These are all the loved ones remembered in funeral notices and family announcements in Swansea made between October 1 and October 7. 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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Betty BALLANTINE
(Florence Mary Elizabeth) Peacefully on 1st October 2022 at Newton Grange Care Home. Beloved wife of the late Jim, loving mother of Robert and Tony, dear mother-in-law to Susan and Kathryn and 'B' to Andrew, Sam, Greg and Ewan. Funeral service at Mumbles Methodist Church on Wednesday 19th October at 9.30am followed by interment at Oystermouth Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but donations in lieu if desired may be sent to Alzheimer's Society, 1st Floor S4C, Parc Ty Glas, Llanishen, Cardiff, CF14 5DU Cheques should be made payable to Alzheimer's Society Cymru. Further enquiries c/o William Pressdee Funeralcare Tel. 01792 366513
Marjorie BATEMAN
Peacefully on 1st October 2022 at Tŷ Waunarlwydd Care Home. Beloved wife of the late Norman, loving mother of Jacqueline, Russell, Mark and the late Lea, proud Nanny to Kelly, Carly, Jenna and Leanne, Cameron, Connor, Rhiannon, Aaron and Tess and a dear Great Nanny to all her great grandchildren. Marjorie will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service at St Mary's Church, Swansea on Wednesday 19th October at 1.15pm followed by committal at Swansea Crematorium at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please, but donations in lieu if desired may be sent to Dementia UK, 7th Floor, 1 Aldgate, London EC3N 1RE Further enquiries c/o William Pressdee Funeralcare Tel. 01792 366513
Alan George CARTER
Sadly passed away, on 22nd September. Much loved husband of Marion, father of David, Julie and Andrew and step-father of Steven and Mark, also loving grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral to be held on Thursday 13th October, 3pm, at Swansea Crematorium. Followed by a wake at the Eagle Inn Treboeth, all welcome. At Alan's Request no flowers but you may wish to make a donation to Blind Veterans UK, in his memory, c/o D G Attwell Funeral Directors 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd Swansea, SA5 9JH Tel: 01792 650205
Joan COX
(Formerly of WH Smith) Peacefully on Friday 23rd September 2022 at Hengoed Court Care Home. Devoted wife of the late Bill, much loved mother of Sandra and Steve, loving mother-in-law of Keith and Chris and cherished sister of Valerie, John and the late Iris and Eileen. Joan will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service will be held at Ty-Hedd Funeral Home on Friday 14th October 2022 at 2:00 pm. Family flowers only, but donations if so desired to Alzheimer's Society Cymru either through the Evening Post website or The Graham J. Sullivan Funeral Directors website, Funeral Notices. Enquiries to: Graham J. Sullivan Funeral Directors, Ty-Hedd Funeral Home, Mynydd Garnllwyd Road, Morriston, Swansea, SA6 7QG Tel 01792 775262.
Kathryn DAVIES
(Kathy) (née Nicholas) Peacefully on Monday 26th September 2022 at Singleton Hospital, Kathryn, beloved wife of the late Ieuan, dearly loved mother of Kay and Helen, and adored Nana of Tom, Lewis, Jack and Ben. Loved and remembered always. Funeral service at Swansea Crematorium on Monday 17th October at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but donations in lieu if desired may be sent to Alzheimer's Society, 1st Floor S4C, Parc Ty Glas, Llanishen, Cardiff, CF14 5DU - Cheques should be made payable to Alzheimer's Society Cymru Further enquiries c/o William Pressdee Funeralcare Tel. 01792 366513
Sid GREANEY
It is with great sadness we announce that Sid, aged 81, passed away on Sunday, September 25th, at Morriston Hospital, after a long illness fought with great courage and dignity. Sid, beloved husband of the late Ruth, cherished father of Shaun and Ian, much-loved father-in-law to Melanie and Paula, dear grandfather to Lauren, Josh, Stuart, Craig, Robert, Kirsty, Hughie, Mercedez & Montanna. Great-grandfather to Seren, loving brother to Francis and Margaret, and all his brothers-in-law, treasured uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Sid will be sadly missed by his family, many friends and all who knew him. The funeral is to be held at Swansea Crematorium on Friday, October 14th, at 2.30 pm. Donations in lieu of flowers please to British Lung Foundation or Cancer Research UK c/o D.G. Attwell Funeral Directors, 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea. Tel (01792) 650205.
Dr. Margaret Pat HUGHES
(former Medical Officer West Glamorgan Health Authority) Pat passed away peacefully on 26th September in the tender care of staff at Three Cliffs Care Home, Penmaen. Formerly of Dunraven Road in Sketty, Pat will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral Thursday 13th October 11.15am service at Sketty Community Church, 36 Carnglas Road, Sketty, Swansea SA2 9BP followed by cremation at Swansea Crematorium 12.30pm. No flowers by request Donations if so desired to Help for Heroes c/o D.G. Attwell Funeral Directors 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea SA5 9JH. Tel (01792) 650205
Mavis Kathleen MCQUILLAN
Peacefully at home on Wednesday 21st September 2022. Dearly loved wife of the late Bob, beloved mother of Paul, Adrian, Helen and Sally-Ann, ever loving grandmother of Lisa, Melanie, Rachel and Rebecca and a loved great grandmother. Funeral service to be held at Swansea Crematorium on Monday 17th October, at 11.00. Funeral cortege to leave her home at Dan-y-Bryn, Tonna at 10.25am. Family flowers only please donations in lieu if so desired to Marie Curie c/o Les Davies Independent Funeral Directors, Neath Funeral Home, Main Road, Cadoxton, Neath, SA10 8AP. Tel 01639 642945.
Margaret STADDON
(née Mabbett) Peacefully at home on Sunday 25th September, Margaret aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Len, dearly loved mother of Elizabeth and mother-in-law of the late Brian, devoted gran of Siân and David and his wife Amy, much loved sister of the late Olive, Molly and Glenys, also a loved aunt and cousin. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service at Swansea Crematorium on Friday 14th October at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, donations if so desired to Ty Olwen c/o D.G. Attwell Funeral Directors 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea SA5 9JH. Tel (01792) 650205
Jean Mary AVERY
Peacefully on Thursday 29th September 2022 in the superb and loving care of Hillside Nursing Home, Jean aged 88 formerly of Maple Crescent, Glanmor, Swansea. Precious mum of Philip and Anne, much treasured gran to Rhian, Evan, Jack and the late Natalie and kind and thoughtful mother-in-law to Julie. Requiem Mass on Wednesday 12th October at St Benedict's RC Church, Sketty, 10am followed by committal at Swansea Crematorium, 11.30am. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to Royal National Institute for the Blind c/o St James Funeral Home 31 St James Gardens, Uplands, Swansea SA1 6DT Tel 01792643840 Please wear a splash of red if possible as this was Jean's favourite colour. Requiescat in Pace.
Camelia Kay EDWARDS
Peacefully after a long illness fought with courage and surrounded by her family, Kay sadly passed away at her home on Sunday 25th September 2022. Beloved fiancée of the late Doug, cherished daughter of the late Doris and Leslie, sister of Marilyn, much loved mum of Karen and Jayne, mother-in-law of John and Mina and adored nanna of Janayah and her husband Aaron, Kyra and her partner Tom, Jay-Dee, Jaxson and Ffion and great-grandmother of Hartson, Hanson, Haven, Raelle and Zaylen. Kay will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Wednesday 12th October at Llanelli Crematorium, 10.00am. Flowers may be sent to:- St James Funeral Home 31 St James Gardens, Uplands, Swansea SA1 6DT Tel 01792 643840
Jeffrey Paul GRIFFITHS
On 21st September 2022, Jeff peacefully passed away at Morriston Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Mary, much loved father of Sharon, father in law to Hugh and cherished grandfather of Christopher and Sarah, brother to Doreen and Diane, brother in law to Glyn and John and dear friend of Amelia and Colin. Funeral service and Committal at Ty-hedd, Funeral Home on Thursday October 13th at 2.30 p.m. No flowers please, donations if so desired to be made to The British Heart Foundation c/o Graham J. Sullivan, Funeral Directors, Ty-hedd Funeral Home, Mynydd Garnllwyd Road, Morriston, Swansea, SA6 7QG. Tel 01792 775262.
Margaret Mary HARRIS
Formerly of Dunvant Post Office Peacefully on Friday 23rd September 2022 at home surrounded by her family, Margaret, adored wife of Trevor, much loved mum and best friend of Jayne, mum-in-law of Peter and doting nan of her two boys Richard and Michael. Margaret will be greatly missed by all her family and many cherished friends. Funeral Thursday 13th October. Service at St Hilary's Church, Killay, 12.30pm followed by cremation at Llanelli Crematorium, 2pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Cancer Research UK c/o St James Funeral Home 31 St James Gardens, Uplands, Swansea SA1 6DT Tel 01792 643840
Terrence William HUNT
( Terry, Former Smiths Crisps) Sadly on 14th September 2022 Terry passed away at home. Beloved son of the late John and Violet, beloved father of Neil and Christopher, father-in-law to Delyth and Natasha, beloved bampa to all his granddaughters. He will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Service to take place at Swansea Crematorium on Friday 14th October 12 noon. Family flowers only. Those attending are warmly invited back to Cwmfelin Social Club for refreshments. All enquiries to: Sims and Jones Independent Funeral Directors, 240 Jersey Road, Bonymaen, Swansea, SA1 7DL. Tel: 01792 700501.
Anne NAUTH-MISIR
(nee Gibbs ) Sadly on Monday 19th September 2022 at Morriston Hospital, Anne. The beloved mother to Robert, Karen, Mark and Joanne, mother-in-law to Maria, Dai and Neil, dearly loved nana to her grandchildren and a cherished 'nana Strawberry' to her great-grandchildren, a much loved sister to Jean, John, Sharon, Joyce and the late Billy, sister-in-law to Elaine, Hugh, Keith and the late Derek. Anne will be loved and sadly missed by her family and friends. Funeral Tuesday 11th October 2022 when a funeral service will be held at Holy Cross RC Church, Gendros at 11am. Followed by interment at Morriston Cemetery (section SS) at 12:15pm. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Anne if so desired to Age Concern, c/o funeral-notices.co.uk. Further enquiries to Phillip G Davies & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors Cockett Tel: 01792 581924 Requiescat in pace.
Joseph STIRRUP
(Bernard) Peacefully on 1st October 2022 Bernard aged 89 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Christine, loving and devoted Dad of Paul and Simon, loving father-in-law to Diane, cherished grandfather to Rachel, Amelia and great-grandfather to Alys. Bernard will be so sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Funeral Monday 17th October, service will be held at St Bride’s Roman Catholic Church, Pontarddulais at 2.30pm, followed by cremation at Llanelli Crematorium at 4pm Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired may be made payable directly to Cancer Research Wales, www.cancerresearchwales.co.uk further inquiries c/o Gorseinon Funeralcare, 191 Frampton Road, Gorseinon, Swansea SA4 4YG 01792 892535 All are requested to join the family for light refreshments at Pontarddulais Rugby Club following the funeral.
Mairwen STRATFORD
Peacefully on Sunday October 2nd 2022 at Morriston Hospital, Mairwen of The Grove Care Home, Glanrhyd and formerly of Ystradgynlais and Abercrave. Beloved wife of the late Peter, dearest sister of Joe and David Vale, loving aunty of John, Stephen and Bethan and will be sadly missed by all her relatives and many friends. Funeral Thursday 13th October 2022, family service at Wynford Thomas & Son Chapel of Rest at 10.15am, followed by service and cremation at Swansea Crematorium at 11.30am. Family flowers only, donations may be given in Mairwen's memory to the British Heart Foundation via funeral-notices.co.uk. Further enquiries to Wynford Thomas & Son Ystalyfera Funeralcare, 61 Commercial Street, Ystalyfera, Swansea, SA9 2HU. Telephone 01639 242422.
Joan Patricia CURTIS
(PAT) Suddenly but peacefully, on Sunday 25th September at Ael-Y-Bryn Care Home, Morriston. Pat of Llanllienwen Road. Wife of the late Granville, mother to John. Funeral Monday 10th October when a service will be held at Bethel Private Chapel of Rest, Cockett at 11:00am. No flowers by request. Donations if so desired to either 'Wales Air Ambulance' or 'SHINE' (Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association) via Funeral-notices.co.uk or cheques may be made forwarded to Lee Davies of Phillip G. Davies & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors 2, Waunarlwydd Road Cockett, SA2 0GB. Tel: (01792) 581924.
Janet Elizabeth DAVIES
(Jones) Peacefully at Morriston Hospital, Janet of Hillrise Park, Clydach. Beloved daughter of the late Gladys May and Gwilym Afan, Much loved and cherished mother of Sian and Timothy Proud grandmother of Joshua and Lily, Jac, Ellen and Tegwen. Funeral service to be held at Swansea Crematorium on Friday 14th October 2022 at 2:00pm. Followed by a service of thanksgiving at Bethel Chapel, Clydach 3:00pm. Family flowers only please, but donations in lieu may be made in Janet's memory to Bethel Evangelical Church Clydach. At the family's request, would attendees please wear a splash of colour in memory of Janet. Janet will be missed by her many dear friends and her loving family. Further enquiries to Morriston Funeralcare 01792 798257
Violet Gwendoline GRIFFITHS
(formerly Hill ) Peacefully on Saturday 24th September 2022 at April Court Care Home, Violet. Beloved wife of the late Arnold Hill, much loved mam of Ann, Carol and the late Pauline, mother-in-law of David and the late Philip and Kevin, and a cherished nana to all her grand and great-grandchildren. Violet will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service Wednesday 12th October at Swansea Crematorium, 3pm. Family flowers only please. All enquiries c/o St James Funeral Home, 31 St James Gardens, Uplands, Swansea SA1 6DT. Tel: 01792 643840.
Janice Elizabeth LOCKE
(nee Thomas) Sadly but peacefully at Singleton Hospital on 25th September. Darling wife of Peter, loving mother of Emma and Sharon, sister to Ceri and grandmother of Laura, Ruby and the late Rhys and mother-in-law to Paul and the late Mark and sister-in-law to Haydn. Sadly missed by all her cousins and friends. Funeral service to be held at Swansea Crematorium Wednesday 12th October at 2pm. Flowers welcome. No black, please wear something colourful. Any enquiries D G Attwell Funeral Directors 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd Swansea, SA5 9JH Tel: 01792 650205
Raymond John OTTESON
Peacefully after a long illness on the 23rd September at Morriston Hospital. Raymond, beloved son of the late Ronald and Gwen, much loved brother of Allan, Peter, Beverley and Karl, dear brother-in-law to Rose, Karen, Colin and Wendy, cherished uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Raymond will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service and Committal at Swansea Crematorium at 12pm, 12th October. Family flowers only please. Graham Sullivan Funeral Directors Ty-Hedd Funeral Home Mynydd Garnllwyd Road Morriston, Swansea SA6 7QG Tel: 01792 77 5262
Ellen Ruth OWEN
Sadly passed away on 26th September at Morriston Hospital. Ellen of Clasemont Road, Morriston, beloved wife of the late Gwyn, much loved mother to Lorrina and the late Janine, a dear mother-in-law to Lloyd and the late Ian, loving grandmother to Gemma, Craig, Dayne, Brandon and great grandmother to Michael, Louise and Vienna. Ellen will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service will be held at Swansea Crematorium on Wednesday 12th October at 11am. Family flowers only please but donation if so desired in memory of Ellen may 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
Iorwerth THOMAS
Passed away peacefully at Llandough Hospital on Tuesday 20th September, aged 92 years. The family is comforted by the knowledge that he has passed from his labour in Christian service to his reward and has been received with the words "Well done thou good and faithful servant ". Beloved and devoted husband of the late Anthea, dearly loved father of Dewi and father-in-law of Rhian, adored grandfather of Lili, Harri and Ela, dear brother to Vera and the late Neville and a loyal friend to many. Funeral service at Noddfa Newydd Baptist church, Tonna on Wednesday 19th October at 11.15am followed by cremation at Margam Crematorium at 12.45pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers in memory of Iorwerth may be made to "Noddfa Newydd Baptist Church c/o Les Davies Independent Funeral Directors, Neath Funeral Home, Main Road, Cadoxton, Neath, SA10 8AP. Tel 01639 642945.
Michael WEBB
Peacefully and with dignity on Saturday 24th September 2022, Michael. Loving husband of the late Diane, devoted father of Kathryn and Jayne, father in law of Paul and Dave, a proud and loving bampi of William, Lily, Oliver, Rhys and Dylan. Funeral service on Monday 10th October 2022 10am at Llanelli Crematorium. Family flowers only Donations if so desired to the Golau Cancer Foundation c/o D.G. Attwell Funeral Directors 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea SA5 9JH Tel : (01792) 650205
William David Rees GWILLIM
(Billy / Bill) Peacefully on Tuesday, 20th September 2022, Billy of Green Close, Mayals, Swansea and formerly of Pontneddfechan. Beloved husband of Valmai, devoted father of Annalee and Lisa and a loving father-in-law and grandfather. Billy will be sadly missed by his family and all who knew him. Funeral on Tuesday, 11th October. Service of thanksgiving at Clyne Chapel, Swansea at 11.30am. Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if so desired to Blind Veterans UK or Dementia UK c/o Alun H. Lewis Independent Funeral Directors, Pentwyn, Pontneddfechan, Glynneath, SA11 5UE. Tel. (01639) 720245.
Diane FORD
(Formerly Hewitt) Passed away peacefully at home on 26th September, after a long illness, borne with dignity and bravery. Cherished wife and best friend to the late John Ford, beloved mum of Fiona, Shaun, Deborah and Sharon, loving mother-in-law to Mark, Joanne, Bryn and Craig, much loved sister, sister-in-law, aunty and adored nannie to all her grandchildren. Her mischievous smile and infectious personality, will be missed but remembered fondly by all who knew her. Funeral Service to take place, Monday 10th October, 2.00pm, Sacred Heart Church, Morriston followed by Morriston Cemetery for 3.15pm. Donations if so desired would be gratefully received by RSPCA Llys Nini Animal Centre, c/o D G Attwell Funeral Directors 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd Swansea, SA5 9JH Tel: 01792 650205.
Peter Graham HAWKINS
Suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday 21st September at his home, Peter aged 73 years of Fleet St, Sandfields, SWANSEA. Dearly beloved husband of Linda. Loving and devoted Dad of Clair and Kelly, Father in law of Jason and Adrian. Cherished Grandfather of Charley, Joseph and Honey. Peter will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral Thursday 13th 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 the Stroke Ward at Singleton Hospital. Further enquiries to: Swansea Funeralcare Tel: (01792) 654369
Donald Joseph REES
Sadly on 5th September 2022 at Morriston Hospital. Donald, loved brother of Eileen, will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral service on Thursday 6th October at St. David's Church, Morriston at 2.00pm followed by interment at Morriston Cemetery at 2.45pm. Further enquiries to Mr Craig Perfect, Gareth A. Jenkins Independent Funeral Directors of Baglan Funeral Home, Tel. 01639 790333.
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