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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

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

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

Cynthia Joyce Thomas

Peacefully on Wednesday, 24th June, at her home at Glynderi Cottages, Glanamman, Ammanford, Cynthia sadly passed away.

Beloved wife of the late Glyn, much loved mother of Catherine, Jeremy and Jonathan, dear mother in law, grandmother and great grandmother. Sadly missed by all her family and friends. 

Funeral on Wednesday, 22nd July, service for family and friends at Llanelli Crematorium at 12.00 noon. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Red Cross will be kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Sons, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE. Tel. 01269 593637

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Passed away on:
24-06-2026

Nia Catrin Davies (Sgwâr)

Yn dawel ddydd Sadwrn 20fed o Fehefin yn Nghartref Melbourne House, Cross Hands, hunodd Nia, o Hendy.

Merch annwyl Nelda a’r diweddar Iwan, chwaer ffyddlon y ddiweddar Rhian a gwelir ei cholled yn fawr gan ei theulu a’i ffrindiau oll. 

Angladd ddydd Gwener 17eg o Orffennaf, gwasanaeth yn Amlosgfa Llanelli am 1.00 y prynhawn.

Blodau’r teulu yn unig. Derbynnir cyfraniadau, os dymunir tuag at ‘Melbourne House Care Home’ drwy law y Trefnwyr Angladdau, Hywel Griffiths a’i Feibion, Capel y Bont, Oakfield Street, Pontarddulais, SA4 8LN neu drwy’r ddolen Just Giving.


Sadly on Saturday 20th June at Melbourne House Care Home, Nia of Hendy passed away. 

Much loved daughter of Nelda and the late Iwan, devoted sister of the late Rhian, and will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. 

Funeral on Friday 17th July, service at Llanelli Crematorium at 1.00pm. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired to ‘Melbourne House Care Home’ kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Capel y Bont, Oakfield Street, Pontarddulais, SA4 8LN or via the Just Giving link.

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Passed away on:
20-06-2026

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

Pamela Hewitt (Née Sutton)

Suddenly on Monday 29th June at her home, Pamela of Twyn yr Efail, Gwaun Cae Gurwen sadly passed away. 

Beloved wife of the late Atherley (Sid), mother of Antony and Amanda and grandmother of Kasey, Ashe and Darcie, Emily, Katie and Heather. 

Funeral on Monday, 13th July, service for family and friends at Swansea Crematorium at 9.30am. 

Further enquiries to Evan Rees and Hywel Griffiths, Funeral Directors, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, Ammanford. 

Tel: 01269 822206 

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Passed away on:
29-06-2026

Gwynne Griffiths

Peacefully on Friday 12th June at Morriston Hospital, Gwynne of Llys Graig Arw, Godre’r Graig (formerly of Pontardawe) sadly passed away. 

Beloved husband of the late Reena, loving father and father-in-law of Janet and Alan, Aled and Val, Lowri and Mel, ever loving Dac of David and Louise, Rebecca, Tom, Anna and Mark and Kieran, much loved hen ‘Dac’ of Noah, Gabriel, Alis, Amelia and Rowan. 

Funeral on Friday 10th July, service at Tabernacle Chapel, Pontardawe at 11.30am. followed by cremation at Llanelli Crematorium at 1.00pm. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Wales Air Ambulance 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:
12-06-2026

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