These are all the loved ones remembered in funeral notices for the Valleys and Bridgend made between December 23 and December 29 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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Tessie ATKINSON
Passed away peacefully at the Princess of Wales Hospital on Sunday 4th December, aged 90 years. Tessie of Pendre Bridgend, beloved wife of the late Barry Atkinson. Devoted mother of Gregory, Paul and Mark. Dearly loved mother in law of Pauline, Adele and Carmen. A much loved Nanna of Lisa, Alison, Sarah, Kathryn, Rebecca, Amy and Neve. Adored Great Nanna of Toni, Courtney, Leah, Jack, Bobby, Jack, Evan, Morgan, Jackson, Riley, Ayva, Esmée, Logan, Anaya, Jayden and Freya. Cherished Great Great Nanna of Henry. Much loved sister of Mair. Tessie will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Monday 9th January 2023. Service of cremation at Margam Crematorium at 2:30pm. Family flowers only but donations in lieu of flowers in Tessie's memory will be gratefully received directly to Y Bont Bridgend ybont.com All further enquires to Rosemount Funeral Home 19 Coychurch Road, Bridgend CF31 3AP. Tel: 01656 653156.
Hubert Trevor BYARD
Sadly on 14th December at his home, Hubert (Trevor) aged 91 years, of Birchgrove Estate, Edwardsville and formerly of Park View, Abercynon (former proprietor of HT Byard Menswear, Merthyr Tydfil). Beloved husband of the late Marian, devoted father of Anne-Marie and Lisa and father-in-law to Angelo. Cherished grandfather of Alexandra, Elinor, Emma and Dylan. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral is taking place on Thursday 5th January. Service at the United Reformed Church, Edwardsville at 11.00 am, interment following at Beechgrove Cemetery at 12 noon. Donations in lieu of flowers will be gratefully received for SSAFA (Armed Forces Charity) c/o John Davies and Sons Funeral Directors, Beechwood, Park Terrace, Trelewis CF46 6BT. Tel: 01443 410224.
Vincent Edward CHAPMAN
Passed away peacefully at the Princess of Wales Hospital on Wednesday 7th December, Vince formerly of Oaklands Ave. Bridgend; Beloved husband of the late Gwladys, loving father of Paul and Martin, much-loved grandfather of Daniel and Steven and a dear great-grandfather. Funeral on Friday 6th January. Service and cremation at Coychurch Crematorium, at 11:00 a.m. Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to Oaklands Residential Home c/o Penybont Funeral Services, Meadow St., Bridgend. Tel 01656-650831.
Geraint Rhys COLLIINS
Passed away on 7th December 2022, peacefully surrounded by his family, aged 82 years. Geraint was a much loved husband to wife Ann, and was a devoted father to Lyn and Rhys. The funeral will take place on Friday 6th January 2023 at 11am at Bethlehem Chapel followed by committal at Ty Rhiw Cemetery. By request family flowers only, donations may be made in Geraint's memory to Kidney Care UK. For all enquiries telephone Caerphilly Funeral Services, Parc Avenue Funeral Home on 02920862100.
Susan ELLIS
Susan of Tairfelin, Wildmill, Bridgend. Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 7th December 2022. Beloved mother of Stuart, Sarah and the Late Simon and daughter to Beryl. Susan will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Coychurch Crematorium, Bridgend on Wednesday 4th January 2023 at 3.15p.m. Family flowers only, donations in lieu flowers will be gratefully received directly to Macmillan Cancer Support donation.macmillan.org.uk All further enquiries to Rosemount Funeral Home, 19 Coychurch Road, Bridgend. CF31 3AP. Tel:01656 653156.
William Ronald (Bill) HAWTIN
(Bill) Former member of Cardiff Bay Yacht Club. Peacefully on 12th December 2022 at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr. Beloved and Devoted husband of Della. Will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Resting in the care of Caerphilly Funeralcare until the funeral service at The Briwnant Chapel, Thornhill Crematorium on Wednesday 11th January 2023 at 3pm. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired may be made following the service to The British Heart Foundation.
Colin Wilson LUCKWELL
Peacefully on 8th December at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr, Colin of Heol Uchaf, Nelson. Beloved husband of Sandra, devoted father of Steven and Jackie and much-loved grandfather of Morgan. Sadly missed by all his family and friends. The funeral is taking place at Glyntaff Crematorium on Friday 30th December at 12 noon. Donations in lieu of flowers will be gratefully received for the Stroke Association c/o John Davies and Sons Funeral Directors, Beechwood, Park Terrace, Trelewis CF46 6BT. Tel: 01443 410224.
Joan THOMAS (née Bond)
(née Bond) Peacefully on 17th December at the Princess of Wales Hospital, Joan, aged 79 years, of Brynteg, Graig Penllyn, Cowbridge. Dearly loved partner of Keith, much loved mother of Wendy, Ann and Jason, and a loving Nanny of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Joan will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Wednesday 4th January 2023. Service and cremation at Coity Chapel, Coychurch Crematorium, Bridgend at 1.15pm. Family flowers only, donations in lieu may be made to Asthma & Lung UK c/o Mel & Ron Watkins Funeral Services, 2, Hilda House, The Square, Pencoed, Bridgend CF35 5NP. Tel: 01656 860545.
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