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Elizabeth Williams (Liz)

Peacefully on Sunday 5th July at Morriston Hospital, Elizabeth of Garnant, originally from Brynamman sadly passed away. 

Much loved wife of the late Brian, loving mother of Gail, devoted grandmother of Jordan, adored sister of Brenda, dear sister in law of Andrew, cherished auntie of Susan and Stuart. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. 

Funeral on Friday 24th July, service at Llanelli Crematorium at 1.00pm. 

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, if so desired to Alzheimer’s Research UK kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Sons, 39 Betws Road, Ammanford SA18 2HE or via the Just Giving link.


Yn dawel ddydd Sul, 5ed o Orffennaf yn Ysbyty Treforys, hunodd Elizabeth o Garnant, gynt o Frynaman.

Gwraig ffyddlon y diweddar Brian, mam gariadus Gail, mam-gu dyner Jordan, chwaer annwyl Brenda, chwaer-yng-nghyfraith barchus Andrew, a modryb hoffus Susan a Stuart. Gwelir ei cholled yn fawr gan ei theulu a’i ffrindiau oll.

Angladd ddydd Gwener, 24ain o Orffennaf, gwasanaeth yn Amlosgfa Llanelli am 1.00yp.

Blodau'r teulu yn unig. Cyfraniadau, os dymunir, tuag at Alzheimer's Research UK drwy law y Trefnwyr Angladdau, Hywel Griffiths a'i Feibion, 39 Betws Road, Ammanford SA18 2HE neu drwy'r ddolen Just Giving

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Passed away on:
05-07-2026

Sarah Meinir Jones (Meinir)

Yn dawel ar ddydd Sul 24ain o Fai 2026 yn ei chartref ym Mharc Glanffrwd, Garnant, hunodd Meinir. 

Merch annwyl y diweddar David a Nancy Jones a chyfnither gariadus i Siân, Noreen, Marlene, Ann a’u teuluoedd.

Gwasanaeth angladdol cyhoeddus ddydd Gwener 19eg o Fehefin. Gwasanaeth yng Nghapel Bethel Newydd, Garnant am 10.00 y bore a chladdedigaeth oddi yno ym Mynwent Hen Fethel. 

Blodau’r teulu yn unig. Derbynnir cyfraniadau, os dymunir, i ‘Marie Curie’ drwy law Hywel Griffiths a’i Feibion, Trefnwyr Angladdau, 39 Heol y Betws, Betws, Rhydaman. SA18 2HE. Ffôn: (01269) 593637.

Peacefully on Sunday 24th May 2026, at her home in Parc Glanffrwd, Garnant, Meinir passed away. 

Beloved daughter of the late David and Nancy Jones and a loving cousin to Siân, Noreen, Marlene, Ann and their families.

Funeral on Friday 19th June. Service at Bethel Newydd Chapel, Garnant at 10.00am, followed by interment at Hen Fethel Cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to ‘Marie Curie’ will be kindly received by Hywel Griffiths & Sons, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Raod, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE.

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Passed away on:
24-05-2026

Stanley Bale

Peacefully on Friday, 8th May, at Cartref Ael Y Bryn, Penybanc, Ammanford, Stan formerly of Maes Y Bedol, Garnant.

Beloved husband of the late Joan, loving father of Elaine and Clive, devoted grandfather of Claire, Laura, Liam and Owain, cherished great grandfather of Theodore and Felix, respected brother of Roy, Violet and the late Colin and Malcolm a fond brother in law and uncle. 

Funeral on Wednesday, 3rd June, service for family and friends at Swansea Crematorium at 2.00pm.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Cancer Research Wales kindly received by Keith Morgan and Hywel Griffiths Funeral Directors, 40a Cwmamman Road, Glanamman, Ammanford, SA18 1DJ. Tel 01269 822179.

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Passed away on:
08-05-2026

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

Ieuan Williams

Peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday 26th November, at his home at Glasfryn Road, Pontarddulais, Ieuan.

Beloved husband of the late Margaret, loving father of Ian, Philip, Diane and the late Mel, respected father in law of June, Andrea and Frances, cherished Grampa of Lynsey, Stephen, Mark, Andrew, Matthew, Jac and Michael, Great-Grampa to be and dear brother to Edwin and the late Nan and Idris.

Ieuan will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral on Friday 16th January, service at Llanelli Crematorium at 2.00pm.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to ‘Cystic Fibrosis Adult Ward, Llandough Hospital’ (Please make cheques payable to “Better Life Fund”) 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:
26-11-2025

Nia Rosemary Thomas

Sadly on Sunday 30th November at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, Nia of Betws passed away. 

Much loved wife of the late Reg, devoted mother of Vivienne and the late Jeremy, dear mother in law of Kevin, adored grandmother of Laura, great mother in law of James and a fond great grandmother of Oliver and Charlotte. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. 

Funeral on Friday 9th January. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 11.00am followed by refreshments at the Red Lion, Llandybie. 

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, if so desired to the Jac Lewis Foundation, kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Son, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE or through the Just Giving link.

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Passed away on:
30-11-2025

Joanna Neé Ricci Gallanders

Peacefully on Wednesday 26th November at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen, Joanna of Teglan Park, Tycroes, Ammanford. 

Loving wife and best friend of Malcolm, much loved mother of Hannah and Richard, beloved daughter of Jean and the late Ricardo and a dear sister, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. 

Funeral on Friday 19th December, service for family and friends at St. Edmund’s Church, Tycroes at 2.30pm, followed by private cremation at Llanelli Crematorium. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to either the  1st Tycroes Rainbows or the 1st Tycroes Brownies, kindly received by Hywel Griffiths & Son, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE.

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Passed away on:
26-11-2025

Donald Gwynne Bradbook (Don)

Sadly on Monday 24th November 2025, at Prince Philip Hospital, Don of Wind Street, Ammanford, formerly of Llandybie Road, Ammanford. 

A beloved husband and a loving father and grandfather. Don will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Funeral on Thursday 18th December. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 3:00pm.

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

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Passed away on:
18-12-2025

Leonard Perry (Len)

On Sunday 16th November at his home at Caeffynnon Road, Llandybie, Ammanford, Len sadly passed away. 

Devoted husband of Eileen, loving father of Paul, Gaynor and William, dear father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. 

Funeral on Tuesday, 16th December, service for family and friends at Llanelli Crematorium at 3:00pm. 

Flowers may be given and sent to Hywel Griffiths & Son, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE, no later than 10.00am on Tuesday, 16th December.

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Passed away on:
16-11-2025