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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

Valerie Crisp

Peacefully on Friday 10th April at her home in Penygroes, Val, originally of Saron sadly passed away. 

Loving daughter of Tomi and Blodwen Richards, much loved wife of the late Norman Crisp, devoted mother of Mark and his wife Wendy, adored grandmother of Katie and Aimee, proud great grandmother of Ffion, Megan, Aaron and Kieran and dear sister of the late Malcolm. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. 

Funeral on Monday 27th April. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 4.00pm. You are warmly invited to join the family for light refreshments at the Pavillion Penygroes after the funeral service. 

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

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Passed away on:
10-04-2026

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

Mark Howells

Sadly on Thursday 5th March at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen, Mark.

Beloved son of Mary, dear brother of Kevin, fond uncle of Angharad and Betsi and great uncle of Hari and Noa.

Funeral on Friday 27th March, service for family and friends at Llanelli Crematorium at 2.00pm

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:
05-03-2026

Rees Thomas (Rees Cwmteg)

Yn dawel ddydd Mawrth 24ain o Chwefror yn ei gartref yn Heol Cwmgarw, Brynaman Uchaf hunodd Rees. Priod hoff y ddiweddar Ann, tad annwyl Nicola a Jonathan, tad yng nghyfraith parchus Tudor a Rebecca, dadcu a hen-dadcu cariadus, efaill agos i Jean, ewythr hoffus a colled fawr i’w deulu a’i ffrindiau oll.

Angladd ddydd Gwener, 20fed o Fawrth, gwasanaeth cyhoeddus yn Amlosgfa Abertawe am 12.00 canol dydd.

Blodau’r teulu’n unig. Derbynnir cyfraniadau, os dymunir, tuag at Macmillan drwy law Evan Rees a Hywel Grifiths, Trefnwyr Angladdau, 98 Heol Cae Gurwen, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, Rhydaman SA18 1PD.

Estynnir croeso cynnes i ymuno â’r teulu am luniaeth ysgafn yng Nghanolfan y Mynydd Du, Brynaman ar ôl yr angladd

Peacefully on Tuesday 24th February at his home in Cwmgarw Road, Upper Brynamman Rees sadly passed away. 

Beloved husband of the late Ann, much loved father of Nicola and Jonathan, loved father-in-law of Tudor and Rebecca, a loving Dadcu and hen Dadcu, close twin brother of Jean, a fond uncle and dearly missed by all his family and friends. 

Funeral on Friday, 20th March, service at Swansea Crematorium at 12.00 noon.

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

The family extend a warm welcome to join them for light refreshments at the Black Mountain Centre, Brynamman after the funeral.

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Passed away on:
24-02-2026

Wyndham Gill

Peacefully on Saturday, 21st February at Morriston Hospital, Wyndham of Llwynant Drive, Cwmgors sadly passed away. 

Beloved husband of Ann, much loved father of Mair, loving Dadcu of Grace and Archie, dear brother of Brinley and the late Yvonne and fond brother-in-law of Joan and Tegwen. 

Funeral on Thursday, 19th March, service at Llanelli Crematorium at 11.00am. 

No flowers please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to ‘Llanfair Church, Cwmgors’ will be kindly received by Evan Rees and Hywel Griffiths, Funeral Directors, 98 Heol Cae Gurwen, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, Ammanford SA18 1PD.

Ann, Mair and family warmly invite you to join them at The Bridge, Llangennech for light refreshments after the funeral.

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Passed away on:
21-02-2026