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Keith Williams

Peacefully on Wednesday 24th June at his home in Villiers Road, Ammanford, Keith originally of Williams Street, Pontarddulais passed away. 

Much loved husband of Rose, devoted father of Jessica, Shaun and Mitchel, dear father in law of Stephen, Emilia and Natalie, adored granddad of Catrin, Rhiannon, Iyla, Darcy and Natalia, fond brother of Sandra, Diane and the late Raymond, and beloved son of the late John and Beryl. 

Funeral on Tuesday 14th July. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 11.00am. 

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, if so desired to Sue Ladd and Friends, kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, SA18 2HE or via the Just Giving link.

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Passed away on:
24-06-2026

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

Anita Ray Thomas

Yn dawel ddydd Sul, 15fed o Fawrth yn Ysbyty Glangwili, Caerfyrddin hunodd Anita o Gaerfyrddin, gynt o Bontarddulais a Thycroes. 

Gwraig gariadus y diweddar Ieuan, mam annwyl Gareth a Rhodri, mam yng nghyfraith barchus Carys a Sarah, mamgu dyner Gwenno ac Emrys a chwaer ffyddlon John. 

Angladd ddydd Iau 30ain o Ebrill yn Amlosgfa Llanelli am 11.00 y bore. Estynnir croeso i chi ymuno â’r teulu am luniaeth ysgafn yn Festri Capel Caersalem, Tycroes wedi’r gwasanaeth. 

Blodau’r teulu yn unig. Derbynnir cyfraniadau, os dymunir, tuag at y 'British Deaf Association' drwy law y Trefnwyr Angladdau, Hywel Griffiths a’i Feibion, Bwtrimawr, 39 Heol y Betws, Betws, Rhydaman, neu drwy’r ddolen Just Giving.


Peacefully on Sunday, 15th March at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen Anita of Carmarthen, formerly of Pontarddulais and Tycroes sadly passed away. 

Loving wife of the late Ieuan, beloved mother of Gareth and Rhodri, respected mother-in-law of Carys and Sarah, fond grandmother of Gwenno and Emrys and faithful sister of John. 

Funeral on Thursday 30th April. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 11.00 am. The family warmly invite you to join them for light refreshments at Caersalem Chapel Vestry, Tycroes after the service.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the British Deaf Association through the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and his Sons, Bwtrimawr, 39 Heol y Betws, Betws, Ammanford, or via the Just Giving link.

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Passed away on:
15-03-2026

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

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

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