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Anthony George (Tony) ADOMAITIS
(Tony) Ex S.W.T. Peacefully at home on Friday 20th October 2023 surrounded by his loving family, Tony, aged 95 years of Fforestfach. A much loved husband of Marian and a dearly loved Dad of Christine, Jayne and the late Helena, Father-in-law to Mike and Wayne, a proud Grampa of David, Matthew, Alex, Sarah and their wives Hannah and Lacie, loved and cherished Great-Grandad of Ffion, Owen and Eira, Brother of Vicky and the late John and Amy. Tony will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Wednesday 8th November 2023 when a service will be held at St Peter's Parish Church, Cockett at 11.30am followed by cremation at Llanelli Crematorium at 1.00pm. Family flowers only, donations in memory of Tony, if so desired to the Macmillan Cancer Support via funeral-notices.co.uk or cheques forwarded to Philip G Davies & Son, Independent Family Funeral Directors, Bethel Private Chapel of Rest, Waunarlwydd Road, Cockett SA2 0GB Tel: 01792 581924.
(former cashier Cefn Coed Hospital) Peacefully passed away on October 24th 2023 at Morriston Hospital, Gloria aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of Graham, loving mother of Chris and his wife Gaynor and Stephen and his partner Birgit, proud nanny of Sonja, Terry, Carl and Sean and great nanny of all her great grandchildren, much loved sister of Gwyneth and her husband Brian. Funeral Tuesday 14th November service at Swansea Crematorium 12.30pm. Family flowers only Donations if so desired to Dementia UK c/o D.G. Attwell Funeral Directors 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea SA5 9JH. Tel. (01792) 650205
Passed peacefully at home, on 24th October 2023, aged 82. Eirwen, the beloved Wife of Derek and a much loved Mother of Karen and Colin, an adored Nannie of Conor, Lloyd, Darcey and Milly-Jane, Sister to Verona and Sister-in-law to Hayden. Eirwen was the dedicated captain of the Clyne Valley Ladies Bowls and Swansea Pensioners Bowls. Eirwen touched the hearts of everyone who knew her and will be dearly missed by all. The Funeral Service will be held at Llanelli Crematorium on Thursday 9th November 2023 at 2pm. Flowers are very welcome in memory of Eirwen and to be delivered to Phillip G Davies & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors, Bethel Private Chapel of Rest, Waunarlwydd Road, Cockett SA2 0GB Tel: 01792 581924
(1946 - 2023). 6 Colossians 3:14: "And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity." Laura, David, William and the family would like to thank everyone for their love, kindness and support at this very difficult time. Please join us in remembering and honouring Helen's life on Tuesday 14th November 2023, 10.00a.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea in Mumbles, Swansea. Graham J Sullivan, Ty Hedd Funeral Home, Mynydd Garnllwyd Road, Morriston, Swansea. SA6 7QG Tel: 01792 775262
Peter Clement Sadly passed away at home on the 14th October, 2023. Loving husband of Lorraine. Much loved father of Andrew, Stephen and daughter-in-law Amanda. Adored grandfather of Ziggy, Iolo, Huxley and Elvis. Funeral service to take place at Llanelli Crematorium on the 15th November at 12 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations may be given to Ty Olwen via funeral directors or family. c/o St James Funeral Home, 31 St James Gardens, Uplands, Swansea, SA1 6DT
(nee Lorey) Peacefully on 24th October 2023 at Morriston Hospital. Joyce of Clyro Court, Bonymaen. Beloved wife of the late Vernon. Dearly loved mother of Kay, Linda, Donna, Mark, Jonathan and Chloe. Much loved mother in law and a cherished Nanna of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. A dear sister of her brothers and sisters. Funeral Thursday 9th November. Public service at St Catherine's Church, Gorseinon at 1.00 pm followed by interment at Kingsbridge Cemetery at 1.45 pm. Immediate family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be made to Ty Olwen and sent to Anthony Inkin & Paul Deans, Family Funeral Directors, Kilby Court, Loughor, Swansea, SA4 6RQ. Tel 01792 897710. At the family's request, please wear an item of pale pink.
(Nee Davies) Jean passed away peacefully on Thursday 26th October 2023 at home, with her family by her side. She will be greatly missed by her husband John and all of her nieces and nephews. Funeral service will take place at Ty-Hedd Funeral Home on Thursday 9th November 2023 at 10:00am followed by interment at Oystermouth Cemetery, Woodland Burial at 11:15am. No black please. Bright colours preferred. Family flowers only, but donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired to Pophams Kidney Support either through the South Wales Evening Post website or The Graham J. Sullivan Funeral Directors website, Funeral Notices. Enquiries to: Graham J. Sullivan Funeral Directors, Ty-Hedd Funeral Home, Mynydd Garnllwyd Road, Morriston, Swansea, SA6 7QG Tel 01792 775262.
( Ex AWCO Ltd at Port Tennant ) Sadly, on 26th October, John aged 93, passed away at Morriston Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Barbara and cherished Dad to Helen and Keith. Devoted grandad to all grandchildren and great grandchildren, Uncle to all his Nieces and nephews. The Funeral will take place at 11.30 hrs on Monday 13th November 2023 at Morriston Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but if so desired donations to Cancer Research UK c/o DG Attwell Funeral Directors, 95, Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea. SA5 9JH. Tel :- (01792) 650205
(Ray) Peacefully at home on Thursday 26th October and with his family by his side, Ray passed away aged 80 years. Loving husband to Janet, treasured father to Paul and David and father in law to Jo, cherished Bampi to Holly and Millie, a dear brother and brother in law. Ray will be dearly missed by all who loved and knew him. Funeral service to take place 11.30am on Wednesday 15th November at Ebenezer Chapel, Dunvant with service to follow at Llanelli Crematorium at 1pm. Family flowers only but donations in memory of Ray may be made to The British Heart Foundation (cheques only) C/O Jimmy Cowley, Cowley Family Funerals, Crossways, Burry Green, Gower, Swansea SA3 1HR
Ronald (Ex Fleet Street Printer) GARRAHAN (Ron)
(Ron) (Ex Fleet Street Printer) Sadly passed away on Friday 20th October at Morriston Hospital aged 90 years, Ron of Penrhiw Road, Morriston. Beloved ex husband to Pat, much loved dad to Lesley and Clare, a dear father-in-law to Geoff, proud grandad to Patrick and Jack, devoted brother to Elizabeth Evans and Len Garrahan. Ron will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service will be held at Swansea Crematorium on Monday 13th November at 2:30pm. All enquiries please to: Gwyn Jones Funeral Director 132 Trallwn Road Llansamlet Swansea SA7 9UU Tel: 01792 771066 / 07483125296
In loving Memory of Jean Margaret Gwilliam who passed away peacefully with great courage and dignity on 18th October 2023 aged 92 years. Loving and devoted wife of the late Peter, dearly loved mum of Melanie and son in law Stephen, adored Nana of Annabelle and Francesca, much loved sister of the late Joseph and Hetty, She will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by all her family and friends. Funeral Friday 10th November service at St. David's Church, Morriston 10.30am followed by cremation at Swansea Crematorium 11.30am. Family flowers only Donations if so desired to Ty Olwen c/o D.G. Attwell Funeral Directors 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea SA5 9JH. Tel (01792) 650205.
Peacefully on Friday 13th October 2023 Val, much loved wife of the late Jeff, loving mother of Andrew, Jacqueline and Gary, loved mother-in-law of Gillian, adored nan of Chris, Matt, Zoe, Josh, Sarah, Gabby, Gemma and the late Jon, great-nan of Kelsey, Harvey, Sophia and Lilly, cherished sister of Beryl, David and the late Geoff and Jean, cherished sister-in-law of all her sisters and brothers-in-law, much loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Val will be sadly missed by all her family and many friends. Funeral Friday 10th November when a service will be held at Swansea Crematorium at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only please. All enquiries to: D.G. Attwell Funeral Directors, 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea SA5 9JH. Tel (01792) 650205
TED Formerly of Addis Upper Bank Peacefully and with dignity on Saturday 14th October 2023 at Morriston Hospital, surrounded by his family. Ted, cherished husband of the late Betty, precious daddy of Jane, Susan, Philip and Clare and a father-in-law who treated Martin and Huw like sons. Dad to Kelly and a special bampa who was adored by Kirsty, Jasmine and Lucy. He will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends. Funeral service will take place at Swansea Crematorium on Friday 10th November 2023 at 10:00 am. Immediate family flowers only please. Donations can be made if so desired to Cancer Research UK either through the South Wales Evening Post website or The Graham J. Sullivan Funeral Directors website, Funeral Notices. Enquiries to: Graham J. Sullivan Funeral Directors, Ty-Hedd Funeral Home, Mynydd Garnllwyd Road, Morriston, Swansea, SA6 7QG Tel 01792 775262.
(Reg former Royal Navy Veteran and formerly of British Telecom) Sadly passed away after a short illness on October 10th at Morriston Hospital, Reg aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Valerie, loving dad of Margaret and Diane, dear father-in-law of John and Chris, much loved grampa of Janine, Helen, Jonathan and Michael and great grampa of Ben, Joey and Jacob, also a loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Thursday 9th November service at Swansea Crematorium 12.30pm. Family flowers only Donations if so desired to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal c/o D.G. Attwell Funeral Directors 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea SA5 9JH. Tel (01792) 650205.
Peacefully on Saturday 7th October 2023 at Neath Port Talbot Hospital, John. The beloved husband of the late Daphne (who were married for 59 years) much loved father of Gareth, Peter and the late Judith, also a loved father-in-law and devoted grandfather of all his grand and grandchildren. Funeral Friday 10th November 2023 service at Margam Crematorium 2pm. No flowers by request, but donations in lieu if so desired to Dementia UK or RAFA c/o Sims and Jones Independent Funeral Directors, 240 Jersey Road, Bonymaen, Swansea, SA1 7DL. Tel: 01792 700501.
Peacefully passed away on 28th October at her home after a short illness, Margaret aged 77 years. Beloved wife of the late Clifford, loved mother of Keith, Kevin and Sara Jane, dear mother-in-law of Helen and the late Leslie, also a much loved nanna and great nanna of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Margaret will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral Thursday 16th November service at Swansea Crematorium 2.30pm. Family flowers only Donations if so desired to Maggie's Swansea c/o D.G. Attwell Funeral Directors 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea SA5 9JH. Tel (01792) 650205.
Passed away peacefully at St. Marks Court Nursing Home Waun Wen on 23rd of October 2023 aged 91 years. She will be sadly missed by all family and friends. A service of thanksgiving will be held at Ebeneser Chapel Dunvant on Thursday 9th November at 2pm. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to St. Marks Patient Charity (Please make cheques payable to Craegmoor facilities 024848 PEA) c/o D.G. Attwell Funeral Directors, 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea, SA5 9JH Tel: 01792 650205
(of Southgate) (Former Councillor, School Governor and former Lord Mayor of Swansea) Peacefully on Friday 27th October at her home and with her family by her side, Margaret passed away aged 92 years. Daughter of the late Molly and Glyn Brown. Beloved wife of the late Bill. Treasured friend of the late Henry Fry. Dear mum to Jane and Will. Respected mother in law to Bryan and Sarah. A loving Gran to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Margaret will be dearly missed by all who loved and knew her. Funeral service to take place 12pm on Tuesday 14th November at Llanelli Crematorium. The funeral cortege will leave Margaret's home at 11am and will make its way to up to the village terminus and back, for those who wish to pay their respects. Family flowers only but donations in memory, if so desired, may be made to Swansea Cats or a charity of choice (cheques only please) c/o James Cowley, Cowley Family Funerals, Crossways, Burry Green, Gower, Swansea, SA3 1HR.
Susan Emiah STEELE-MORGAN (Former Head Librarian in Swansea, Neath & Port Talbot)
(Former Head Librarian in Swansea, Neath & Port Talbot) Suddenly but peacefully on Tuesday 17th October 2023, Sue, of Hatherleigh Drive, Newton, devoted daughter of Michael and the late Ellen, beloved sister of Ann, Ben, Margaret and the late David, much loved sister-in-law of Wayne and Daisy, kind and loving aunty of Katherine, Jenny, Ian, Matilda and Molly, dearly loved great aunty of Harrison, also a loving cousin, friend and neighbour to many. Sue will be sadly missed by all her loving family and many friends whose lives she touched. Requiem Mass to be held on Friday 10th November 2023 at Our Lady Star Of The Sea Roman Catholic Church at 11:00am followed by interment in Oystermouth Cemetery at 12:15pm (Section BB). Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to Maggie's or Cats Protection League c/o St James Funeral Home 31 St James Gardens Uplands, Swansea SA1 6DT Tel - 01792 643 840 Requiescat In Pace
Henry William (Bill) WALSH (ex Metal Box)
(ex Metal Box) 1925 - 2023 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Bill on 26th October, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Beryl, much loved Dad of Ian and Julia, very dear father-in-law of Janice and David, cherished Gramps of Leanne and Emma, and loved and respected Grampa Walsh to his seven great grandchildren. Also fondly remembered by his Canadian brother and sisters. Funeral service taking place at Swansea Crematorium at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday 14th November. Family flowers only please. Enquiries to C. Meirion Hopkin & Son. Tel: 01792 844513.
Sadly on Wednesday 25th October 2023 at Neath Port Talbot Hospital Joan. Beloved wife of the late Jeff, much loved mother of Lynnette and the late John and David, mother-in-law of Vanna, Joyce and John and adored nanna to all her grand, great and great-great-grandchildren. Joan will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Friday 17th November at Swansea Crematorium, 3.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Stroke Association or Dementia UK c/o St James Funeral Home, 31 St James Gardens, Uplands, Swansea SA1 6DT. Tel: 01792 643840.
