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Eleanor Mary Wendy Evans (Wendy)

Yn dawel ddydd Sul 27ain o Fedi yn Ysbyty Glangwili, Caerfyrddin, hunodd Wendy o ‘Cwmbach’, Saron.

Merch annwyl y diweddar Malgwyn a Nona Cwmbach, chwaer gariadus Ann, modryb hoffus Karen a Helen a’i gŵr Anthony a hen fodryb dyner Eleni. Colled fawr i’w theulu oll.

Angladd ddydd Gwener 6ed o Dachwedd. Gwasanaeth yng Nghapel Ebeneser, Rhydaman am 1.00 y prynhawn, cleddir ei gweddillion ym Mynwent Tref Rhydaman.

Blodau’r teulu’n unig. Derbynnir cyfraniadau, os dymunir, tuag at y ‘British Heart Foundation’ neu ‘Cancer Research Wales’ drwy law Hywel Griffiths a’i Feibion, Trefnwyr Angladdau, Bwtrimawr, 39 Heol y Betws, Betws, Rhydaman SA18 2HE.

Peacefully on Sunday, 27th September at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen, Wendy of ‘Cwmbach’, Saron, passed away.

Beloved daughter of the late Malgwyn and Nona Cwmbach, loving sister of Ann, fond aunt of Karen and Helen (and her husband Anthony), and dear great-aunt of Eleni. She will be sadly missed by all her family.

Funeral on Friday, 6th November. Service at Ebeneser Chapel, Ammanford at 1.00 pm followed by  interment at Ammanford Town Cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the ‘British Heart Foundation’ or ‘Cancer Research Wales’ c/o Hywel Griffiths & Sons, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford SA18 2HE.

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Passed away on:
27-09-2026

Patricia Sylvia Thomas (Pat)

Yn dawel, ddydd Gwener 18fed o Fedi, ar ôl salwch byr, hunodd Pat o Saron, yn wreiddiol o ‘Betws’. 

Gwraig annwyl David, mam gariadus Nicola a’r diweddar Paul, mam-yng-nghyfraith hoffus i bartner Nicola - y ddiweddar Leta, mamgu dyner Rhys a Chloe, a hen famgu addfwyn Poppy a Ruby. Gwelir ei cholled yn fawr gan ei theulu a’i ffrindiau oll. 

Angladd ddydd Iau 15fed o Hydref. Gwasanaeth yng Nghapel Saron am 2.00yp, a chladdedigaeth oddi yno ym mynwent y capel.

Blodau’r teulu yn unig. Derbynnir cyfraniadau, os dymunir, i 'Elusennau Iechyd Hywel Dda' drwy law’r Trefnwyr Angladdau, Hywel Griffiths a’i Feibion,  Bwtrimawr, 39 Heol y Betws, Rhydaman, SA18 2HE neu drwy’r ddolen Just Giving.


Sadly, after a short illness, on Friday 18th September, Pat, of Saron, originally from Betws passed away. 

Much loved wife of David, loving mother of Nicola and the late Paul, fond mother in law to Nicola’s partner - the late Leta, devoted grandmother of Rhys and Chloe, and adored great grandmother of Poppy and Ruby. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. 

Funeral on Thursday 15th October. Service at Saron Chapel at 2.00pm followed by interment at the chapel cemetery. 

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, if so desired to 'Hywel Dda Health Charities' kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Ammanford, SA18 2HE or through the Just Giving link.

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Passed away on:
18-09-2026

Peter Cooper

(County Councillor Saron Ward, Ammanford)

(Cynghorydd y Sir, Saron, Rhydaman)

On Monday, 10th August at Heol Llwchwr, Ammanford, Peter formerly of Saron Road, Saron passed away.

Much loved father of Anthony, Calvin, Zena and Rhydian and a dear father in law, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle.

Funeral on Thursday, 3rd September, public service at Llanelli Crematorium at 4.00pm. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Guide Dogs kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE. 

Ar ddydd Llun, 10fed o Awst, yn Heol Llwchwr, Rhydaman, hunodd Peter o Heol Saron, Saron gynt.

Tad cariadus Anthony, Calvin, Zena a Rhydian, tad yng nghyfraith, tadcu, hen dadcu, brawd ac wncwl annwyl.

Gwasanaeth cyhoeddus yn Amlosgfa Llanelli ddydd Iau, Medi 3ydd am 4.00 y prynhawn. 

Blodau’r teulu yn unig. Derbynnir cyfraniadau, os dymunir, tuag at ‘Guide Dogs’ drwy law Hywel Griffiths a’i Feibion, 39 Heol Y Betws, Betws, Rhydaman, SA18 2HE.

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Passed away on:
10-08-2026

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

Winnifred Marina Coleman (Winnie)

Sadly on Tuesday 2nd June at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen, Winnie of Brynawelon, Saron.

Beloved wife of the late Geoffrey, loving mother of Dennis, Andrea, John, Carol, Ian and the late Denise, Nia and Barrie, respected mother in law, cherished grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother and a dear sister of the late Josie and Sheila.

Funeral on Monday 29th June, service for family and friends at Llanelli Crematorium at 11.00am.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the British Heart Foundation kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Son, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford SA18 2HE.

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Passed away on:
02-06-2026

Nathan Nordhoff

Peacefully on Tuesday, 14th April at Morriston Hospital, Nathan of Godre’r Graig and formerly of Gwaun Cae Gurwen sadly passed away. 

Loving Dad of Dominic, Cerwyn, Gethyn, Nerys and Eluned and beloved son of Carl and Angela. Nathan will be dearly missed by all his family and friends. 

Funeral on Friday 12th June (which would have been his 40th birthday), service at the Chapel of Rest, Glanamman at 12.15 pm. followed by a strictly private interment at Old Carmel Cemetery, Gwaun Cae Gurwen. 

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

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:
14-04-2026

Sheila Griffin

Peacefully on Friday 24th April at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, Sheila of Coronation Road, Upper Brynamman sadly passed away.

Beloved wife of the late Ronnie, much loved mother of Sean and mother in Law of Karen and grandmother of Ffion and Delyn.

Funeral on Wednesday 27th May, service at Llanelli Crematorium at 2.00pm.

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

Sean, Karen and family warmly invite you to join them at the ‘Black Mountain Centre’, Brynamman for light refreshments from 3.45pm.

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Passed away on:
24-04-2026

Gloria Marlene Smith

Sadly on 28th April at Glanmarlais Care Home, Gloria originally of Tirydail passed away. 

Much loved wife of the late Alan, loving mother of Cheryl, Wendy and the late Dawn, dear mother in law of Phil and Nishan, adored Gran of Darcy, Rhian and Rhodri, Aled and Ceri, and Samantha, cherished great grandmother of Tomi and Liwsi and beloved sister of the late Linda and Heather. 

Funeral on Tuesday 26th May. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 1.00pm. You are warmly invited to join the family for light refreshments at 53 Dyffryn Road, Ammnanford after the service. 

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

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Passed away on:
28-04-2026

Malcolm Norman

Peacefully on Saturday 25th April at Glangarnant Care Home, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, Malcolm of Nantlais, Cwmllynfell sadly passed away. 

Beloved husband of Gloria, much loved father of Julie and Kevin, respected father-in-law of Keith and Ruth, devoted Dac of Stacey, Gemma, Matthew, Jade and Marley, cherished great-grandfather of Conner, Jake, Harri, Josh, Harper, Isla, Hunter and Henry, dear brother of Christley and fond brother-in-law of Marina, Rita and the late Morgan and Ger. Malcolm will be dearly missed by all his family and friends. 

Funeral on Friday, 22nd May, service at Swansea Crematorium at 12.00 noon. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Myaware (Myasthenia Gravis), will be kindly received by Evan Rees and Hywel Griffiths, Funeral Directors, 98 Heol Cae Gurwen, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, Ammanford SA18 1PD or through the Just Giving Link below

Gloria, Julie, Kevin and family warmly invite you to join them at Cwmllynfell Hall for light refreshments after the funeral

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Passed away on:
25-04-2026

Nan Morgan

Peacefully on Thursday 23rd April after a long illness courageously borne, Nan of Heol Las, Ammanford sadly passed away.

Loving wife of Heddwyn, beloved mother of Susan, Allyson and Jennifer, respected mother in law of Huw, Mark and Johnathan, cherished grandmother of Hollie, Elisabeth, Emily, Thomas and doting great-grandmother of Isabelle Grace.

Funeral on Friday 22nd May, service at St. Michael’s Church, Ammanford at 11.30am, followed by a private cremation at Llanelli Crematorium at 1.00pm.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to ‘Ward 1, Prince Philip Hospital’ (cheques made payable to Hywel Dda Health Charities) kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Son, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford SA18 2HE.

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Passed away on:
23-04-2026