These are all the loved ones remembered in funeral notices for the Valleys and Bridgend made between August 18 and August 24 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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Peacefully passed away on Saturday 5th August surrounded by her family at home, aged 57. Adored and much loved mother, mother-in-law, sister, Nanny and friend. She will be deeply missed by all her family and friends. Diane will be resting at Caerphilly Funeral Services, Parc Avenue, Crossways until her celebration of life on Friday 1st September 2023 at the Wenallt Chapel, Thornhill Crematorium at 12.30pm. Following the service, you are welcome to join Diane's family for light refreshments and to share your memories of Diane at Caerphilly Golf Club. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be given with thanks to Velindre Cancer Centre.
Thomas Grenville (Gren) DAVIES
(Gren) Peacefully on 12th August 2023 in the Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend Gren of Orchard Drive, Newton, Porthcawl. Beloved husband of the late Val, dearest dad of Alison, adored gramps of Samuel and Tessa, loved brother of Ken and the late Beryl, Rhos, Miall, Des and Len. Gren will be sorely missed by his family and many friends. Gren will be resting in the DH Wilde Chapel of Rest, Mawdlam, North Cornelly until the service on Friday 25th August in Coychurch Crematorium at 12 noon. Family flowers only but donations if desired please to The British Heart Foundation c/o Mrs Wendy Price, 23 Heol y Groes, Litchard, Bridgend, CF31 1QY. Further enquiries to Adrian Oliver Funeral Director, Bridgend Tel: 01656 665403.
(Nanny Stick) Peacefully on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant, Clarice aged 76 years. She will be sadly missed by all her family, friends and those who knew her. Resting at the Private Chapel of Rest at Gilbert James Funeral Directors, Aberfan until her funeral service on Friday, August 25, 2023. Requiem Mass at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Brecon Road, Merthyr Tydfil at 1.30 pm, followed by cremation at Llwydcoed Crematorium, Aberdare at 3 pm. Enquiries: 01443 730442.
Dave Passed away peacefully at Y Bwthyn Newydd, Princess of Wales Hospital, on Tuesday 25th July 2023, Beloved husband of Ann, Dear father of Maria and Gareth, father-in-law of Andy and Leah, Proud Grandad of Inara, Travis, Lydia and Preston, Much loved brother of June and Alan. A service to celebrate Dave’s life will be held on Tuesday 29th August 2023. at Margam Crematorium, at 11:15 a.m. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Y Bwthyn Newydd (Donations can be made by cheque, made payable to the charity) c/o Penybont Funeral Services, Meadow St., Bridgend. Tel 01656-650831.
Joseph George GARDINER (Big Joe)
(Big Joe) Sunrise - 24.12.2007 - Sunset - 31.07.2023 Aged 15 Years Beloved Son of Helen and John Much loved brother of Alfie, Tilly, Ricky, Ellis, John-Dean, Zoe, Nicola, and Karl Deeply cherished uncle, nephew, and cousin. Joe will be loved and missed by all his family and many friends. Joe will be resting at Brian Thomas Funeral Service, David Wilde Chapel of Rest, Mawdlam, Bridgend, CF33 4PH Tel: 01656 740070 Until the funeral Service in All Saints Church, Porthcawl on Wednesday 30th August 2023 at 12.30pm Followed by interment in Porthcawl Cemetery, at 2pm. Family flowers and arranged tributes only please. Everyone is welcome to wear something blue We will be passing Meadow Street Field, Beach Road, Pyle Rugby Club and Pyle Legion on our way to All Saints Church Between 11.55am and 12.05pm Donations if desired in memory of Joe will be for: 2Wish Please send your donations in Joe's name direct to: Princess Of Wales Hospital, Coity Road, Bridgend, CF31 1RQ. All enquiries to Emma Evans Funeral Director 01656 740070.
Mam, Mamgu, Chwaer a f rind annwyl Gyda thristwch dymuna Karen a Chris gyhoeddi bu farw Shelagh Griffiths yn dawel ar 1af o Awst yng Nghartref Gofal Heol Don gyda'i theulu wrth ei hochr, yn 82 oed. Yn wreiddiol o Aberporth, bu Shelagh yn byw yn Efail Isaf ers 1981 tan yn ddiweddar. Roedd yn un o athrawon cyntaf Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Garth Olwg ac yn aelod ffyddlon o Gapel y Tabernacl. Hoffwn ddiolch i holl ffrindiau, cymdogion , aelodau'r capel a thrigolion Efail Isaf am eu gofal a'u caredigrwydd wrth alluogi iddi fyw adref gyda Alzheimer's am gyhyd. Diolch o waelod ein calon i holl staff Cartref Gofal Heol Don yn Yr Eglwys Newydd am yr ofal bendigedig a chafodd yno. It is with sadness that Karen and Chris announce the passing of Shelagh Griffiths on the 1st of August at Heol Don Nursing Home Cardiff, aged 82 with her family by her side. Originally from Aberporth, Shelagh had lived in Efail Isaf since 1981 until recently. She was one of the first teachers at Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Garth Olwg and was a loyal member of Tabernacl. We would like to thank all of her friends, neighbours, chapel members and the people of Efail Isaf for their care and kindness in enabling her to live at home with Alzheimer's for as long as she did. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to all the staff at Heol Don Care Home in Whitchurch, Cardiff for the excellent care she received. Trefniadau Angladd / Funeral Arrangements Angladd: 9.45am ar 30 Awst 2023 yn Amlosgfa Glyntaf, Pontypridd a wedyn am 11am yng Nghapel Tabernacl, Efail Isaf. Tê a brechdanau yn neuadd y pentref i ddilyn. Blodau teulu yn unig. Cyfraniadau: Yn garedig gofynnwn am gyfraniadau tuag at Alzheimer's UK a Dementia UK drwy ddilyn y linc isod neu ddanfon eich cyfraniadau at:- W H Preene & Son, Mwyndy, Pontyclun CF72 8PN Give Wheel: https://www.givewheel.com/fundraising/1542/er-cof-am-shelagh-griffiths/ Funeral : 9.45am on 30th August at Glyntaff Crematorium, Pontypridd and then 11am at Tabernacl Chapel, Efail Isaf. Tea and sandwiches in the village hall to follow. Family flowers only. Donations: We ask kindly for donations towards Alzheimer's UK and Dementia UK by following the link below or sending donations to :- W H Preene & Son, Mwyndy, Pontyclun, CF72 8PN. Give Wheel: https://www.givewheel.com/fundraising/1542/er-cof-am-shelagh-griffiths/
(Betty) Peacefully on 11th August at Tegfan Care Home, Trecynon, Aberdare. Beloved Wife of the late Ernest, cherished Mother of Julia and Andrew, Mother-In-Law to Gerald & Diane, Grandmother of Gareth, Rhianydd, Cathryn, Bethan & Robert and Great-Grandmother of Sam, Iwan, Lewi, Tomas and Freddy. Funeral Service on Tuesday 29th August 2023 at Waungron Cemetery, Glynneath, 11.00am. Colourful informal dress is welcomed. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Tegfan Resource Centre c/o Richards Funeral Services Ltd, 74 Harriet Street, Trecynon, Aberdare, CF44 8PL, Tel: 01685 878121.
On Tuesday 8th August 2023 at home, Richard peacefully passed away. Beloved son of the late John and Ann Memory and lifelong companion and brother to Jackie. He was a kind and gentle man with a deep love of animals and nature and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Resting at AG Adams Funeral Care, Gladstone Road, Barry CF62 8NA until the service at Cardiff and Glamorgan Crematorium on August 30th 10am. Flowers from Family and close friends only. Donations in memory of Richard can be made to SHUA Cat Sanctuary, Hayes Road, Sully CF64 5SE or the Glamorgan Hedgehog Rescue, Ty Mel Coytrahen, Bridgend CF32 0EE.
Sadly passed away on Wednesday 9th August 2023 at Ty Penrhos Care Home, aged 92. Adored and much loved wife of the late Tony Preece and in later years, dear partner to Brian, Mam to Yvonne and Glenn, Mother-in-law to Kelvin and Caroline, sister to Louie, Audrey, June, Betty and Billy, Nanna to Gareth, Sarah, Elinor and Steven, Great Grandmother to Wyatt, Ava and Ethan. She will be sadly missed by all family and friends. She will be resting at Caerphilly Funeral Services, Parc Avenue, Crossways until her celebration of life on Tuesday 29th August 2023 at the Wenallt Chapel, Thornhill Crematorium at 11:45. Following the service, you are welcome to join Margaret's family for light refreshments and to share your memories of Margaret at Caerphilly Social Club. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be given with thanks to Dementia UK, in memory of Margaret.
Suddenly but peacefully at home in Inverness on 5th August 2023, Maldwyn Williams, aged 80 years, formerly of Goodrich Street, Caerphilly, dearly loved son of Evan and Ellen (Sis) and brother to Sandra and Ann, much loved dad of Wendy and Stephen and father in law of Jill, devoted grandad of Rhea, Ava and Keir. Funeral Ceremony on Friday 25th August at 2pm in Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend. No flowers please, but donations for Sea Cadets (TS Briton) and Seagull Trust (Highland) may be given at the ceremony. Livestream available from www.johnfraserandson.com/family-notices. Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness.
In Memoriams
(11.07.52 - 25.08.11) Time cannot heal the heartache or stop a silent tear It wont take away the memories of someone I loved so dear. Love always John x
