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Sandra Jean Bowen

Peacefully on Thursday, 10th September, Sandra, formerly of Morgan Court, Swansea; Station Road, Ammanford and Carregamman, Ammanford sadly passed away.

Devoted wife of the late Arfon, much loved mother of Jeremy and Nichola, lovely Mams to Joshua, Samuel and Beth and respected mother-in-law of Shaun and Jill.

Funeral on Friday, 9th October, service for family and friends at Llanelli Crematorium at 11.00am.

Following the service the family invite you to join them for light refreshments at The Bay View, Oystermouth Road, Swansea.

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

Tel: 01269 593637 

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Passed away on:
10-09-2026

Dennis John Temblett

Sadly on Sunday, 23 August at his home at Masefield Way, Sketty, Swansea, Dennis passed away.

Devoted husband of Elaine, loving father of Katherine and the late Sheridan, dear father in law of David, cherished grandfather of Cerys and Charlie and respected brother of David, Hayden, Howard and the late Suzanne, Monica, Pamela, Shirley and Tony. Sadly missed by all his extended family.

Funeral on Thursday, 10th September, public service at the Chapel of Rest, Bwtrimawr, Betws at 1.30pm. 

For those wishing to pay their respects, the cortege will travel via High Street and passing The Cottage, Wind Street, Ammanford at 2.45pm. A private cremation will follow. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to CISS (Cancer Information and Support Services) kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE. Tel. 01269 593637 or via the JustGiving link

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Passed away on:
23-08-2026

Geoffrey Wyn Francis (Geoff)

Yn sydyn ddydd Iau 25ain o Fehefin, yn dawel yn ei gartref hunodd Geoff o St. Margaret’s Court, Abertawe, gynt o Cwmgors. 

Tad arbennig Lowrhi a Steffan, gŵr a ffrind gorau Rhian, brawd a wncwl hoffus iawn. Colled fawr i’w deulu a’i ffrindiau ôll. 

Yn ôl dymuniad Geoff, cynhelir gwasanaeth hollol breifat yn Amlosgfa Abertawe lle bydd Lowrhi, Steffan, Rhian a Jayne yn bresennol. 

Dim blodau, os gwelwch yn dda. Derbynnir cyfraniadau, os dymunir, tuag at y ‘British Heart Foundation’ drwy law Evan Rees a Hywel Griffiths, Trefnwyr Angladdau, 98 Heol Cae Gurwen, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, Rhydaman SA18 1PD.

Suddenly on Thursday 25th June peacefully at his home, Geoff of St. Margaret’s Court, Swansea and formerly of Cwmgors sadly passed away. 

Special father of Lowrhi and Steffan, husband and best friend of Rhian, a fond brother and uncle and sadly missed by all his family and friends. 

At Geoff’s request a strictly private funeral will take place at Swansea Crematorium where Lowrhi, Steffan, Rhian and Jayne will be present. 

No flowers please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the British Heart Foundation will be kindly received by Evan Rees and Hywel Griffiths, Funeral Directors, 98 Heol Cae Gurwen, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, Ammanford SA18 1PD.

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Passed away on:
25-06-2026

Eunice Maureen Greenway (Maureen)

Sadly on Friday 15th May 2026, at Hengoed Court Care Home, Maureen formerly of Llangyfelach, Swansea, passed away. 

Beloved wife of the late Alan, loving mother of Vivienne, Neil and Stephen, much loved mother-in-law of Clifford, Heather and Joanne, cherished grandmother of Scott and his wife Beth, Andrew and his partner Sam, and Zoe and an adored great grandmother of Finley and Nina.

Funeral on Monday 22nd June. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 1:00pm.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to ‘Dementia UK’ will be kindly received by Hywel Griffiths & Sons, Funeral Directors, Capel Y Bont, Oakfield Street, Pontarddulais, SA4 8LN.

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Passed away on:
15-05-2026

Pamela Maud Davies

(Née Morgan)

(Pam)  

Sadly on Tuesday 24th February 2026, at Glangwili Hospital, Pam formerly of The Crescent, Gorslas and Murton, Swansea. 

Beloved wife of the late Len, loving and devoted mother of Helen, Dylan and Celia, cherished mother-in-law of Eric and Dave and an adored mamgu and hen mamgu. Pam will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.

Funeral on Tuesday 17th March. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 12:00noon.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to ‘Dementia UK’ 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:
24-02-2026

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