These are all the loved ones remembered in funeral notices for the Valleys and Bridgend made between May 5 and May 11 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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Alan Price Christopher
Peacefully on the 19th April 2023, Alan, of Trane Farm Lane, Tonyrefail. Devoted Husband of Norma, beloved father to Nicola and the late Claire and a loving Papa, father in law, brother and uncle. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Tuesday 16th May 2023 Service at St David's Church, Tonyrefail at 12.30p.m. followed by interment at Trane Cemetery at 1.30p.m. Family flowers only by request, donations in lieu if desired may be given to Stroke Association and/or Cancer Research and may be given on the day.
Brian John Davies
Passed away peacefully on Monday 24th April, Brian of Ewenny, Bridgend; beloved husband of Beryl Diane, devoted father of the late Joanne, he will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral on Monday 15th May. Service and cremation at Coychurch Crematorium, at 11.00 a.m. where friends please meet. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Dementia U.K. c/o Penybont Funeral Services, Meadow St., Bridgend. Tel 01656-650831. (Donations can be made by cheque, made payable to the charity).
Leslie Gwyn Kearn (Les) Dodd
(Les) Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 19, at the Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend, aged 90 years, Les of Pwll Evan Ddu, Coity, Bridgend. A gentleman, a gentle man. Dearly beloved husband of Ella, devoted father of Stephen and Alun, cherished Bampy of Isobel, dear brother of Eiron and the late Moyra, John and Lynwen, and loving father-in-law of Debbi and Amanda. Funeral on Monday, May 15 at St. Mary's Church, Coity, at 1.30pm, followed by a private (family only to attend) cremation at Coychurch Crematorium. Family flowers only, with donations in lieu, if desired, to Diabetes UK Cymru c/o Penybont Funeral Services, Meadow Street, Bridgend, tel 01656 650 831. (Donations can be made by cheque, made payable to the charity).
Eunice May Gibbs
Passed away on Tuesday 18th April 2023 aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Gilbert. Devoted mam of Huw. Much loved mother-in-law of Claire. Treasured aunty Eunice of Sue, Ceri, Rhiannon, Sinead and Ciara. Cherished cousin of Lyndon Williams. Eunice will be loved and missed by all her family and friends. Eunice will be resting at Brian Thomas Funeral Service, David Wilde Chapel of Rest, Mawdlam, Bridgend, CF33 4PH. Tel: 01656 740070 until the funeral in Coychurch Crematorium on Friday 12th May 2023 at 1.15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in memory of Eunice can be sent direct to: Y Bwthyn Newydd, Princess of Wales Hospital, Coity Road, Bridgend, CF31 1RQ.
Pamela Frances Grierson
Peacefully on Wednesday 26th April 2023 at her home in Llanbradach, Pamela aged 83. Beloved wife of the late Robert, much loved mother of Ceri and Ian, and a cherished Nana to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral to take place on Wednesday 24th May, service at St Martin's Church at 11am, followed by Committal at Thornhill Crematorium, Briwnant Chapel at 12pm. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given at the service for Diabetes UK. All enquiries to Caerphilly Funeralcare (Inc. Ivor Evans & Son) on 02920 883107.
Alison Yvonne Hancock
Passed away on Tuesday 18th April 2023, aged 72 years. Beloved Mum of Peter and Brian. Loving Stepmum of Steve, Pauline, Ann-Marie and Susan. Devoted Nan and Nanny. Adored wife of the late Viv Hancock. Cherished Fiancée of Allan. Treasured Sister, Aunty and friend of many. Alison will be loved and missed by all her family and friends. Alison will be resting at Brian Thomas Funeral Service, David Wilde Chapel of Rest, Mawdlam, Bridgend, CF33 4PH Tel: 01656 740070 until the funeral in Margam Crematorium on Tuesday 16th May 2023 at 11.15am. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Alison will be for Marie Curie Hospice and can be sent direct to: Bridgeman Road, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, CF64 3YR.
Maggie Macdonald
On 18th April, 2023, Maggie MacDonald (formerly Conn) passed away at Alexander House, Pinhoe, Devon. Much loved wife of Malcolm. Raised in Mountain Ash, Maggie previously resided in Cardiff, Bristol, Sheffield (Cornwall), Kuwait, Singapore, Brig O'Turk, and Winkleigh (Devon). At her own request she will be laid to rest at a private burial in West Penwith, Cornwall. All donations to the Penny Brohn Centre (Penny Brohn UK).
Christine Smith
Peacefully on 20th April at the Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend, Christine, aged 73 years, formerly of Heol Cynllan and Cadarfarch Farm, Rhiwceiliog, Dearly loved Wife of Gwyn, loving Mother of Meurig, Alun, Sheila-Ann, and the late Gerwyn, much loved Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. Funeral, Thursday 11th May. Service at St. Cynwyd's Church, Llangynwyd at 11:30am followed by interment in Llanharan Cemetery at 1pm. Family flowers only, donations in lieu may be made to the British Heart Foundation c/o Mel & Ron Watkins Funeral Services, 2, Hilda House, The Square, Pencoed, Bridgend CF35 5NP. Tel: 01656 860545.
Menna Smith (Nee Lewis)
(Nee Lewis) peacefully on Monday 1st May 2023. Menna beloved wife of the late Gwesyn, dearly loved mother of the late Richard and David Gwesyn, mamgu of James and Rachel and great grandmother of Matilda Menna and Wilfred. A Memorial service for Menna will be held later in the summer.
Janet Elaine Vaughan
Claypit Farm Peacefully on Tuesday 25th April 2023. Jan, beloved wife of Gwyn, dearly loved mother of Craig and the late Kellie, much loved mother-in-law of Ceri and devoted nana of Rhys, Josh and Mali. Funeral service at St Michael and All Angels Church, Colwinston on Thursday 11th May 2023 at 10.30am. No flowers. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to St Michael and All Angels Church, Colwinston for the restoration of the tower (cheques payable to RBC ) c/o Gareth and Rhodri Howell of E Esaias &Son Funeral Directors, 39 Bridge Street, Kenfig Hill, Bridgend CF33 6DB Tel 01656 740491.
Rev Denise Ann Williams (Wright)
(Wright) Peacefully on 23rd April at her home with loving family Denise of Tollgate Close, Caerphilly beloved mother of David, Louise & Jonathan, much loved mother in law of Julie, Robert and Suzanne, cherished Nana of Jacob, Siân, Megan, Jack, Daniel, Rachel, Owen, great grandmother of Vienna and loved sister of Margaret and Leighton. She will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service to be held on Tuesday May 23rd, 1pm at St Michael & All Angels Church, Lower Machen, followed by committal at Langstone Vale Crematorium at 2:30pm. The family would like for you to join them for light refreshments and to share your memories of Denise at 'The Olive Tree/Garden Room' at the Celtic Manor Resort. Family flowers only by request. Donations in memory of Denise may be made to St David's Hospice Care. All enquiries to Caerphilly Funeral Services, Parc Avenue Funeral Home, Caerphilly, CF83 3AZ. Tel 02920 862100.
In Memoriams
Barbara Baker
It's two years to the date that I sadly lost you and the pain of losing you is still with me every day, as are the memories that are still strong, never to be forgotten. God bless you my darling All my love David x x x x.
Mary Caroline Smart (21.12.1952 - 10.05.2003)
(21.12.1952 - 10.05.2003) Twenty years have gone but you will be forever in our thoughts. All our love for ever and ever Paul, Daniel and Lauren xxxxxx.
Birthday Memoriams
Joshua Shram Cornelius
08.05.91 - 04.12.98 We know you are walking by our side everyday with Bobby. Happy birthday, all our love Mam, Bampa and Ben xxx
David (Dave The Chemist) Monk
(Dave The Chemist) Remembering Your Birthday 11.5.1933 We All Miss You From Len, Jen, Joseph, Cath & Rhys.
Paul Morgan
("Titch") (03.05.66-10.02.22) Another birthday has arrived That you're not here to see. Taken from us way too soon Why did it have to be? Another year that you're not here A void left in our days. A father, brother, uncle, son Loved and missed. Always. Sleep peacefully. Never forgotten. Your loving son Rhys, mother Phyllis, brothers Jeff, Wayne and Gary, nieces and nephews Gemma, Kim, Adam, Robyn, Jayden and Evie- Mai, partners, extended families and friends XxxxxxX.
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