These are all the loved ones remembered in funeral notices and family announcements for the Valleys made between February 4 and February 11 on WalesOnline.
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Frederick Thomas Harry Austin
Sadly passed away on January 29 at the Princess of Wales Hospital, "Fred", Aged 92. Beloved husband of Mavis for 69 years, father to Lorraine and the late Steven, brother to Ralph, father-in-law to Jan and Vernon, much loved grampy and great grampy, uncle, cousin and friend. So sadly missed - Rest in peace Fred. Resting at the Private Funeral Home of W. James & Sons, Fonmon until the Service and Interment 1.00pm on Wednesday February 16 at St Athan Church. Flowers welcome.
Sylvia Celia Hole
Sylvia much loved wife of the late William (Bill) passed away peacefully 11 days before her 100th Birthday in Quarry Hall Care Home Cardiff. Formerly for many years she lived at Cole Court, Caerphilly. Sylvia is resting at Caerphilly Funeral Services, before the Service at St Martin's Church, Caerphilly, 11.00am Tuesday February 15 followed by cremation at the Wenallt Chapel, Thornhill Crematorium 11.45am. Sylvia will be deeply missed by Jean, Monica and their families. No flowers donations only please may be made in Sylvia's memory to Alzheimer's Society c/o Caerphilly Funeral Services, 11 Parc Avenue, Crossways, Caerphilly, CF83 3AZ. Tel: 02920862100
Ceridwen Wiltshire
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 1 2022, aged 81 years. Beloved wife of Len, cherished mother of Christopher and Catherine, and loving grandmother of Jac. Ceridwen will be sadly missed by her family and friends. The funeral service will take place at W.H. Preene & Son Chapel of Rest, Mwyndy on Monday 14th February at 12.15pm followed by interment at Cefn-y-Parc Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations if so desired to Dementia UK c/o W.H. Preene & Son, Mwyndy, Pontyclun, CF72 8PN, Tel:01443 223368
John Anthony Griffin
Passed away peacefully on Saturday January 22 at POW Bridgend after a fourteen year battle with rheumatoid arthritis. Cared for to the end by his devoted wife of 64 years, Rita, brother to Mary, and father to five sons, Tim, Chris, Mark, Danny, and Martin. Proud grandfather to 15 Griffins, and great grandfather to Mila. The family greatly appreciate the care and attention given to him by the staff on Ward 8 at the hospital during his final weeks. Requiem mass at Our Lady's RC Church in Llantwit Major at noon on Friday, February 11. Family burial to follow, family flowers only. All enquiries to Chris Griffin at Chrisgriffin1961@icloud.com or 07541 303396
Graham Joseph Bray
Peacefully on January 23 at The Royal Gwent Hospital, Graham of Blackwood and formerly of Nelson, beloved husband of Jennifer, oldest brother of Christopher, Michael and the late Raymond and Margaret. Fond brother in law of Sian, Brenda and Julie, also a special and much loved uncle to Anthony and Mathew (his boys), Helen, Howell and families. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Service on Friday, February 11, Salem Chapel, Nelson at 1.15pm, committal following at Glyntaff Crematorium at 2.15 pm. Donations in lieu of flowers are being received for Diabetes UK or Help for Heroes c/o John Davies & Sons Funeral Directors Ltd, Beechwood, Park Terrace, Trelewis, Treharris. CF46 6BT. Tel 01443 410224.
Helen Ann Davies
Peacefully passed away on January 23 2022 in hospital surrounded by her daughters. Adored and much loved wife of the late Lloyd Davies. Mum to Lydia & Verity. Mother in law to Michael. She will be deeply missed by all family and friends. She will be resting at Caerphilly Funeral services, Parc Avenue, Crossways Prior to the funeral service which will take place at Thornhill Crematorium on February 15 at 2pm. Floral tributes may be sent to Caerphilly Funeral Services by 12pm on February 15. Donations in memory of Helen may be made to Motor Neurons Disease Ass, Charity number 294354. For all enquiries telephone Caerphilly Funeral Services, Parc Avenue Funeral Home on 02920 862100.
Eira Horner (Richards)
Peacefully on Wednesday, January 19 at Tall Trees care home in Oxfordshire after a long illness. Eira, 86, beloved widow of Keith, devoted mother of Paul and Anne and grandmother to Oscar and Gabriel, cousin to Lynn. During the '70s and '80s, Eira taught RE at Lewis Girls' School, Ystrad Mynach. Service at midday on Monday, February 14 , St Simon and St Jude's Church, Milton under Wychwood, Chipping Norton, followed by a private cremation. Family flowers only, donations if desired to: Alzheimer's Society c/o W.J. Wright Funeral Directors, Rectory House, High Street, Bourton-on-the-Water, Glos, GL54 2AP. Tel 01451 810700.
Gerald Sidney Kingdon
Passed peacefully on January 12 2022 aged 93 years. Resting in the care of the Caerphilly Funeral Home before the service on Friday, February 18 at 11:00am in St Michael & All Angels Church followed by committal in the churchyard. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in Gerald's memory to RAF Benevolent Fund c/o Caerphilly Funeral Services, Parc Avenue, Caerphilly, CF83 3AZ.
Diane Irene Harris
Peacefully on Monday, January 31, 2022, at Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant, following a long, courageous battle, Diane of Ty Heulog, Pontyclun, aged 63 years. A much loved partner, an adored mother and a truly wonderful lady who will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Resting at the Private Chapel of Rest at Co-op Funeralcare, Tonypandy until her funeral service on Monday, February 21, 2022 at Glyntaff Crematorium, Pontypridd at 11.15. Enquiries: 01443 433288
Betsi Griffiths
Peacefully on the 31st of January 2022, Betsi Griffiths passed away at the age of 84 years old (formerly of 4 Cambrian Avenue, Gilfach Goch.) She spent the last year in Cwmgwili with her family. Betsi was the headmistress at Ysgol Gymraeg Tonyrefail before retiring. She was an active member within several communities and enjoyed socialising in all of them. A public funeral will be held at Coychurch Crematorium, Bridgend on the 16th of February at 12 o'clock in the afternoon, with tea to follow at GGCA Cambrian Avenue. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired to Dementia UK kindly received by Wyn and Nia Bishop, Funeral Directors, Waun Ddewi, 43 Cross Hands Rd, Gorslas, Llanelli SA14 6RR
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