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Maidwen Phillips

(Heol Bryncelyn, Dafen, Llanelli. Formerly of Brunant Road, Gorseinon and former staff nurse at Gorseinon Hospital)

On Monday, 1st June, Maidwen peacefully fell asleep at her home and is now safe in the arms of Jesus.

Much loved Mam of Mark, Elizabeth and Rachel, dear mother in law of Fiona, Robert and Dan, loving Mamgu of Laura, Kate, Ben, Joseph, Georgia and Rebekah and adored great grandmother of Ezra and Arlo.

Funeral on Tuesday, 23rd June, Service for family and friends at the Evangelistic Hall, Llanelli at 10.00am followed by interment at Kingsbridge Cemetery at 11.45am.

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

"With Christ; which is far better" Philippians 1 v 23

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Passed away on:
01-06-2026

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

Winston Ralph Davies (Ralph)

Sadly on Wednesday 18th March 2026, at Prince Philip Hospital, Ralph of Mwrwg Road, Llangennech, passed away. 

Beloved husband of the late Hilary, loving father of Gail, Russell, Graison and Adrian, much loved father-in-law of David, Tanya and Joanna, cherished grandfather of Brandon and Thomas, adored great grandfather of Ayla and Iago, dearly loved brother of Felicity and the late Jean, Melville, Donald and Nia and a fond brother in law. Ralph will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Funeral Thursday 2nd April. Service and interment at Llangennech Public Cemetery at 11:30am.

Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, to ‘Mencap’ and ‘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:
18-03-2026

Hilary Davies

Sadly on Thursday 11th December 2025, at Prince Philip Hospital, Hilary of Mwrwg Road, Llangennech, passed away. 

Beloved wife of Winston Ralph, loving mother of Gail, Russell, Graison and Adrian, much loved mother-in-law of David, Tanya and Joanna, cherished grandmother of Brandon and Thomas, adored great grandmother of Ayla and Iago and a dearly loved sister of the late Margaret. Hilary will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

A private funeral service will be held.

Further enquiries can be made to Hywel Griffiths & Son, Funeral Directors, Capel Y Bont, Oakfield Street, Pontarddulais, SA4 8LN.

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Passed away on:
11-12-2025

Anne Mary Davies

It is with great sadness that we as a family announce the passing of our beloved Anne, of Ffynnon Las, originally of Tycroes. 

Much loved mother of Philip and Alison, dear mother in law of Jacqueline, cherished grandmother of Sam and Sarah, Jordan and Cerys, Emma and Jamie, Bethan and Corey, and Gracie and Ben adored great grandmother of Ifan, Alys, Ezra, Mabli, Efa and Madi, and sister of Janet. 

Funeral on Friday 21st of November. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 3.00pm. 

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

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Passed away on:
31-10-2025

Eunice Davies

Peacefully on Thursday 30th October, at her home in Iscennen, at a wonderful age of 106, Eunice sadly passed away surrounded by her family. 

Much loved wife of the late Ronald, devoted mother of Glaneth, Rhydian and the late Richard and Alun, cherished Mamgu of Gareth, Gruffydd, Emma, Carys and Fiona and adored Gu Hen of Rhys, Jack, Cian, Izzy, Evan, Lily, Macsen, Ava and Mabon. A dear sister of the late Katie and Margaret and a respected mother in law. 

Funeral on Friday 21st November. Service at the Chapel of Rest, Bwtrimawr, Betws at 11.00am followed by interment at Bethany Chapel, Ammanford. The family would like to invite you for light refreshments at Ammanford Rugby Club after the service. 

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 Just Giving link.

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Passed away on:
30-10-2025

Janice Evans

Peacefully on Tuesday, 28th October at Singleton Hospital, Swansea, Janice of Llwyncelyn Road, Tairgwaith sadly passed away. 

Beloved wife of Ron, much loved mother of Sian and the late Janet, loving Mams of Christian, Ceri and Lynsey, devoted great-grandmother of Griff, Seth, Leon and Poppy, dear sister of Ken and his wife Syl, fond sister-in-law of Colin, a cherished aunt to all her nephews and nieces and dearly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral on Thursday, 20th November, service at Llanelli Crematorium at 2.00pm. 

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

The family warmly invite you to join them for light refreshments at Cwmgors Rugby Club, Gwaun Cae Gurwen after the funeral service.

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Passed away on:
28-10-2025

Lynne Bray

Peacefully on Thursday 30th October at Singleton Hospital, Swansea, Lynne of Upper Colbren Road, Gwaun Cae Gurwen.

Much loved wife of Anthony, loving mother of Julie, Diane and Jo-Ann, dear mother in law, Nan and Nanny to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral on Thursday 20th November, service for family and friends at Swansea Crematorium at 2.30pm.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Wales Air Ambulance, kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and son, Bwtrimawr, Funeral Directors, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE. Tel. 01269 593637 or via the Just Giving link.

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Passed away on:
30-10-2025

Brian James

Peacefully on Sunday 26th October at Morriston Hospital, Brian formerly of Derwydd Avenue and Pant y Fedwen, Cwmgors sadly passed away.

Much loved son of the late Idwal and Prudence, loving brother of Ken and the late Jeanna, Maureen, Anita, Ann and Glenys and a loving uncle and great-uncle. Dearly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral on Wednesday 19th November, service at Llanelli Crematorium at 2.00pm

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Stroke Association 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:
26-10-2025