These are all the loved ones remembered in funeral notices and family announcements in Carmarthenshire made between April 7 and April 14. 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
Joan Lilian Margaret Beecham
Peacefully on Sunday 2nd April 2023 at Glangwili Hospital, Joan of Ty'r Gelli, Llanelli. Beloved wife of the late Eddie, devoted mother of Jennifer and Robert, much loved mother in law of Wayne and Angela, a cherished grandmother of Leanne, Christopher and David and great grandmother of Alex and Lucas and a dear sister of Phyllis. Joan will be dearly missed by all her loving family and friends. Funeral Wednesday 26th April, friends please meet for service at Llanelli Crematorium 12 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in Joan's memory for 'Blind Veterans UK' may be made directly online at www.blindveterans.org.uk or cheques may be sent to Blind Veterans UK, 126 Fairlie Road, Slough, SL1 4PY. Thank you. Further enquiries to: Arthur Cambrey Funeral Directors, Alban Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA15 1ES. Tel: 01554 772829
Margaret Ann (of Penywern, Llanelli) Bills (Maggie May)
(Maggie May) (of Penywern, Llanelli) Sadly on Saturday 8th April, peacefully at The Haven, with her loving family by her side, Maggie, beloved wife of Ernie, dearly loved mother of Beverley, dear mother-in-law of Talo, cherished nan of Thomas, devoted sister of the late Eirlys, also a loving auntie. Funeral Wednesday 10th May, service to be held at Llanelli Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired may be made to 'Dementia UK' 7th Floor, One Aldgate, London EC3N 1RE. Or via their website; www.dementiauk.org For further details please contact, Silcox Family Funeral Directors, 83 New Road, Llanelli SA15 3DS. Tel. 01554 773120.
William Henry Augustus (Harry) Coles
(Harry) Peacefully on Sunday 2nd April 2023 at his home in Dan Y Lan, Swiss Valley, Llanelli with his loving family at his side. Harry, beloved husband of Elvina, loving and devoted father of Joanna and much respected father-in-law of Kevin. Harry will be sadly missed by all his loving family and many friends. At the family's request the funeral will be private. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired in Harry's memory may be made directly to Prostate Cancer UK, The Counting House, 53 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QN. Further enquiries to: Arthur Cambrey Funeral Directors, Alban Road, Llanelli, SA15 1ES Tel: 01554 772829
Enid Evans
Peacefully on Saturday 25th March 2023, at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli. Enid, aged 80 years, from Maesyffynnon, Trimsaran, sadly passed away. Beloved Wife of Vincent Anelyf Evans. Much loved Mother of Sharon, Darlene, Romaine, Adele and the late Rochelle. Loving Mother in law of Keith, Gary, John, John and Colin. A very Proud Grandmother and Great grandmother. Cherished Sister of Non. Enid will be sadly missed by all her loving family, friends and neighbours. Resting in peace at the chapel of rest at Willow Brook, Kidwelly until the funeral Service on Wednesday 19th April 2023. Public Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but donations in Enid's memory to 'Rheumatology Day Unit, Prince Philip Hospital' c/o Shane Griffiths - Funeral Director Willow Brook Family Funeral Directors 38 Lady Street, Kidwelly SA17 4UD. 01554 890900.
Morlais Gregory
Yn dawel yn ei gartref genedigol ar 29ain o Fawrth bu farw Morlais Gregory o Heol Glynbeudy, Brynaman, yn 91 mlwydd oed. Gŵr ymroddgar y diweddar Betty, tad cariadus Sandra, Heddyr a Kristian. Tadcu annwyl Rhian Wyn, Ifan, Iolo a'r diweddar Ian Cerith Hen dadcu hoff ei or-wyresau a ffrind ffyddlon i Cerith, Cenwyn ac Annmarie. Cynhelir angladd gyhoeddus yng Nghapel Ebeneser, Brynaman, am 1 o'r gloch ddydd Mercher, 12fed o Ebrill a chladdedigaeth i ddilyn ym mynwent y capel. Torch deuluol yn unig. Ymholiadau pellach: Wyn Bishop, Waunddewi, 43 Heol Crosshands, Gorslas, Llanelli, SA14 6RR.
David Shortman Lewis
(Born in Carmarthen) David peacefully passed away on Wednesday 1st March 2023 at Marie Curie Hospice aged 92 years. Beloved Husband of Kathleen for 67 years, much loved Father of Vivian & Deborah, cherished by all his Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren. Loved Father-in-law to Tonie. David a true gentleman, will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Forever in our hearts and thoughts. Family flowers only, donations in memory of David, if so desired, direct to City Hospice Park Rd, Cardiff CF14 7BF or Marie Curie, Holme Tower, Bridgeman Road, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan. CF64 3YR. Resting at D Caesar Jones Funeral Home until the service on Wednesday 19th April at Thornhill Crematorium Briwnant Chapel at 3.45pm.
Andrea Megan Pigott (Andy)
(Andy) Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 5th April 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Andrea (Andy), beloved sister of Wendy and Tim, will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Andrea was a kind and caring spirit who always said, "My love will never leave you." You will always be in our hearts too, dearest Andy. Funeral on Friday 21st April. Please meet for the service at Ty Gwyn Hall, 83 New Road, Llanelli at 1.00pm followed by interment at Llanelli District Cemetery at 2.00 p.m. For further enquiries please contact, Silcox Family Funeral Directors, 83 New Road, Llanelli SA15 3DS. Tel. 01554 773120
Gordon Lawrence Price
Peacefully on Thursday 30th March 2023 at his home and surrounded by his loving family, Gordon aged 95 years of Gwscwm Road, Burry Port sadly passed away. The much loved father of Ellen and son-in-law Philip. Very proud and devoted dadcu of Rhys and Beth. Sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Funeral on Tuesday 25th April 2023. Public service at St Mary's Church, Burry Port at 1.30pm, followed by cremation service at Llanelli Crematorium at 3pm. Family flowers only please, but donations in Gordon's memory if desired to the Marie Curie Nurses Fund 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.
Lloyd Sharp
Yn dawel yn Ysbyty Glangwili ar Ebrill 2il, bu farw Lloyd, Elder Grove, Llangynnwr, Caerfyrddin, gynt o Penrhiwcowin, Blaenycoed. Gŵr annwyl Joan, tad a thad yng nghyfraith gofalgar Meurig ac Angie, Dyfrig ac Eirlys, Pamela a Hefyn, tadcu a hen dadcu hoffus, brawd Denzil a Neville. Gwasanaeth preifat ym Mynwent Capel Gibeon, Bancyfelin ddydd Iau, Ebrill 13eg, 2023 am 12 o'r gloch. Blodau'r teulu yn unig. Ymholiadau pellach i'r Trefnwr Angladdau: Delme James, Ffôn: 01994 484540 /07974 313719. Peacefully at Glangwili Hospital on 2nd April, Lloyd, Elder Grove, Llangunnor, Carmarthen, formerly of Penrhiwcowin, Blaenycoed. Dear husband of Joan, caring father and father-in-law of Meurig and Angie, Dyfrig and Eirlys, Pamela and Hefyn, a fond grandfather and great-grandfather, brother of Denzil and Neville. Private funeral service at Gibeon Chapel Cemetery, Bancyfelin on Thursday, 13th April, 2023 at 12 o'clock. Family flowers only. Further enquiries to the Funeral Director: Delme James, Tel: 01994 484540 /07974 313719.
Ann Eve Southgate
Peacefully at her home 'Serenity', Pont-Tweli, Llandysul on Monday 3rd April 2023 Ann died aged 87 years, dearest wife and other half of Jon, much loved mother of Kim, Mark and Nina, treasured Nana and Nana Nana, a sincere relative and friend. Funeral Service to be held at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth on Friday 14th April at 4.00p.m. Further Inquiries via the Funeral Director Maldwyn Lewis Tel (01239) 851005 www.lewisfunerals.co.uk
Elizabeth Megan (Beth) Whitten
(Beth) Originally from Bwlch Y Gwynt On 20th March, Beth slipped away peacefully in Intensive care at Prince Phillip Hospital, following a short illness. She bravely fought to stay with her family until the very end. Beth was a devoted mother to Hayley, Grandmother to Seb, mother in law to Craig, sister and aunt. The funeral service will be held on Friday 21st April at Morriston Crematorium at 10.30am. In accordance with Beth's wishes please wear any colour you would like except black. Donations in Beth's memory may be made in aid of the Intensive care unit at Prince Phillip Hospital, who took such great care of Beth, online at www.elizabethwhitten.muchloved.com where messages of condolence may also be placed. 67-69 Stepney Street, Llanelli, SA15 3YA www.geodriscoll.co.uk
Jean Wilkinson
Peacefully on Monday 20th March 2023 at Cilymaenllwyd Care Home. Jean of Cliff Terrace, Burry Port. Beloved wife of Ronnie, cherished mother of Heather, Andrew and Catherine, dear mother-in-law of John, Dawn and Jason, adored gran of Ian, Steven, Simon, Ellessey, Jade, Georgia, Issabelle and their partners and a much loved great-gran of Harley, Ellis, Ollie, Jayden, Betsi and Freia. Funeral Monday 17th April. Friends please meet for service at Llanelli Crematorium 10:00am Family flowers only please but donations if so desired in Jean's memory will be gratefully received by The Alzheimer's Society Fundraising Team Alzheimer's Society Scott Lodge Scott Road Plymouth PL2 3DU. All further enquiries to Burry Port Funeralcare. 01554 832461.
Gwyneth Mary Williams
Peacefully on Wednesday, 29 March at Parcwern, Penybanc, Ammanford, Gwyneth, formerly of Carregamman Isaf. Beloved wife of the late Harry, devoted mother of David, Beti and Carol, dear mother in law of Karen, much loved grandmother of Hywel, Eirwyn, Eifion, Chad and Jade, a cherished great- grandmother and a loving sister and auntie. Funeral on Thursday, 20 April, service for family and friends at St Michael's Church, Ammanford at 2.30pm and thereafter at Llanelli Crematorium at 4.00pm. Family flowers only. Donations towards a memorial bench at Parcwern, in memory of Gwyneth, may be made through the Funeral Directors (please make cheques payable to 'Craegmoor Facilities'). Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Son, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford SA18 2HE.
Acknowledgments
Avril Maureen Richards
Archie, Wayne and Jamie would like to thank family, friends and neighbours for their kindness shown during the sad loss of Avril. Thank you all who donated to Marie Curie Cancer Care, and for all flowers and messages of condolence. Thank you to Revd. David Jones for carrying out a lovely service. And a special thanks to Silcox Family for a beautiful service and kindness shown throughout.
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