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Patrick Barnes

Suddenly on Monday 8th December at his home, Patrick sadly passed away.

Dear father of Fabien and sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral on Monday 9th February, service at the Chapel of Rest, Bwtrimawr, Betws at 3.00pm.

Further enquiries to Hywel Griffiths and Son, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford SA18 2HE

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Passed away on:
08-12-2025

David Charles Howard-Willis (Dave)

Peacefully on Monday 22nd December at Morriston Hospital, Dave of Woodville Street, Pontarddulais, passed away. 

Beloved husband of Diane, loving father of Emma and Andrew, much loved father-in-law of Dave and Simona and a cherished grandfather of Rhian and Rachel, Christie and Tom. Dave will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Funeral on Friday 6th February. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 11:00am.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to ‘Llys Nini Animal Rescue’ (cheques made payable to RSPCA Llys Nini Branch) will be kindly received by Hywel Griffiths & Son, Funeral Directors, Capel Y Bont, Oakfield Street, Pontarddulais, SA4 8LN, or through the JustGiving page.

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Passed away on:
22-12-2025

Marian Barnett

Suddenly on Wednesday 31st December at Morriston Hospital, Marian of Bishop Road, Garnant, originally of Llandovery sadly passed away aged 64 years.

Loving and dear wife of Stephen, much loved mother of Jason and Mathew, cherished grandmother of Callum and Caiden and a great grandmother to be. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral on Monday 2nd February, service at Llanelli Crematorium at 2.00pm.

Light refreshments will be provided at Garnant Golf Club following the service.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired to ‘Asthma and Lung UK Cymru’ Kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Keith Morgan, Funeral Directors, 40A Cwmamman Road, Glanamman, Ammanford SA18 1DJ or via the JustGiving link.

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Passed away on:
31-12-2025

Raymond John Evans (Ray)

Sadly on Friday 26th December at Prince Philip Hospital, Ray of Tycroes Road, Ammanford, passed away. 

Loving father of Adrian, Wendy and Michael, a cherished dats of Laura, Rachel, Caroline, Linsey, Charlotte, Kelly and Jonathan, an adored great grandfather of Cory, Olivia, Theo and Lily and a dearly loved brother of Gareth and his wife Julia, and the late Terry.

Funeral on Friday 23rd January. Service at Bwtrimawr Chapel of Rest, Betws at 12:45pm, followed by a committal service at Llanelli Crematorium at 2:00pm.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to ‘Prostate Cymru’ 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:
26-12-2025

David George Gibson (Dai)

Peacefully on Monday, 29th December, 2025 at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen, Dai of Arthur Street, Tirydail, Ammanford.

Devoted Husband of Teresa, much loved father of Andrew, Roger, Elysia, Matthew, Mark, Timothy and the late Gary and Andrew, respected father in law of Diane and Sarah dear brother in law of Tony and a cherished grandfather and great grandfather.

Funeral on Thursday, 22nd January, 2026. Service for family and friends at Ammanford Town Cemetery at 11.00am. 

Flowers may be given and sent to Hywel Griffiths and Son, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE, no later than 8.30am on the day of the funeral. Tel 01269 593637.

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Passed away on:
29-12-2025

Brian Humphreys

Yn dawel ddydd Mercher 31ain o Ragfyr yn ei gartref, hunodd Brian o ‘Castell Newydd’, Heol Aman, Brynaman Isaf (Cwmrhydyceirw gynt). 

Priod hoff Anita, tad annwyl Eleri, Sian, Owain a’u partneriaid Ifan a Victoria, tad-cu cariadus a ffyddlon Alanis, Paige, Heledd, Joshua, Llinos,  Cerys a Logan, brawd arbennig Elaine, brawd yng nghyfraith parchus y diweddar Ivor ac wncwl hoffus Tim a’r diweddar Daniel. 

Angladd ddydd Iau, 22ain o Ionawr, gwasanaeth cyhoeddus yng Nghapel Ebenezer, Brynaman am 12.30 y prynhawn ac oddi yno i Amlosgfa Abertawe erbyn 2.30 y prynhawn. 

Blodau’r teulu’n unig. Derbynnir cyfraniadau, os dymunir, tuag at ‘Dementia UK’ drwy law y Evan Rees a Hywel Griffiths, Trefnwyr Angladdau, 98 Heol Cae Gurwen, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, Rhydaman SA18 1PD neu drwy’r Just Giving Link isod.


Peacefully on Wednesday, 31st December at his home, Brian of ‘Castell Newydd’, Amman Road, Lower Brynamman (formerly of Cwmrhydyceirw) sadly passed away. 

Beloved husband of Anita, much loved father of Eleri, Sian, Owain and their partners Ifan and Victoria, loving and devoted grandfather of Alanis, Paige, Heledd, Joshua, Llinos, Cerys and Logan, dear brother of Elaine, respected brother-in-law of the late Ivor and fond uncle of Tim and the late Daniel. 

Funeral on Thursday 22nd January 2026, public service at Ebenezer Chapel, Brynamman at 12.30pm. followed by cremation at Swansea Crematorium at 2.30pm. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to ‘Dementia UK’ 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.

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Passed away on:
31-12-2025

Alan Williams

Peacefully on Sunday 21st December, at Tŷ Mair Care Home, Alan of Heol Wyrddol, Ammanford, sadly passed away. 

Beloved husband of Marilyn, loving father of Carl and Sarah, much loved father-in-law of Phil and a cherished grandfather of Tomas, Alfie and Carys. Alan will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Funeral on Wednesday 21st January. Service at Bwtrimawr Chapel of Rest, Betws at 11:00am, followed by interment at Ammanford Town Cemetery. Those attending the funeral are welcome to wear an item of colourful clothing.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to ‘Tŷ Mair Care Home (cheques made payable to Wam Care Homes Ltd)’ will be kindly received by Hywel Griffiths & Son, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Bewts Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE.

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Passed away on:
21-12-2025

Avril Jones

Peacefully on Thursday 18th December, at her home in Penygarn Road, Tycroes, Avril, passed away. 

Loving mother of Alan, Karen, David and Mary, an adored grandmother and great grandmother and a cherished sister of Donna and the late Andrea. Avril will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Funeral on Monday 19th January. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 11:00am.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to ‘Macmillan Cancer Support’ will be kindly received by Hywel Griffiths & Son, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE, or through the JustGiving page.

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Passed away on:
18-12-2025