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Jennifer Lewis

Suddenly on Friday 3rd July at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, Jennifer of High Street, Ammanford.

Beloved wife of the late Gilbert, much loved mother of Darren, respected mother in law of Liz and sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral on Friday 31st July, service for family and friends at Swansea Crematorium at 11.30am.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Cancer Research Wales kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Funeral Directors, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford SA18 2HE.

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Passed away on:
03-07-2026

Gillian Rees

With great sadness on Monday 6th July at her home, Mrs Gillian Rees, of Saron Road, Ammanford, passed away suddenly. 

Much loved wife of the late Brian, devoted mother of Nicola and Emma, cherished mother in law of Amir and Dylan, adored Grandma of Katie, Louis, Anna and Efa, dear sister of Meryl and Pat and respected sister in law of Steve and the late Gwyn.  She will be missed dearly by all her family and friends. 

Funeral on Wednesday 29th July. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 12.00 noon.

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, if so desired to local charities, kindly received by the Funeral Directors (please make cheques payable to Hywel Griffiths and Sons) or via the Just Giving page.


Gyda thristwch mawr,  ddydd Llun 6ed o Orffennaf yn ei chartref, hunodd Mrs Gillian Rees o Heol Saron, Rhydaman.

Gwraig ffyddlon y diweddar Brian, mam gariadus Nicola ac Emma, mam-yng-nghyfraith barchus Amir a Dylan, Mam-gu dyner Katie, Louis, Anna ac Efa, chwaer annwyl Meryl a Pat a chwaer-yng-nghyfraith cefnogol Steve a'r diweddar Gwyn. Gwelir ei cholled yn fawr iawn gan ei theulu a’i ffrindiau oll. 

Angladd ddydd Mercher 29ain o Orffennaf. Gwasanaeth yn Amlosgfa Llanelli am 12.00 canol dydd. 

Blodau'r teulu yn unig. Cyfraniadau, os dymunir, i elusennau lleol, drwy law y Trefnwyr Angladdau (sieciau'n daladwy i Hywel Griffiths a'i Feibion) neu drwy dudalen Just Giving.

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Passed away on:
06-07-2026

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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Passed away on:
24-06-2026

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 Brynmor Thomas

Peacefully on Thursday, 18th June, at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, Brynmor (Brynmor Cwmbach) of Penygarn Road, Tycroes, Ammanford.

Beloved husband of Betty, much loved father of Paula, dear father in law of Andrew and cherished Dadcu of Rhiannon.

Funeral on Friday, 10th July, Public service at Saron Babtist Chapel at 2.00pm, followed by interment at the Chapel Cemetery. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Dementia UK kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Bwtrimawr, Funeral Directors, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE. Tel. 01269 593637

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Passed away on:
18-06-2026

Stephen Essery

Suddenly on Monday 22nd June at his home, Stephen of Tycroes passed away. 

Much loved husband of Ruth, devoted father of Joanna and Mark, dear father in law of Stephen and Donna, adored Dats of Ryan, Noah, Kezia, Joel, Elis, Isla and Will.

Forever with his Lord. 

Funeral on Thursday 9th July. Service at Moriah Chapel, Tycroes at 11.00am followed by interment at the Evangelistic Hall burial ground. 

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, if so desired either to Zac’s Place or The New Tribes Mission kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE or via the Just Giving link:

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Passed away on:
22-06-2026

Dulcie Barbara Ward

Peacefully on Tuesday 16th June, at her home in Tycroes, Dulcie formerly of the Trading Post, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, originally of Swansea sadly passed away.

Much loved wife of Peter, devoted mother of Simon and the late Nicholas, proud grandmother and great grandmother and adored by her sisters, brothers and all her nieces and nephews.

Funeral on Wednesday 8th July 2026. Service at Morriston Crematorium at 10.30am.

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

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Passed away on:
16-06-2026

Miranda Thomas-Roberts

Peacefully on Saturday, 13th June at her home at Penybanc Road, Ammanford, Miranda sadly passed away.

Loving wife of Paul and mother of Obi and a dear sister of Lara.

Funeral on Wednesday, 8th July, public service at the Chapel of Rest, Bwtrimawr, Betws at 2.30pm. Private cremation to follow. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Cancer Research Wales kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Funeral Directors, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE. Tel 01269 593637.

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Passed away on:
13-06-2026

Martin Lloyd Jones (Twm)

Sadly on Tuesday 9th June at Morriston Hospital, Twm, of Ammanford, originally of Capel Iwan, near Newcastle Emlyn passed away.

Much loved brother of Max and the late Phil, dear brother in law of Janet, proud father of Chris and Katie, best friend of Jane, respected father in law of Cath and Gerran, adored grandfather of Reggie, Oli, Lani and Ania, loved cousin, and a legend of an uncle.

Funeral on Friday 3rd July. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 1.00pm followed by light refreshments at Ammanford Rugby Club.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to Ammanford Bowls Club (please make cheques payable to Hywel Griffiths and Sons) kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE or via the Just Giving link.


Yn dawel ddydd Mawrth 9fed o Fehefin yn Ysbyty Treforys, hunodd Twm o Rydaman, yn wreiddiol o Gapel Iwan, ger Castell Newydd Emlyn.

Brawd ffyddlon Max a'r diweddar Phil, brawd-yng-nghyfraith parchus Janet, tad balch Chris a Katie, ffrind gorau Jane, tad-yng-nghyfraith annwyl Cath a Gerran, tadcu cariadus Reggie, Oli, Lani ac Ania, cefnder hoffus, a ‘legend’ o wncwl.

Angladd ddydd Gwener 3ydd o Orffennaf. Gwasanaeth yn Amlosgfa Llanelli am 1.00 y prynhawn, ac estynnir croeso i chi ymuno â’r teulu am luniaeth ysgafn yng Nghlwb Rygbi Rhydaman wedi’r gwasanaeth.

Blodau'r teulu yn unig. Derbynnir cyfraniadau, os dymunir i Glwb Bowlio Rhydaman (sieciau yn daladwy i Hywel Griffiths a'i Feibion) drwy law Hywel Griffiths a'i Feibion, Trefnwyr Angladdau, Bwtrimawr, 39 Heol Betws, Betws, Rhydaman, SA18 2HE neu drwy'r ddolen Just Giving.

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Passed away on:
09-06-2026

David Mills

(Former postman at Ammanford)

Sadly on Wednesday 27th May at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, David of Tŷ Dyffryn, Ammanford.

Much loved son of David George and the late Ann, fond brother of Peter and Lisa, dear uncle and sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral on Thursday 25th June, service for family and friends at Llanelli Crematorium at 2.00pm

Flowers may be given and sent to the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Son, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford SA18 2HE no later than 10am on the day of the funeral

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Passed away on:
27-05-2026