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Here are a selection of funeral notices published earlier this week.
John Leslie BATTENBOUGH
Passed away peacefully in Ystradgynlais Cottage Hospital, Easter Monday, 10th April 2023. Loving husband of Gaynor, loving father of Paul and Tanya, dats to Ilias, Zack, Rhodri and Gwennie. Les had been ill for some time and will be greatly missed. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses of Ystradgynlais Cottage Hospital for the dedicated care they gave Les and for the support provided to them. No flowers by request, but donations if so desired to Alzheimer's Society, British Heart Foundation or Cancer Research UK. Funeral service and cremation, Wednesday 3rd May 2023 at Swansea Crematorium, 2.00pm.
Elaine Margaret COOPER (Nee Thomas)
(Nee Thomas) Peacefully passed away on 23rd April at her home in Skewen in the loving arms of her family. Elaine, much loved wife of the late Alan, devoted mother of Carolyn and Jacqueline, dear mother-in-law of Paul and Alan, adored nanny to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren, dearest sister of Josie. Finally in the arms of her beloved husband Alan Funeral service will be held at Margam Crematorium on Thursday 11th May at 4:00pm. Family flowers only please but donations if so desired in memory of Elaine can be made to: Marie Curie via funeral-notices.co.uk or by cash/cheque to: Gwyn Jones Funeral Director 118 Trallwn Road Llansamlet Swansea SA7 9UU Tel: 01792 771066 / 07483125296
Pamela Virginia June EDWARDS (NEE MAINWARING)
Sadly, on 16 April 2023, June Edwards of Gabalfa Road, Sketty left us to join those she so sorely missed. Adored wife of Frederick Edwards, cherished mother of Gail, Cheryl and Mandy and much loved Nana to all her grandchildren. Her kindness, love and loyalty will be hugely missed by family and friends. Service at 10.30am Tuesday 9 May 2023 at St James Funeral Home followed by a service at 11.30am at the Crematorium (Morriston). Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Alzheimer's Society c/o St James Funeral Home, 31 St James Gardens, Uplands, Swansea SA1 6DT. Light refreshments following service at the Welcome Inn Llangyfelach Road.
Anne GREENOUGH
Peacefully on Tuesday 25th April 2023 at her home. Anne, beloved wife of Peter and much loved mother of John, Pat and David. Anne will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Funeral Service Tuesday 9th May at Llanelli Crematorium, 9:00am. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Stepping Stones Children's Centre c/o St James Funeral Home, 31 St James Gardens, Uplands, Swansea SA1 6DT. Tel: 01792 643840.
Mavis GRIFFITHS (Nee Florance)
(Nee Florance) Peacefully passed away on 16th April at Morriston Hospital after a short illness surrounded by her family. Mavis of Bonymaen, much loved wife to Alan, loving sister to Brenda and sister-in-law to Billy, adored great aunt to Katie and Linda and great great aunt to Oakley. Mavis will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service will be held at Swansea Crematorium on Friday 5th May at 12:00pm. Family flowers only please but donations if so desired in memory of Mavis can be made to: Cancer Research Wales via funeral-notices.co.uk or by cash/cheque to: Gwyn Jones Funeral Director 118 Trallwn Road Llansamlet Swansea SA7 9UU Tel: 01792 771066 / 07483125296
Glenys HAMER
Peacefully on Friday 14th April 2023 at her home, surrounded by all her loving family, Glenys, beloved wife of the late Jack, dear mother of Nigel and Stephen, mother-in-law of Merry and Patti, loving grandma of Charles, Victoria, Sally, Joanna and all their partners, also a proud great-grandma of Oliver, Harry, Daisy, Maggie, Dylan, Riley, Elsie and Woody. Glenys will be greatly missed by all her loving family and many friends. A private family only funeral service will be held at Swansea Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to Christian Aid c/o St James Funeral Home 31 St James Gardens Uplands, Swansea SA1 6DT Tel - 01792 643 840
Robin (Formerly of DVLA) HANCOCK
(Formerly of DVLA) Peacefully on 25th April 2023 at Morriston Hospital, after a long illness very bravely borne, Robin aged 80 years of Sketty. Beloved husband of Margaret, devoted father to Chris and Rachel, much loved father-in-law of Jacky and Tony, adored grandad of Lowri and Eve, dear brother to Mark and loved brother-in-law of Jenny and Kathryn. Friends please kindly meet for service of Thanksgiving at Uniting Church Sketty, (formerly Sketty Methodist Church) on Friday 12th May 2023 at 2:30pm. Family flowers only but donations in lieu if so desired directly to Salvation Army at, https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/donate
Christine Mary ISRAEL
Peacefully passed away on April 20th at her home in Townhill surrounded by her family. Dearly loved wife of the late Terry, loving mother of Lee and the late Mandy, dear mother-in-law of Janine, proud nanna of Ricky and his wife Shinnese, Terri and her partner Chris, Ryan, Morgan, Hollie and Charlie and great nanna of Bailey, Skyla, Rocco, Gracie-Mae and Amara, loved sister of Carole and the late Jeffery. Funeral Friday May 5th leaving her home in Townhill 1.30pm for service at Swansea Crematorium 2pm followed by light refreshments at the Penlan Social Club. Please wear a splash of colour in memory of Christine. No flowers by request. Any enquiries to D.G. Attwell Funeral Directors 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea SA5 9JH. Tel (01792) 650205.
Edith Amelia JOHNSON
Sadly passed away on 22nd April at her home in Birchgrove surround by her loving family. Dearly loved wife of the late Kenny, adored mam to Louise, Caroline, Leighton and Emma, a dear mother-in-law, cherished nana to Megan, Annaleigh, Scott, Holly, Charlie and Irma, and great nana to Amelia and George, dearest sister to Anthony and the late Stuart, Peter and her twin Stephen. Edith will be sadly missed by her sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, family and friends. Funeral service will be held at Llansamlet Parish Church, Church Road, Llansamlet on Saturday 13th May at 9:45am followed by cremation at Swansea Crematorium at 11:00am. Family flowers only please but donations if so desired in memory of Edith can be made to: Llansamlet Parish Church (cash//cheque ) c/o Gwyn Jones Funeral Director 118 Trallwn Road Llansamlet Swansea SA7 9UU Tel: 01792 771066 / 07483125296
Nigel Dominic JONES
Formerly of Bryn Road, Brynmill Peacefully on Wednesday 19th April 2023, at Morriston Hospital. Nigel, beloved Father of Ben, Owen and Millie and a much loved Brother of Simon and Melanie. Nigel will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Funeral service at St. Paul's Church, Sketty, on Thursday 11th May, 1pm. Followed by burial at Oystermouth Cemetery, 2.15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to MS Society c/o St James Funeral Home Tyr Nant, 31 St. James Gardens, Swansea, SA1 6DT Tel: 01792 643 840
Sean LEAHY (Stavros)
Stavros Suddenly and sadly passed away on 20th April at his daughter's home in Loughor surrounded by his loving family. Sean of Sandfields, Swansea, loving husband and best friend to Elaine, devoted dad and hero to Rachael, respected father-in-law to Barrie, beloved son to Ruth and the late Dennis Leahy, and the rock to his sisters Mandy and Andrena, cherished son-in-law to Patricia and Keith, and brother-in-law to Lynne. Sean will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service will be held at Swansea Crematorium on Wednesday 10th May at 10:30am. Family flowers only please but donations if so desired in memory of Sean can be made to: Swansea Community Farm, via funeral-notices.co.uk or by cash/cheque to: Gwyn Jones Funeral Director, 118 Trallwn Road, Llansamlet, Swansea. SA7 9UU Tel: 01792 771066 / 07483125296 The family request to wear a flower of your choice in your attire on the day. Black attire not essential.
George MEDICKE
Suddenly, surrounded by his loving family, beloved George passed away. Loving husband to the late Pauline. Cherished Dad to Carol, Michael, Christopher, Georgina, Joyce and the late Paul. Wonderful father-in-law to Ian and Andrew. Dear Brother to June and the late Raymond and Connie. Treasured Grampa to Anthony, Samantha, Karl, Richard, James, Naomi, Jack and the late Lee. Adored Great-grandfather to Nathan, Chloe, Millie, Jessica, Liam and Charlie. George will be sorely missed by all his family and friends. Flowers welcome. Funeral service to be held Swansea Crematorium on Friday 12th May at 2.30pm. You are warmly invited to join the family for light refreshments at the Armine Social Club, Armine Road, Fforestfach, SA5 8DD Graham Sullivan Funeral Directors Ty-Hedd Funeral Home, Mynydd Garnllwyd Road, Morriston, Swansea SA6 7QG
Anne Marion NORLING (S.R.N. , Q.N.)
(S.R.N. , Q.N.) Passed away peacefully on 23 April 2023, Anne, of Glais. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth, much loved mother of Christine and Phillip, dear mother-in-law of Jim and Wynne, loving Nananne to Claire, Christopher, and Kathryn. Caring great-grandmother to Jordan, Ben, Aimee, Isabella, Tom, Rocco, Sophie, Lily and Charlotte. Funeral taking place on Wednesday, May 3rd. Service at St Paul's Church, Glais, at 1:45 p.m., followed by committal service at Swansea Crematorium at 3:00 p.m. Family flowers only please; donations in lieu welcomed, supporting Cancer Research UK, via: https://anne-norling.muchloved.com, or by cheque made to the charity c/o C. Meirion Hopkin & Son, 96 High Street, Clydach, Swansea SA6 5LN.
Margaret Sarah Ann (Meg) PHILLIPS
(Meg ) On 21st April 2023, Meg sadly but peacefully passed away at home in Gorseinon, in the loving arms of her family. She is now reunited with her late beloved Husband Roy. Adored Mother of Anne and Richard and Pauline and Clive. Loving and proud Nan of Christopher and Jodie, Nichola, Claire, James and Abi and Lesley. Loving Meggy and Mamgu of her Great-Grandchildren. "Nan roeddet ti'n werth y byd" Funeral Service at Swansea Crematorium on Monday 15th May at 11:30am. Family flowers only please but donations if desired to Diabetic Unit, Singleton Hospital c/o Richard Evans, 55 Summerland Park, Upper Killay, Swansea SA2 7HY. Any further enquiries to Gorseinon Funeralcare. Tel 01792 891160.
Sylvia POPE
Passed away peacefully at Morriston Hospital, on 15th April 2023. Beloved mother of Debra, Karen, Haydn and Steven, grandmother to Claire, Dawn, Christopher, Sarah, Sian, Kelly, Megan and Jack, great-grandmother to Ashley, Chloe, Lewis, Ethan, Ffion, Gracie-Mae, Coby, Bobbie, Liam, Olivia, Tommie and Ronnie. Please join us for a Memorial Service, honouring Nanna Baubles Life on Friday 5th May, 2023, at 11.30am to be held at Swansea Crematorium, following on to the Fords Club, Tre-boeth, Swansea. All enquiries to D.G.Attwell Funeral Directors, 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea SA5 9JH Tel. 01792 650205
Rendel Carey Ilston ROBERTS (Rennie)
(Rennie) Peacefully on Tuesday 11th April 2023 at Pen-Y-Bryn Nursing Home, Sketty. Rennie, formerly of Mulberry Avenue, West Cross, beloved brother of the late Archie, Brenda, Eira and Hilary, much loved uncle of Jan, Wendy, Karl, Sarah and the late Angela, Roger, Karis, Paul and Belinda, also a dearly loved great-uncle of all his great-nephews and great-nieces. Rennie will be sadly missed by all his loving family and many friends. Funeral service to be held on Tuesday 9th May 2023 11:30am at Mumbles Baptist Church. Followed by interment in Oystermouth Cemetery at 12:15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to The Great Ormond Street Hospital c/o St James Funeral Home 31 St James Gardens Uplands, Swansea SA1 6DT Tel - 01792 643 840
Vivienne (Viv) TAYLOR
(Viv) Formerly of INCO Peacefully on 21st April 2023, Viv much loved, cherished and devoted wife of the late Des, treasured mother of Paul, dearest mother-in-law of Mako, loving sister of Jacqueline and the late Veronica. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her and loved her. Funeral Tuesday 16th May when a service will be held at Swansea Crematorium 12.00 noon. Family flowers only, donations if so desired to Cancer Research UK, c/o St James Funeral Home, 31 St James Gardens, Uplands, Swansea SA1 6DT. Tel: 01792 643840.
David (Dai) THOMAS
(Dai) Peacefully on Monday 10th April 2023 at his home surrounded by all his loving family, David, beloved husband of Winnie, loving dad of Michael and Catherine, much loved father-in-law of Terica and Mark, adored grampa of Carl, Daniel, Lucy and Cory, proud great-grampa of Brooke and Willow. David will be sadly missed by all his loving family and many friends. Funeral service to be held on Thursday 11th May 2023 1:00pm at Llanelli Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to Ty Olwen c/o St James Funeral Home 31 St James Gardens Uplands, Swansea SA1 6DT Tel - 01792 643 840
Joan Norma THOMAS
Sadly on 18th April at her home. Joan of Glebe Road, Loughor. Devoted wife of the late Wynford. Loving mother to Mike, Gayle and Matthew. Much loved Nan to Natalie, Luke and Rio. Funeral on Wednesday 10th May 2023. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Joan may be made to the Red Cross c/o Anthony Inkin & Paul Deans Family Funeral Directors. Kilby Court, Loughor, Swansea SA4 6RQ Tel: 01792 897710 Please wear what makes you comfortable.
Frank Hywel THOMAS
Passed away peacefully on 20th April, 2023. Aged 95. Beloved husband of June, much loved father of Caroline. Loving grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle. Will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral Service Wednesday 10th May, 2023 Peniel Green Church, Llansamlet 1.30p.m. Family flowers only but donations if so desired to Dementia UK c/o Graham J Sullivan, Web page. Graham J Sullivan, Ty Hedd Funeral Home, Mynydd Garnllwyd Road, Morriston, Swansea SA6 7QG. Tel: 01792 775262.
Teresa Mary TIERNEY (née Cashin)
(née Cashin) An angel in the shape of our Mam Passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 18th 2023, Teresa, of Clydach. Reunited with her beloved husband and soulmate Richard, and remembered always as a loving and devoted Mam to Karen and Paul, cherished mother-in-law to Paul and Gaynor, proud Nanna to Harry and Niamh, and step-Nan to Jack, Chloe, Nikita and Jake. A loving sister, sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt, who will be remembered with love by all her family and friends. Teresa will be received into St. Benedicts R.C. Church, Clydach at 5.00 p.m. on Wednesday 3rd May. Requiem Mass Thursday 4th May at St. Benedicts Church at 12.15 p.m. prior to interment at Coed Gwilym Cemetery, Clydach at 1.45 p.m. The family would appreciate a dash of colour, particularly red, in your attire. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired, supporting Alzheimer's Society, via: htttp://teresa-tierney.muchloved.com, or by cheque made to the charity c/o C. Meirion Hopkin & Son, 96 High Street, Clydach, Swansea SA6 5LN.
John Albert WILLIAMS (John the bank)
(John the bank) (formerly of Uplands, Brynmill and latterly of the Mumbles) Peacefully on Saturday 15th April 2023 at Morriston Hospital after a long illness which he bore with his own unique and stubborn style. A loving uncle to Jonathan and James, also a dearly loved great uncle and Godfather. He will be sadly missed by all his loving family and many friends. Funeral service to be held on Friday 5th May 2023 12:45pm at St Peters Church, Newton. Followed by interment in Oystermouth Cemetery (Section U) at 1:45pm. All who knew John are very welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to Ty Olwen c/o St James Funeral Home 31 St James Gardens Uplands, Swansea SA1 6DT Tel - 01792 643 840
John Leonard Gladstone WILLIAMS
Sadly but peacefully at his home, John of Heol Gwyrosydd, Penlan. Beloved son of Jennifer and Ronald, cherished companion to Bill. Lifelong friend to Eileen, Gordon and Mary. John will be missed by family and many friends. Funeral service to be held at Swansea Crematorium on Tuesday 9th May at 11am. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, can be made directly to Ty Olwen Hospice. Further enquiries c/o Morriston Funeralcare 01792 798257.
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