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David Lloyd (Dai)

Suddenly on Sunday 17th May at his home in Gorseinon, Dai, originally of Pontarddulais sadly passed away. 

Devoted father of Ffion, loving son of Brian and the late Kay, adored brother of Yasmine and Paul, loving uncle of Ebony, Amba, Tyla and Wren. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. 

Funeral on Thursday 4th June. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 4.00pm. 

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, if so desired to the Jac Lewis Foundation kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Son, Funeral Directors, Capel y Bont, Oakfield Street, Pontarddulais SA4 8LN or via the JustGiving link.

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Passed away on:
17-05-2026

Ann Ohlsson

Yn dawel ddydd Mawrth 12fed o Fai 2026, yng Nghartref yr Hafan, Pontarddulais, hunodd Ann o Bontarddulais, yn wreiddiol o Heol Trinity, Llanelli.  

Gwraig ffyddlon y diweddar Peter, mam gariadus Jan, Steffan a Ioan, mam yng nghyfraith barchus Rhys, Loide a Helen, Mamgu hoffus Elin, Iestyn, Nayma, Lowri, Chloe, Leah, Ava, Sam, Ben, Alex a Mayra. 

Angladd ddydd Iau 4ydd o Fehefin. Gwasanaeth yn Amlosgfa Llanelli am 11.00. Darperir lluniaeth ysgafn yng Nglwb Criced Pontarddulais ar ôl y gwasanaeth. 

Blodau’r teulu yn unig. Derbynnir cyfraniadau, os dymunir, tuag at Alzheimer’s Society drwy law y Trefnwyr Angladdau, Hywel Griffiths a’i Feibion, Oakfield Street, Pontarddulais, SA4 8LN, neu drwy’r ddolen Just Giving:


Peacefully on Tuesday 12th of May 2026, at The Hafan, Pontarddulais, Ann from Pontardulais, originally from Trinity Road, Llanelli, sadly passed away. 

Faithful wife of the late Peter, loving mother of Jan, Steffan and Ioan, respected mother-in-law of Rhys, Loide and Helen, beloved grandmother of Elin, Iestyn, Nayma, Lowri, Chloe, Leah, Ava, Sam, Ben, Alex and Mayra. 

Funeral on Thursday 4th June. Service for family and friends at Llanelli Crematorium at 11.00am followed by light refreshments at Pontarddulais Cricket club.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired to the Alzheimer’s Society kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Oakfield Street, Pontarddulais, SA4 8LN, or via the Just Giving link:

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Passed away on:
12-05-2026

Gwyn Stephens

Peacefully on Monday, 27th April at Singleton Hospital, Gwyn of Glanffrwd Road, Pontarddulais. 

Beloved husband of Nia, devoted father of Rhodri, Dafydd and Tomos, and dear brother of Lynn and Maureen. Gwyn will be sadly missed by his family and friends. 

Funeral on Thursday 21st May, service at Llanelli Crematorium at 2.00pm. 

Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if so desired to Cancer Research Wales, kindly received by Hywel Griffiths & Sons, Funeral Directors, Capel y Bont, Oakfield Street, Pontarddulais, SA4 8LN, Tel 01792 885626

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Passed away on:
27-04-2026

Francis Paul Chalkley

It is with great sadness that we as a family announce the passing of our beloved Paul. 

Much loved son of Lyn and Janet, loving father of Deacon, Luca and Lawson, adored partner of Nia, devoted brother of Nicola, and a caring uncle of Kelsey and Callum. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. 

Funeral on Thursday 23rd April. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 4.00pm. To celebrate Paul’s life, the family wish for you not to wear traditional funeral attire, but lighter, colourful clothing. There is also a welcome for you to join them after the funeral to raise a toast in Paul’s memory at the Working Men’s Club, Pontarddulais.  

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired to Tŷ Olwen Trust kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Oakfield Street, Pontarddulais, SA4 8LN or through the Just Giving link.

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Passed away on:
28-03-2026

Winston Ralph Davies (Ralph)

Sadly on Wednesday 18th March 2026, at Prince Philip Hospital, Ralph of Mwrwg Road, Llangennech, passed away. 

Beloved husband of the late Hilary, loving father of Gail, Russell, Graison and Adrian, much loved father-in-law of David, Tanya and Joanna, cherished grandfather of Brandon and Thomas, adored great grandfather of Ayla and Iago, dearly loved brother of Felicity and the late Jean, Melville, Donald and Nia and a fond brother in law. Ralph will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Funeral Thursday 2nd April. Service and interment at Llangennech Public Cemetery at 11:30am.

Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, to ‘Mencap’ and ‘Dementia UK’ will be kindly received by Hywel Griffiths & Sons, Funeral Directors, Capel Y Bont, Oakfield Street, Pontarddulais, SA4 8LN.

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Passed away on:
18-03-2026

Brian Ellis Stocks (Bri, Georgie Best)

Sadly on Thursday 5th February at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, Brian, of Hendy, originally of Pontlliw passed away.

Much loved husband of Gloria, devoted father of Sue, respected father in law of Al, loving Bampa of Jonathan, Ethan, Mason and Ryan, adored great Bampa of Walter and Ifan, step father, dear brother of Gloria and the late Ken, Malcolm and Joan.

Funeral on Tuesday 3rd March. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 12.00noon followed by refreshments at Hendy Rugby Club.

Family flowers only. Further enquiries to Hywel Griffiths and Son, Funeral Directors, Oakfield Street, Capel y Bont, Pontarddulais. SA4 8LN.

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Passed away on:
05-02-2026

William Islwyn James

Peacefully on Monday 9th February at Tŷ Olwen, Morriston Hospital, Islwyn of Bryntawe Road, Ynystawe.

Beloved husband of Joanne, devoted father of Kevin and Wyn, much-loved father in law of Dawn and Sophie, loving Dadcu of Georgia, Emilia, Olivia, Hattie, Nancy and Connie.

Funeral on Monday 2nd March, service for family and friends at Swansea Crematorium at 12.00 noon.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired to ‘Cancer Research Wales’ will be kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Son, Funeral Directors, Capel y Bont, Oakfield Street, Pontarddulais SA4 8LN. Tel: 01792 885626.

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Passed away on:
09-02-2026

Eiry Lyn Williams (Lyn)

Peacefully on Monday 26th January at her home in Pontarddulais, Lyn sadly passed away.

Loving wife of Vernon for 44 years, devoted mother of Kelly, respected mother in law of Howard, adored Mamgu of Ruby, Eloise and Morgan, much loved sister of Delyth, Dian, Caryl and the late Carwyn, and dear daughter of the late Delwyn and Maureen Mathews.

Funeral on Thursday 26th February. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 11.00 followed by light refreshments at Pontarddulais Rugby Club.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired either to Macmillan Cancer Support or Marie Curie kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Son, Capel Y Bont, Oakfield Street, Pontarddulais, SA4 8LN or through the Just Giving links.

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Passed away on:
26-01-2026

Denzil Morgan

Peacefully on Wednesday 21st January 2026, surrounded by his family, Denzil of Gorseinon sadly passed away.

Devoted husband of the late Gillian, loving father of Linda, Christine and Allison, much loved gramps of Adrian, Richard, Aimee, Sophie, Jac, Hannah and Mia. Denzil will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral on Friday 20th February, service at St. Catherine’s Church, Gorseinon at 11.30am followed by cremation at Llanelli Crematorium at 1.00pm.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Dementia UK kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Son, Funeral Directors, Capel y Bont, Oakfield Street, Pontarddulais SA4 8LN or via the JustGiving link.


Yn dawel, ddydd Mercher 21ain Ionawr 2026 yng nghwmni ei deulu, bu farw Denzil o Gorseinon.

Gŵr ffyddlongar y ddiweddar Gillian, tad cariadus Linda, Christine ac Allison, ‘Gramps’ annwyl Adrian, Richard, Aimee, Sophie, Jac, Hannah a Mia. Gwelir ei eisiau yn fawr iawn gan ei deulu a’i ffrindiau.

Cynhelir yr angladd ddydd Gwener, 20fed Chwefror.  Bydd gwasanaeth yn Eglwys Santes Catrin, Gorseinon am 11.30am cyn mynd ymlaen i Amlosgfa Llanelli erbyn 1pm.

Blodau’r teulu yn unig ond gellir anfon rhoddion os dymunir i ‘Dementia UK’ trwy law Hywel Griffiths a’i Fab, Trefnwyr Angladdau, Capel y Bont, Stryd Oakfield, Pontarddulais SA4 8LN neu drwy y ddolen JustGiving.

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Passed away on:
21-01-2026