These are all the loved ones remembered in funeral notices for the Valleys and Bridgend made between July 14 and July 21 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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Valerie Soloman
Peacefully on 10th July 2022 at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr, Valerie Soloman of Brunel Close, Penpedairheol. Beloved wife of Gilbert, devoted mother of Helen, much loved grandmother of Nathan and Amy and great grandmother of Travis and dear sister of Dorothy. Sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral on Tuesday 26th July. Service at St Catwg's Church, Gelligaer at 10am, interment following at Gelligaer Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu may be made to The Salvation Army (Bargoed Branch) c/o John Davies and Sons Funeral Directors, Beechwood, Park Terrace, Trelewis CF46 6BT. Tel: 01443 410224.
Reginald Arthur Whittle
(Reg) Peacefully on 12th July 2022 in the Princess of Wales Hospital aged 96 years. Devoted husband of the late Margaret, Loving dad of Mike, father-in-law of Terrie, cherished grandfather and great grandfather. Loved brother. Reg will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service on Friday 29th July in Coychurch Crematorium at 14:15pm. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent direct to Alzheimer's Research, 3 Riverside, Grants Park, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. All further enquiries to Rosemount Funeral Home, 19 Coychurch Road, Bridgend, CF31 3AP, Tel:- 01656 653156.
Robert George Bressington
Peacefully on Thursday 7th July 2022, Robert of Llantwit Fardre. Beloved husband of Teresa, loving father of John Paul and Joanne, dear father-in-law of Kelly and Ken, and much loved grandfather of Erin, Tom, Grace, Joe, Caitlin and Sebastian. Robert will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Requiem Mass will be held on Thursday 21st July at All Hallows RC Church, Miskin at 10.00am, followed by cremation at Coychurch Crematorium, Bridgend at 11.30am. Family flowers only. Enquiries to W.H Preene & Son Mwyndy Pontyclun CF72 8PN Tel: 01443 223368.
Kathryn Jane Ritchie
(nee Sharpe) Peacefully on Saturday 2nd July 2022 with her family at her side Kath formerly of Kenfig Hill. Beloved mother of Clayton, mother-in-law of Nancy, dearly loved grandmother of Gena, Anna, Spencer and Hudson and a much loved sister. Funeral service and cremation at Margam Crematorium on Monday 25th July 2022 at 1.45. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to Cats Protection or The Alzheimer's Society c/o Gareth and Rhodri Howell of E Esaias & Son Funeral Directors, 39 Bridge Street, Kenfig Hill, Bridgend CF33 6DB. Tel 01656 740491.
Carol Williams
Sadly on 11th July 2022, Mrs Carol Williams of 18 The Hollies, Quakers Yard (retired District Nurse) passed away peacefully at her home after losing her battle with cancer. Dearly loved wife of Robert Williams, loving mother to Hilary and Ian and much loved grandmother to Jessica, Jacob, Ella and Zoë. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral on Tuesday 26th July. Service at Salem Chapel, Nelson at 12.30 pm, committal following at Sirhowy Valley Crematorium at 1.30 pm. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be made to Macmillan Cancer Support c/o John Davies and Sons Funeral Directors, Beechwood, Park Terrace, Trelewis CF46 6BT.
Tydfil Thomas
(O.B.E., J.P., M.A.) The death is announced of Mrs. Tydfil Thomas O.B.E., J.P., M.A., beloved Wife of the late Dr. T.J. Thomas and formerly Headmistress of Aberdare Girl's Comprehensive School. She will be sadly missed by family and friends in the community which she served so faithfully. The funeral service will take place on Thursday 21st July 2022 at Llwydcoed Crematorium, Aberdare, at 3.00pm. No flowers by request. Further enquiries can be made to Richards Funeral Services Ltd. 74 - 76 Harriet Street, Trecynon, Aberdare, CF44 8Pl. Tel: 01685-878121.
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