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Death notices

Stan Clarke

(former nurse at St David's Hospital, Carmarthen and Coombe Cheshire Home, Llangynog). Peacefully at home on Monday, 4th September 2023, surrounded by his family, Stan of Deveraux Drive, Carmarthen. Lifelong friend and companion of Pat, loving father of David, William, Peter, Andrew, Edward and Alice, devoted father-in-law of Louise, Bernie, Lindsey and Becky, devoted and proud 'Grandad Stan' to all his grandchildren. Stan was a loyal friend and colleague who will be sadly missed by all. Public Funeral Service at Llanelli Crematorium, on Friday, 22nd September at 2.00pm. Family flowers only. His body will leave Login Chapel of Rest to return to his home in Carmarthen at 6.00pm on Thursday evening. Further enquiries: Glanmor Evans and Son, Funeral Directors, Login Chapel of Rest, Carmarthen 01267 237100.

Richard David (Scurry) Evans

(Scurry) Peacefully on Saturday September 2 at Cwm Gwendraeth Care Home, Scurry of Y Fron, Cefneithin. Beloved husband of Glenda, devoted father of Jayne, Nicola, Tony and Denise, loving dats and great grandfather and a respected father-in-law. Resting at the private chapel of Wyn Bishop until the funeral on Friday September 22, public service at Llanelli Crematorium at 4.00p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to the Alzheimer's Society, c/o Wyn Bishop, Waunddewi, 43 Cross Hands Road, Gorslas, Llanelli, SA14 6RR.

Edith (Yvonne) Griffiths (Former employee of Morris Motors)

(Former employee of Morris Motors) Peacefully on Friday 1st September 2023 at Glangwili Hospital, Yvonne of Denham Avenue, Llanelli. Beloved wife of the late Alan, a devoted sister and sister-in-law, and a much loved aunt and cousin. Yvonne will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Funeral Monday 18th September 2023, friends please meet for service at Llanelli Crematorium 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in Yvonne's memory for Merlin Ward, Glangwili Hospital will be gratefully accepted by Mr. Roger Thomas, 95 Denham Avenue, Llanelli, SA15 4DD. Further enquiries to: Arthur Cambrey Funeral Directors Alban Road, Llanelli, SA15 1ES Tel: 01554 772829.

Joseph Glyndwr James

Peacefully on Thursday, 7th September, Glyn, Godre Dewi, Pen-y-bont, Carmarthen. Respected husband of the late Eirwen, dear father of Mair and her partner Cennydd, fond grandfather of Hywel and Kirsty, Daniel and Lowri and a great-grandfather. Strictly private funeral. Further enquiries to the funeral director, Delme James, Pencaer, Bryn Iwan, Cynwyl Elfed, Carmarthen SA33 6TE. Tel:01994 484540/07974 313719.

David Malcolm Jones

Sadly on Friday 25th August, peacefully, Mal, beloved husband of Carol, dearly loved dad of Mark, Katrina and the late Amanda Christopher, Theresa and Michele, respected father-in-law of Tracy and Michael loving gramps and great gramps and a dear cousin of Charmaine. Funeral Wednesday 20th September 12 Noon at Silcox Tŷ Gwyn Chapel followed by interment at Llanelli District Cemetery. For further information please contact Silcox Family Funerals 83 New Road, Llanelli SA15 3DS. Tel. 01554 773120.

Hazel Jones

Passed away peacefully on 4th September aged 74 years, Hazel, formerly of Plasuchaf, Llanarthne and Brynteg, Carmarthen. Former head of Biology at Queen Elizabeth Cambria School, Carmarthen. Hazel will be lovingly remembered by her sister-in-law, nieces, nephews and their families, and her many friends. Public Funeral Service on Friday, 15th September 2023, at Llanarthne Parish Church at 11.00am, with refreshments to follow at the Village Hall. Donations in memory, if desired, to: 'Tearfund' received by Glanmor Evans and Son, Funeral Directors, Login Chapel of Rest, Llangunnor Road, Carmarthen SA31 2PG 01267 237100.

John Humphrey (John Frongoch) Jones

(John Frongoch) Yn dawel yn Ysbyty Glangwili, yn 88oed, bu farw John, priod annwyl iawn Elsie, tad tyner Catrin ac Elin, tad-yng-nghyfraith y diweddar Andrew, tad-cu balch Sioned ac Alaw, brawd a brawd-yng-nghyfraith. Colled enbyd. Angladd breifat yn Amlosgfa Arberth ar ddydd Mawrth, 12fed o Fedi am 2.30yp. Blodau'r teulu yn unig. Trefnwr Angladdau Eifion Jones Deganwy, Cwmduad, Carmarthen Tel. 01267 281 489.

William John Malin

Peacefully on Monday September 4th at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, William (formerly of Llanpumsaint), beloved husband of the late Margaret, stepfather to Michael and Andrew, father-in-law to Bernadette, grandfather to Cheryl, Mark and Michaella, great grandfather to Lucy, Brodie, Finn, Fern and Charlotte and a dear brother of Valerie and the late John. Funeral service on Thursday September 21st at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth at 10.45am. No flowers, donations in lieu to the Alzheimer's Society (a donation box will be provided at the service). All enquiries to Oliver Evans Funeralcare, 125 Priory Street, Carmarthen. Tel 01267 236226.

Gareth Miles

Yn dawel ar 6ed o Fedi, gartref gyda'i deulu, hunodd Gareth, yn 85 mlwydd oed, gynt o Bontypridd. Gŵr cariadus Gina, tad annwyl Elen, Branwen ac Eiry, taid arbennig Osian ac Esyllt, Gwyn ac Angharad, brawd Lisabeth a Gill, brawd-yng-nghyfraith Rhian a'r diweddar Chris ac Eurig Wyn, a thad-yng-nghyfraith Ceri, Owen a Dai. Cyfaill da i lawer. Angladd ddydd Gwener, 22ain Medi 2023. Gwasanaeth Cyhoeddus yn Amlosgfa Glyn Taf, Pontypridd am 12:45yp â derbyniad i ddilyn yng Nghlwb y Bont, Pontypridd. Blodau'r teulu'n unig. Rhoddion er cof am Gareth, os dymunir, tuag at: 'Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg', 'Morning Star' neu 'Parkinsons UK' trwy law Glanmor Evans a'i Fab, Trefnwyr Angladdau, Capel Gorffwys Login, Heol Llangynnwr, Caerfyrddin SA31 2PG 01267 237100.

Jean Morris

Peacefully at Glangwili Hospital on Tuesday, 5th September, aged 72 years, Jean of Llwyn yr Eos, Trawsmawr, Carmarthen. Loving mother of Iestyn and Iona, cherished grandmother of Sophie and James, loving daughter of Vi and the late Bernard Thomas, dear sister of Barbara, Jimmy, Precilla and the late Mathew. Public Funeral Service on Monday, 25th September 2023 at St Peters Church, Carmarthen at 11.00am with Cremation to follow at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth. Family flowers only. Donations in memory, if desired, to: "MacMillan Cancer Support" received by Glanmor Evans and Son, Funeral Directors, Login Chapel of Rest, Llangunnor Road, Carmarthen SA31 2PG, 01267 237100.

Brenda Mair (Brenda) Pollard

(Brenda) Peacefully on Wednesday 30th August 2023, at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli. Brenda aged 95 years, from Llys Y Godian, Trimsaran, sadly passed away. Cherished Mother of Elaine Loving Mam of Kieren and Ruth. A very proud Mamgu of Nathan and Melissa A close friend of Margaret Brenda will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral on Tuesday 19th September 2023 Public Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but donations in Brenda's memory to 'Ty Bryngwyn Hospice' c/o Shane Griffiths - Funeral Director Willow Brook Family Funeral Directors 38 Lady Street, Kidwelly SA17 4UD / 01554 890900.

Eddie Thomas

Yn sydyn, ond yn dawel, yn Ysbyty Glangwili ddydd Mawrth, Medi 5ed, yn 86 mlwydd oed, bu farw Eddie, 24 Parc Gwyn, Trefechan, Caerfyrddin. Brawd hoffus Sammy a'r diweddar Glyn a Ronald, brawd yng nghyfraith, wncwl a hen wncwl annwyl. Gwasanaeth preifat yn Amlosgfa Parc Gwyn, Arberth ddydd Llun, Medi 18fed am 1 o'r gloch. Blodau'r teulu yn unig. Derbynnir rhoddion yn ddiolchgar, os dymunir, tuag at Meddygfa Furnace House a Nyrsys Cymunedol trwy law'r trefnwr angladdau, Delme James, Pencaer, Bryn Iwan, Cynwyl Elfed, Caerfyrddin SA33 6TE Ffôn: 01994 484540/07974 313719.

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Suddenly, but peacefully, at Glangwili Hospital on Tuesday, September 5th, aged 86, Eddie, 24 Parc Gwyn, Trevaughan, Carmarthen. Fond brother of Sammy and the late Glyn and Ronald, dear brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Private funeral service at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth on Monday, September 18th at 1pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Furnace House Surgery and Community Nurses, gratefully received by the funeral director, Delme James, Pencaer, Bryn Iwan, Cynwyl Elfed, Carmarthen SA33 6TE. Tel: 01994 484540/07974 313719.

Helen Valerie Thomas (née Maddock)

(née Maddock) Peacefully on Monday 4th September 2023 at Llys y Bryn Care Home, Helen of Alban Road, Llanelli. Beloved wife of the late David, devoted mother of Anne and Emma and their partners Peter and Giles. Helen was dearly loved and respected by all her family and friends and will be sadly missed. Funeral Wednesday 20th September 2023, friends please meet for service at St. Peter's Church, Paddock Street, Llanelli 1:45 p.m. followed by service at Llanelli Crematorium 3:00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in Helen's memory for 'Llys y Bryn Care Home' may be sent directly to Mrs Emma Tierney, 12 Blaen Nant, Swiss Valley, Llanelli SA14 8HB. Further enquiries to: Arthur Cambrey Funeral Directors, Alban Road, Llanelli, SA15 1ES Tel: 01554 772829

Rosemary Tilley

Peacefully at Glangwili Hospital on Tuesday, 29th August 2023, Rosemary, who lived very happily in Brynhyfryd, Llanddarog. Beloved mum of David and Margaret and a cherished 'nan' and mam-gu to eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Service of Celebration at St Twrog Church, Llanddarog on Friday, 15th September at 2.00pm. Family flowers only. Donations in memory, if so desired, to: 'Llanddarog Parish Church' received by Glanmor Evans and Son, Funeral Directors, Login Chapel of Rest, Llangunnor Road, Carmarthen SA31 2PG 01267 237100.

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