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Annita Davies

Sadly on Sunday 17th May at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, Annita of St David’s Road, Tairgwaith. Beloved wife of the late Ron, much loved mother of Istvan, Sandor, Marie and Ilona, respected mother-in-law of Dawn, Emma, Gareth and the late Nick, an adored and devoted Mamgu and hen-famgu and a dear sister, sister-in-law and auntie.

Funeral on Friday, 12th June, service at Llanelli Crematorium at 4.00pm. The family warmly invite you to join them for light refreshments at Tairgwaith Workingmens Club after the service. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Asthma and Lung UK 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:
17-05-2026

Richie Evans

Suddenly on Tuesday 17th March at his home in Neath, Richie formerly from Tairgwaith sadly passed away. 

Much loved father of Michael, Rhys, Ryan, Bethany and Chloe, loving Papa-Cu of Milly and Teddy and dear son of the late Richard and Lilian.

At the family’s request a private funeral will be held at Llanelli Crematorium.

Further enquiries to Evan Rees and Hywel Griffiths, Funeral Directors, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, Ammanford Tel: 01269 822206

Good night and God bless

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Passed away on:
17-03-2026

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

Caroline Sinclair

Peacefully on Wednesday 17th December, Caroline of St. David’s Road, Tairgwaith sadly passed away. 

Beloved wife of Ron, much loved mother of Elizabeth Anne, Tina Marie and Eirian, respected mother-in-law of Malcolm, loving grandmother of Kamen, Marley, Harri and Olivia, a dearly loved and devoted great-grandmother and dear sister of Kevin and the late Christiana. Caroline will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. 

Funeral on Wednesday 14th January 2026, service at the Chapel of Rest, Glanamman at 10.30am. followed by interment at Maes yr Hendre Cemetery, Creunant. 

Family flowers only . Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Wales Air Ambulance will be kindly received by Evan Rees and Hywel Griffiths, Funeral Directors, 98 Heol Cae Gurwen, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, Ammanford SA18 1PD

Ron and family warmly invite you to join them for light refreshments at ‘Café at the Track’, Tairgwaith SA18 1UT after the funeral.

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Passed away on:
17-12-2025

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

Margaret Eleanor Mary West (Mary)

Sadly on Thursday 20th November at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen Mary of Glanamman passed away. 

Much loved wife of the late Danny, devoted mother of Andrew and Dorian, Daniel and Craig, dear mother in law of Gemma and Gemma, adored Mamgu and Gu Gu of Jac, Oli, Zane, Steff, Mason and Oscar. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. 

Funeral on Friday 12th December. Service at the Chapel of Rest, Bwtrimawr, Betws at 10.00am followed by interment at Tabernacle Chapel, Glanamman. The family would like to invite you to join them for light refreshments at The Red Lion, Llandybie after the services. 

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


Yn dawel ddydd Iau 20fed o Dachwedd yn Ysbyty Glangwili, Caerfyrddin, hunodd Mary o ‘Glanaman’. 

Gwraig annwyl y diweddar Danny, mam gariadus Andrew a Dorian, Daniel a Craig, mam-yng-nghyfraith barchus Gemma a Gemma, Mamgu a Gu Gu annwyl i Jac, Oli, Zane, Steff, Mason ac Oscar. 

Gwelir ei cholled yn fawr gan ei ffrindiau a’i theulu oll. Angladd ddydd Gwener 12fed o Ragfyr. Gwasanaeth yng Nghapel Gorffwys, Bwtrimawr, Betws am 10.00am ac yna claddedigaeth yng Nghapel y Tabernacl, Glanaman. Estynnir croeso i chi ymuno â’r teulu am luniaeth ysgafn yn y Red Lion, Llandybie ar ôl y gwasanaethau. 

Blodau'r teulu yn unig. Cyfraniadau, os dymunir, i Tenovus drwy law y Trefnwyr Angladdau Hywel Griffiths a'i Fab, Bwtrimawr, 39 Heol Betws, Betws, Rhydaman, SA18 2HE neu drwy'r ddolen Just Giving

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Passed away on:
20-11-2025

Andrew Lewis

On Saturday, 15th November at Tŷ Bryngwyn, Llanelli, Andrew of Caeffynnon, Llandybie, Ammanford sadly passed away.

Loving husband of the late Nicolette, devoted Dad of Nia, Connor, Tommy and Joe, cherished grandfather of Summer-Lily, much loved son of Tony and the late Anne and dear brother of Justin and Simon.

Funeral on Thursday, 11th December, service for family and friends at Llanelli Crematorium at 3.00pm.

Please wear something colourful as Andrew would wish. Light refreshments will be provided at Llandybie Rugby Club following the service.

Family flowers Only.  Donations in lieu, if so desired, to ‘Prostate Cymru’ will be kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Son, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford.  SA18 2HE or via the Just Giving Link

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Passed away on:
15-11-2025