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Pamela Hewitt (Née Sutton)

Suddenly on Monday 29th June at her home, Pamela of Twyn yr Efail, Gwaun Cae Gurwen sadly passed away. 

Beloved wife of the late Atherley (Sid), mother of Antony and Amanda and grandmother of Kasey, Ashe and Darcie, Emily, Katie and Heather. 

Funeral on Monday, 13th July, service for family and friends at Swansea Crematorium at 9.30am. 

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

Tel: 01269 822206 

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Passed away on:
29-06-2026

Dulcie Barbara Ward

Peacefully on Tuesday 16th June, at her home in Tycroes, Dulcie formerly of the Trading Post, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, originally of Swansea sadly passed away.

Much loved wife of Peter, devoted mother of Simon and the late Nicholas, proud grandmother and great grandmother and adored by her sisters, brothers and all her nieces and nephews.

Funeral on Wednesday 8th July 2026. Service at Morriston Crematorium at 10.30am.

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

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Passed away on:
16-06-2026

Miriam Connick

Yn dawel, ond gyda thristwch mawr, ar ddydd Iau 28ain o Fai yn Ysbyty Castell Nedd, Port Talbot, hunodd Miriam o Ger yr Afon, Gwaun Cae Gurwen. 

Priod annwyl y diweddar Wynford, mam gariadus Jeffrey, mam-yng-nghyfraith barchus Joanna, mamgu dyner a chefnogol Ffion a Mared, chwaer agos y diweddar Eiry ac Averil a modryb hoffus Delyth, Gethin a Colin. 

Angladd ar ddydd Iau 18fed o Fehefin, gwasanaeth cyhoeddus yn Amlosgfa Llanelli am 2.00 y prynhawn. 

Blodau’r teulu’n unig. Derbynnir cyfraniadau os dymunir i gefnogi Wardiau C a D Ysbyty Castell Nedd Port Talbot drwy law Evan Rees a Hywel Griffiths (sieciau yn daladwy i Griffiths Bwtrimawr), Trefnwyr Angladdau, 98 Heol Cae Gurwen, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, Rhydaman SA18 1PD.

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Passed away on:
28-05-2026

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

Irene Williams

Yn dawel ddydd Llun 20fed o Ebrill 2026, yn Ysbyty Glangwili, Irene o Heol Leyson, Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen. 

Priod hoff David, mam annwyl Meirion a Cellan, mam yng nghyfraith hoffus Sharon a Rukaya, mamgu gariadus Caitlin, Bethan a Tommy-Jacob, chwaer, chwaer yng nghyfraith a modryb dyner.

Gwasanaeth angladdol cyhoeddus ddydd Iau 14eg o Fai, yn Amlosgfa Llanelli am 2.00 o’r gloch.

Blodau’r teulu yn unig. Derbynnir cyfraniadau, os dymunir, i BHF Cymru (sieciau yn daladwy i’r “British Heart Foundation”) drwy law Hywel Griffiths a’i Feibion, Trefnwyr Angladdau, Bwtrimawr, 39 Heol y Betws, Betws, Rhydaman. SA18 2HE. Ffôn: (01269) 593637.

Peacefully on Monday 20th April 2026, at Glangwili Hospital, Irene of Leyshon Road, Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen. 

Beloved wife of David, loving mother of Meirion and Cellan, treasured mother-in-law of Sharon and Rukaya, much loved mamgu of Caitlin, Bethan and Tommy-Jacob, cherished sister, sister-in-law and auntie.

Funeral Thursday 14th May. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 2.00pm.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to BHF Cymru (cheques made payable to the “British Heart Foundation”) will be kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE. Tel: (01269) 593637.

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Passed away on:
20-04-2026

Ellé Claire Evans

It is with heavy hearts the family announce the passing of their beloved Ellé.

Beautiful daughter of David & Karen, Stefanie & Ben. Adored sister, cherished granddaughter, doting aunt, and loving partner of Kade.

The funeral will take place at 12.45pm on Tuesday 5th May, in Calon Church, Ammanford, followed by a committal service at Llanelli crematorium at 3.00pm

The family have kindly asked that instead of flowers, anyone who wishes, can donate to funds which will then be forwarded to ‘Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital Charity’, these will be kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Sons or through the Just Giving link.

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Passed away on:
24-03-2026

Anita Ray Thomas

Yn dawel ddydd Sul, 15fed o Fawrth yn Ysbyty Glangwili, Caerfyrddin hunodd Anita o Gaerfyrddin, gynt o Bontarddulais a Thycroes. 

Gwraig gariadus y diweddar Ieuan, mam annwyl Gareth a Rhodri, mam yng nghyfraith barchus Carys a Sarah, mamgu dyner Gwenno ac Emrys a chwaer ffyddlon John. 

Angladd ddydd Iau 30ain o Ebrill yn Amlosgfa Llanelli am 11.00 y bore. Estynnir croeso i chi ymuno â’r teulu am luniaeth ysgafn yn Festri Capel Caersalem, Tycroes wedi’r gwasanaeth. 

Blodau’r teulu yn unig. Derbynnir cyfraniadau, os dymunir, tuag at y 'British Deaf Association' drwy law y Trefnwyr Angladdau, Hywel Griffiths a’i Feibion, Bwtrimawr, 39 Heol y Betws, Betws, Rhydaman, neu drwy’r ddolen Just Giving.


Peacefully on Sunday, 15th March at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen Anita of Carmarthen, formerly of Pontarddulais and Tycroes sadly passed away. 

Loving wife of the late Ieuan, beloved mother of Gareth and Rhodri, respected mother-in-law of Carys and Sarah, fond grandmother of Gwenno and Emrys and faithful sister of John. 

Funeral on Thursday 30th April. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 11.00 am. The family warmly invite you to join them for light refreshments at Caersalem Chapel Vestry, Tycroes after the service.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the British Deaf Association through the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and his Sons, Bwtrimawr, 39 Heol y Betws, Betws, Ammanford, or via the Just Giving link.

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Passed away on:
15-03-2026

Nansi Jones

It is with great sadness that we as a family announce the passing of our beloved mother and Mams - Nansi. 

She will be remembered as a much loved wife of the late Jonjo, loving mother of Karen, Emma and the late Mark, adored Mams of Tammy and Alysha-Marie, dear Mams in law of Dan, proud great Mams of Jesse and a devoted sister. 

Funeral on Saturday 25th April. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 11.00 am followed by light refreshments at Tairgwaith Community Club. 

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

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Passed away on:
26-03-2026

Francis Paul Chalkley

It is with great sadness that we as a family announce the passing of our beloved Paul. 

Much loved son of Lyn and Janet, loving father of Deacon, Luca and Lawson, adored partner of Nia, devoted brother of Nicola, and a caring uncle of Kelsey and Callum. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. 

Funeral on Thursday 23rd April. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 4.00pm. To celebrate Paul’s life, the family wish for you not to wear traditional funeral attire, but lighter, colourful clothing. There is also a welcome for you to join them after the funeral to raise a toast in Paul’s memory at the Working Men’s Club, Pontarddulais.  

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired to Tŷ Olwen Trust kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Oakfield Street, Pontarddulais, SA4 8LN or through the Just Giving link.

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Passed away on:
28-03-2026

Phil Rees

Sadly on Saturday 28th March at Glangarnant Care Home, Phil of Crescent Road, Gwaun Cae Gurwen passed away. Beloved son of Nancy and the late Ioan, much loved brother of Meurig, greatly missed brother-in-law of Sandra and dear partner of Tanya and the late Sally. 

Funeral on Thursday, 23rd April, service at Llanelli Crematorium at 11.00am. The family warmly invite you to join them for light refreshments at Waun Club after the service. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to ‘Dementia 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:
23-04-2026