These are all the loved ones remembered in funeral notices and family announcements in Swansea made between October 8 and October 14. 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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In alphabetical order. You can get more Swansea news and other story updates by subscribing to our newsletters here.
Menna ALEXANDER
Peacefully, on Saturday 24th September 2022, at the age of 92, Menna, beloved wife of James and much-loved mother of Alistair and Nicola, passed away surrounded by family. Funeral Service to be held at 11.00am on Friday 21st October at Llandaff Cathedral. All are welcome. The Service at the Cathedral will be followed by a service and burial at Salem Chapel, Rhydypandy, Swansea SA6 6PE at 1.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of floral tributes may be sent to The British Heart Foundation, Compton House, 2300 The Crescent, Birmingham Business Park, Birmingham, B37 7YE in memory of Menna. Donations/tributes can also be made via www.colesfuneraldirectors.co.uk/funeral-notices-birchgrove/ All enquiries to Coles Funeral Directors, 2-4 Heathwood Road, Birchgrove, Cardiff, CF14 4XE. Telephone 02922 093388.
Roy George BARFOOT
It is with great sadness that the family of Mr Roy George Barfoot announces his passing on October 5th 2022. Roy passed away peacefully at Swn-y-Gan Nursing Home, Penclawdd and was the beloved husband of the late Doreen. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughters Amanda and Fiona, grandchildren Edwina, Davina, Alexandra and Charlotte and great grandchildren Llewelyn, Ioan and Dylan. The funeral service will be held at St. Peter's Church, Newton, Swansea at 2.15pm on Friday 21st October All are welcome to attend. Family flowers only please, but you are invited to make a donation to the RNLI (Mumbles) c/o The Honorary Treasurer, 9 Croftfield Crescent, Newton, SA3 4UL Further enquiries c/o William Pressdee Funeralcare Tel. 01792 366513
David EDWARDS
Peacefully passed away on 6th October 2022. Much loved husband of Linda, much loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Will be missed by all family and friends. Funeral service to be held on Friday 21st October, 11.30am at Swansea Crematorium. Any enquiries c/o D G Attwell Funeral Directors 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd Swansea, SA5 9JH Tel: 01792 650205
Linda Mary EL-ANSARI
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 21st September 2022. Linda, a cherished wife of Rafik, loved mother of Susan, Selma and Haider, devoted nana of May, Luma, Nadia, Lena and Ali, dear sister of Handel and the late Derek, Byron, Gareth and Wendy. Funeral service to be held on Friday 14th October 2022 at Salem Capel-y-Cwm, Bonymaen at 2.00pm followed by Interment at Chapel Cemetery. Family flowers only please. All enquiries to: Sims and Jones Independent Funeral Directors, 240 Jersey Road, Bonymaen, Swansea, SA1 7DL. Tel: 01792 700501.
Arwel EVANS
Bu farw yn dawel yn ei gartref ar Heol Newydd, Cwmllynfell yn 74 mlwydd oed. Annwyl briod y diweddar Jan, tad cariadus Rhian a Gareth, tad yng-nghyfraith hoff Andrew a Vicky, tadcu ffyddlon Steffan, Cai, Nia a Cerys. Gweler ei golli gan ei deulu a ffrindiau holl. Cynhelir yr angladd Dydd Sadwrn 15 Hydref 2022. Gwasanaeth yn Amlosgfa Abertawe am 11y.b. Blodau teulu yn unig. Rhoddion os dymunir er cof am Arwel i Ammanford District Nurses trwy law Roger Castle A'i Ferch Trefnwyr Angladdau 86 Commercial Street Ystalyfera Swansea. SA9 2HU. Tel: 01639 843231.
Joan Frances GEARY
Sadly, but peacefully passed away on 25th September 2022. Beloved wife of the late Clifford, much loved mother of Graham and the late Matthew, much loved auntie to Yvonne. Will be missed by all family and friends. Funeral to take place Monday 17th October, Swansea Crematorium at 2.00pm. Any enquiries D G Attwell Funeral Directors 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd Swansea, SA5 9JH Tel: 01792 650205
Christopher Grahame GODSMARK
Chris Peacefully at Morriston Hospital, following a short illness, Chris of Llanrhidian, Gower, passed away aged 71. Loving husband of Liz, cherished father to Nia, adored grandfather of Eloushka and a dear brother to Dave and Kathy. Chris will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service to take place Tuesday 18th October at 12pm, in Llanelli Crematorium. Family flowers only but donations, if so desired, may be made to The British Heart Foundation (cheques only please) c/o James Cowley, Cowley Family Funerals, Crossways, Burry Green, Gower, Swansea SA3 1HR
Kerry HANFORD
Peacefully on 10th October 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Kerry, beloved husband of Barbara, devoted Dad of Carl and Lee. Dear father-in-law of Jane and the late Julie, cherished grandfather of Daniel, Sophie, Emma, James, Matthew, Abigail and his great-granddaughter Loa. Funeral Tuesday 25th October, family and friends kindly meet for service at Swansea Crematorium at 11.00am. No flowers by request, donations in lieu if so desired for LATCH (Welsh Children's Cancer Charity) may be sent to David Hitchings & Sons Independent Funeral Directors 34 Frampton Rd, Gorseinon Swansea. SA4 4XY Tel: 01792 897323.
Leonard HARRIS
(Fagin ) 1926 - 2022 Peacefully on Wednesday 21st September at Morriston Hospital after a short illness, Leonard. Loving father of Peter, Anthony, Darren and baby Alison, a grandfather and great-grandfather. Resting at St. James Funeral Home, 31 St. James Gardens, Uplands, Swansea until the service in the Chapel on Friday 14th October, at 1pm. Followed by interment at Morriston Cemetery at 2:15pm. Flowers may be sent to the funeral home. ''God Bless from Peter''
Julia Ann HOLIDAY
Sadly passed away on 1st October at Morriston Hospital with her family by her side. Loving mother to Christian and Susie, a dear mother-in-law to Tammy, cherished nannie to Isabella and Oren, dearest sister to Mark, Mandy, Sarah and Carmen. Julia will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. A funeral service will be held at Swansea Crematorium Chapel on Thursday 20th October at 1:15pm followed by interment at Morriston Cemetery (new section) at 1:45pm. Flowers and all enquiries to Gwyn Jones Funeral Director, 118 Trallwn Road, Llansamlet, Swansea. SA7 9UU Tel: 01792 771066 / 07483125296
Thelma JONES
(Formerly of The Gower Inn, Parkmill and Roger Beck Way, Swansea) Peacefully passed away at Plas Cwmcynfelin, Aberystwyth on Monday 3rd October 2022 aged 93. Thelma was always the life and soul of the party with a zest for life. She will be greatly missed. Beloved wife of the late David, loving mother to Marilyn, Richard and the late Gaynor and beloved Nan to Joanne, Christian, Kelly, Rebecca and Ben. A public funeral service will be held at Aberystwyth Crematorium, Clarach Road, Aberystwyth, SY23 3DG on Tuesday 18th October at 1pm. Family flowers only. Donations however would be gratefully accepted for Alzheimer's UK and the Chemo Unit Appeal at Bronglais Hospital, Aberystwyth. Please make cheques payable to the chosen charity c/o Selwyn Evans, D J Evans Funeral Directors, Kairali, Penrhyncoch, Aberystwyth, SY23 3EQ. Telephone 01970 820249.
Betty Eileen JOSEPH-JONES
Passed away peacefully at Singleton Hospital on Tuesday 4th October aged 98 years. Dearly loved wife of the late George. Loving mother of Andrea and dear mother-in-law of the late Mark. Much loved grandma of Georgia, Miranda and Francesca and great-grandmother to Richie. A funeral service will be held at St Cynog's Church, Ystradgynlais on Friday 21st October at 1.30pm, followed by interment at St David's Churchyard, Abercrave at 2.15pm. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Guide Dogs for the Blind and/or The Salvation Army c/o Les Davies Independent Funeral Directors, Neath Funeral Home, Main Road, Cadoxton, Neath, SA10 8AP. Tel 01639 642945.
Arthur Royston KEANE
(Beanzi) Passed away suddenly at Morriston Hospital on Thursday 29th September 2022 aged 69 years, Roy. Loving brother of Terry, Chris, Julie and the late Christine, Gerald and Sharon, beloved uncle to James and all his nephews and nieces. Roy will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by all his family and friends. Funeral service will take place at Swansea Crematorium on Tuesday 18th October 2022 at 10.30am Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to Diabetes UK c/o D.G.Attwell Funeral Directors, 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea, SA5 9JH Tel: 01792 650205
Alyson Susan LEWIS
Sadly on Sunday 2nd October 2022, Alyson after a long illness aged 64 peacefully passed away at her home. Loving partner of the late Herbie, cherished daughter of the late Madeleine and Gerald, sister of Steve, sister in law of the late Wendy and auntie of Alex. Alyson will be greatly missed by her family, close friends and anyone who knew her. Funeral Service Thursday 20th October 2022. Service at Christchurch, Oystermouth Road, Swansea, 11:30am followed by Cremation at Swansea Crematorium, 12:30pm. Black attire optional. Donations in lieu of flowers to Cancer Research Wales c/o Clive Harris Independent Funeral Directors, 84 Sterry Road, Gowerton, Swansea, SA4 3BW. Tel: 01792 879516.
Brinley James MORGAN
Formerly Fords Jersey Marine Peacefully on 6th October 2022 after a short illness, Brinley, beloved husband of the late Hazel, much loved dad to Jacqueline and Andrew, father-in-law to Garfield and Angela, proud and loving bampi of Kathryn, Claire, Bethany, Matthew and Cerys, great bampi to all his great grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service at Swansea Crematorium, Monday 24th October at 11.30am. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to Wales Air Ambulance c/o St James Funeral Home 31 St James Gardens Uplands, Swansea SA1 6DT. Tel: 01792 643840. Following the funeral the family invite you for light refreshments at The Black Boy, Killay.
Tess O'BRIEN
(Teresa) Peacefully at Morriston Hospital on Friday 7th October 2022 with her family by her side. Much loved mother of Susan, Stella and Sandra, adored grandmother of Sarah, Ann-Marie, Kelly, Natalie, Ben, Codee, Matthew, Dean, Siobhan and Liam. Will be sadly missed by her many great-grandchildren. Funeral service to be held on Friday 28th October at Murton Methodist Church at 10am followed by committal at Swansea Crematorium at 11.30am. Family flowers only please with further enquiries c/o William Pressdee Funeralcare Tel. 01792 366513
Vernon PIKE
Sadly passed away unexpectedly at his home in Longford, on Wednesday 28th September aged 84 years. He was a much loved father to David and Julie and father-in-law to Rob. Also a dear brother to Raymond, Eileen and Val, and brother-in-law to Clive and Jean. Born and bred in Neath, Vernon worked at the Evans Bevan Brewery and the Metal Box. He will be greatly missed. Funeral service at Margam Crematorium on Friday 21st October at 2.30pm. No flowers please donations in lieu if so desired to the British Heart Foundation c/o Les Davies Independent Funeral Directors, Neath Funeral Home, Main Road, Cadoxton, Neath, SA10 8AP. Tel 01639 642945.
Lillian May PUNCHARD
(Nee Healy ) Peacefully at home, on October 1st 2022, Lillian, loving wife of the late Lenard, much loved mam of Linda, Paul and Andrew and mam in law of the late Ken. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service Monday October 24th, 2.30pm at Swansea Crematorium. Flowers welcome. All enquiries to John Edwards Funeral Directors, 5 Cwmbath Road, Morriston, Swansea SA6 7AH. Tel: 01792 771232. Service With Compassion
Brian ROBERTS
(Gwyn Jones Funeral Director) Sadly passed away on 26th September at Morriston Hospital. Brian of Trallwn Road, Llansamlet, formerly of Llanelli. Devoted husband to the late Marilyn, dearly loved Dad to Louise and Tracey, respected father-in-law to Phillip, adored Bamps to Natalie, Kirsty, Cerys and Courtney and their partners and a treasured great-bampa to Evie-Grace, Eddie and Amelia. A true gentleman who will be greatly missed by his family, friends and all who knew him. Funeral service will be held at Swansea Crematorium on Friday 14th October at 3:00pm. Family flowers only please but donations in memory of Brian to be made payable to Dialysis Unit Morriston Hospital by cash/cheque to Gwyn Jones Funeral Director 118 Trallwn Road Llansamlet Swansea SA7 9UU Tel: 01792 771066/07483125296
Gail Frances SHARRATT
(Nee Davies) (HSBC Bank & B&Q) Peacefully on Friday 30th September 2022 at her home, Gail beloved wife of Steve, devoted mam of Edward & Siân, dear mam-in-law of Louise & Kevin, adored nanny of Adam, Callan & Isaac, and a much loved sister, sister-in-law and auntie. Gail will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral service Thursday 20th October, at St Thomas Church 10.30am followed by interment at Danygraig Cemetery (new section). Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired may be sent directly to The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescues Association, via shop@pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk Further enquiries to Rees Davies & Son Funeralcare 01792 456976
Jennie SIMS
It is with great sadness that we announce the death on Friday 7th October 2022 of Jennie Sims. LRAM., ATCL. (Former accompanist to the Morriston Orpheus Choir). Funeral arrangements to be announced later. Enquiries may be made to Gareth Sims. Sims and Jones Independent Funeral Directors, 240 Jersey Road, Bonymaen, Swansea, SA1 7DL. Tel: 01792 700501.
Marian SPILLANE
Passed away peacefully after a short illness on 26th September 2022, Marian, the beloved wife of Dennis, devoted mother of Ian and Joanne, dear mother-in-law of Gill and Wayne, and much loved grandmother of Katie and Jessica. Funeral service taking place at Swansea Crematorium at 10:00 a.m. on Monday 17th October. Family flowers only please; donations in lieu welcomed, supporting Diabetes UK, via: www.marian-spillane.muchloved.com. If you have difficulty donating online, please contact C. Meirion Hopkin & Son for assistance. Tel: 01792 844513. A further celebration of Marian's life will be taking place at Willow Court following the crematorium service.
Sybil Doris Gough STUCKEY
(Nee Hunt) Peacefully on Wednesday 5th October at Morriston Hospital, Sybil aged 79 years of Rodney St, Sandfields SWANSEA. Loving and devoted mam of Tina and Mark, mother in law of Nigel and Tracy. Cherished grandmother of all her grandchildren. Devoted sister of all her brothers and sisters. Beloved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Sybil will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral Thursday 20th October, friends please kindly meet at Swansea Crematorium 2.00pm. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired may be made payable directly to Clic Sargent. Everyone is invited to join Sybil's family following the service at Hogarths 2-3 St Mary Street, SA1 3LH to share memories of Sybil's life.
John THOMAS
(formerly of British Steel, Trostre) Peacefully passed away on 29th September at Glasfryn House Nursing Home, Cockett, John formerly of Cross Street, Brynhyfryd. Dearly loved partner of the late Eunice. John will be sadly missed by his good friends Mike and Brian and also by all his friends from the cricket club. Funeral Tuesday 18th October 12.30pm service at Swansea Crematorium. No flowers by request. Donations if so desired to the Dogs Trust c/o D.G. Attwell Funeral Directors 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea SA5 9JH. Tel (01792) 650205.
Jonathan VAUGHAN
Jon, sadly passed away at Morriston Hospital on the 5th of October 2022. Much loved partner of Lesley, devoted dad of Kelly, Stephanie, Bob, Eleisha and Emily. Loved stepdad of Nathan and devoted bampi to all his grandchildren. Much loved brother of Martin and Chris. Funeral Service Tuesday 25th October 2022, 12.30pm at Swansea Crematorium. Family flowers only; all enquiries to John Edwards Funeral Directors 5 Cwmbath Road, Morriston, Swansea SA6 7AH Tel:01792 771232 Service With Compassion
Ena May WALTERS
(nee Jones) Peacefully on Monday 26th September 2022 at Hollins Park Care Centre after a short illness, Aged 93 years. Ena, formerly of Warwick Road, Derwen Fawr, beloved wife of the late Jimmy, dearly loved auntie of Leslie, Helen, Susan, Tena and their children. Ena will be sadly missed by all her loving family and many friends. Funeral service to be held on Monday 17th October 2022 11:30am at Swansea Crematorium. For further enquiries please contact St James Funeral Home 31 St James Gardens Uplands, Swansea SA1 6DT Tel - 01792 643 840 Love & Blessings You will always be in our hearts
Philip Martin Denzil WILLIAMS
(Denzil Glynmeurig) Former Chairman and life member of Cwm Wanderers AFC Peacefully on Sunday 25th September with his loving family by his side at Morriston Hospital, Denzil of Cwmphil Road, Lower Cwmtwrch. Beloved husband and best friend of Margaret, adored father of Kerry, Hayley and Craig, loving grandfather of Gemma, Shaun, Keiron, Josh, Oliver, Harvey, Gina, Erin and Elis, loved great-grandfather of Finley and Evelyn, much loved father-in-law of Andrea, Dean and Angharad, dear brother of Brenda and the late Glyndwr, Glaslwyn, Eira, Meurlyn and Marion, loved brother-in-law of Margaret, Marlene, Elwyn, Pat and John. Denzil will be greatly missed by all his loving family and many friends. The funeral will be held on Thursday 13th October 2022. Service at Calfaria Chapel, Ystradgynlais at 11am followed by interment at Gorof Cemetery at 11:45am. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired in memory of Denzil may be given to Action For Children kindly received by Roger Castle & Daughter Funeral Directors, 86 Commercial Street,Ystalyfera, Swansea SA9 2HU. Tel: 01639 843231.
Richard WILLIAMS
(Richie) Richie passed away peacefully at Morriston Hospital on 28th September 2022. Much loved partner and best friend of Marian, dear dad of Melanie and Claire and stepdad of Emma and son-in-law Simon, devoted Gu of Matthew, Chloe, Ffion and bampi of Harri, Jessica and Jordan, devoted brother of Gloria. Richie will be sadly missed by all the family and his many friends. Funeral Saturday 15th October 2022 at 11.00am, service at Llanelli Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired to the South West Wales Cancer Centre, Singleton Hospital c/o D.G. Attwell Funeral Directors 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea SA5 9JH Tel (01792) 650205.
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