 01792 775262.
Roger HARDING (of Rhossili)
(of Rhossili) Passed away peacefully on Monday 20th March 2023 at Hillside Nursing Home. Father of Rachel and Simon, much loved by family and friends. Funeral service to be held on Thursday 13th April, 12 noon at Llanelli Crematorium. Donations in lieu of flowers to Young Lives vs Cancer c/o St James Funeral Home 31 St James Gardens Uplands, Swansea SA1 6DT Tel: 01792 643840
Francis John (Frank) HARDING
(Frank ) In loving memory of FRANCIS JOHN HARDING 'FRANK' EX HM CUSTOMS AND EXCISE Bryngoleu Terrace Sketty Peacefully passed away aged 92 at Glais Nursing Home on Friday 24th March 2023 surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Nancy, loving father of Jayne, Lynn and Michael. Respected father-in-law of Victoria and Patricia. Frank will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends. The funeral will be held on Monday 17th April at 11:30 at Swansea Crematorium. Family flowers only, but donations if so desired to Alzheimer's Society. (cheques to be send directly to charity) Graham J Sullivan, Ty Hedd Funeral Home, Mynydd Garnllwyd Road, Morriston, Swansea. SA6 7QG Tel: 01792 775262.
Brinley Thomas (Ford Motor Company Swansea) JONES (Gilligan)
(Gilligan) (Ford Motor Company Swansea) Tragically with great sadness on Saturday 25th March 2023, Brin of Parc Wern, Skewen. Much loved husband of Maureen. Dearly loved father of Gayle and the late Helen, Richard and Sandra. Dear father-in-law to Prys. Adored grampa to Delyth and Gwen. Brin will be sadly missed by his family and friends. A service to celebrate Brin's life will take place on Wednesday 12th April at Margam Crematorium, 9.45am No flowers by request but donations if desired in the memory of Brin to The National Children's Deaf Society, c/o Gayle Lewis, 47 Parc Wern, Skewen, SA10 6AX. Further enquiries to Andrew Akins, Funeral Director of Cockwells Funeral Service, Port Talbot, Tel, 01639 884585 NO BLACK ATTIRE
David Morgan (Dave) JONES
(Dave) On Saturday 18th March 2023 at his home at Ocean View Close, Derwen Fawr, after a short illness bravely fought, David, beloved husband of Sue, dearly loved brother of Sheila, Ian and Huw, dear brother-in-law of Tony, also a much loved uncle of his niece and nephews. David will be sadly missed by all the family and many friends Funeral service to be held on Tuesday 11th April 12noon at Llanelli Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to Cancer Research Wales c/o St James Funeral Home 31 St James Gardens Uplands, Swansea SA1 6DT Tel - 01792 643 840
Barbara Ann JONES (Nee Whyte)
(Nee Whyte) Sadly, on 14th March 2023, Barbara (Babs) of Pennard Drive, Pennard, passed away peacefully at Morriston Hospital following a short but brave fight with cancer. Devoted wife of Alun, beloved mother of Stephanie and Terry, loving mother in law of Emyr, adored nana of Alfie (and Bella), much loved sister of Trevor, Linda and Jim, also a dear sister in law and aunt. Barbara will be deeply missed by all who knew her and loved her. Funeral service to be held on Wednesday 12th April, 12noon at Swansea Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Barbara, if so desired, to Macmillan Cancer Support, kindly received by the Funeral Directors. Barbara and the family would welcome you to wear a small touch of colour to match your favourite flower to honour her love of flowers and gardening. For any further enquiries please contact St James Funeral Home 31 St James Gardens Uplands, Swansea SA1 6DT Tel - 01792 643 840
Maureen JONES (Clancy)
(Clancy) Mo tragically passed away the night of Thursday 16th March 2023 at her home. Devoted and loving wife to Creighton (Creighton Jones), beloved God-Mother and cousin to Joanna Perdomo, dearly loved by Molly, Manuel, Paul, Jessica and all the family in the Canary Islands. Mo will also be greatly missed by the rest of her family and many good friends. Funeral Wednesday 12th April. Would family and friends please meet at Swansea Crematorium at 11:30 a.m. for a service. Family flowers only by request. Further enquiries please to The Cimla Funeral Home. Telephone (01639) 769500.
Christopher Selwyn JONES
Sadly passed away on 21st March at Morriston Hospital, Chris of Cardigan Crescent, Winchwen. Beloved son of Doreen and the late Selwyn, dearly loved brother to Angela, loving uncle to Claire, Kelly and their partners Gary and Kevin, and great uncle to Jake, Millie, Max and Alfie. Chris will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Resting at Gwyn Jones Chapel of Rest, Trallwn Road, Llansamlet where a service will be held on Thursday 13th April at 3:00pm followed by a private cremation. No Flowers by request. All enquiries please to: Gwyn Jones Funeral Director 118 Trallwn Road Llansamlet Swansea SA7 9UU Tel: 01792 771066 / 07483125296
Phyllis (Phyl) KIEFT (Estcourt)
(Estcourt) Together again. Peacefully on 29 March 2023 at Hengoed Park care home in Swansea, Phyllis (Phyl) Kieft aged 89 years, beloved wife of Ken (passed 27 December 2021), and loving mother of Paul, Mark and Lyn. Will be greatly missed by her children, daughters-in-law, nieces and nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family and indeed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her in her travels around the world, in West Cross and the Marina. No funeral.
Catherine Jean LEWIS (née Daniels - Ty Gwyn Farm)
(née Daniels - Ty Gwyn Farm) Ex Tick Tock and Morganite Passed away peacefully at home on March 17th after a long illness, Jean, of Morriston. Beloved wife of Glyn, a much loved sister and sister-in-law, and a loving aunt and great aunt. Funeral service taking place at Swansea Crematorium at 10:30 on Wednesday 12th April. Family flowers only please; donations in lieu welcomed, supporting Stroke Association, via: https://jean-lewis-morriston.muchloved.com, or by cheque made to the charity c/o C. Meirion Hopkin & Son, 96 High Street, Clydach, Swansea SA6 5LN. Glyn sincerely thanks all friends and neighbours, the district nursing team and the many other health professionals who treated Jean, for the support and care she received.
Patricia Prosser (Pat) MALLETT
(Pat) Peacefully passed away on March 19th 2023 at Brynhyfryd Nursing Home, West Cross. Loving wife of John and mother of Ian and grandmother of Lottie and Evie. Funeral Service Ty Hedd Funeral Home Friday April 14th at 2.30pm. Celebration of Pat's life following at Langland Bay Golf Club at 4pm. Family Flowers only please, donations in lieu directly to Ty Hafan. There is no need to wear black as this should be a celebration of a wonderful happy life. Graham Sullivan Funeral Directors Ty Hedd Funeral Home, Mynydd Garnllwyd Road, Morriston, Swansea. SA6 7QG
Joan Yvonne MATTHEWS
Joan Yvonne Matthews closed her eyes peacefully at home on 18th March 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Derek, loving mam to Jacqueline, Annette, Philip and Rhiane. A wonderful Nanna Joan to her 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter. We will all miss her loving ways, kindness, wit and quirkiness. She was treasured by us all - our funny onion! At peace with her Derek. Funeral service to be held at Swansea Crematorium on Thursday 6th April 2023 at 3.00pm. All welcome. Please wear something purple as that was her favourite colour. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Stroke Association c/o D.G. Attwell Funeral Directors, 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea SA5 9JH. Tel (01792) 650205.
Colin MCFENTON
Colin (aged 82) sadly passed away at Neath Port Talbot Hospital on 26th March 2023. A devoted husband to his late wife Christine and much loved father to his children Catherine and Roger. He will also be sadly missed by his son-in-law Jonathan and three grandchildren Morgan, James, Thomas and Lucy the dog. He will be cremated at a private ceremony and his ashes scattered in the Memorial garden at St. Pauls Church, Sketty, Swansea. Together at last with his wife Christine and son Andrew finally resting in peace.
Michael Kevin MUMFORD
Passed away peacefully at home on 16th March, Michael, of Clydach. Beloved father of Jade, devoted Grampa to Clara- Leigh and Lyra-Leigh, and loving brother to Andrew and the late Chris. Mike will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Funeral service taking place at Swansea Crematorium at 2:30 on Wednesday 12th April. Family flowers only; donations in lieu welcomed, supporting Cancer Research UK, via: https://mike-mumford.muchloved.com, or by cheque to the charity c/o C. Meirion Hopkin & Son, 96 High Street, Clydach, Swansea SA6 5LN. At Mike's request, formal clothing not required - please feel free to dress as Mike would have best known you. Killing Joke band tee shirts would be most welcome.
John Evan MUXWORTHY
Sadly passed away on Saturday 25th March 2023 at his home. John, beloved husband of the late Jean, loving father of Jason and Rosemary, father-in-law of Penny, brother of Alan and brother-in-law of Gwyneth. John will be greatly missed by all his cherished family and friends. Funeral will take place at Swansea Crematorium on Thursday 13th April, 10:00 am. Family flowers only, but donations if so desired to Forget Me Not Dementia Day Club c/o: The Evening Post website. Enquiries to Graham J. Sullivan Funeral Directors, Ty-Hedd Funeral Home, Mynydd Garnllwyd Road, Morriston, Swansea, SA6 7QG Tel 01792 775262.
Lilian June NANTEL (nee Upton)
(nee Upton) Lilian passed peacefully at her home on 17th March 2023 aged 91. Devoted wife of the late Leo. Beloved mother of Ruth and the late Gerald Flavin, Allan and Wennie, Steve and Jayne. Loved babka of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sister to Kay and Tommy, and John and Anne. Longtime Brunswick Methodist Church member and friend. A funeral service will be held on Friday 14th April 2023 at 2.30pm Swansea Crematorium. Always in our hearts. Enquiries to: St James Funeral Home, 31 St James Gardens, Uplands, Swansea SA1 6DT. Tel: 01792 643840.
Royston (Roy) PURNELL
(Roy) March 4th 1943 - March 29th 2023 Peacefully on March 29th 2023 at Morriston Hospital, Roy (formerly of Townhill, Swansea). Beloved husband of the late Pat, devoted father to Lisa and the late Leigh, dear father-in-law to Brent and a cherished grandfather to Kaylea, Hannah, Kennedy, Jaydn and great-grandfather to Leo. A much loved brother to Marlene, Vivian, Geoffrey and the late Allan. Brother-in-law to Paul, Kathy, Jacky and the late Vivienne, Peter and Haydn, uncle to his many nieces and nephews. Roy was a founding member of the West End Football Club, Swansea. Roy will be greatly missed by all his family and friends in Swansea and Canada. Funeral Thursday 6th April 2023 when a service will be held at Bethel Private Chapel of Rest, Cockett at 10.45am followed by interment at Oystermouth Cemetery where Roy will be laid to rest with his late wife and son at 12.15pm. Flowers if so desired to the private chapel of rest or in memory of Roy donations to the Stoke Association UK via funeral-notices.co.uk or cheques may be forwarded to Phillip G Davies & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors, Bethel Private Chapel of Rest, Waunarlwydd Road, Cockett SA2 0GB Tel: 01792 581924
Peter Ralph ROBINSON
Ex Fire Service (West Cross and Central) Peacefully on 23rd March 2023 at Singleton Hospital, Peter, much loved husband of the late Ann, devoted father of Peter and Lynda and cherished father-in-law to Leontia and Keith. Peter will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Friday 14th April, Service 10.30am at Swansea Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but donations in lieu if desired for 'RNLI (Mumbles)' may be sent to c/o The Honorary Treasurer, 9 Croftfield Crescent, Newton, SA3 4UL Further enquiries c/o William Pressdee Funeralcare Tel. 01792 366513
Susan ROSS
Peacefully on Sunday, 26 March at her home at Goppa Road, Pontarddulais, Susan. Beloved partner of Gary, dear sister of Peter and the late Alan and Ray, loving Auntie to Scott, Deborah and Mark. She will be forever in our hearts. A private unattended cremation will take place at Llanelli Crematorium. A memorial service to celebrate Susan's life will be announced at a later date. Further enquiries to Hywel Griffiths & Son, Funeral Directors. Capel y Bont, Oakfield Street, Pontarddulais, Swansea, SA4 8LN. Tel 01792 885626.
David Greville (Former SWT/Coach Driver) SCHROEDER (Grev)
(Grev) (Former SWT/Coach Driver) Sadly on Saturday 18th March 2023 at Morriston Hospital, Grev, beloved husband of Pam, much loved dad of Martin, Sheila and Diane, a dear father-in-law of Julie, Alan and Anthony and adored Gramps to all his grand and great grandchildren. Grev will be greatly missed by all his family and many friends. Funeral service Thursday 13th April at Swansea Crematorium 10.30am. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Dementia UK c/o St James Funeral Home, 31 St James Gardens, Uplands, Swansea SA1 6DT. Tel: 01792 643840.
Alicia (Alice) TAYLOR
(Alice) Peacefully on Thursday, 16th March 2023, Alice of Gwynfor Road, Cockett, passed away at Morriston Hospital aged 87 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Jack, loving and devoted mother of David and Anthony and cherished mother-in-law of Linda and Rachel, adored grandmother of Catrin and Carys, much loved sister of Lena, the late Ivor and Ruby and a dearest sister-in-law and aunt. Alice will be greatly missed by her family, friends and all those who knew her. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday, 5th April at the Calon Lan Centre, Mynyddbach Chapel,Tirdeunaw, Swansea at 1pm, followed by burial at Morriston Cemetery at 1.45pm. Family flowers only please but donations if so desired in memory of Alice can be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Trust c/o D.G.Attwell Funeral Directors, 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea, SA5 9JH Tel: 01792 650205
Elaine WHITE
16th March 2023. Of Penrallt, Springfield Street, Dolgellau, formerly of Gower, South Wales, aged 88 years. Loving wife of Colin, dear mother of Mark and Mandy, fond Nan of Andrew, Sian, Tom, Emily and Rhys. Funeral Private.
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