These are all the loved ones remembered in funeral notices for the Valleys and Bridgend made between December 9 and December 15 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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Robert (Bob) BEAVON
(Bob) Formerly of Forest Hills Drive, Talbot Green. Bob died peacefully at Llwyndyrys Residential Home, Llechryd, Ceredigion on Monday 28th November 2022, aged 87 years. Beloved husband of the late Netta. Much loved father of Lynne, Joy and Ian and devoted grandfather of Ella and Theo. Resting with WH Preene and Son, Funeral Directors until the funeral service at Hope Penuel Presbyterian Church, Pontyclun at 12.45pm on Monday 19th December followed by a short service at Coychurch Crematorium, Bridgend at 2.15pm. Family flowers only, but donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer's Society c/o WH Preene and Son, Mwyndy, Pontyclun CF72 8PN Tel: 01443 223368
Maggie Justina GRAFTON (Hancock)
(Hancock) Peacefully at Morgana Court, South Cornelly, Bridgend on 23rd November 2022, aged 80 years. Cherished mum, grandmother and great grandmother. Maggie will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service on Wednesday 21st December 2022 in Coychurch Crematorium at 11:00am. All flowers are welcome. Further enquires to Rosemount Funeral Home, 19 Coychurch Road, Bridgend, CF31 3AP, Tel:- 01656 653156
Phyllis Maureen JOHN
Peacefully on Tuesday 6th December at Clydach Court, Trealaw, Maureen, aged 92 years, of Gelli Road, Llanharry. Dearly loved Wife of Michael, much loved Mother of Christine and Kevin, Mother-in-law of Glyn and Wendy, loving Nan of Marc and Katie, Great-Nan of Bethan and a dear sister of Pat, Michael, and the late Lawrence (Laurie), Margaret and Peter. Maureen will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Friday 23rd December. Service and cremation at Coity Chapel, Coychurch Crematorium, Bridgend at 3.15pm. Family flowers only, donations in lieu may be made to the Alzheimer's Society c/o Mel & Ron Watkins Funeral Services, 2, Hilda House, The Square, Pencoed, Bridgend CF35 5NP. Tel: 01656 860545.
William (Bill) JONES
(Bill) Passed away peacefully after a short illness on 6th December at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, aged 92, in the company of his family: devoted husband of the late Betty, loving father of Mair and Gwyn and their spouses David and Debbie, proud grandfather of Rhys, Huw, Owen and Bethan and their spouses Natalie, Carly, Elin and Rhys, delighted great-grandfather of Olivia, William, Paige and Riley and always remembered by Ponty. Known and loved by the whole family as Ba. He will be greatly and sadly missed. We loved you Ba. God bless you. Resting at Castle Court Funeral Home, Treforest, until the funeral on Monday 19th December, there will be a family service at his home followed by service and committal at Glyntaff Crematorium at 1.30pm where friends please meet. Family flowers only, charitable donations in Bill's memory may be made to the Salvation Army c/o the funeral home. Inquiries Tel 01443 493870
Mary Florence MAHONEY
Peacefully at Royal Glamorgan Hospital after a short illness on 24th November 2022, aged 90 years. Mary who was a dispenser at Boots Pontypridd. Much loved and sadly missed by all her family and friends. Resting at Maesgwyn Funeral Home until the funeral on Tuesday 20th December 2022 at 11.15am. Family flowers only but donations to Rhondda Animal Aid in box provided at funeral.
Iris Myrtle NICHOLAS (WARREN)
(WARREN) (Previously of Quarella Crescent, Bridgend, and Ogmore Vale) Sadly but peacefully passed away on Friday 2 December 2022, at home in Perth, Western Australia, three weeks prior to her 101st Birthday. Iris, beloved wife of Bill (William) Nicholas (deceased), loving and adored Mother to June, dearly loved Sister to Eileen and Denver, Mother in law to Ralph, Nana to David, and wife Kylie, and Anna and Great Nan to Ashton, Olivia and Lachlan. A private family service will be held at Westminster, Perth, on Thursday 15th December 2022. The tears in our eyes we can wipe away, but the ache in our hearts will always stay.
Richard Jeffrey PRESS
Peacefully on 1st December 2022, in hospital, Ritchie of Cross Inn, Llantrisant. Beloved husband of Marian, loving father of Sarah and Grenfell, and devoted Grampy of Alex, Amy and Abigail. Ritchie will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral Wednesday 14th December, service and cremation at Coychurch Crematorium, Bridgend at 3.15pm, where friends please meet. Family flowers only, donations if so desired for R.N.L.I c/o W.H. Preene & Son, Mwyndy, Pontyclun, CF72 8PN Tel: 01443 223368
Glynne REES
(Former Manager at Lloyds Bank, Pontypridd) Passed away on December 6th, at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Glynne, latterly of Dol-Y-Felin, Creigiau. Cherished husband of Barbara, father to Philip, Clare and Ian, will be dearly missed by all his family and friends. Resting at Castle Court Funeral Home Pontypridd, until the funeral on Tuesday December 20th, Service and Committal at Glyntaff Crematorium at 10.30am. Family flowers only, charitable donations in Glynne's memory may be made to Age Concern c/o the Funeral Home Enquiries Tel; 01443 493870
Robert Miles (Miles) RICHARDS
(Miles) Sadly, on 28th November 2022, at home, Miles (former proprietor of Miles Richards Solicitors) beloved husband of the late Gwenllian, loving father of Sian and the late Alun ap Robert, and much loved grandfather of Angharad and Elise. Miles will be dearly missed by his family and many friends. Funeral Wednesday 21st December, service at Salem Chapel, Tonteg at 1.00pm followed by cremation at Glyntaff Crematorium, Pontypridd at 2.15pm. Family flowers only, donations if so desired for Kidney Research UK c/o W.H. Preene & Son, Mwyndy, Pontyclun CF72 8PN Tel: 01443 223368 * * * * * Er tristwch, ar Tachwedd 28ain, yn ei gartref, Miles (cyn berchennog Cyfreithwyr Miles Richards), priod hoff y diweddar Gwenllian, tad cariadus Sian a'r diweddar Alun Ap Robert a thadcu annwyl Angharad ac Elise. Bydd hiraeth mawr ar ei ol gan ei deulu a'i holl ffrindiau. Cynhelir yr angladd ar ddydd Mercher, Rhagfyr 21ain. Gwasanaeth yng Nghapel Salem, Tonteg am 1 o'r gloch ac yna yn Amlosgfa Glyntaf, Pontypridd am 2.15 p.m. Blodau'r teulu yn unig ond derbynnir rhoddion er cof os dymunir i Kidney Research UK d/o W. H. Preene a'i Fab, Mwyndy, Pontyclun CF72 8PN Rfif ffon: 01443 223368
Barbara Smith
Passed away peacefully at her home after a lifelong battle with Rheumatoid arthritis which she courageously bore. Barbara of Nottage, Porthcawl, formerly of Tynewydd, Treherbert; much loved sister of Tony (Ron) and Mavis and a dearly loved aunt of Jayne, Carolyn, Mari and David, will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday 21st December 2022 at Margam Crematorium at 4pm. No floral tributes please. All enquiries to Richard Mustoe of Porthcawl Funeral Services, 75 New Road, Porthcawl CF36 5DH, Tel: 01656 783699.
Marjorie Alice Yvonne (YVONNE) SPRAGG
(YVONNE) Passed away peacefully at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr, Ystrad Mynach Hospital on the morning of Saturday 3rd December. Loving wife of Vernon, a dear mam to Vincent and Stuart, mother in law to Sian and Karen, and much loved nanny to Rhiannon, Samantha and Vaughn. The funeral service will take place at The Wenallt Chapel, Thornhill Crematorium, Cardiff at 12.30 on Tuesday 3rd January 2023. All enquiries to Caerphilly Funeralcare, 85 Pontygwindy Road, Caerphilly CF83 3HH Telephone 02920 883107.
Patricia THOMAS
Peacefully on Tuesday 22 November 2022 Pat formerly of Commercial Street, Kenfig Hill. Beloved wife of the late Les, dearly loved mother of Philip, mother in law of Tomoko, much loved grandmother of Alyssa, Melody and Lauren. Funeral service and cremation at Margam Crematorium on Friday 16th December 2022 at 1.45pm. Family flowers only. Further enquiries to Gareth and Rhodri Howell of E Esaias & Son Funeral Directors, 39 Bridge Street, Kenfig Hill, Bridgend, CF33 6DB. Tel 01656 740491
John Llewellyn Wright
Peacefully on 18th November 2022, John beloved husband of the late Gaynor, much loved father to Emma and Chris, and cherished Grandfather to Lottie. John a retired photographer for the Cynon Valley Leader and Merthyr Express. Funeral service on Friday 16th December 2022, Llwydcoed Crematorium, 10:00am. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Stroke Association c/o Richards Funeral Services Ltd, 74 Harriet Street, Trecynon, Aberdare, CF44 8PL, Tel: 01685 878121 to whom all further enquiries can be made.
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