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Jeffrey Charles Walters (Jeff)

Peacefully on Friday 9th October at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli Jeff of Tycroes sadly passed away. 

Beloved husband of the late Angela and Bonnie, dear father of Richard and Sarah, father in law of Ruth and Richard, grandfather of Joshuah, Jac, Caitlin, Dylan and Aiden and much loved brother of John and Nora and the late Joan.  He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. 

Funeral on Thursday 29th October, service at the Chapel Of Rest, Bwtrimawr, Betws at 2.00pm followed by a private interment. You are warmly invited to join the family after the service for light refreshments at Tycroes Rugby Club. 

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, if so desired to Dementia UK kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road Ammanford, SA18 2HE. (01269) 593637 or via the Just Giving page

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Passed away on:
09-10-2026

Jeff Jeyes

(Former landlord of The Swan Inn, Morriston and the Cornucopia Cwmgors, and latterly catering manager of Prince Phillip Hospital, Llanelli)

Peacefully on Saturday, 19th September, after a short illness, Jeff passed away at his home at Graig Fawr, Pontarddulais, Swansea.

Beloved husband of Joan, much loved father of the late Nicola and Nathan, respected brother of Clive, Paul and the late Janice, fond brother-in-law of Gwyneira and Brian and a cherished uncle and great uncle. Jeff will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends.

Funeral on Wednesday, 7th October, service for family and friends at Llanelli Crematorium at 4.00pm. The family request that those attending the funeral wear some colour. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Old Mill Foundation kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE, Tel: 01269 593637. Or via the JustGiving link

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Passed away on:
19-09-2026

Allan Cranmer

Suddenly on Tuesday 1st September at his home in Morriston, Allan of Pontarddulais sadly passed away.

Much loved son, brother and uncle will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. 

Funeral on Wednesday 7th October. Service at Swansea Crematorium at 11.00am.

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, if so desired, to the Jac Lewis Foundation, kindly received by the funeral directors, Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE. Tel: 01269 593637.

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Passed away on:
01-09-2026

Luke Masters

Sadly on Thursday 27th August at his home in Tycroes, Luke passed away. 

Much loved son of Jenny and Jonathan, adored brother of Lucy, Joe and the late George, loving uncle of Lily, Isabelle, Jack, and Megan, dear brother in law of Lucy. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. 

Funeral on Friday 25th September. Service at the Chapel of Rest Bwtrimawr, Betws at 1.00pm followed by refreshments at Tycroes Rugby Club. 

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, if so desired to the Jac Lewis Foundation kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford or via the Just Giving link.

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Passed away on:
27-08-2026

June Pridmore

Peacefully on Tuesday, 1st September in her home at Llanddarog Road, Capel Dewi, Carmarthen, June sadly passed away.

Beloved wife of Keith, devoted mother of Ian and Alistair and much loved grandmother of Charlie, Georgie and Megan. June will be sadly missed by all those who loved her, her daughter in law Jo, wider family and friends.

Funeral on Friday, 25th September, public service at Llanelli Crematorium at 1.00pm. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Alzheimer’s Society (for Dementia Research and Support)  either independently or through Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE. Tel. 01269 593637.

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Passed away on:
01-09-2026

Barry David (Barry Butcher)

Peacefully on Friday 21st August at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, Barry of Derlyn Park, Tycroes, formerly of Hendy sadly passed away.

Beloved husband of Maureen, loving father of Nicola, Wayne, Sharon and David, respected father in law of Jen, Michelle and Wayne, much loved Dats of Kelly, Bethany, Emily, Jack, Harvey and Nicholas and cherished great-Dats of Cory.

Funeral on Saturday 19th September, service for family and friends at Llanelli Crematorium at 12.00 noon.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to ‘Artificial Limb and Appliance Service, Morriston Hospital’ kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Son, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford SA18 2HE.

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Passed away on:
21-08-2026

Kevin Wyn Roderick

Sadly on Friday 11th September at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, Kevin of Pantyffynnon, originally Tycroes, passed away. 

Much loved husband of Melanie, loving father of Ben and Jessica, dear father in law of Lowri, adored grandfather of Freya and Cadi and devoted son of Peter and the late Hilary. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. 

A private funeral will be held according to Kevin’s wishes.

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Passed away on:
11-09-2026

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

Barry Austin

Peacefully on Saturday, 8th August, at his home at Glan yr Afon, Pontarddulais, Swansea.

Devoted partner of Kathleen, dear father of Spencer and his wife Kelly and the late Victoria, loving step father of Vivienne and her husband John and a cherished grandfather. Sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral on Friday, 28th August, service for family and friends at the Chapel of Rest, Bwtrimawr, Betws, Ammanford at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the British Heart Foundation will be kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Funeral Directors, Capel y Bont, Oakfield Street, Pontarddulais SA4 8LN 

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Passed away on:
08-08-2026

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