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Patricia Ann Thomas (Pat)

Peacefully on Friday 4th September, Pat of Dyffryn Road, originally of Parklands Penybanc, sadly passed away. 

Loving mother of Karl and Margaret and Chris, devoted grandmother of Richard and Leanne, Helen and Kieran and Yazmyn, adored great grandmother of Tom, Harvey, Melia and Theo, dear sister of Sally and the late Nancy, Derrick and Ronnie. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. 

Funeral on Friday 2nd October. Service at the Chapel of Rest, Bwtrimawr, Betws at 2.00pm. 

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

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Passed away on:
04-09-2026

John Edward Jeffreys

Peacefully on Thursday 20th August 2026, at his home, John of Delfryn, Capel Hendre, formerly of John Jeffreys Car Sales, Pontarddulais.

Beloved husband of Nichola, dear father of Paul, David, Tracy and Emma, loving stepfather of Carrie, father-in-law of Mathew and Jeremy and an loved grandfather of Rhian, Rachel, Pheobe, Imogen, Isaac, Annabelle and Sophia. John will be sadly missed by his family and many friends.

Funeral on Friday 11th September. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 1.00pm. The family have asked that those attending the funeral please wear a touch of red.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to ‘Marie Curie’ will be kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Capel Y Bont, Oakfield Street, Pontarddulais, SA4 8LN, or through the JustGiving page.

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Passed away on:
20-08-2026

Ieuan Geraint Thomas

(Ieuan Pantyffynnon Farm)

Suddenly on Sunday 9th August at his home at Parklands Road, Penybanc, Ieuan sadly passed away.

Loving and loyal husband to the late Marian, devoted father of Glyn and the late David, respected father in law of Carla, cherished grandfather of Celyn, Tali and Erin and a fond brother of John, Lyn, Huw and the late Tommy, Mansel, Wyn and Elfed.

Funeral on Tuesday 1st September. Service at Moriah Chapel, Tycroes at 11.00am followed by interment at the Chapel Cemetery.

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

Yn sydyn ar ddydd Sul 9fed o Awst yn ei gartref yn Heol Parcdir, Penybanc, hunodd Ieuan.

Gŵr cariadus a ffyddlon y ddiweddar Marian, tad annwyl Glyn a’r diweddar David, tad yng nghyfraith parchus Carla, tadcu tyner Celyn, Tali ac Erin a brawd hoffus John, Lyn, Huw a'r diweddar Tommy, Mansel, Wyn ac Elfed.

Angladd ddydd Mawrth 1af o Fedi. Gwasanaeth yng Nghapel Moreia, Tycroes am 11.00 y bore, cleddir ym mynwent y Capel.

Blodau’r teulu’n unig. Ymholiadau pellach i Hywel Griffiths a’i Feibion, Trefnwyr Angladdau, Bwtrimawr, 39 Heol y Betws, Betws, Rhydaman SA18 2HE. 

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Passed away on:
09-08-2026

David Geraint Thomas

Suddenly on Friday 26th June at his home at Parklands Road, Penybanc, David sadly passed away.

Beloved son of Ieuan and the late Marian, dear brother of Glyn and a fond brother in law of Carla and uncle to Celyn. Tali and Erin.

Funeral on Monday 27th July 2026. Public service at Llanelli Crematorium at 3.00pm.

No flowers please. Further enquiries to Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford SA18 2HE. Tel. 01269 593637.

Yn sydyn ar ddydd Gwener 26ain o Fehefin yn ei gartref yn Heol Parcdir, Penybanc, hunodd David.

Mab annwyl Ieuan a’r ddiweddar Marian, brawd ffyddlon Glyn a brawd yng nghyfraith Carla a wncwl hoffus Celyn, Tali â Erin.

Angladd ar ddydd Llun 27ain o Orffennaf. Gwasanaeth cyhoeddus yn Amlosgfa Llanelli am 3.00 y prynhawn.

Dim Blodau os gwelwch y dda. Ymholiadau pellach I Hywel Griffiths a’i Feibion, Trefnwyr Angladdau, Bwtrimawr, 39 Heol y Betws, Betws, Rhydaman SA18 2HE. Ffôn. 01269 593637.

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Passed away on:
26-06-2026

Geoffrey Alan Clement Grove (Geoff)

Peacefully on Sunday 24th of May at his home in Capel Hendre, Geoff originally of Gower passed away. 

Much loved husband of the late Dilys, devoted step father of Kim, Thomas and Julie and a cherished grandfather and great grandfather.  

Funeral on Tuesday 16th June.  Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 11.00am, followed by light refreshments at the Kings Head, Capel Hendre.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Kidney Research Wales will be kindly received by Hywel Griffiths & Son, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE. Tel: (01269) 593637 or through the Just Giving link

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Passed away on:
24-05-2026

Edward Peter Thomas

Peacefully on Monday 11th May at his home in Pontamman, Ammanford Peter, originally of Penybanc sadly passed away. 

Much loved husband of Heather, loving father of Jonathan, dear father in law of Eirian, and a doting Tadcu of Rhydian and Mairwen. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. 

Funeral on Tuesday 9th June. Service at the Chapel of Rest, Bwtrimawr, Betws at 10.45am followed by cremation at Llanelli Crematorium at 12.00noon. You are warmly invited to join the family for light refreshments at the Indoor Bowls Club, Ammanford after the services.

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, Ammanford, or through the Just Giving link:

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Passed away on:
11-05-2026

Peter James George Massey (pete)

Peacefully on Friday 15th May after a long illness, at his home in Capel Hendre, Peter originally from Chelsea London, passed away surrounded by his loving family.

Devoted & beloved husband of Julie & cherished by Benji, Olym, Neg, Artful & Rebel. We all desperately miss him. 

According to Pete’s wishes a private cremation will be held.

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Passed away on:
15-05-2026

Kevin Thomas

Sadly on Monday 27th April at his home in Ammanford, Kevin originally of Penybanc passed away. 

Much loved son of the late Rina and Ronnie, devoted father of Holly May and Jimmy, loving brother of Debbie and respected brother-in-law of Rhodri. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. 

Funeral on Tuesday 19th May. Service at the Chapel of Rest, Bwtrimawr, Betws at 4.00pm followed by a private cremation. 

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

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Passed away on:
27-04-2026

Marian Thomas (Marian Pantyffynnon)

Suddenly but peacefully on Tuesday 21st April at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen, surrounded by her family, Marian passed away.

Loving and loyal wife to Ieuan for 62 years, devoted mother of David and Glyn, respected mother in law of Carla and cherished and caring grandmother of Celyn, Tali and Erin.

Funeral on Friday 15th May. Service at Moriah Chapel, Tycroes at 2.00pm followed by interment at the Chapel Cemetery.

Family flowers only. Further enquiries to Hywel Griffiths and Son, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Ammanford SA18 2HE. 

Yn sydyn ond yn dawel ar ddydd Mawrth 21ain o Ebrill yn Ysbyty Glangwili, gyda’i theulu o’i hamgylch, hunodd Marian.

Gwraig gariadus a ffyddlon Ieuan am 62 mlynedd, mam annwyl David a Glyn, mam yng nghyfraith barchus Carla a mamgu ofalgar a thyner Celyn, Tali ac Erin.

Angladd ddydd Gwener 15fed o Fai. Gwasanaeth yng Nghapel Moreia, Tycroes am 2.00 y prynhawn, cleddir ym mynwent y Capel.

Blodau’r teulu’n unig. Ymholiadau pellach i Hywel Griffiths a’i Feibion, Trefnwyr Angladdau, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford SA18 2HE.

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Passed away on:
21-04-2026

David Paul Williams (Paul)

Sadly on Friday 27th February at Glangwili Hospital, Paul of Station Road, Brynaman, passed away. 

Beloved son of the late Ieuan and Theresa Williams, cherished brother of the late Carol and Joyce, loving uncle of Sian, Martin, Thomas and Ann and a much-loved great uncle of Alexx, Gabrielle, Oscar and Elsie-Mae.

Funeral on Tuesday 31st March. Service at Swansea Crematorium at 2:30pm.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to ‘Noah's Ark Children's Hospital Charity’ will be kindly received by Hywel Griffiths & Sons, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE.

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Passed away on:
27-02-2026