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Death notices
Roderick Victor Belcher
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Rod of Parciau, Bronwydd Arms, Carmarthen on Monday, 2nd October - his 83rd birthday. Beloved partner of Cynthia, father of Kevin, much loved and respected step father and grandfather. Rod will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Strictly private funeral service. No flowers but donations in Rod's memory, if so desired, to 'Ty Bryngwyn Hospice Appeal' received by; Glanmor Evans & Son, Funeral Directors, Login Chapel of Rest, Llangunnor Road, Carmarthen SA31 2PG, (01267) 237100.
Carol Boyling (née James)
(née James) Peacefully on Friday 6th October 2023, at home with her loving family by her side, Carol of Nantybryn, Dafen, Llanelli. Much loved wife of Peter and cherished mother of Rachel. Carol will be dearly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Wednesday 25th October, friends please meet for service at Llanelli Crematorium 11.00 a.m. To reflect Carol's bright personality, the family request that mourners please wear items of colourful clothing. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired in Carol's memory for Cancer Research Wales may be sent directly to Cancer Research Wales, 22 Neptune Court, Vanguard Way, Cardiff, CF24 5PJ. Further enquiries to Arthur Cambrey Funeral Directors, Alban Road, Llanelli, SA15 1ES Tel: 01554 772829.
Sara Evans
Yn sydyn yn ei chartref ddydd Mawrth, Hydref 10, 2023, Sara Wynn Evans, Penygraig, Pontrhydyceirt, Cilgerran (gynt 40 New Road, Llandeilo) yn 53 mlwydd oed. Priod annwyl Peter, mam gariadus, Dafydd, Gruff a Haf, merch dyner Beth a'r diweddar Eifion Williams, chwaer hoffus Rhys, a merch-yng-nghyfraith barchus Dei a Brenda Evans, Ty Draw, Gellifor. Gwasanaeth cyhoeddus yn Amlosgfa Parc Gwyn, Arberth ddydd Iau, Hydref 26 am 11.30 o'r gloch. Blodau'r teulu yn unig, rhoddion, os dymuinir, i 'Sefydliad Prydeining y Galon' trwy law Mrs Lowri Evans Trefnyddion Angladdau Colin Phillips a'i Ferched, 4 Stryd Morgan Aberteifi SA43 1DF Ffon: 01239 621192.
Beryl Fletcher (Morris)
(Morris) Formerly of Felinfoel Road, Llanelli. Peacefully at her daughter's home in Leicestershire on 10th October, aged 102 years. Beloved Mother of Christine, devoted Grandmother to Lauren and Rhiain and much loved Sister of Les and Dorothy.
Pamela (Gagoo) Francis
(Gagoo) Peacefully on Monday 2nd October 2023 at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen and surrounded by her loving family, Pam, aged 83 years of Tan-y-Bryn, Burry Port, sadly passed away. The dearly loved and adored mother of Jeffrey, Kev and Ali, dearest mother-in-law of Sarah, Tracey and Steve, cherished and adored grandmother of Rhian, Andrea, Jack, Nathaniel, Matthew, Jenna and Gia and very proud great-grandmother of Theo. Dear sister of Margot, sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral on Monday 23rd October 2023, public service at Tabernacle Chapel of Rest, Burry Port at 11am followed by a cremation service at Llanelli Crematorium at 1pm. Family flowers only please, but donations in Pamela's memory if desired to Burry Port Lifeboat RNLI and will be gratefully received by Funeral Director Ian M Smith of Autumn Leaf Independent Family Funeral Directors The Old Vestry Tabernacle, Seaview Terrace, Burry Port, Carms, SA16 0EN. Tel 01554 835933/892925.
Michael Hughes
Peacefully, on Monday 9th October, Michael passed away at Morriston Hospital, aged 80 years. Cherished husband of Audrey and a much loved brother, uncle and great uncle who will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends. The funeral will take place on Tuesday 24th October at Swansea Crematorium at 11am. Family flowers only by request, donations if so desired, can be made in Michael's memory to 'Morriston Hospital League Of Friends' via funeral-notices online or cheques can be sent c/o David Monk-Roberts, Funeral Director, Phillip G.Davies & Son, Independent Family Funeral Directors, Bethel Private Chapel of Rest, Waunarlwydd Road, Cockett. SA2 OGB. Tel: 01792 581924.
Mary Elaine Mcallister
Peacefully on Thursday 12th October 2023 at her home with her family at her side, Elaine of Glanmor Terrace, Llanelli. Beloved wife of the late Dennis, devoted mother of Stuart and Claire, much loved mother in law of Adrian, adored mam of Aimee, Kieran, Karl and Brandon. Elaine will be dearly missed by her loving family and friends. Funeral Monday 30th October, friends please meet for service at Llanelli Crematorium 11.00 a.m. The family invite you to wear something yellow in recognition of Elaine's favourite colour. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired in Elaine's memory for 'Ty Bryngwyn Hospice Appeal' may be sent directly to Ty Bryngwyn Hospice, Prince Philip Hospital, Dafen, Llanelli, SA14 8QF. Thank you. Further enquiries to: Arthur Cambrey Funeral Directors, Alban Road, Llanelli, SA15 1ES. Tel: 01554 772829.
David (Dai) Phillips
(Dai) Peacefully on Tuesday 10th October at Cwm Gwendraeth Care Home, surrounded by his family, aged 79 years, David of Cross Inn, Laugharne (former teacher at St John Lloyd School, Llanelli) Beloved Husband of Joan for 54 years, loving Father of Helen, Nigel and Siân, devoted Cu to Steffan, Tanwen, Rhydian and Cellan, sadly missed Step Grandfather to Owain, Rhys and Morgan, and a dear Brother and Father-in-law. Public funeral service at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth on Tuesday 24th October at 1:45pm. No flowers by request, donations in lieu, if so desired, may be made for Alzheimer's Society via www.pefd.co.uk or c/o Peter Evans Funeral Directors, Rosewood, Plashett, Laugharne, Carmarthen, SA33 4TT. Tel: 01994 427 261.
David Gerwyn Rees
Suddenly on Thursday, 5th October 2023 at Morriston Hospital, aged 76 years, Gerwyn of Spring Gardens, Carmarthen. Beloved husband of Enid, loving father of Sara and her partner Robert, and Jonathan and his partner Michelle, a proud Dats of Rhys, Erin and Ella. Gerwyn will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Public funeral service at Login Chapel of Rest, Llangunnor Road, Carmarthen on Friday, 20th October at 12.00noon followed by a private interment. Family flowers only. Donations in memory, if desired, to: Coronary Care Unit, Morriston Hospital or Cardiac Intensive Care, Morriston Hospital received by Glanmor Evans and Son, Funeral Directors, Login Chapel of Rest, Llangunnor Road, Carmarthen, SA31 2PG. Tel: 01267 237100.
June Thomas
THOMAS June Senior Sister in Glangwili Hospital, suddenly passed away on 11th October at her home in in Ferryside. June beloved wife of the late Glenville, devoted mother of Stephen and Helen, respected mother in law, grandmother, great-grandmother also a dear sister . June will be sadly missed by all her family and many friends. Public funeral service on Friday 20th October 2023 at St Thomas Church Ferryside, at 10.00am, followed by Interment at St Ishmaels Church Yard. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations in lieu to Parkinson's Uk c/o Peris Rice, Carmarthen Funeral Director, Royal Oak Chapel of Rest, Old St Clears Road, Johnstown, Carmarthen SA31 3JF tel 01267 243787.
Elizabeth (HRH) Thomas (Howells)
(Howells) (HRH) Peacefully on Wednesday 4th October 2023 at Ty Olwen Hospice, Elizabeth formerly of Old Castle Road, Llanelli sadly passed away. Beloved wife of the late John, devoted mother of Louise and Caroline, cherished gamma/grandma of Daisy, Matilda and Emily, much loved mother-in-law, sister and friend to all. Funeral service will take place at Llanelli Crematorium on Monday 30th October 2023 at 2pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, in Elizabeth's memory to: Ty Olwen Trust, Morriston Hospital, Morriston, Swansea SA6 6NL. All further enquiries to Thomas Morgan Funeralcare, 72 Andrew Street, Llanelli. Tel: 01554 773678.
Graham Henry Peter Williams
Peacefully at his home on Friday, 13th October 2023, Graham of Old Castle Road, Llanelli. Beloved husband of the late Pamela, devoted father of Nigel, Ian and the late Angela, adored Bampy of Craig, Kristian, Carwyn and Angharad and cherished great-bampy of Elgan, Cellan and Glesni. Graham will be dearly missed by all his loving family and friends. Funeral Wednesday 1st November, service at Llanelli Free Evangelical Church 10.00 a.m., followed by interment at Machpela Cemetery, Gate Road, Penygroes 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired in Graham's memory for 'British Heart Foundation' may be sent directly to Freepost RUAJ-XYLK-XXRG, British Heart Foundation, Compton House, Unit 2300 The Crescent, Birmingham Business Park, Birmingham, B37 7YE. Further enquiries to: Arthur Cambrey Funeral Directors, Alban Road, Llanelli, SA15 1ES Tel: 01554 772829.
In Memoriams
Jenkin A Margaret Sarah Evans
Tyner atgofion am rhieni annwyl, Dadcu a Mamgu hoffus, sef Jenkin a Margaret Sarah Evans (Penllain, Croes-y-Ceiliog) Mam a fu farw Hydref 22ain 1971 a dad Hydref 19eg 1978. Hefyd llu o atgofion hapus am ein teulu sydd wedi mynd o'n blaen. Pob atgof sy'n drysor gloyw a bery'n ddisglair gennym am byth. Cofio'r cariad ymhob deigryn Y Plant a'u Teuluoedd.
Birthday Memoriams
Chloe & Evan Evans
Loving birthday memories. October 16th for Chloe's 25th, dearly loved Granddaughter. Also October the 27th, dearly loved Husband Evan's birthday and October 24th, dearly loved Mam. Another year has come around which I can't wish you Happy Birthday, in my heart you are all missed and loved every day. From your ever loving Nannie, Wife and Daughter Maureen xxx.
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