These are all the loved ones remembered in funeral notices for the Valleys and Bridgend made between August 5 and August 12 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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David Frederick Lewis
Peacefully in his sleep on 5th August at the Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend, David, aged 81 years of Deri Close, Pencoed, and formerly of Ewenny, Bridgend. Dearly loved husband of Janet, and a much loved father of Jackie and Mark. David will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral Wednesday 24th August. Service at Salem Chapel, Pencoed at 11am followed by interment at Bridgend Cemetery at noon. Family flowers only, donations in lieu may be made to Cancer Research Wales c/o Mel & Ron Watkins Funeral Services, 2, Hilda House, The Square, Pencoed, Bridgend CF35 5NP. Tel: 01656 860545.
Bill Hitt
Passed away at Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda, Llwynypia, on August 1st aged 90. Dearly loved husband to the late June, adored father of Michael, Adrian and Carolyn and much loved by their partners Tracey, Zara and Elin. Loving grandfather to Danielle, Matthew, Christian, Megan, Cameron, Kian and Lyra and great-grandfather to Gwenllian and Will. Bill (former headmaster) will be fondly remembered by his many friends and the generations of pupils he taught at Trealaw Secondary Modern and Porth County Comprehensive School. Funeral service on Wednesday, August 31st at 12noon at SS Gabriel & Raphael RC Church, Primrose Street, Tonypandy CF40 1BJ, followed by interment at Trealaw Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, can be made in Bill's memory to the charity he loved supporting: the Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, Dunraven Street, Tonypandy, CF40 1AN, 01443 433288
David Leyshon Vaughan Morgan
Court Colman, Bridgend 31st October 1950 - 30th July 2022 It is with such sadness that the death of David is announced by his devoted wife Jennifer, sister Denise, brother-in-law Peter, sister-in-law Valerie, nieces and nephews. The funeral will take place on Thursday August 18th 2022 beginning with a 1pm service at All Saints' Church, Heol Eglwys, Penyfai, Bridgend CF31 4LT. This will be followed at 2.15pm by cremation at Coychurch Crematorium, Simonston Road, Coychurch, Bridgend CF35 6AB. Family flowers only are requested please but, should it be desired, donations in lieu, via E. Esaias & Son Ltd Funeral Director 39 Bridge Street Kenfig Hill, Bridgend. CF33 6DB Tel: 01656 740491. to the Cwm Taf NHS Charitable Fund or The British Lung Foundation. May David rest in peace.
Mary Rosita John
Peacefully on Thursday 14th July 2022, Mary of Greenwood Close, Litchard, beloved wife of Bill, dearly loved mother of Rob and mother-in-law of Sandie a much loved grandmother, great grandmother and sister-in-law. Funeral service at Coychurch Crematorium on Monday 15th August 2022 at 12 noon. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to Guide Dogs For The Blind c/o Gareth and Rhodri Howell of E Esaias & Son Funeral Directors, 39 Bridge Street, Kenfig Hill, Bridgend, CF33 6DB. Tel 01656 740491.
Anne Howell
Peacefully at Glanffrwd nursing home, Bridgend on 28th July 2022 aged 88 years. Beloved daughter of the late David and Irene Howell, loving sister of the late May Jones and the late Elizabeth Scourfield, Sister-in-law of James Scourfield and the late Selwyn Jones. Loved and respected aunt of Hilary, David and Jennifer, adored great aunt of Sian, Rebecca and Orlando. Anne will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service on Tuesday 16th August 2022 in Coychurch Crematorium at 3:15pm. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent direct to Dementia UK, 7th Floor, One Aldgate, London, EC3N 1RE7. All further inquiries to Rosemount funeral home, 19 Coychurch Road, Bridgend,CF31 3AP, Tel:- 01656 653156.
Sheila Buckwell
(Nee Russell) On 23rd July 2022 Sheila passed away peacefully, aged 88 years. Most dearly loved sister of Dorothy. Beloved wife of Dennis, devoted stepmother of Chris and her husband Robert, step grandmother of Gareth and step great-grandmother of Isla. Sheila will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral to be held on Wednesday 17 August 2022 at 2pm at W.H Preene & Son, Chapel of Rest, Mwyndy, Pontyclun, CF72 8PN. Family flowers only, donations in lieu may be given to Sense Cymru. Further enquiries to W H Preene & Son Tel:01443 223368.
