These are all the loved ones remembered in funeral notices and family announcements in Carmarthenshire made between March 17 and March 24. 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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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.
Death Notices
Rosena Bowen
Peacefully on Tuesday, 14th March, 2023 at Cartref Ael-Y-Bryn, Ammanford aged 94 years. Rosena of Carmarthen and latterly Llandovery. Beloved wife of the late Iorrie, loving mother of Georgina (Gina) and her husband Dan, much loved Nanna of Rachel and Emma, proud great Nanna of Amity, Katie and Corey and a dear sister of Ossie and his wife Celia. A funeral for family and close friends will take place at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth on Thursday, 30th March, 2023 at 10.45am. Please wear a splash of colour. No flowers, donations in lieu, if so desired, to Alzheimer's Society Cymru c/o IC & SM Davies Funeral Directors, Britannia House, Llandovery, SA20 0DD. Tel 01550 720636.
Beverley Anne Davies
Sadly on Sunday 12th March, peacefully at her home in Gowerton, Beverley, dearly loved mum of Zoe, cherished nana of Josh, dear sister of Jackie, Mike, Michelle and Coral, also loved and respected by Raymond, passed away. Floral tributes are welcome. Funeral Tuesday 11th April, service held at Silcox Family Chapel 3.00 p.m. followed by committal service at Llanelli Crematorium 4.00 p.m. For further details please contact, Silcox Family Funeral Directors, 83 New Road, Llanelli SA15 3DS. Tel. 01554 773120.
Jean Horton
On Monday 6th March 2023, at Ty Mair Care Home, Jean, aged 89 years passed away. Beloved wife of Kenneth, devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Jean will be greatly missed by all who knew her. A funeral service will take place on Monday 27th March at 2pm at Llanelli Crematorium. Donations in lieu of flowers can be sent to: The British Heart Foundation Compton House 2300 The Crescent Birmingham Business Park Birmingham B37 7YE All further enquiries to Burry Port Funeralcare 01554 832461.
Meinir Glyndwr (SRN) Lewis
(SRN) Peacefully on Tuesday 7th March 2023 at Prince Philip Hospital, Meinir of 2 Cilymaenllwyd Fach, Pwll, Llanelli, only daughter of the late Reverend John Glyndwr and Irene Davies, widow of the late Dr John Scott Lewis and devoted mother of Penny. Funeral Service Friday 31st March at Adulam Baptist Chapel, Felinfoel, friends please meet at 1.30pm followed by Committal at Llanelli Crematorium 3pm. Family Flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to Ty Bryngwyn Hospice, Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli SA14 8QF Yn dawel ar y 7ed o Fawrth yn Ysbyty Tywysog Philip Llanelli bu farw, Meinir, 2 Cilymaenllwyd Fach, Pwll, Llanelli unig ferch y diweddar Parchedig John Glyndwr a Irene Davies, Priod y diweddar Dr John Scott Lewis a Mam annwyl Penny. Gwasanaeth yn Adulam Felinfoel, am 1.30 or gloch dydd Gwener 31ain o Fawrth ac yna yn Amlosgfa Llanelli am 3 or gloch. Blodau'r Teulu yn Unig os gwelwch yn dda. Rhoddion yn lle blodau os dymunir i Ty Bryngwyn Hospice, Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli SA14 8QF Further enquiries to Arthur Cambrey Funeral Directors, Alban Road, Llanelli, SA15 1ES Tel: 01554 772829.
Robert James Hugh (Hugh) Lewis
(Hugh) Formerly of Grillo Zincoxide Ltd, Burry Port and former Town Clerk, Pembrey and Burry Port Town Council Peacefully on Monday 13th March 2023 in the loving care of Towy Castle Care Home, Carmarthen, Hugh aged 89 years of Isfryn Close, Burry Port sadly passed away. The beloved husband of the late Edna, dearly loved father of Jeremy and the late Mandy, a dear father-in-law of Julia, cherished Dats of Sarah Jane, Ben, Sam and Tom, sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral on Thursday 30th March 2023, Public Service at Tabernacle Chapel of Rest, Burry Port at 12 noon followed by Interment at Burry Port Public Cemetery. Family flowers only please but donations in Hugh'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.
Jean Hughes
Peacefully on Saturday March 4th at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen, with her husband present, Jean of Pantyfedwen, Peniel, Carmarthen passed away. Loved wife of Neil, proud mother of Craig and Mark, mother-in-law to Kerry and Katy, nannie to Kirstie, Mia, Jasmine, Poppy, Rhys and Lyndsey. Jean will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral service on Tuesday March 28th at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth at 3.15pm. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, in envelopes, to Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Association (P.S.P.A.) will be accepted by Mr Roger Mitchell, 15 Brynglas Crescent, Llangunnor, Carmarthen, SA31 2HT. All enquiries to Oliver Evans Funeralcare, 125 Priory Street, Carmarthen. Tel 01267 236226.
Isa Mary Marquardt
Very peacefully and with wonderful grace on Sunday 12th March 2023, in her 101st year, at her home and surrounded by her loving family, Isa of Elkington Road, Burry Port. The beloved wife of the late Mr Charles Marquardt, dearly loved and adored mother of Annette and Erika, dearest mother-in-law of Ken and Mike, a very proud and greatly cherished grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. Sadly missed by all her family and friends. ''A long life filled with great love and happiness'' Funeral on Thursday 13th April 2023, a public service will be held at Tabernacle Chapel of Rest, Burry Port at 12:30pm. Followed by a cremation service at Llanelli Crematorium at 2pm. Family flowers only please, but donations in Isa's memory if desired to Cardiac Risk in the Young (c-r-y.org), 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.
Cynthia Morgan
Sadly on Thursday 9th March, peacefully at Glangwili Hospital, Cynthia, beloved wife of Raymond, dearly loved mam of Michelle, Melanie and Carl, dear mother-in-law of Alistair, Hywel and Julie, cherished nanny and great-nanny and a much loved sister. Family flowers only please. Funeral Thursday 30th March, service to be held at Llanelli Crematorium 11.00 a.m. Donations if so desired may be made to 'British Heart Foundation' 64 St John's Road, London SW11 1PR. Or donate via their website; www.bhf.org.uk For further details please contact, Silcox Family Funeral Directors, 83 New Road, Llanelli SA15 3DS. Tel. 01554 773120.
Beryl Robinson
Peacefully at home on Friday, 10th March, aged 84 years, Beryl of Plas y Milwr, Priory Street, Carmarthen. Beloved wife of Fred, loving mother of Susan, Mark and Julian, respected mother-in-law, cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, a dear sister and sister-in-law. Public Funeral Service on Thursday, 30th March 2023 at Llanelli Crematorium at 4.00pm. Family flowers only. Donations in memory, if desired, to: 'Macmillan Cancer Support' received by Glanmor Evans & Son, Funeral Directors, Login Chapel of Rest, Llangunnor Road, Carmarthen SA31 2PG. 01267 237100.
Abel Howard Thomas
Peacefully, on Saturday 11th of March at his home in " Merrysun", Horton, Abel Howard passed away aged 89 years. Loving husband of the late Hannah (Nina), proud father to Carwyn and Nigel, father-in-law to Susan and Sofia, treasured grandfather to Steffan and Ceri, cherished great grandfather to Dylan, Amelie and Dexter and dear brother to Elsbeth and the late Marjorie. Abel Howard will be dearly missed by all who love and knew him. Funeral service to take place 12.00pm on Tuesday 28th of March at St. Georges' church, Reynoldston followed by a private committal the following day. Family flowers only but donations, if so desired, maybe made to The South West Wales Cancer Fund. Cheques may be given to c/o James Cowley, Cowley Family Funerals, Crossways, Burry Green, Swansea SA3 1HR.
Ivor Mervyn Thomas
Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, Mervyn of Caswell Street, Llanelli. Devoted son of the late Ivor and Phyllis and a much loved cousin. Mervyn will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Funeral will be held Tuesday 4th April, friends please meet for service at Llanelli District Cemetery Chapel at 10.30 a.m. followed by interment at the cemetery. Further enquiries to: Arthur Cambrey Funeral Director Alban Road, Llanelli, SA15 1ES Tel: 01554 772829.
Mair Walters (of Brynmead, Bryn, Llanelli)
(of Brynmead, Bryn, Llanelli ) Sadly on Wednesday 15th March, peacefully at Morriston Hospital, Mair, beloved wife of the late Brian, dearly loved mammy of Amanda, Carl and Justin, cherished gran & mamgu of Alys, Joseph and Thomas, dear sister of the late Marianne, also a much loved auntie. No flowers please. Funeral Thursday 6th April, service to be held at Llanelli Crematorium 2.00 p.m. Donations if so desired may be made to 'ITU' Morriston Hospital, Heol Maes Eglwys, Morriston SA6 6NL. For further details please contact, Silcox Family Funeral Directors, 83 New Road, Llanelli SA15 3DS. Tel. 01554 773120.
Mair (Mair Gorwel) Williams
(Mair Gorwel) Peacefully on Sunday 12th March, 2023, Mair of Llanelli Town formerly of Bancffosfelen. Beloved wife of the late Jack, devoted mother to Michael and Elizabeth, loving mother-in-law to Linda, loving grandmother to Michelle and Kelly, treasured great-grandmother to Jack, Erin and Frazer, and sister to Gwen. Funeral Thursday 6th April, Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 1pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired towards: Ty Bryngwyn, Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli SA14 8QF Thomas Morgan Funeralcare, 72 Andrew Street, Llanelli SA15 3YP Tel: 01554 773678.
Paul David Zammit
22/12/1950 - 14/3/2023 In memory of Paul Zammit, with everlasting love. Beloved father of Andrew, Kelly, John Paul and Kate, cherished grandpa to Anya, Lia, Tom, Zia and Iola, devoted brother, father-in-law, uncle, and loyal friend to many. Funeral will be held at Llanelli.
Acknowledgements
David Walford Davies
Fe hoffai Beti-Wyn, Elin a Sara ddiolch yn ddiffuant i bawb am bob arwydd o garedigrwydd a chefnogaeth a dderbyniwyd ganddynt yn dilyn marwolaeth tad a thad-cu annwyl iawn. Diolch i'r Dr Fiona Gannon a'r Parchg Dewi Myrddin Hughes am eu gweinidogaeth ar ddydd yr angladd, i Jason Hopkin, Ymgymerwr, am ei arweiniad, ac i bawb a fynychodd yr angladd. Diolch hefyd am y cyfraniadau hael i 'Cruse - Cymorth mewn Galar.' Mae ein gwerthfawrogiad o'ch caredigrwydd yn fawr. Beti-Wyn, Elin and Sara would like to sincerely thank everyone for each act of kindness and support they received following the death of a much loved father and grandfather. Thank you to Dr Fiona Gannon and Reverend Dewi Myrddin Hughes for their ministry on the day of the funeral, to Jason Hopkin, Undertaker, for his guidance, and to everyone who attended the funeral. Thank you also for the generous contributions to 'Cruse Bereavement Care.' Your kindness is greatly appreciated.
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