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Below are the most recent death and in memoriam notices published in the Carmarthenshire area, in alphabetical order. You can keep up to date with the latest Carmarthenshire news by signing up to the local newsletter here.
Barbara Armstrong
Peacefully on Tuesday 21st March, Barbara of Sandy Road, Llanelli. Beloved wife of the late Gwyn, loving and devoted mother of Angela and Graham, much respected mother in law of Jan, dearest sister of Jeanette, cherished Nanna of Daniel and Emma, Jessica, Alex and Viccii, James and Leanne, Stacey and Carl, Luke and Amanda, adored great grand-mother of Kian, Leah, Regan, Danny, Jordan, Imogen, Zac, Finley, Dillon, Lexi, Brook, Joey, Layla and Holly. Barbara will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Funeral Thursday 6th April, friends please meet for the service at Our Lady, Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Llanelli at 1.45 p.m. followed by committal service at Llanelli Crematorium 3.00 p.m. Further enquiries to: Arthur Cambrey Funeral Directors, Alban Road, Llanelli, SA15 1ES Tel: 01554 772087.
Raymond (of Hafan, Llanelli) Blackwell (Ray)
(Ray) (of Hafan, Llanelli) Sadly on Monday 13th March, peacefully at home, Ray, dear friend of Daz (the legend), Huw, Tania, Cazzy, Phil, Ceri and all the staff at Ruby's Bar. Private service to be held, in keeping with Ray's wishes. For further details please contact, Silcox Family Funeral Directors, 83 New Road, Llanelli SA15 3DS. Tel. 01554 773120.
Terrence Russell Jasper (Terry) Bowen
(Terry) Peacefully at his home on Friday 24th March 2023, Terry aged 87 years of Stepney Road, Burry Port sadly passed away. The beloved husband of Jean, much loved father of Judith and son-in-law Adrian, proud and devoted tadcu of Jonathan. Funeral on Thursday 20th April 2023, service at Llanelli Crematorium at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please, but donations in Terry's memory if desired to the British Heart Foundation 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.
Judith Anne (Retired Radiographer) Davies (Annie)
(Annie) (Retired Radiographer ) Sadly on Tuesday 21st March, peacefully at her home with her loving family by her side, Annie, beloved wife of Philip, loved mum of Alexandra, Gareth, Paul and John, also a cherished grandmother. Annie was dearly loved by all her family. Funeral Thursday 13th April, service to be held at Llanelli Crematorium 3.00 p.m. No flowers please, donations in lieu to 'Cancer Research UK' c/o Silcox Family funeral Directors, 83 New Road, Llanelli SA15 3DS. Tel. 01554 773120.
John Llewellyn Evans
Peacefully on Wednesday 22nd March 2023 at Prince Philip Hospital, John of Llwynhendy Road, Llanelli. Beloved husband of Jayne, devoted father of Jonny and the late Lesley, much loved father-in-law of Ann and Spencer and an adored grandfather of Carys, Ffion, Lloyd, Harri, Aidan and Gruff and great grandfather of Twm, Buddug and Llŷr, and a dear brother of Dennis and Marsden. John will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Funeral Tuesday 18th April, friends please meet for service at Llanelli Crematorium 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired in John's memory to Cancer Research UK may be sent directly to Cancer Research UK, PO Box 1561, Oxford, OX4 9GZ. Thank you. Further enquiries to: Arthur Cambrey Funeral Director, Alban Road, Llanelli, SA15 1ES. Tel: 01554 772829
Sandra Evans
Sandra, peacefully at the age of 82, with her family at her side, resident of Furnace and long term member of Furnace Rugby Club and a member of 21st Century Church, Saron in Furnace passed away at Ty Pili Pala, Llanelli, on Monday, March 20th 2023. Beloved wife of the late Mike, devoted mother of Bethan and Matthew, dear mother-in-law of Les and Ruth, loving nanna of Nia, Ceri and Anna, cherished great nanna of Ezra and Harper and a much-loved sister to Maureen and Delia. Sandra will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. The funeral will be held on Thursday, 6th April at 10.00am at Llanelli Crematorium. No flowers please, but donations if desired in Sandra's memory can be made directly to Cancer Research Wales. Further enquiries to Arthur Cambrey Funeral Director, Alban Road, Llanelli, SA15 1ES Tel: 01554 772829
Thomas Clive Evans
Aberystwyth and Carmarthen. Passed away suddenly on 20th March 2023 at his home in Johnstown, Carmarthen aged 74 years old. Beloved husband of Eirwen, devoted father of Elinor and Bethan, cherished Tadcu of Evan, Owen, George and Seth and fond father in law of Michael. A respected uncle, cousin, brother in law and friend to many. Public funeral service at Aberystwyth Crematorium, Clarach Road, Aberystwyth SY23 3DG on Wednesday 5th April at 12pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired towards St Peter's Church, Carmarthen or Carmarthen Town AFC to be sent to Peris Rice Funeral Director, Royal Oak Chapel of Rest, Old St Clears Road, Johnstown Carmarthen SA31 3JF. Tel 01267 243787.
Clive Fouracre
Sadly on Wednesday 22nd March, peacefully at Tŷ Cwm Gwendraeth, Clive passed away. Dear husband of Eleri, loving dad of Paul and Emma, a devoted datcu of Ewan, Cerys and Dewi, dearest brother of Roger, Robert and their families. Funeral Wednesday 19th April, service to be held at Llanelli Crematorium 1.00 p.m. No flowers please, donations in lieu to 'Dementia UK', 7th Floor, One Aldgate, London EC3N 1RE. For further details please contact, Silcox Family Funeral Directors, 83 New Road, Llanelli SA15 3DS. Tel. 01554 773120.
David Ronald (Ron) Griffiths
(Ron) Peacefully at Prince Philip Hospital on Tuesday 21st March. Ron passed away aged 90 years. Beloved husband to Merlys. Dearly loved father to Ian and Simon. Much loved father-in-law to Jane and Pete. Devoted Dadcu to his beautiful granddaughters and great granddaughter. Loved by all his family and friends. Resting in perfect peace. Funeral service to take place at Llanelli Crematorium on Thursday 13th April at 11am. All are welcome to attend, immediate family flowers only please. Further enquiries to: Arthur Cambrey Funeral Director Alban Road, Llanelli SA15 1ES. Tel: 01554 772829.
Michael (Former Sergeant, Territorial Army, Llanelli) Henshaw
(Former Sergeant, Territorial Army, Llanelli) Peacefully on Saturday 18th March at Prince Philip Hospital, Mike of James Street, Llanelli. Beloved husband of June, loving and devoted father of Suzanne, Jeff and Donna Marie, loving and adored grandfather and great-grandfather, much loved brother in law of Shirley and a dear uncle and cousin. Mike will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Funeral will be held on Tuesday 4th April, friends please meet for service at Llanelli Crematorium 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Further enquiries to: Arthur Cambrey Funeral Directors, Alban Road, Llanelli, SA15 1ES Tel: 01554 772829.
Ceri Lynne (Ceri) Hurley (nee Griffiths)
(nee Griffiths) (Ceri) Peacefully at her home and surrounded by her loving family following an illness she has borne with wonderful courage and dignity, Ceri aged 56 years of Llys Gwenllian, Kidwelly sadly passed away. Loving and cherished mother of Sean and Daniel, dearly loved and devoted daughter of Marlene and the late Cliff, precious sister of Amanda, a treasured niece and cousin. Sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. "Ceri was an inspirational woman who was so loved and will be so sadly missed by all who knew and loved her". Funeral on Wednesday 5th April 2023. A service of celebration will be held at St Mary's Church, Kidwelly at 12 noon followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please but donations in Ceri's memory if desired will be used by the family to buy a bench to be placed in Kidwelly where people will be able to pause and rest a while as they remember a special lady who was so loved. All donations to 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.
Sylvia Humphries
Peacefully on Thursday 16th March at her home in Cae Bryn Drain Carmarthen (Formerly of Llanybri), Sylvia beloved wife of the late Patrick, devoted mother of Amanda and Louise, much loved grandmother and great grandmother, also a dear sister. Sylvia will be sadly missed by all her family and many friends. Public funeral service on Wednesday 29th March at Royal Oak Chapel of Rest, Old St Clears Road, Johnstown, Carmarthen at 1-30pm, followed by Cremation at Morriston Crematorium at 3-00pm. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations in lieu to St David's Medical Foundation c/o Peris Rice Carmarthen Funeral Director, Royal Oak Chapel of Rest, Old St Clears Road, Johnstown, Carmarthen SA31 3JF tel 01267 243787.
Janet Elizabeth Kirk
Beloved wife of George, devoted mother of Michael, David and Sarah, much loved nannie of her grandchildren, Ashley, Alice, Joseph and Hannah, and her great-grandchildren, Kaya and Ralph, a dear sister and sister-in-law. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Resting at Peris Rice, Royal Oak Chapel, Carmarthen until the service at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth on Saturday 1st April at 11-30am. Please wear a splash of colour. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired will be gratefully received for Marie Curie Cancer Care c/o Peris Rice Carmarthen Funeral Director, Royal Oak Chapel of Rest, Old St Clears Road, Johnstown, Carmarthen SA31 3JF Tel 01267 243787.
John Philip Livingstone
Yn dawel yn ei gartref ar 21ain o Fawrth 2023 hunodd John, Clyd Fan, Llys-y-frân, Sir Benfro. Priod cariadus Kathryn, tad arbennig Tomos a Hywel, tad-cu annwyl Morgan, Rhys a Theo a brawd annwyl Ruth. Angladd ddydd Sadwrn, 1af Ebrill 2023. Gwasanaeth Cyhoeddus yn Eglwys Sant Meilyr, Llys-y-frân am 11.30yb. Rhoddion er cof, os dymunir, tuag at: 'Paul Sartori Foundation' trwy law Glanmor Evans a'i Fab, Trefnwyr Angladdau, Capel Gorffwys Login, Heol Llangynnwr, Caerfyrddin SA31 2PG *** Peacefully at home on 21st March 2023, John of Clyd Fan, Llys-y-frân, Pembrokeshire. Beloved husband of Kathryn, cherished father of Tomos and Hywel, dear grandfather of Morgan, Rhys and Theo, dear brother of Ruth. Funeral on Saturday, 1st April 2023. Public Service at St Meilyr's Church, Llys-y-frân at 11.30am. Donations in memory, if desired, to: 'Paul Sartori Foundation' received by Glanmor Evans and Son, Funeral Directors, Login Chapel of Rest, Llangunnor Road, Carmarthen SA31 2PG 01267 237100.
Jennifer Mary Stevens
Jennifer Mary STEVENS Peacefully on Thursday 16th March, 2023 with her loving family by her side. Jennifer of Y Plas Care Home, Felinfoel, Llanelli. Best friend of John, loving and devoted mother of Helen and Deborah, cherished mother-in-law of Leighton and Arwyn, adored sister of Pat, David, Arnold, Godfrey and Edmee and a much loved grandmother of Keiran, Aimee & Thomas and Arianwen & Aneira. Jennifer will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Funeral will be held Monday 17th April, family and friends please meet for service at Llanelli Crematorium at 3:00p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in Jennifer's memory may be made to P.S.P. Association and please send directly to PSPA, Margaret Powell House, 415a Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes MK9 3BN or via their website at www.pspassociation.org.uk. Thank you. Further enquiries to Arthur Cambrey Funeral Director, Alban Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA15 1ES. Tel: 01554 772829.
Yvonne Owen
Yn dawel ar ddydd Mercher Mawrth 22 yn ei chartref, Yvonne o Heol Llannon, Tymbl Uchaf. Priod hoff y diweddar Eifion, mam gariadus Menna a'r diweddar Carwyn, mamgu dyner Nia a Ffion a mamgu mawr i'w gor-wyrion. Yn gorwedd yng nghapel gorffwys Wyn Bishop tan yr angladd ar ddydd Iau Ebrill 6, gwasanaeth cyhoeddus yn Amlosgfa Parc Gwyn, Arberth am 1.45 o'r gloch. Blodau'r teulu yn unig, rhoddion os dymunir i Marie Curie trwy law Nia Wyn Bishop, Waunddewi, 43 Heol Cross Hands, Gorslas, Llanelli, SA14 6RR. ***** Peacefully on Wednesday March 22 at her home, Yvonne of Llannon Road, Upper Tumble. Beloved wife of the late Eifion, devoted mother of Menna and the late Carwyn, dear grandmother of Nia and Ffion and mamgu mawr to her great grandchildren. Resting at the private chapel of Wyn Bishop until the funeral on Thursday April 6, public service at Parc Gwyn Crematorium Narberth at 1.45p.m. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to Marie Curie c/o Nia Wyn Bishop, Waunddewi, 43 Cross Hands Road, Gorslas, Llanelli, SA14 6RR.
Avril Maureen Richards
Sadly on Monday 20th March, peacefully at her home, Avril, beloved wife of Archie, dearly loved mother of Wayne and Maxine & Jamie, cherished grandmother of Lucy and Oli, and a much loved sister. Funeral Tuesday 4th April, service to be held at Llanelli Crematorium 9.00 a.m. You are welcome to join the family for light refreshments at The Diplomat Hotel for 10.00 a.m. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to 'Marie Curie Cancer Care' c/o Silcox Family Funeral Directors, 83 New Road, Llanelli SA15 3DS. Tel. 01554 773120.
Y Parchedig Dewi Wyn Thomas
10/04/1932-11/03/2023 Ar ôl cystudd hir, hunodd Dewi yng Nghartref Bryn-y-cae, Bracla. Priod hoff ac annwyl Rita, tad tynner a chefnogol Lona a'r diweddar Gethin. Brawd y diweddar Goronwy. Magwyd yn Y Ffwrnais, Llanelli. Angladd ar ddydd Mercher, 29ain o Fawrth 2023 yn Amlosgfa Llangrallo am 4.15 p.m. Blodau'r teulu yn unig. Rhoddion, os dymunir, i Gartref Bryn-y-cae, Bracla, drwy law yr Ymgymerwr: Rosemount,19 Heol Llangrallo, Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr CF31 3AP After a long illness, Dewi passed away at Bryn-y-cae Residential Home, Brackla. Beloved husband of Rita, caring and dearly loved father of Lona and the late Gethin. Brother of the late Goronwy. Born and raised in Furnace, Llanelli. Funeral on Wednesday, 29th of March, 2023 at 4.15 p.m. at Coychurch Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Bryn-y-cae Residential Home Brackla c/o Rosemount Funeral Home 19 Coychurch Rd, Bridgend CF31 3AP.
Margaret Ann Webb
On Monday 20th March, Margaret of Elgin Road, Pwll, Llanelli passed away peacefully at Prince Philip Hospital. Beloved wife of David, loving and devoted mother of Helen and Karolyn, adored grandmother of Astrid, Ross, Nicole, Asha and Kiran, cherished great grandmother of Isaac, Oliver and Ruben, mother-in-law of Ian and grandmother-in-law of Drew and Ellis. Margaret will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Funeral Tuesday 11th April, friends please meet for the service at Holy Trinity Church, Pwll at 1.45 p.m. followed by committal service at Llanelli Crematorium 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired in Margaret's memory may be sent directly to Alzheimer's Society, Scott Lodge, Scott Road, Plymouth, PL2 3DU. Further enquiries to: Arthur Cambrey Funeral Directors, Alban Road, Llanelli, SA15 1ES Tel: 01554 772087.
Mark Anthony Williams
Sadly on Friday 17th March, peacefully after a short illness, at Glangwili Hospital, Mark, beloved husband of Debbie, a much loved dad of Daniel, Joshua, Georgia and Elliott, dear father-in-law of Will and Hannah, cherished grumpy of Cai, Olivia, Isla and Ella Rose, dear son of Margaret and the late Brian, and a loving brother of Noel and Robert. Funeral Wednesday 12th April, service to be held at Llanelli Crematorium 10.00 a.m. No flowers please, donations in lieu to ‘Brain Tumour Trust’ c/o Mr Noel Williams, 31 Helston Road, Chelmsford CM1 6JF For further details please contact, Silcox Family Funeral Directors, 83 New Road, Llanelli SA15 3DS. Tel. 01554 773120.
Beryl Patricia (Mam Pat) Williams
(Mam Pat) Peacefully on Monday March 20 at Prince Philip Hospital, Pat of Y Fron, Cefneithin. Wife of the late Gareth, devoted mother of Andrew, Garry, Stephen, Adrian and the late Ian, loving grandmother and great grandmother and a respected mother-in-law. Resting at the private chapel of Wyn Bishop, until the funeral on Thursday, March 30, public service at St. Anne's Church, Cross Hands at 2.00p.m. followed by interment at Upper Tumble Public Cemetery. Family wreath only, donations in lieu if so desired to Ward 1, Prince Philip Hospital c/o Wyn Bishop, Waunddewi, 43 Cross Hands Road, Gorslas, Llanelli, SA14 6RR.
John Wood
John Wood, beloved husband of the late Beryl Wood of 21 Gilbert Crescent Llanelli, passed away peacefully on Wednesday 8th March 2023 at Glangwili Hospital Carmarthen. Fondly remembered by his son Phillip and daughter in law Dorothy, cherished grandfather to Matthew and Elinor and great grandpa to Magnus and Freja. Funeral to take place on Wednesday 5th April. Friends, please meet at Llanelli Crematorium at 2pm. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired in John's memory to The Salvation Army (Llanelli). All further enquiries to Thomas Morgan Funeralcare 01554 773678.
In Memoriams
Iori & Sally Jones (née Leighton)
(née Leighton) Cherished memories of wonderful Parents and Grandparents who passed away 22nd March 2006 and 25th March 2011. Quietly today your memory we treasure, loving you always, forgetting you never. Forever in our hearts. Nigel, Susan, Lynne, Steven and Families xxx
John Terry Thomas
Er serchus gof am briod a thad annwyl sef John Terry Thomas, Hafod-Y-Gan, Llandysul a hunodd ar 26ain Mawrth 2010 yn 67 mlwydd oed. Hiraeth sydd yn llawn'r galon, Hen atgofion ddont yn llu, Colli dagrau sy'n naturiol, Am un annwyl iawn i ni. Llawer o gariad, Delia, Amanda a Richard.
Acknowledgements
Mair Eluned Davies
Dymuna Gwen, Hywel, Sian, Rhiain, Emyr, a'u teuluoedd, ddiolch yn fawr am bob arwydd o gydymdeimlad a charedigrwydd estynwyd iddynt yn eu profedigaeth o golli Mair: mam, nain a hen nain annwyl. Diolch am bob gofal tyner ac ystyriol o Mair yn ystod y tair blynedd ddiwethaf gan staff Cartref Gofal Tŷ Gwyn MHA, Penarth. Ein diolch diffuant am bob cyfraniad gwerthfawr yn ystod y ddau wasanaeth ar ddiwrnod ei hangladd ac yn arbennig i'r Parch. Eryl Davies, Parch. John Treharne a Chapel Freeschool Court. Gwerthfawrogwn y rhoddion hael a dderbyniwyd er cof am Mair tuag at Canolfan Bryn y Groes, Y Bala a'r National Rheumatology Arthritis Society. Llawer o ddiolch i gwmni ymgymerwyr Glanmor Evans a'i Fab, Llangynnwr, am eu gwasanaeth trylwyr. ****** DAVIES Mair Eluned Gwen, Hywel, Sian, Rhiain, Emyr, and their families, wish to convey their heartfelt thanks for condolences and kindness shown to them in their loss of Mair: cherished mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Thanks to the staff at Tŷ Gwyn MHA Care Home, Penarth for their kind and considerate care of Mair over the past three years. Our sincere thanks to all who contributed at both funeral services and especially to Rev. Eryl Davies, Rev. John Treharne and Freeschool Court Church. Thanks for all the generous donations in Mair's memory towards Canolfan Bryn y Groes, Y Bala and The National Rheumatology Arthritis Society. With special thanks to Funeral Directors, Glanmor Evans and Son, Llangynnwr, for their dignified arrangements.
Gareth Evans
Dymuna Anne ddiolch yn ddiffuant i bawb am bob arwydd o gydymdeimlad a estynnwyd iddi yn ei phrofedigaeth o golli Gareth, gŵr arbennig a ffrind gorau. Cyflwynwyd swm sylweddol i Ymchwil Alzheimers Cymru er cof amdano. Arweiniwyd y gwasanaeth teimladwy yn Amlosgfa Llanelli gan y Parchedig Ganon Ann Howells. Diolch iddi am ei sensitifrwydd. Diolch hefyd i Iwan o gwmni Glanmor Evans a'i Fab am wasanaeth personol, urddasol a thrylwyr. *** Anne would like to express her sincere appreciation for each gesture of sympathy received on her recent bereavement of losing Gareth, a special husband and best friend. A substantial donation has been made to Alzheimers Research Cymru in remembrance. The heartfelt service at Llanelli Crematorium was led by the Reverend Canon Ann Howells. Her thoughtfulness and sensitivity were very much appreciated. Thanks also to Iwan of Glanmor Evans & Son for the personal, dignified and thorough service.
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