These are all the loved ones remembered in funeral notices for the Valleys and Bridgend made between July 7 and July 14 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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Elwyn Thomas Jones
Peacefully at home surrounded by his family on the 30th June, Elwyn of Mount Earl Bridgend. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth. Much loved Father of Antony, Wayne, Sian and the late Paul. Loving Grandfather to Phillip, Jasmine, Zara and Sandi. Also loving partner of Carol. Greatly loved and sadly missed by all his family and friends. Resting at Rosemount Funeral Home Bridgend until the funeral on Friday July 22nd, service at Coychurch Crematorium, Bridgend at 13:45. Family flowers only, donations in lieu may be sent directly to Marie Curie. All further enquiries to Rosemount Funeral Home 19 Coychurch Road, Bridgend. CF35 3AP TEL: 01656 653156.
Michael John Owen
(Mike) Suddenly but peacefully at home on Thursday 30th June 2022 aged 75, beloved husband of Eirona devoted father of Matthew and Meurig respected father in law of Kate and Joanne and a much loved and proud Tadcu of Ffion, Lowri, Menna and Elis. Mike will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Public funeral service on Thursday 21st July at Coychurch Crematorium at 1.15p.m. No flowers by request, donations in Michael's memory if desired to Ty Hafan C/O Mrs Beryl Matthews 33 Blanche Street, Williamstown R.C.T. CF40 1NZ.
Helen Stansbury
Helen sadly passed away on the 21st June 2022 aged 53. Helen will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by her family and friends. The funeral will be held at 11:45 on Monday 25th July 2022 at Thornhill Crematorium, Wenallt Chapel. The family would like to express their appreciation for the kind messages of sympathy and condolence at this difficult time. Family flowers only, donations if desired would be gratefully received for Diabetes UK Cymru. All enquiries to Caerphilly Funeral Services Ltd. Tel: 02920 862100.
Leonard Gordon Walters
Passed away at home on July 8th, Len of Greenfield Avenue, Glyncoch, cherished husband of Betty, father of Julie and Paul, loving grandfather of Dane and the late Christian. Resting at Castle Court Funeral Home, Pontypridd until the funeral on Wednesday 27th July, Service at Glyntaff Cemetery Chapel at 1.30pm, followed by Interment at 2.00pm. Family flowers only, charitable donations in Len's memory may be made to Marie Curie c/o the Funeral Home. Enquiries Tel: 01443 493870.
Sylvia Buckley
Peacefully on July 2nd Sylvia of Rhydyfelin passed away at the Royal Glamorgan hospital aged 68 years. Beloved wife of Derrick and loving mother to Luke, Janine, Matthew & Sharon. A loving sister to Susan, she will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Resting at Co op Funeralcare Pontypridd until the cremation service at Glyntaff Crematorium on Thursday July 21st at 11:15am. All flowers welcome.
Carole Elizabeth Cunningham
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs Carole Elizabeth Cunningham, on 7th July 2022. Following a very long struggle with Alzheimer's, at the age of 82. Carole, passed away peacefully at her Nursing Home, Picton Court in Porthcawl. This had been her home for the past five years. Previous homes were in Cardiff, Cross Ash and Bridgend. Carole will be lovingly remembered by her devoted husband, of 60 years, Colin. Their three daughters Lisa, Lynne, and Leigh-Anne. Her adored sons-in-law, Paul, Jonathan and Wayne; her much loved and most precious six grandchildren. Which she always proudly announced "I've got three of each!" Nathan, Bethan, Christopher, Sarah, Helen and Jonathan. Her beloved Chocolate Cockapoo, 'Coco' Chanel Cunningham who will also miss her greatly. During her life, Carole began forging many strong friendships, starting at Avery Scales, Frederick Street, Cardiff; then in the community of her marital home in Heath, Cardiff. Her move to Abergavenny, found her becoming actively involved in the local community. Expanding her horizons, after raising her three daughters, she became a much valued member and chairperson of the 'Produce and Handicraft section' for many years, until 1996, when the Abergavenny and Border Counties Agricultural Society Show finished. The funeral service will be held at Coychurch Crematorium, Simonston Road, Bridgend at 12pm on Thursday 21st July 2022. All are welcome to attend. We would kindly ask that it is family flowers only, please make any charitable donations to 'Alzheimer's UK'.
Elizabeth Roberts
(Bessie) Passed away peacefully on 2nd July 2022 aged 92 Beloved wife of the late Lowell Roberts A much loved mother of Steve, Jan, Ellen, Sian and Owen. She leaves behind 9 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and her older sister Ray. The funeral will be held on Thursday 21st July 2pm at Cardiff and Glamorgan Memorial Park and Crematorium, Port Rd East, Barry CF62-9BX No flowers but donations will be gratefully received towards Marie Curie Holme Towers Penarth.
Florence L. DAVIS
Our dearly loved mother, Florence, peacefully passed away at her home in Upton Street, Porth on Monday, 4th July 2022. Flo formerly of Maindy, Newport, and of Railway Street, Splott, Cardiff. Reunited with her much-loved late husband Clive. Dearly loved mother of Kevin, Stephen, Vivien, and Ian. Adored grandmother and great-grandmother. Flo will be dearly missed by all her family and friends. Flo's funeral will take place on Thursday, 14th July, at Glyntaff Crematorium, at 13:30 pm. Family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu of flowers, may be sent to Humphreys Funeral Home, Porth, for the chosen charity 'Dementia UK' in memory of Flo.
David Winston Rees
Suddenly on 3rd July at his home, Heol West Plas, Coity, David, aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of Lynn, much loved father of John and Mark, father-in-law of Aileen and Sharon, devoted grampa of Teegan, Emily, and Olivia, a dear brother of Mike, and brother-in-law of Sylvia. David will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Funeral Friday 22nd July. Service and cremation at Coychurch Crematorium, Bridgend at 2.45pm. Family flowers only, donations in lieu may be made to the WRU Charitable Trust c/o Mel & Ron Watkins Funeral Services, 2, Hilda House, The Square, Pencoed, Bridgend CF35 5NP. Tel: 01656 860545.
Douglas Graham Rees
Very sadly on Wednesday 29th June 2022, at the age of 92, Douglas Graham of Aberdare. Dearly loved father of Christopher, grandfather of Hâf, Cerys and the late Efan, uncle of Claire and Louise and dear father-in-law to Siân. '... a real gentleman respected and held in affection by many.' Funeral service at St.John's Church, Aberdare, Monday, 18th July 2022, at 2.15, 3 pm at Llywdcoed Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to MacMillan Cancer Support c/o Co-op Funeralcare, Aberdare, East Ave, Gadlys, Aberdare. CF44 8AS. Tel. 01685 872368.
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