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Margaret Jones

Sadly on Thursday 30th July at Bronglais Hospital, Aberystwyth, Margaret of Park Howard Road, Cwmgors passed away. 

Beloved wife of Tony, much loved mother of Helen and her husband Stephen, loving and devoted Nan of Geraint and his wife Amy, Catrin and her partner Joe also her step-grandson Ethan.

Funeral on Friday 21st August, service at Llanelli Crematorium at 2.00pm 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to ‘Dementia UK’ and 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:
30-07-2026

Alan Thomas

Peacefully on Wednesday 29th July, Alan of ‘Edelweiss’, Waunfarlais, Llandybie sadly passed away. 

Beloved husband of Elsie, much loved father of Graham and Karen, loving Grandad of James, Adam and Hannah and dear great-Grandad of Oscar. 

Funeral on Thursday 20th August, service at Llanelli Crematorium at 12.00 noon. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, can be made to a charity of your choice. Further enquiries to Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, Betws, Ammanford. Tel: 01269 593637.

Elsie and family warmly invite you to join them for light refreshments at the Bridge Llangennech SA14 8TW after the funeral service.

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Passed away on:
29-07-2026

Janet Elizabeth Roberts

Suddenly on Monday, 27th July, at her home in Penygroes, Janet formerly of Ammanford, sadly passed away.

Much loved wife of Keith, dear mother of Richard and Rhian, respected mother-in-law of Nia and Jason, loving 'Mams bach' of Gwenno, Efa, Megan, Geraint and Lois, and fond sister of June, Linda and Susan. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral on Wednesday 19th August. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 2.00p.m. You are warmly invited to join the family for light refreshments at the Red Lion, Llandybie, after the services.

Flowers may be given, and to be delivered to the Chapel of Rest, Bwtrimawr, Betws by Tuesday 18th August. Further enquiries to Hywel and Griffiths and Sons, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE.

Yn sydyn ddydd Llun 27ain o Orffennaf, yn ei chartref, hunodd Janet, o Benygroes, Rhydaman gynt. 

Gwraig ffyddlon Keith, mam annwyl Richard a Rhian, mam yng nghyfraith barchus Nia a Jason, Mams bach gariadus Gwenno, Efa, Megan, Geraint a Lois a chwaer hoffus June, Linda a Susan. Gwelir ei cholled yn fawr gan ei theulu a’i ffrindiau oll.

 Angladd ddydd Mercher, 19eg o Awst. Gwasanaeth yn Amlosgfa Llanelli am 2.00 y prynhawn. Estynnir croeso i chi ymuno â’r teulu am luniaeth ysgafn yn y Llew Coch, Llandybie wedi’r gwasanaethau.  

Blodau os dymunir, i’w danfon i’r Capel Gorffwys, Bwtrimawr, Betws, erbyn ddydd Mawrth 18fed o Awst.  Ymholiadau pellach i Hywel Griffiths a’i Feibion, Bwtrimawr, 39 Heol y Betws, Betws, Rhydaman, SA18 2HE.

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Passed away on:
27-07-2026

Helen Wyn

Yn dawel fore dydd Sul, 26ain o Orffennaf, bu farw Helen Wyn o Y Banwen, Brynaman Isaf.

Annwyl briod Eirian, mam dyner i Fflur, a chwaer a chwaer-yng-nghyfraith gariadus i Carys a Phil, Gwyndaf a Sue, Danville a Gaynor.

Bydd colled enfawr ar ei hôl i’w theulu, ei ffrindiau a phawb a gafodd y fraint o’i hadnabod.

Cynhelir angladd cyhoeddus ddydd Sadwrn, 15fed o Awst yng Nghapel Ebenezer, Brynaman am 12.00 canol dydd ac yna’r claddu ym Mynwent Capel Siloam, Brynaman.

Blodau’r teulu’n unig, os gwelwch yn dda.

Derbynnir cyfraniadau, os dymunir, er cof am Helen,  tuag at ‘Ymchwil Cancr Cymru’ a  ‘Ward J, Ysbyty Treforys’ drwy law Evan Rees a Hywel Griffiths, Trefnwyr Angladdau, 98 Heol Cae Gurwen, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, Rhydaman SA18 1PD.

In the early hours of Sunday morning, 26th of July, Helen Wyn of Y Banwen, Lower Brynamman sadly passed away.

Beloved wife of Eirian, devoted mother of Fflur, and a dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Carys and Phil, Gwyndaf and Sue, Danville and Gaynor.

Helen will be sadly missed by all her family, friends and everyone who knew and loved her.

The funeral will take place on Saturday, 15 August, service at  Ebenezer Chapel, Brynamman at 12.00 noon followed by interment at Siloam Chapel Cemetery, Brynamman.

Family flowers only, please.

Donations in memory of Helen, if so desired, will be gratefully received for ‘Cancer Research Wales’ and ‘Ward J, Morriston Hospital’ and 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:
26-07-2026

Alun Rhys Thomas (Rhysie)

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

Much loved husband of Jo, devoted father of Hollie, Sam and Maddie, adored Datcu of Macie, Tom and Morgan, loved brother of Twiz and a fond uncle. 

Funeral on Friday 14th August. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 2.00pm, followed by light refreshments, or an emergency pint at the Red Lion, Llandybie, SA18 2TL.

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, if so desired either to Swansea Cats and Kittens Home or West Wales Poundies (please make cheques payable to Hywel Griffiths and Sons) kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE or via the Just Giving link

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Passed away on:
19-07-2026

Mary Carr

Sadly on Monday 20th July 2026, at her home in Pleasant Villas, Pontarddulais, Mary passed away. 

Beloved wife of Roy, loving mother of Simon and Daniel, much loved mother-in-law of Amanda, cherished grandmother of Beth, Joseph and Tomas, adored great grandmother of Olivia and Erin and a dearly loved sister.

Funeral on Wednesday 12th August. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 12.00 noon.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to ‘Pontarddulais Area Food Bank’ 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:
20-07-2026

Marian Rees

Yn dawel ddydd Sadwrn, 11eg o Orffennaf gyda thristwch hunodd Marian o Heol Brynaman, Brynaman Isaf. 

Priod hoff y diweddar Vivian a modryb annwyl iawn Ceri a Lisa, Dale ac Ellis, Eireen a’i holl neiaint a nithoedd. Colled fawr i’w theulu a’i ffrindiau oll. 

Angladd ddydd Mawrth, 11eg o Awst, gwasanaeth yn Amlosgfa Abertawe am 3.00 y prynhawn. 

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

Peacefully on Saturday, 11th July, Marian of Brynamman Road, Lower Brynamman sadly passed away. 

Beloved wife of the late Vivian and much loved aunt of Ceri and Lisa, Dale and Ellis, Eireen and her many nephews and nieces. Dearly missed by all her family and friends. 

Funeral on Tuesday 11th August, service at Swansea Crematorium at 3.00pm. 

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

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Passed away on:
11-07-2026

Jennifer Lewis

Suddenly on Friday 3rd July at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, Jennifer of High Street, Ammanford.

Beloved wife of the late Gilbert, much loved mother of Darren, respected mother in law of Liz and sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral on Friday 31st July, service for family and friends at Swansea Crematorium at 11.30am.

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

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Passed away on:
03-07-2026

Gerald Reginald Marsh Bartlett (Gerald)

Sadly on Thursday 16th July at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, Gerald of Ammanford, originally of Mountain Ash, passed away.

Much loved husband of Kay, devoted father of Gerald, Tracey Caroline and Deborah, dear father in law of Gary, doting grandfather of Mathew, Nicholas, Thomas, Hannah, Kate and Lowri Beth and a proud great grandfather of Finbarr, Anni-Beth, Brendan, Henri, Connor and Freja. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. 

Funeral on Thursday 30th July.  Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 2.00pm followed by light refreshments at The Plough and Harrow, Betws. SA18 2HE. 

According to the family’s wishes, you are kindly ask to wear a pink accessory. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to be shared between the following charities - Parkinsons UK, British Heart Foundation, Dementia UK and Alzheimer’s Research (please make cheques payable to Hywel Griffiths and Sons) will be kindly received the Funeral Directors, Cwmni Griffiths Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford SA18 2HE, or via the Just Giving link.

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Passed away on:
16-07-2026

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