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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

Keith Williams

Peacefully on Wednesday 24th June at his home in Villiers Road, Ammanford, Keith originally of Williams Street, Pontarddulais passed away. 

Much loved husband of Rose, devoted father of Jessica, Shaun and Mitchel, dear father in law of Stephen, Emilia and Natalie, adored granddad of Catrin, Rhiannon, Iyla, Darcy and Natalia, fond brother of Sandra, Diane and the late Raymond, and beloved son of the late John and Beryl. 

Funeral on Tuesday 14th July. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 11.00am. 

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

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Passed away on:
24-06-2026

David Brynmor Thomas

Peacefully on Thursday, 18th June, at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, Brynmor (Brynmor Cwmbach) of Penygarn Road, Tycroes, Ammanford.

Beloved husband of Betty, much loved father of Paula, dear father in law of Andrew and cherished Dadcu of Rhiannon.

Funeral on Friday, 10th July, Public service at Saron Babtist Chapel at 2.00pm, followed by interment at the Chapel Cemetery. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Dementia UK kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Bwtrimawr, Funeral Directors, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE. Tel. 01269 593637

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Passed away on:
18-06-2026

Stephen Essery

Suddenly on Monday 22nd June at his home, Stephen of Tycroes passed away. 

Much loved husband of Ruth, devoted father of Joanna and Mark, dear father in law of Stephen and Donna, adored Dats of Ryan, Noah, Kezia, Joel, Elis, Isla and Will.

Forever with his Lord. 

Funeral on Thursday 9th July. Service at Moriah Chapel, Tycroes at 11.00am followed by interment at the Evangelistic Hall burial ground. 

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, if so desired either to Zac’s Place or The New Tribes Mission kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE or via the Just Giving link:

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Passed away on:
22-06-2026

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

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

David Lloyd (Dai)

Suddenly on Sunday 17th May at his home in Gorseinon, Dai, originally of Pontarddulais sadly passed away. 

Devoted father of Ffion, loving son of Brian and the late Kay, adored brother of Yasmine and Paul, loving uncle of Ebony, Amba, Tyla and Wren. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. 

Funeral on Thursday 4th June. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 4.00pm. 

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, if so desired to the Jac Lewis Foundation kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Son, Funeral Directors, Capel y Bont, Oakfield Street, Pontarddulais SA4 8LN or via the JustGiving link.

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Passed away on:
17-05-2026

Ann Ohlsson

Yn dawel ddydd Mawrth 12fed o Fai 2026, yng Nghartref yr Hafan, Pontarddulais, hunodd Ann o Bontarddulais, yn wreiddiol o Heol Trinity, Llanelli.  

Gwraig ffyddlon y diweddar Peter, mam gariadus Jan, Steffan a Ioan, mam yng nghyfraith barchus Rhys, Loide a Helen, Mamgu hoffus Elin, Iestyn, Nayma, Lowri, Chloe, Leah, Ava, Sam, Ben, Alex a Mayra. 

Angladd ddydd Iau 4ydd o Fehefin. Gwasanaeth yn Amlosgfa Llanelli am 11.00. Darperir lluniaeth ysgafn yng Nglwb Criced Pontarddulais ar ôl y gwasanaeth. 

Blodau’r teulu yn unig. Derbynnir cyfraniadau, os dymunir, tuag at Alzheimer’s Society drwy law y Trefnwyr Angladdau, Hywel Griffiths a’i Feibion, Oakfield Street, Pontarddulais, SA4 8LN, neu drwy’r ddolen Just Giving:


Peacefully on Tuesday 12th of May 2026, at The Hafan, Pontarddulais, Ann from Pontardulais, originally from Trinity Road, Llanelli, sadly passed away. 

Faithful wife of the late Peter, loving mother of Jan, Steffan and Ioan, respected mother-in-law of Rhys, Loide and Helen, beloved grandmother of Elin, Iestyn, Nayma, Lowri, Chloe, Leah, Ava, Sam, Ben, Alex and Mayra. 

Funeral on Thursday 4th June. Service for family and friends at Llanelli Crematorium at 11.00am followed by light refreshments at Pontarddulais Cricket club.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired to the Alzheimer’s Society kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Oakfield Street, Pontarddulais, SA4 8LN, or via the Just Giving link:

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Passed away on:
12-05-2026

Catherine Elizabeth Thomas

Peacefully on Thursday, 7th May at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, Catherine, of Derlyn Park, Tycroes, Ammanford.

Beloved wife of the late Elwyn, loving mother of Ruth and Michael, dear mother in law of Tom and Helen, cherished grandmother of Gemma, Wesley, Owain and Osian and respected aunt of Eric, Diane and Lashawn.

Funeral on Thursday, 28th May, 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 Sons, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE, or via the justgiving link.

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Passed away on:
07-05-2026