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Geoffrey Alan Clement Grove (Geoff)

Peacefully on Sunday 24th of May at his home in Capel Hendre, Geoff originally of Gower passed away. 

Much loved husband of the late Dilys, devoted step father of Kim, Thomas and Julie and a cherished grandfather and great grandfather.  

Funeral on Tuesday 16th June.  Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 11.00am, followed by light refreshments at the Kings Head, Capel Hendre.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Kidney Research Wales will be kindly received by Hywel Griffiths & Son, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE. Tel: (01269) 593637 or through the Just Giving link

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Passed away on:
24-05-2026

Peter James George Massey (pete)

Peacefully on Friday 15th May after a long illness, at his home in Capel Hendre, Peter originally from Chelsea London, passed away surrounded by his loving family.

Devoted & beloved husband of Julie & cherished by Benji, Olym, Neg, Artful & Rebel. We all desperately miss him. 

According to Pete’s wishes a private cremation will be held.

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Passed away on:
15-05-2026

Nigel Powney (Nige Tattoos)

Peacefully on Tuesday 20th January at Prince Philip Hospital, Nigel of Glanamman sadly passed away.  

Much loved father of Shona, Corey, Regan, Liberty, Bracken and Willow, loving grandfather of Colby, dear father in law of Alex. 

Funeral on Wednesday 4th March. Service at the Chapel of Rest, Bwtrimawr, Betws at 2.00pm followed by a private cremation. The family invite you to join them for light refreshments at the Fisherman’s, Glanamman after the service. 

Family flowers only. Further enquiries to the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Ammanford, SA18 2HE.

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Passed away on:
20-01-2026

Joe Doherty

Peacefully on Friday 30th January at his home, Joe of Colbren Square, Gwaun Cae Gurwen sadly passed away. 

Beloved husband of Sylvia, much loved father of Astra and Joseph, respected father-in-law of Claire, loving and devoted grandfather of Natasha and Dylan, Kieran, Niamh, Pearce and Grace, cherished great-grandfather of Riley, Ronan, Erin, Darci and Declan and dearly missed by all his family and friends. 

Funeral on Friday, 27th February, Requiem Mass at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Ystradgynlais at 11.15am. followed by interment at Old Carmel Cemetery, Gwaun Cae Gurwen at 1.00pm. At the family's request please wear a splash of green. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to ‘Joseph’s Smile’ will be kindly received by Evan Rees and Hywel Griffiths, Funeral Directors, 98 Heol Cae Gurwen, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, Ammanford SA18 1PD or through the Just Giving Link below.

Sylvia, Astra, Joseph and family warmly invite you to join them for light refreshments at Tairgwaith Working Men’s Club after the funeral.

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Passed away on:
30-01-2026

Philip Hugh Hall (Phil)

Yn sydyn ddydd Mercher, 28ain Ionawr, yn ei gartref yn Heol Waterloo, Capel Hendre, Rhydaman, hunodd Phil. Mab annwyl Hugh a Mary, brawd hoffus Stephen a Robert a ffrind arbennig i bawb.

Angladd ddydd Gwener 27ain Chwefror, gwasanaeth cyhoeddus yn Amlosgfa Llanelli am 11.00 y bore. Blodau’r teulu yn unig. 

Derbynnir cyfraniadau, os dymunir, tuag at Sefydliad Prydeinig y Galon, drwy law Hywel Griffiths a’i fab, Trefnwyr Angladdau, Bwtrimawr, 39 Heol y Betws, Rhydaman, SA18 2HE. Rhif ffon: 01269 593637.

Suddenly on Wednesday 28th January at his home at Waterloo Road, Capel Hendre, Ammanford, Phil sadly passed away. Much loved son of Hugh and Mary, respected brother of Stephen and Robert and a dear friend to many.

Funeral on Friday, 27th February, service for family and friends at Llanelli Crematorium at 11.00am. 

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, if so desired, to the British Heart Foundation, kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Son, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE. Tel: 01269 593637.

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Passed away on:
28-01-2026

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

Maureen Margaret Evans

Peacefully on Friday, 23rd January, at the Amman Valley Hospital, Glanamman, Ammanford, Maureen of Margaret Street, Ammanford.

Beloved wife of the late Brian, cherished mother of the late Christina and sadly missed by all her family and dear friends.

Funeral on Thursday, 26th February, Requiem Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, Ammanford at 2.30pm followed by cremation at Llanelli Crematorium at 4.00pm. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the British Heart Foundation kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Son, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE. Tel 01269 593637.

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Passed away on:
23-01-2026

Victoria Mary Jenkins (Vicky)

Peacefully on Monday 26th January 2026 at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, Vicky of Wernoleu Road, Hopkinstown, Ammanford.

Beloved wife of David, loving mother of Wayne and Kevin, a respected mother in law, cherished grandmother and dear sister of Tina and John. Vicky will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral on Wednesday 25th February, Service for family and friends at Llanelli Crematorium at 2.00pm.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Ward 4 Prince Philip Hospital (please make cheques payable to ‘Hywel Dda Health Charities’) kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Son, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford SA18 2HE.

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Passed away on:
26-01-2026

Valerie Rita Pell

Peacefully on Monday, 26th January, at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, Val of Maes Llewelyn, Glanamman, Ammanford sadly passed away.

Beloved wife of the late Brian, much loved mother of Simon and Sara, dear mother- in-law of Kate, adored grandmother of Matthew and respected sister of Sandy. 

Funeral on Wednesday, 25th February, service for family and friends at Llanelli Crematorium at 12.00noon. The family request you wear a splash of blue. 

Family flowers only. Donation in lieu, if so desired, to the Herd on the Hill Sanctuary kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Son, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE or via the JustGiving link

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Passed away on:
26-01-2026

Valmai Griffiths (Val)

Sadly and peacefully on Wednesday 28th January 2026 at Garnant House Care Home, Val of Ammanford, originally of Penwyllt passed away.

Much loved wife of the late Selwyn, devoted mother of Diane and Warren, dear mother in law of Roy and Meryl, loving grandmother of Christian and Karen and Tamsin, cherished great grandmother of Katie, Jade and Maia, adored great great grandmother of Meela, and fond sister of Nesta and Dave.

Funeral on Wednesday 25th February 2026. Service at the Chapel of Rest, Bwtrimawr, Betws at 2.00pm followed by interment at Ammanford Town Cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Garnant House Care Home will be kindly received by Hywel Griffiths & Son, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE

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Passed away on:
28-01-2026