These are all the loved ones remembered in funeral notices for the Valleys and Bridgend made between June 2 and June 8 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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Raphael Finbar (Paddy) Collins
(Paddy) Peacefully on 25th May at Y Bwthyn Newydd, Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend, Paddy, aged 90 years, of High Street, Heol y Cyw. Dearly beloved husband of the late Val, a much loved father of Neil, Paul and the late Anthony, father-in-law of Diane, Linda and Viv, a loving Grandad of Kelly, Andrew, Gemma, Michael, Chey and Finn, and Great-Grandad of Seb, Ben, William and Grayson. Paddy will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral, Friday 16th June. Service at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Ewenny Road, Bridgend at 12.30pm, followed by interment at Pencoed Cemetery at 2pm. Family flowers only, donations in lieu may be made to Y Bwthyn Newydd, Princess of Wales Hospital Mel & Ron Watkins Funeral Services, 2, Hilda House, The Square, Pencoed, Bridgend CF35 5NP. Tel: 01656 860545.
Margaret Davies
(of Treorchy & Bridgend). Sadly passed away on 20th May 2023 in Princess Of Wales Hospital. Loving mother of Sian, Lynfa, Mariel and Gareth, cherished and proud mamgu. Will be dearly missed and greatly remembered by all family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Coychurch Crematorium on Friday 16th June 2023 at 2.15pm. Family flowers only, donations kindly accepted to Muscular Dystrophy c/o Riverside Funeral Services, Bridge St, Ogmore Vale, Bridgend, CF32 7AL. Tel No (01656) 849036.
Gareth Windsor Gronow
Peacefully on 22nd May 2023, Gareth of Pyle, Bridgend (formerly of Llantrisant): loving father of Julian, Huw and Simon, dear father-in- law and much loved Grampa. Gareth will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral Monday 12th June, service at Coychurch Crematorium, Bridgend at 11.00am. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired for The Dogs Trust Bridgend c/o W.H. Preene & Son, Mwyndy, Pontyclun CF72 8PN Tel: 01443 223368.
Colin Hobbs
Colin Hobbs peacefully passed away on 22nd May 2023 at home surrounded by his family, aged 84. Cherished husband of Marilyn, Dad to Alison, Suzanne and Frances, Father-in-law to Rob, Jon and Adam, Pop to Rhys, Jacob, Heidi, Megan, Ben, Seren and Tegan, Great Grandfather to Logan, Evie, Arlo and Vienna. He will be so deeply missed by all family and friends. Funeral service to be held on Friday June 9th at 2pm at St John's Church, Machen followed by committal at Wenallt Chapel, Thornhill Crematorium at 3.30pm. The family would like for you to join them for light refreshments and to share your memories of Colin at Llanishen Golf club, Cardiff, CF14 9UD. Family flowers by request only. Donations in memory of Colin may be made to St David's Hospice Care. He will be resting at Caerphilly Funeral Services, Parc Avenue, Caerphilly. For all enquiries, please telephone Caerphilly Funeral Services on 02920 862100.
Victor Graham Hubbard
Victor Graham Hubbard, of Windsor Court, Penarth, passed away peacefully on 22 May 2023 aged 86 years. Beloved father of Ruth, David and the late Louise. Cherished brother of Reginald, the late Brian, and sisters Rita and Brenda who sadly both died of diphtheria in early childhood. Adored grandpa of Wil, Eleanor, Bethan, Ellie, Gulliver, Clara and Laramie. Interment service will take place at Glyntaff Crematorium Pontypridd on Wednesday 21 June at 1100. All enquiries to Co Op Funeralcare Pontypridd on 01443 402456.
Brian Llewellyn
17.03.38 - 20.05.23 Suddenly but peacefully on 20th May 2023 at Trafalgar Park Care Home, Brian of Tawel Fan, Nelson and formerly of Pentrebach, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Jean, devoted Dad, stepdad, and grandad. Sadly missed by all his family and many friends, may he rest in peace. A celebration of Brian's life will be held on Thursday 15th June at Sirhowy Valley Crematorium at 2.30 pm. All are welcome to join the family at the Lord Nelson Inn for refreshments after the service. The family have requested that those attending wear something colourful as per Brian's wishes. Donations in lieu of flowers will be gratefully received in Brian's memory for Trafalgar Park Care Home c/o John Davies and Sons Funeral Directors, Beechwood, Park Terrace, Trelewis CF46 6BT. Tel: 01443 410224.
Shirley Margaret Parker
Passed away peacefully with family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Brian. Treasured mam of Neil, Wayne and the late Glenn. Much loved mother in law of Maxine and Lydia. Devoted grandma of Bryony, Shelly and Matthew. Cherished great grandma of Oliver and a loved sister. Shirley will be loved and missed by all her family and friends. Shirley will be resting at Brian Thomas funeral service, David Wilde chapel of rest, Mawdlam, Bridgend, CF33 4PH until the interment in Cornelly Cemetery on Tuesday 13th June 2023 at 12 noon Flowers are welcome. All enquiries to: Emma Evans Funeral Director 01656 740070.
William Thomas Pearce
Peacefully on Tuesday 30th May 2023 at Valley View Care Home, William (Bill) aged 85 years. Beloved husband of the late Dawn, much loved father and father-in-law of Gordon, Nicholas, Debbie and Kate, cherished grandfather and great-grandfather. William (Bill) will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral to take place on Friday 16th June 2023 at Thornhill Crematorium, Wenallt Chapel, at 2:45pm. Flowers welcome. All enquiries to Caerphilly Funeralcare (Inc. Ivor Evans & Son) on 02920 883107.
Derek Pearce
Passed away peacefully at The Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend. Derek of Porthcawl; beloved husband of Winona, much loved father of Eirian and Hywel and a loving and proud grandfather of Joe, Olivia and Rhys, will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. The memorial service will take place on Tuesday 20th June 2023 at Tabernacle Chapel, Fenton Place, Porthcawl at 2pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desire to either Tenovus Cancer Care or Wales Air Ambulance c/o Richard Mustoe of Porthcawl Funeral Services, 75 New Road, Porthcawl, CF36 5DH, Tel: 01656 783699.
Russell Price Thomas
Peacefully at his home on 21st May 2023 at St Cenydd Rd, Caerffili; beloved husband of the late Pegi and much-loved father of Eirian. Will be deeply missed by his family and many friends. Funeral on Tuesday June 13th 2023. Service at Bethel Chapel, Nantgarw Rd, Caerffili at 10:00am, followed by cremation at Thornhill Wenallt Chapel at 11:00am. No flowers by request. Donations may be made through the family to UHW Upper GI Support Group and Velindre Hospital. Yn dawel yn ei gartref ar Fai 21ain 2023 yn Heol St Cenydd, Caerffili; priod annwyl y diweddar Pegi a thad cariadus Eirian. Gwasanaeth cyhoeddus ar Fehefin 13eg am10:00yb ym Methel, Capel yr Annibynwyr, Heol Nantgarw, Caerffili ac yna yn Amlosgfa Caerdydd, Capel y Wenallt am 11:00yb. Dim blodau, ond fe dderbynnir rhoddion, os dymunir, trwy law'r teulu tuag at gwaith cynorthwyol yn Ysbyty'r Waun a Felindre.
Michael Hugh Vane
Peacefully at Llandough Hospital on 18th May 2023 aged 88 years. Devoted husband of the late Ann, loving dad of Robert, cherished grandfather and brother. Michael will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service on Monday 12th June 2023 in Coychurch Crematorium at 3:15pm. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent direct to Alzheimer's Society, Scott Lodge, Scott Road, Plymouth, PL2 3DU. All further enquiries to Rosemount funeral home, 19 Coychurch Road, Bridgend, CF31 3AP, Tel 01656 653156.
Allen Lewis Webb
Peacefully on 29th May at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Allen, aged 79 years, of Penbwch Uchaf Farm, Penycoedcae, Pontypridd. Dearly loved husband of Janet, a much loved father of Caroline, Martin, Howard and Catherine, and a loving Bampi of Morgan, Samuel and Jessica. Allen will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral Wednesday 14th June. Service and cremation at Coity Chapel, Coychurch Crematorium, Bridgend at 10am. Family flowers only, donations in lieu may be made to the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) c/o Mel & Ron Watkins Funeral Services, 2, Hilda House, The Square, Pencoed, Bridgend CF35 5NP. Tel: 01656 860545.
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