These are all the loved ones remembered in funeral notices for the Valleys and Bridgend made between July 29 and August 4 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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Linda Thomas
(Née Griffiths) (Formerly of Pontycymer, Pontrhyl and Brynteg Avenue, Bridgend) Peacefully passed away on 20th July, aged 92 years at Bryn-y-Cae Care Home. Reunited with her beloved late husband, Thomas. A special thank you to all the staff at Bryn-y-Cae Care Home for your dedication and care. Resting at Co-op Funeralcare Bridgend, 19 Coychurch Road, until the service takes place on Thursday 11th August at Coychurch Crematorium at 10:30am. All further enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Bridgend, 19 Coychurch Road, Bridgend, Tel 01656 653156.
Ruth Foster
Peacefully on 23rd July, Ruth of Ty Perllan, Laleston. Dearly loved wife of David, devoted mother of Gareth, Mark and Emma, mother-in-law to Sara and Gareth, adored Grandma of Lewis, Oliver, Thomas, and Ella. Ruth will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Funeral Tuesday 16th August. Service and cremation at Coychurch Crematorium, Bridgend at 1:15pm. Family flowers only, donations in lieu may be made to Sandville Self Help Centre c/o Mel & Ron Watkins Funeral Services, 2, Hilda House, The Square, Pencoed, Bridgend CF35 5NP. Tel: 01656 860545.
Myrtle Elizabeth Morgan
Suddenly on Friday 8th July 2022, Myrtle of Woodlands Park, Kenfig Hill, beloved wife of the late Roy, dearly loved mother of Carol, much loved grandmother of Andrew and Sally and great grandmother of Toby and Heidi. Funeral Service at Margam Crematorium on Friday 5th August 2022 at 11.15 am. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to Velindre Fundraising c/o Gareth and Rhodri Howell of E Esaias & Son Funeral Directors, 39 Bridge Street, Kenfig Hill, Bridgend CF33 6DB Tel 01656 740491.
Margaret Hocking
Passed away peacefully on Sunday 24th July, 2022 at The Albert Edward Prince of Wales Court Care Home, Porthcawl. Margaret, formerly of Miskin will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. The cremation will be private. Details of a memorial service will be announced at a later date. All enquiries to Richard Mustoe of Porthcawl Funeral Services, 75 New Road, Porthcawl, CF36 5DH, Tel: 01656 783699.
Prudence Williams
With deepest sadness, the family announces the passing of Prudence (Pru) who died peacefully on 19th July 2022 aged 99 years. A much loved Mother, Granny & Great Granny, a good and kind friend to many. Funeral service on Tuesday 2nd August 2022 at Greenstreet Methodist Chapel at 10.15am followed by an interment at Aberdare Cemetery at 11.00am. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Tenovus c/o Richards Funeral Services Ltd, 74 Harriet Street, Trecynon, Aberdare CF44 8PL, Tel: 01685 878121 to whom all further enquiries can be made.
John Graham Cole
Peacefully on 7th July at Royal Glamorgan Hospital, aged 84 years of Beechcroft, Tremle Court, Treorchy and former Chief Executive of Ogwr Borough Council. Loving husband of the late Janwen. He will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral on Friday 5th August with service at Bethlehem Chapel, Treorchy at 11.15am followed by interment at Treorchy Cemetery at 12 noon. Donations in leiu of flowers, if desired to www.versusarthritis.org/
Aneurin John Evans
Peacefully on Tuesday 19th July 2022, Neu of Wind Street, Laleston, Bridgend. Beloved husband of the late Joyce, dearly loved Dad of Rod and Mike, dear father-in-law of Sam, loving and proud Grandpa of Joshua and Hari. Funeral Thursday 11th August 2022. Friends please meet for Service at Coychurch Crematorium at 11.00am. No flowers by request, however donations may be made directly to St. John's Ambulance Cymru, Pencoed, Bridgend. Enquiries to Gareth Watts, Owen E Jones & Co Ltd, Maesteg. Tel 01656 733167.
Oliver Phillips
Peacefully on Monday, 25th July, at Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest, Ollie, Troedyrhiw, Rhydwilym, Llandissilio, beloved Husband of the late Queenie, dear father, respected father-in-law, loving grampa and great-grampa. Funeral Service at Berea Chapel, Croesgoch, on Saturday, 6th August at 2p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired towards Berea Chapel Cemetery c/o Ken Davies & Sons Funeral Directors, Blaenwern, Bro Waldo, Clunderwen. SA66 7NQ
David Gary Samuel
Yn dawel ar y 18 fed o Orffennaf, 2022, bu farw David Gary Samuel yn 78 mlwydd oed yng nghwmni ei deulu. Priod cariadus Bethan, tad annwyl Rhodri, a thadcu oedd yn dwlu ar ei wyrion Emily, Hari a Grace. Gwasanaeth cyhoeddus yng Nghapel y Wenallt, Amlosgfa Thornhill ddydd Mawrth y 9fed o Awst am 14:00. Gwisgwch liw a dewch a gwên i ddathlu bywyd Gary. Blodau'r teulu yn unig. Rhoddion, os dymunir, tuag at Ysbyty Plant Arch Noa trwy law yr ymgymerwr neu drwy ddolen just giving. W. H. Preene and Son Cardiff Road Pontyclun CF72 8PN www.justgiving.com/fundraising/samuelfamily
Peacefully on the 18th of July, 2022, David Gary Samuel sadly passed away, aged 78 in the company of his family. Loving husband of Bethan, dear father of Rhodri and a grandfather who thought the world of his grandchildren Emily, Hari and Grace. Public service at the Wenallt Chapel, Thornhill Crematorium on Tuesday 9th of August, 14:00. Come to celebrate Gary's life with a smile and a splash of colour. Family flowers only. Donations welcomed to Noah's Ark's Children's Hospital by cheque to the undertakers or via just giving link below. W. H. Preene and Son Cardiff Road Pontyclun CF72 8PN www.justgiving.com/fundraising/samuelfamily
Nova Dyne
Peacefully on Saturday 16th July 2022, Nova of Heol LLan, North Cornelly. Beloved wife of the late Ken, dearly loved mother of Carl and Paul and mother-in-law of Mandy and Sylvia, much loved grandmother of Charlotte, Jonathan, Jessica and Eden, a dear great grandmother and sister. Funeral service and cremation at Margam Crematorium on Wednesday 3rd August 2022 at 12 noon. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to The British Heart Foundation c/o Gareth and Rhodri Howell of E Esaias & Son Funeral Directors, 39 Bridge Street, Kenfig Hill, Bridgend Cf33 6DB Tel 01656 740491
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