These are the loved ones remembered in funeral notices and family announcements made over the past week within Swansea, from Saturday, February 19, to Friday, February 25.
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 too.
In order of most recently announced.
Catherine Elizabeth BRAY
(BETTY) Peacefully at her home on 13th February 2022, aged 91 years. Betty, dearly beloved wife of the late Terry, loving mother of Linda and Jonathan, dear mother-in-law of Ivor, much loved sister of Joan. Betty will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Funeral Service Friday 4th March 2022 at 11.00 a.m. at Ty Hedd Funeral Home. Family flowers only but if desired to donate to Llys Nini Animal Centre, c/o Penllergaer, Swansea, SA4 9WB. Graham J Sullivan, Ty Hedd Funeral Home, Morriston, Swansea SA6 7QG Tel: 01792 775262
Muriel Evelyn CHAMBERLAIN
(Formerly Professor of History at Swansea University) Sadly passed away on Tuesday 8th February 2022 at Hengoed Court Care Home, Muriel who will be sadly missed by her large group of friends and family. Funeral Friday 11th March at Swansea Crematorium, 2.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Swansea Cat Protection c/o St James Funeral Home 31 St James Gardens, Uplands, Swansea SA1 6DT Tel 01792643840
William James CHARLES
(Billy) Peacefully passed away on 11th February at his home in Winchwen. Billy will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service will be strictly private. All enquiries please to: Gwyn Jones Funeral Director 118 Trallwn Road Llansamlet Swansea SA7 9UU Tel: 01792 771066 / 07483125296
Colin DAVIES
(formerly of British Steel, Port Talbot) Sadly passed away at Morriston Hospital on 6th February. Beloved husband of the late Barbara, devoted father of Helen and father-in-law of Ian, much loved grandad of Louise and Ben. Funeral service to be held on Thursday 3rd March at Swansea Crematorium 12.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired to the British Heart Foundation or Macmillan Cancer Support c/o D.G. Attwell Funeral Directors 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea SA5 9JH. Tel: (01792) 650205
Doris Kathleen DAVIES
Sadly on Tuesday 15th February 2022 at Morriston Hospital. Kath, devoted wife of the late Roy. Cherished and caring mother of David and John and daughters in law Joyce and Helen. Adored grandmother of Lee and Gemma & husband Mat and great grandmother of Tommy. Kath with be very sadly missed by all her family and friends. She was quite simply the best. Funeral on Wednesday 2nd March 2022 at Rhydgoch Cemetery, Pontarddulais at 1.45 p.m. The funeral cortege will depart from Kath's home at 1.25 p.m. Family flowers only. Further enquiries to David Hitchings & Sons Independent Funeral Directors, 34 Frampton Rd, Gorseinon, Swansea. SA4 4XY. Tel 01792 897323.
Mary GREEN
Loving wife of the late Gordon, beloved mother to Susan, Janet, Carol and Keith and much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral to be held at Swansea Crematorium on Tuesday 15th March at 11am. Family flowers only, donations to Alzheimers UK
Brian George William HOLE
Sadly but peacefully after a short illness Brian fell asleep at Morriston Hospital on Sunday 13th February 2022. He leaves behind his beloved wife Eve, his adored children Alison and Simon, he was the son of the late George Fred and Ivy Alice and brother of the late Gordon. He was formerly the Principle Assistant of Swansea Magistrate's Court and a long time resident of Carnglas, even though he still thought of himself as a Brynmill boy. A service of remembrance will be held at Bethel Private Chapel of Rest, Cockett for family and close friends on Friday 4th March 2022 at 2.45pm, followed by Cremation at Llanelli Crematorium for our final goodbye at 4.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu can be made to "Maggie's" at Singleton Hospital. The family wish to thank all the staff of Ward J Morriston Hospital for all their care. Further enquiries to Phillip Davies of Phillip G. Davies & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors Cockett, Swansea. SA2 0GB Tel:(01792) 581924.
Leslie Wynford JOWETT
Suddenly on the 5th February 2022 at Morriston Hospital, Leslie, beloved husband of the late Patricia, cherished father of Christian and partner Claire, devoted grandfather of Thomas and dear brother of the late Merlin. Funeral, Tuesday 8th March. at 2.30p.m. Service and Committal at Ty-Hedd Funeral Home. No flowers by request but donations if so desired to Muscular Dystrophy or Cancer Research as preferred. Graham J Sullivan, Ty Hedd Funeral Home, Mynydd Garnllwyd Road, Morriston, Swansea SA6 7QG. Tel: 01792 775262.
Sonny Arthur Joseph SKINNER
Suddenly but peacefully on Friday 11th February 2022, Arthur formerly of Homegower House, Swansea passed away at Hengoed Court Care Home, aged 92 years. Much loved Dad of Ray, dear father-in-law of Isobel. Cherished grandfather of Richard and Kevin and Great grandfather of Holly, Heidi and Felicity. Loving brother of Michael and brother-in-law of Sue. Arthur will be greatly missed by all his family and many friends who knew and loved him. Funeral Tuesday 8th March for a service at Swansea Crematorium, 2.00pm. Attendance by invitation only. Immediate family flowers only. Further enquiries to Swansea Funeralcare Tel: 01792 654369
Hilda Doreen WILLIAMS
Sadly and peacefully passed away at home with all her family around her on 16th February 2022 aged 88 years. Wife to the late Sidney Royston Williams, precious Mam to Tony, Stephen and Bev, loving sister to Jean, cherished mother-in-law to Ursula, Marilyn and Steve, loving Nanna to Ross, Lauren, Johanna, Donna, Gemma, Lee, Dean and also her ten great grandchildren. "Hilda will be greatly missed by all her family and friends." Funeral service to be held at St. Joseph's Cathedral, Greenhill, Swansea on March 3rd at 2.00pm followed by interment at Morriston Cemetery 3.15pm. Flowers or donations to Marie Curie may be sent to D.G. Attwell Funeral Directors, 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea SA5 9JH Tel. 01792 650205
Raimund WOLF
(Ray) Peacefully on Monday, February 14 at Morriston Hospital, Ray of Trinity Place, Pontarddulais. Cherished partner of Jayne, a dear brother to Rudi and the late Roland, brother-in-law to Sylvia and Mandy and a devoted uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Resting at the private chapel of Wyn Bishop, until the funeral on Wednesday, March 9 public service at Llanelli Crematorium at 2.00p.m. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to West Wing Dialysis Centre, Morriston Hospital, c/o Nia Wyn Bishop, Waunddewi, 43 Cross Hands Road, Gorslas, Llanelli, SA14 6RR.
Keith Edward BICKNELL
Peacefully on Friday 11th February 2022 at Singleton Hospital after a short illness. A remarkable father to Sandra and Martin. Funeral service on Friday 4th March at Swansea Crematorium, 2.30pm. No flowers please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the British Red Cross c/o St James Funeral Home, 31 St James Gardens, Uplands, Swansea SA1 6DT. Tel: 01792 643840. Black attire not required.
Susan DAVIES
(nee Peake) Suddenly passed away at home after an illness bravely borne on 3rd February 2022. Susan, dearly loved wife to Idris, proud and devoted mother of Joanne and Leon, cherished mother-in-law to Michael and Claire, adoring Grandma Sue to Connor, Ethan and Eleanor. A loving sister, sister-in-law and auntie of all her nieces and nephews and a dear friend to many. Susan will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. The funeral celebration of Susan's life is to be held on Friday 4th March at 12.30pm at Swansea Crematorium, Heol Pentre Felen, Morriston, Swansea SA6 6BY. All are welcome. Come bright and colourful. Family flowers only, no donations just smile, be kind and do a good deed for someone else as Susan would have done.
Robert Ian EVANS
Sadly passed away on the 12th February 2022 at Morriston Hospital. Beloved father of Mathew and Nathan, loved grandad to Cai and Summer, dear son of the late William and Jean Evans, loved brother of David, John, James, Helen, Kathleen, Alan, Ann and Gary. Funeral service at Swansea Crematorium on Wednesday 2nd March at 11.30am where all are welcome to say their goodbyes. No flowers by request, donations in lieu may be made to British Heart Foundation c/o D.G.Attwell Funeral Directors, 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea SA5 9JH Tel. 01792 650205.
Clive LOREY
Beloved husband, father, grandfather and all round legend, Clive passed away peacefully at his home in Garden Village on 16th February 2022. Known for his running, singing and all round zest for life Clive will be sorely missed by wife Janet, sister Wendy, children James & Louisa, daughter in-law Lisa, son in-law Matthew and grandchildren Sofia, Jackson, Logan & Tyler. Clive’s celebration of life to be held at Swansea (Morriston) Crematorium on Friday 4th March at 1200hrs. The family request no flowers and donations to the Mavis Nye Mesothelioma Foundation.
Joan O'SULLIVAN
O'SULLIVAN Joan (nee Carter) Formerly of Pantygwydr Court and Merlin Crescent. Suddenly on Sunday 13th February 2022, Joan passed away at Hillside Care Home after a long and bravely fought battle with illness. She will be sadly missed by her daughter Julie, sons Paul and Martin, brothers Haydn and Peter, grandsons Tristian, Alexander and Salter and all her family and many friends. Due to the current restrictions the funeral will be family only on Thursday 3rd March at St James Funeral Home prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Wales Air Ambulance c/o St James Funeral Home, 31 St James Gardens, Uplands, Swansea SA1 6DT. Tel: 01792 643840.
Derek Ivor PARRY
(Formerly of BP Baglan Bay/ Swansea Market) Passed away peacefully on Sunday 6th February 2022, Derek, beloved and cherished husband of Gladys, wonderful father to Nigel, much loved father-in-law to Louise, also devoted grandfather of Ffion. Sadly missed, forever loved Funeral service to be held on Friday 4th March 2022 12noon at Llanelli Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired in memory of Derek to Cancer Research Wales c/o St James Funeral Home 31 St James Gardens Uplands, Swansea SA1 6DT Tel - 01792 643840
Elizabeth Elaine PERCIVAL
(Elaine) Peacefully passed away on Sunday 13th February, Elaine of Llansamlet and formerly of Briton Ferry. Beloved wife of the late Tony, much loved mother to Andrea and Adrian, a dear mother-in-law to Sarah, loving nanna to Adam and Bethan and great nanna to George. Elaine will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service will be held at Swansea Crematorium on Thursday 3rd March at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please but donations in memory of Elaine can be made to: Cancer Research Wales via funeral-notices.co.uk or by cash/cheque to: Gwyn Jones Funeral Director 118 Trallwn Road Llansamlet Swansea SA7 9UU 01792 771066 / 07483125296
Kenneth BROOKS
(BONGO) Sadly after a long illness Kenneth passed away peacefully on 17th February 2022 at Ty Olwen. Beloved husband of Ann, cherished dad of Steven, Sallyann, Mark and Rebecca, loving grampa to all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren also the late Alex, dear brother to Clive and Ronald, brother-in-law to Betty, Pat and Anita, respected father-in-law to Mark and Christine, Maggie and Leeroy. Bongo will be deeply missed by all his family, friends and by all who knew and loved him. Funeral Thursday 3rd March 2022 where a Service will be held at Swansea Crematorium at 2:00pm. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to "Ty Olwen" via Funeral-notices.co.uk or cheques may be forwarded to Lee Davies of Phillip G. Davies & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors Bethel Private Chapel of Rest 2 Waunarlwydd Road Cockett, Swansea. SA2 0GB Tel: (01792) 581924
Brian Patrick MOON
(Community Councillor, Grovesend and Waungron) (former Brynlliw and B.P. Baglan Bay electrician) Suddenly on Tuesday February 8th at Morriston Hospital after a short illness. Brian devoted husband of Susan, loving father and friend to Stephen, son of the late Peggy and Spencer. Funeral service will take place on Monday February 28th at Llanelli crematorium, at 10am. Family flowers only, donations in memory of Brian may be made to the Cardiomyopathy Unit, Morriston Hospital (cheques only please) c/o Anthony Inkin and Paul Deans Funeral Directors Kilby Court, Loughor, SA46RQ Tel: 01792 897710
Evelyn May OWEN
(former Nursery Nurse at Gnoll Infant School.) Sadly on Tuesday 15th February at Morriston Hospital, aged 91 years. Evelyn, formerly of Bryncoch, Neath. Much loved Wife of the late Ellis, loving mother of Kevin and Andrew, mother-in-law of Ann and Katherine and a cherished Gran and Great-Grandmother. Funeral Service at St. Matthews Church, Bryncoch on Wednesday 2nd March at 2.00pm, followed by interment at the churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to the Alzheimers Society, c/o Les Davies Independent Funeral Directors, Neath Funeral Home, Main Road, Cadoxton, Neath, SA10 8AP. Tel 01639 642945.
Morgan REES
Sadly on Sunday 30th January 2022 Morgan, beloved husband of Lucy, dearly loved father of Bethan, Megan, William and Alison, father-in-law of Shaun and Christian. Adored grandfather of Phoebe, loving son of Jean and the late Brian and a much loved brother of Kathryn, Edward, Sian and the late John. Morgan will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Tuesday 1st March at Llanelli Crematorium 2.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to the Coastguard Association c/o St James Funeral Home 31 St James Gardens, Uplands, Swansea SA1 6DT Tel 01792643840
Cynthia BEYNON
Passed away peacefully on February 15th 2022, at Morriston Hospital. Dearly loved daughter of Margaret Hopkin and step daughter of the late Hopkin Hopkin. Daughter of the late Powell Beynon. Much loved sister of Estelle and the late Robert and Eira, also sister-in-law of Jeff. Cherished aunty of Laura, Stacey and Elis. Funeral Friday 25th February 2022 a service at Adulum Chapel, Cefn Road, Bonymaen at 1.00pm, followed by interment at Chapel Cemetery. Cynthia will be deeply missed by all her family and friends. Immediate family flowers only please. All enquiries to: Gareth Sims Sims and Jones Independent Funeral Directors, 240 Jersey Road, Bonymaen, Swansea, SA1 7DL. Tel: 01792 700501.
Robert BOAST
Peacefully at his home in South Africa, aged 72. Robert, husband of the late Ann, father of Geraint, Ryan and Adele. Brother of Ronnie and Yvonne and son of the late Trevor and Olwen of Duffryn Rhondda.
Joan DAVIES
Passed away peacefully at St Marks nursing home on Monday 7th February 2022 aged 95 years, formally of Fairwood road West Cross, Joan. Loving wife to the late Les, much loved mother to Paul and the late Brian, cherished mother in law to Linda and Ann, loving grandmother to Cathy, Lee and Gareth, devoted great grandmother to Ella, Joseff, Effa, Tate and Cole. Our sincere thanks go to the staff at St Marks nursing home for their loving care. Joan will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by all her family and friends. Funeral service will take place at St Joseph's Cathedral on Monday 28th February at 12.45pm followed by committal at Swansea Crematorium at 2pm. Family flowers only please by request, donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to Cancer research UK c/o D.G.Attwell funeral directors, 95 Eaton Road, Swansea, SA5 9JH Tel: 01792 650205 Requiescat In Pace
Mairwen GRIFFITHS
Peacefully passed away on 9th February at her home in Winchwen surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Horace, much loved mother to Michael and Maria, loving nan to Christopher, Disney and Adam. Mairwen will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service will be held at Gwyn Jones Chapel of Rest, Trallwn Road, Llansamlet on Tuesday 1st March at 11.45am followed by interment at Coedffranc Cemetery, Skewen at 12.30pm. Flowers and all enquiries please to: Gwyn Jones Funeral Director 118 Trallwn Road Llansamlet Swansea SA7 9UU Tel 01792 771066 / 07483125296
Cheryl HAMMETT
Suddenly on 10th February 2022 at her home, Landeg Street, Plasmarl. Beloved wife of the late Billy, loving and devoted mother of Richard and Christopher, respected mother in law of Kaylie. Cherished and greatly missed grandmother of Harrison, Finley, Harley and Rory. Cheryl will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Tuesday, 1st March, when a service will take place at Swansea Crematorium at 2:00 pm. Family flowers only please. Further enquiries c/o Morriston Funeralcare, 105-107 Clase Road, Morriston SA6 8DY. Tel: 01792 798257
Pamela Mary JONES
Peacefully on Wednesday 2nd February 2022 at Morrison Hospital, Pam, much loved partner of the late Gwyn, loving sister of Ann, Terry and the late Pat, Brian and Lynda, loving sister-in-law of Graham, loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Beloved step-mum and step-nana, beloved daughter of the late Jack and Mary Jones. Pam will be sadly missed by all her family and many friends. Funeral Thursday 24th February when a service will be held at Swansea Crematorium Chapel, 1.15pm followed by Interment at Morrison Cemetery (Section AAA), 1.45pm. Flowers please to: D G Attwell Funeral Directors, 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea, SA5 9JH. Tel: 01792 650205.
Carole SULLIVAN
(nee Rees) Sadly passed away at Milton Keynes and will be sadly missed by all family and friends.
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