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Cynthia Joyce Thomas

Peacefully on Wednesday, 24th June, at her home at Glynderi Cottages, Glanamman, Ammanford, Cynthia sadly passed away.

Beloved wife of the late Glyn, much loved mother of Catherine, Jeremy and Jonathan, dear mother in law, grandmother and great grandmother. Sadly missed by all her family and friends. 

Funeral on Wednesday, 22nd July, service for family and friends at Llanelli Crematorium at 12.00 noon. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Red Cross will be kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Sons, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE. Tel. 01269 593637

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Hywel Griffiths & Sons Bwtrimawr - 01269 593637
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Passed away on:
24-06-2026

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

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

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

Iorylle Jane Evans

Yn dawel ddydd Mercher 7fed o Ionawr yng Nghartref Garnant House hunodd Iorylle o Glanaman.

Merch y diweddar Ann a Leonard Williams, nith gariadus teulu Davies a Williams, modryb ffyddlon a gwraig wedi ei charu yn annwyl iawn gan y diweddar Walter Pryse Evans.

Angladd ddydd Iau 5ed o Chwefror. Gwasanaeth cyhoeddus yng Nghapel Gorffwys Keith Morgan, Glanaman am 12.30 y prynhawn. Amlosgiad preifat i ddilyn.

Blodau’r teulu’n unig. Ymholiadau pellach i Hywel Griffiths a Keith Morgan, Trefnwyr Angladdau, 40A Heol Cwmaman, Glanaman, Rhydaman SA18 1DJ.

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Passed away on:
07-01-2026

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