These are all the loved ones remembered in funeral notices and family announcements across Swansea made between July 9 and July 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 order of most recently announced.
Maureen Ann BARLETTA
Peacefully, in the company of and with her family at her side, Maureen went to sleep, on 29 June 2022. Reunited with her recently departed devoted husband Pietro (together again); greatly adored mother of Peter, Rocco, William (Billy), Anthony and the late Angela and much-loved mother-in-law of their respective partners; cherished grandmother (nanna) of her grandchildren Dominic, Sarah, Philip, Katie, Nykita, Edward, Oliver, Anthony, Joseph and the late Adrianna; sister to the late Audrey and Bill, aunt (zia) to all her nephews and nieces (nipoti); amato cognata di Maria e Titina. Maureen is greatly and deeply missed by all her family and is forever in all our hearts and in our thoughts. A private, immediate family only, service followed by committal for interment on Friday 22 July 2022 at 2.15pm in Morriston Cemetery (new section). Family flowers only please. Requiescat in Pace. Enquiries to DG Attwell Funeral Directors Tel (01792) 650205
Stephen CLARK
Peacefully on 2nd July 2022 at Ty Olwen. Stephen, beloved husband of Mary, loving father of Lesley, Elizabeth and Katherine, dear father-in-law of Andrew, Andrew and Graham, proud grandad of Kieran, James, Bria, Niamh, Lili and Gethin, dear brother of Kathleen. Requiem Mass at St Joachim and St Anne RC Church, Dunvant Tuesday 26th July at 10am followed by cremation at Swansea Crematorium 12 noon. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to TY Olwen. Donations in lieu of flowers to St James Funeral Home 31 St James Gardens Uplands, Swansea SA1 6DT Tel: 01792 643840
Jamie Mark DAVIES
Dj Suddenly passed away on 3rd July at his home. Dearly loved son of Tracy, loving brother of Kara, much loved uncle of Kobe-Jae, cherished grandson of Paula and Ken, loved nephew of Mark and Denise. Jamie will be sadly missed by Steve and by all his family and friends. Funeral Wednesday 27th July 12.30pm service at Swansea Crematorium. Please wear casual and colourful clothes. No flowers by request. Enquiries to D.G. Attwell Funeral Directors Tel (01792) 650205.
Maureen DRAPER
(Nee McIntee) Peacefully passed away on 4th July 2022 at her home surrounded by her family, Maureen. Dearly loved and devoted wife of the late John, much loved and respected mother of Eric and Jeff, special mother-in-law of Beverley, affectionately known as daughter, adored sister of Ann, sister-in-law of Terry, proud and generous grandmother of her grand, great and great-great-grandchildren. Requiem Mass at St Benedict's RC Church, Sketty, Wednesday 27th July at 10.30am followed by cremation at Swansea Crematorium 12 noon. No flowers by request, 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
Kenneth JENKINS
(Ken) (Retired Police Officer) Peacefully passed away on 24th June at Morriston Hospital, Ken of Birchgrove. Beloved husband of the late Morfwyn, loving father to Pauline and David, a dear father-in-law to Hannah and the late Hywel, cherished grampa to Christopher, Rhian, Daniel and Katie and great grampa to Ella-Rose, Sam, Ffion, Nia-Rose and Phoebe. Ken will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service will be held on Friday 22nd July at St Johns Church, Birchgrove Road, Birchgrove at 11.30am followed by cremation at Swansea Crematorium at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please but donations in memory of Ken and Hywel Jones may be made to: The Brain Tumour Charity 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
Philip Oliver RYAN
Suddenly but peacefully passed away on 26th June, Philip of Morriston formerly of Tipperary, Ireland. Beloved husband of the late Janice, loving father to Steven, Teresa, Karen, Wayne and the late Craig and his 3 Little Angels, loving step-dad to Bill, David and Annette, father-in-law to John Chidlow, John Fountain, Jonathan Hanks, Kathryn and Eliana, adored grampa to Lucy, Jordan, Kia, Frankie, Victoria Adam, Jake and Euan and great grampa to C.J., his special buddy Jonni J, Rowan and Arlo, special bamps to Laura, Casey-Jane and Jack. Philip will be sadly missed by his sister, family and friends. Funeral service will be held at Swansea Crematorium on Friday 22nd July at 3pm. Family flowers only please but donations in memory of Philip may be made to: Ty Hafan 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
Mary Elizabeth FRAYNE
(nee Williams) Peacefully on June 30th at Morriston Hospital. Beloved Wife of Donald, Mam to Terry, Michael and dearly departed Gary, cherished Mother in Law to Gaynor, doting Nana to David, Nicola and Jen, Great Grandmother to Louis and Ellis, dear Sister of Esme and Margaret and best friend to Joan. We will all miss you dearly Funeral cortège to leave from home at 10.30 a.m. to remember Mary, at Ty-Hedd on Monday 18th July at 11.00am. (Address below). Funeral Service to be held at Ty Hedd Funeral Home on Monday 18th July, 2022, 11.00 a.m. You are warmly invited back to Pontardawe Golf Club, Cefn Llan, Pontardawe SA8 4SH for refreshments following the service. Donations if so desired to British Heart Foundation Graham J Sullivan, Ty Hedd Funeral Home, Mynydd Garnllwyd Road, Moriston, Swansea. SA5 7DJ Tel: 01792 775262
Fay Marie HALL
(Artist / Sculptor / Horticulturist) Peacefully on Friday 8th July at Ty Olwen Hospice, with Julie at her side Fay, of Craig Cefn Parc, but originally Coventry, Civil partner and best friend of Julie, beloved daughter of the late Valmai & Bill Hall and special friend of Dee. Fay will be deeply missed by her extended family and many friends both near and far, but especially by Ellie, her cherished spaniel. Funeral service Wednesday 20th July 4pm at Llanelli Crematorium, it is Fay's request that those in attendance at the crematorium wear colourful clothes, "no black funeral attire". No flowers by request, but donations in lieu if desired may be sent directly to Dignity in Dying, 181 Oxford Street, London, W1D 2JT or Cancer Research UK Fundraising Team (Region 6), Cancer Research UK, PO Box 1561, OXFORD, OX4 9GZ Further enquiries to Rees Davies & Son Funeralcare 01792 456976
Raymond Edward KITE
(Ex Turnmill Engineering) Sadly on 2nd July 2022 at Morriston Hospital following a long and courageous battle with MND. Dearly loved husband of the late Jean, loving father of Pamela, Steven, Angela, Nigel and Philip, dear father in law of Angela, Steve, Kathy, Danielle and the late Len, proud bampi of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren, much loved brother of Robert and the late Eva, brother in law of the late Margaret. Funeral Friday 29th July, service at Swansea Crematorium 12.30pm. No flowers by request, donations in lieu to MNDA c/o D.G.Attwell Funeral Directors, 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea SA5 9JH Tel. 01792 650205.
John Dyfed THOMAS
Suddenly at his home early on June 29th, Dyfed, son of the late Meinir Thomas and Emlyn Thomas. Much loved by his brother Roland, sister-in-law Eleanor and his nephew and friend Gareth. Loving cousin of Sian and Powys, and their children Elle, Kate, Rhodri, and Rebecca, and their families. Dyfed will be greatly missed by his family, neighbours and many friends. The funeral will take place on Thursday, July 21st. Friends please meet at Llanelli Crematorium at 1:00 pm. The family asks that mourners please wear a mask during the ceremony. If desired, donations can be made in lieu of flowers to Thrombosis UK via www.thrombosisuk.org Further enquiries to Gorseinon Funeralcare 01792891160 * * * * * Yn sydyn yn ei gartref, yn gynnar ar y 29ain o Fehefin, hunodd Dyfed mab y diweddar Meinir ac Emlyn Thomas. Roedd Dyfed yn annwyl iawn i'w frawd Roland, eu chwaer yng nghyfraith Eleanor ai nai a ffrind hoffus Gareth. Cefnder annwyl Sian, Powys a'u plant Elle, Kate, Rhodri, a Rebecca, a'u teuluoedd. Bydd colled enfawr ar ei ol gan deulu, cymdogion a ffrindiau. Gwasanaeth angladdol Ddydd Iau, 21ain o Orffennaf. Croeso cynnes i ffrindiau yn Amlosgfa Llanelli am 1:00 o'r gloch. Gofynnir yn garedig i'r galarwyr wisgo mygydau os gwelwch yn dda. Os dymunir, derbynnir rhoddion yn ddiolchgar i Thrombosis UK trwy www.thrombosisuk.org
Glenda Faye WEETCH
(Purchase) With tremendous sadness we have to let you know that Glenda passed away on April 11th 2022. She is greatly missed by her Husband, Russell, her children, her mum and dad and sister, Vanessa and all the family. https://glendaweetch.muchloved.com
Ronald BARKER
Peacefully on Sunday 26th June, at Ty Olwen surrounded by all his family Ronald aged 61 of Mayhill Road, Swansea. Beloved husband of Denise, loving and devoted father of Lee, Joanne and Samantha. Cherished Bampi of all his grandchildren. Adored father-in-law, brother-in-law and uncle. Will be dearly missed by all his family. Funeral Monday 25th July, friends please kindly meet at Swansea Crematorium 2:30 pm. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired directly to Ty Olwen Hospice C/O Paul Murray 4 Pen-Y-Fro, Dunvant, SWANSEA, SA2 7TT Further enquiries C/O Swansea Funeralcare, Tel: 01792 654 369
June Edith Cooper DENE
Peacefully passed away on 22nd June at Hengoed Court Care Home, Winchwen formerly of Bryn y Mor Road Gowerton. Beloved wife of the late Ron, much loved mother to Tina and the late Robert, a dear mother-in-law to Richard and Venita, loving nan to Andrew and his wife Michelle, Robert and his partner Sam and Irayna and Michael, great nan to Phoebe, Tom, Amy, Mel and Ryleigh and dearest sister to Colin and the late Lesley. June will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral service will be held at Swansea Crematorium on Monday 18th July at 11:30am. Family flowers only please but in memory of June donations may be made to: Alzheimers Society via funeral-notices.co.uk or by cash/cheque to: Gwyn Jones Funeral Directors 118 Trallwn Road Llansamlet Swansea SA7 9UU Tel: 01792 771066 / 07483125296 In memory of June, the family have requested no black attire please, bright casual clothing to be worn at the funeral.
Harry Glenville JONES
(Hal) Peacefully on Thursday 30th June at Awel Tywi Care Home, Hal loving husband of the late Olive, devoted father of Ann, stepfather of Andrew, father in law of Sîan, cherished tad-cu of Ioan, Jac and Rhys. Hal will be missed by all his loving family and friends. The funeral service will be held on Monday 18th July at St Michael's Church, Golden Grove at 12.30pm followed by committal at Llanelli Crematorium at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, but donations if desired in Hal's memory to British Heart Foundation (A donation box will be provided at the service). All enquiries to the Funeral Director: Llandeilo Funeralcare, 44 Rhosmaen Street, Llandeilo, SA19 6HD. Tel 01558 823486
William John MCKAY
(Bill) (Safe in the arms of Jesus) Sadly on Monday 27th June, peacefully at Prince Philip Hospital. Bill, a doting husband of Kath, beloved step father of Jackie and Bryan, step father-in-law of Niel and Mary, loving "Grandad Bill" of Rhys, Maria, Becky, Alex, Anna, Jesse and Owen. Cherished husband of the late Josie, loving father of Francis and Andrew, father-in-law of Louise and Mike, dearly loved grandfather and great grandfather, dear brother of Tony, Jean and the late Heather. Family flowers only please. Funeral Tuesday 19th July, service to be held at Greenfield Chapel 12:45 p.m. followed by committal at Llanelli Crematorium 2.00 p.m. For further details please contact, Silcox Family Funeral Directors, 83 New Road, Llanelli SA15 3DS. Tel. 01554 773120
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