These are all the loved ones remembered in funeral notices for Cardiff made between May 19 and May 25 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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Jean Brookmyre (nee Taylor)
(nee Taylor) Sadly passed away on Sunday 30th April 2023 at home, aged 71 years. Beloved mother to Joanne, Andrew and Anthony. Much loved mother-in-law to Craig and Claire and adored grandmother and great-grandmother to Lauren, Ellis, Chloe, Harley, Tyler, Mason, Macie, Sophia and Jacob. Resting at Coles Funeral Directors until the service to be held on Friday 26th May 2023 at Thornhill Crematorium (Wenallt Chapel) at 11.45am. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, can be made to Marie Curie Hospice, Bridgeman Road, Penarth, CF64 3YR in memory of Jean. Donations/tributes can also be made via https://www.colesfuneraldirectors.co.uk/funeral-notices-rumney/ All enquiries to Coles Funeral Directors, 792 Newport Road, Rumney, Cardiff, CF3 4FH, Tel: 02920 797 516.
Wayne Buss (Bussie)
(Bussie) My darling husband, thank you for giving me the best years of my life. I wish we could have had longer together. I will forever miss your voice and presence in our home, you were such a huge part of my life and you will never be forgotten. I love you today like the very first day and always will. Until we meet again, my soul-mate. Lots of love Angela xxx
Wayne Buss
Dear cousin, taken too soon, with love the Davey Family
Dorothy Chappell
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dorothy who passed away at the University Hospital of Wales on the 4th May 2023, aged 91 years. Beloved daughter of the late Bill and Winnie and a very much loved family member to all her family and she will be dearly missed by them all. Resting at D Caesar Jones Funeral Directors, 55 Pantbach Road, Rhiwbina, Cardiff, until her funeral service on Wednesday, 31st May at Thornhill Crematorium, Wenallt Chapel at 2.45pm. Family flowers only, donations, if so desired, can be sent direct to either the PDSA or Macmillan.
Christopher Paul Cockayne
Christopher Paul COCKAYNE Known to many as Paul, Christopher Paul Cockayne died peacefully in hospital surrounded by his family on Saturday 7th May 2023 aged 80 years. Beloved husband to wife Rae, much loved father of Raymond, Thomas and Christopher and dearly loved by grandchildren George and Aurora. Paul will be greatly missed by all who knew him. The Funeral Service will be held in the Briwnant Chapel at Thornhill Crematorium, Thornhill Rd, Cardiff CF14 9UA on Tuesday June 6th at 2:15pm. All are welcome to attend. Family flowers only please, but if desired please make charitable donations to The British Heart Foundation.
Doreen Margaret Cox
Doreen died peacefully on 26th April 2023. Devoted wife to the late Eric Cox, beloved mother to Paul and Andrea and loved mother-in-law to Amanda and David. Cherished grandmother to Morgan and his wife Kirsten and Joseff. Resting at Green Willow Funeral Director’s until the service at Cardiff and Vale Crematorium Barry on 31st May at 1.00pm. Family flowers only, donations in Doreen’s memory if so desired to Alzheimer’s Society UK via www.greenwillowfunerals.com/tributes-and-donations/
Amy Constance (Lyne) George
(Lyne) Peacefully on Wednesday 3rd of May 2023 in Llandough hospital at the age of 91, Amy passed away. She will be missed by her children Anthony, Richard, Melanie, all her grandchildren and be reunited with her beloved son Phil and dearest Bernard. Amy was a truly special person who made everyone in her family feel cared for and loved. Resting in the care of Green Willow Funerals until her Funeral Service at Cardiff and Glamorgan Crematorium, Barry on Friday 26th May at 11am. Family flowers only requested. Further enquiries to Green Willow Funerals 02920 524200.
Phil Gibbins
On 27 April 2023 at the University Hospital of Wales, Phil - Much loved husband of Brenda, father of Sian and Kate, grandfather of Kitty and Elsie, dear to an extended family and a good friend to many. Resting in the care of Green Willow Funerals until his funeral at 12 noon on Tuesday 30th May at Cardiff & Glamorgan Crematorium, Port Road, Barry CF62 9PX. Family flowers only, donations if desired are welcome to support Llamau, llamau.org.uk or via his online tribute page philiprussgibbins.muchloved.com Phil requested that people wear Rugby shirts or red attire. All enquiries to Green Willow Funerals, Tel: 02920 524200.
June Susanne House
Sadly passed away on Thursday 11th May 2023 at home, aged 85 years. Beloved Wife of the late John, much loved mam to Sean and Alyson and dear mother in law to Claire and Sean, cherished nan to Natalie, Tomos and Rebecca and loved great-nan to Jacob, Freddie, Noah and Bella Rose, a dear sister to Jimmy and Phillip and the late Billy, Bryan, David, Francis, Aiden and Kath. June will be forever missed by all her family and friends who knew and loved her. Resting at Coles Funeral Directors until the service to be held on Tuesday 30th May 2023 at Thornhill Crematorium (Briwnant Chapel) at 9.45am. Floral tributes welcome. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, can be made to British Heart Foundation, Compton House, 2300 The Crescent, Birmingham Business Park, Birmingham, B37 7YE in memory of June. Donations/Tributes can also be made via https://www.colesfuneraldirectors.co.uk/funeral-notices-birchgrove/ All enquiries to Coles Funeral Directors 2-4 Heathwood Road, Birchgrove, Cardiff, CF14 4XE, 029 22 093388
Brinley George Letton
Much loved partner of Ann. Died peacefully with family present at Bella Vista Nursing Home on April 28th 2023, aged 78 years. He will be sadly missed by his Daughters Julia and Joanna, his Step-Daughters Alison, Sally and Ruth, his Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren, his Sister Mo, Brother-in-Law Ron, and wider family and many friends in Cardiff and Penally. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, can be made to Alzheimer's Society, Scott Lodge, Scott Road, Plymouth, PL2 3DU. A Humanist service will be held on Tuesday 30th May at Thornhill Crematorium, Wenallt Chapel at 11.45am. Dress code optional. Resting at D Caesar Jones Funeral Home, 55 Pantbach Road, Rhiwbina, Cardiff, CF14 1TW.
Edwin Joseph Marsh
Edwin Joseph Marsh sadly passed away peacefully on the 21st April 2023 at University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, aged 83 years. Beloved brother of John and Marjorie, Edwin will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. The service will take place on Tuesday 30th May at 2.15pm in the Briwnant Chapel, Thornhill Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations if desired in memory of Edwin direct to Parkinson's UK, or via the donation box that will be available on the day.
John Vivian Martin
Sadly passed away on 28th April 2023, aged 86 years. Dearly loved and missed by all his family. Funeral service to take place at Thornhill Crematorium on Friday 26th May at 10:30am. Family flowers only by request. Donations if desired can be made to South Wales Air Ambulance at www.greenwillowfunerals.com/tributes-and-donations/ Wake to follow at The Black Griffin, Church Rd, Cardiff. CF14 0SJ 31-33 St Isan Rd. Heath Cardiff, CF14 4LU 02920 524200
Harry Parry
Passed away peacefully at the Regency Nursing Home on Monday 15th May, aged 95 years. Husband of the late Joan, loving father to Marilyn, Stephen, Janet and the late David, father-in-law to Sandra, Garry and the late Kelvin and Christine, beloved grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather who will be very sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday 31st May at St Davids Church, Ely at 11.15am, afterwards to Cardiff & Glamorgan Crematorium, Barry at 12noon. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to RNLI, West Quay Road, Poole, BH15 1HZ. Enquiries to Pidgeons of Cardiff on Tel 02920 226604.
Lynette Mary Stitfall
Peacefully on 7th May at UHW, aged 69, Lynette Mary Stitfall (nee Bush) after a long illness, sadly passed away, surrounded by her loving family. Cherished mother to Andrew, Lisa, Joanne and Danielle, loving grandmother to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren, sister to Michael and the late Ann, she will be deeply missed by all her family and friends. Resting at James Summer Funeralcare, Newport Road, Cardiff until the funeral service at Thornhill Crematorium, Thornhill Road, Cardiff CF14 9UA in the Briwnant Chapel on 5th June at 11.15am.
Arnold David Thomas
Peacefully but suddenly on Monday 8, May 2023. David Thomas of North Cardiff - deeply loved husband of Gillian, cherished father of Andrew and Richard, adored grandad, dear brother of Marilyn and loving father-in-law of Jo and Beverley. Funeral at Thornhill Crematorium, Wenallt Chapel, on 1st June 2023 at 2.45pm. Followed by private family interment. No black ties by request. Colourful outfits/accessories encouraged. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to Bridgend Cats Protection via; www.greenwillowfunerals.com/tributes-and-donations/
Terence George (Terry) Townsend
(Terry) Terry passed away on 15th May 2023 in Lakeside Wing of UHW Hospital, aged 86. There will be a celebration of life service on Friday 2nd June 2023 2.30pm at Bethesda Church, 77 Tyn y Parc Road, Rhiwbina, CF14 6BJ followed by committal at the Wenallt Chapel, Thornhill Crematorium, Thornhill Road CF14 9UA at 4.15pm. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, in memory of Terry can be made to Cancer Research at the end of the service or directly to Cancer Research UK, PO Box 1561,Oxford OX4 9GZ.
Cecilia Elizabeth Van-Birgelen (nee Shanahan)
(nee Shanahan) Cecilia peacefully passed away on Saturday 22nd April 2023 at Llandough Hospital aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Louis. Much loved auntie of many nieces and nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews, loved cousin, who was always there for them and full of fun. Dearly loved sister of the late May, Kathleen (Kitty), Patricia, Margaret (Ginger), Danny. Loving friend to many, whom she always held close to heart, friends, neighbours and all those she met. Cecilia, will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Forever in our hearts and thoughts. No flowers please. Donations, if so desired, direct to CAFOD. Resting at D Caesar Jones Funeral Home until the service at 10.45am on Wednesday 31st May at St Francis of Assisi Church, Cowbridge Rd West, Ely, Cardiff followed by committal at Thornhill Crematorium, Wenallt Chapel at 12.30pm.
Matthew Collins White
Peacefully passed away at the University Hospital of Wales on Friday 5th May 2023. Father to Malcolm and Ian White and brother to Jim and Harry. He will be resting at Coles Funeral Directors, Rumney Hill until the funeral service to be held on Thursday 25th May at Thornhill Crematorium (Briwnant Chapel) at 9.45am. Deeply missed, sleep tight, R.I.P. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of floral tributes if desired, may be sent to Cerebral Palsy Cymru, 1 The Courtyard, 73 Ty Glas Avenue, Llanishen, Cardiff, CF14 5DX. Donations/tributes can also be made via https://www.colesfuneraldirectors.co.uk/funeral-notices-rumney/ All enquiries to Coles Funeral Directors, 792 Newport Road, Rumney, Cardiff, CF3 4FH, Tel: 02920 797 516.
Gordon Williams
Peacefully on 17th May at home in Penarth, Gordon, devoted husband of Doreen, dear father of Martin and Janette and a loving grandfather and great grandfather. Resting at Penarth Funeral Directors, Hickman Road until the service at Barry Crematorium on Tuesday 6th June at 12 noon. No flowers please, donations if desired for the Cardiff Institute for the Blind, Jones Court, Womanby Street, Cardiff CF10 1BR.
In Memoriams
Jamie (23/05/2018) Addicott
(23/05/2018) Devoted brother to Jeff and sister-in-law Kirsti, precious uncle to Tilly and Maisy. We carry you in our hearts Jamie and miss you forever. Love as always, Mum.
Janet Mary Davies
21st May. Although eight years have now passed since we said goodbye, treasured memories of a very special person remain as strong as ever. Cariad, Adrian, Rhodri, Elin, Rhys, Gruffudd, Leri a Rhys x x
Annie May James
Six years have passed mum/nan, but still love and miss you everyday, you were one in a million. Lots of hugs and kisses Tracy, Ian, Carla and Elsie xxx
Jimmy McCarthy
May 19th 1934 - May 2nd 2017 Another year gone by, you are always with us, love and treasure your memory just as much. Your Loving Wife Hazel, Gavin and Di, Nick and Michael, Helen and Stephan and all the grandchildren. xxx
Angela Mary (Angie) Reed
(Angie) 18-08-1956 - 20-05-2008 Fifteen years ago this day, it still seems like yesterday that you left and went away. I close my eyes and still I see that loving smile you gave to me. Then peacefully you left and went away, fifteen years ago this day. God bless and keep you safe All our love we three. xxx Missing you each day. All my love Rhys xxx
Birthday Memoriams
Llewellyn And Lily Jones
Mam and Dad, Precious memories of you both today as we remember the wonderful birthdays we spent with you. We love and miss you so much. Lena, David, Sandra, Mark, Kim and families xxxxx
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