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Ieuan Aneurin Mainwaring (Cilfwnwr)

Yn dawel ddydd Mercher 7fed o Hydref hunodd Aneurin gynt o Fferm Cilfwnwr, Llangyfelach.

Gŵr ffyddlon y ddiweddar Myra, tad annwyl a gofalgar Dafydd, Hywel, Aled, Rhidian, Nia, Siân a’r diweddar Gareth, tad yng nghyfraith parchus, tadcu a hen dadcu arbennig, brawd ffyddlon Mair a’r diweddar Les a Glan a brawd yng nghyfraith cefnogol.  Gwelir ei golled yn fawr gan ei deulu a’i ffrindiau oll. 

Angladd ddydd Gwener, 30ain o Hydref. Gwasanaeth yng Nghapel Nebo, Felindre am 12.00 canol ddydd a chladdedigaeth oddi yno ym mynwent y capel.  Fe’ch gwahoddir i ymuno â’r teulu am luniaeth ysgafn yn Neuadd y Pentre wedi’r gwasanaeth.  

Blodau’r teulu yn unig. Derbynnir cyfraniadau, os dymunir, tuag at Tŷ Garngoch, drwy law y Trefnwyr Angladdau, Hywel Griffiths a’i Feibion, Bwtrimawr, 39 Heol y Betws, Betws, Rhydaman. SA18 2HE neu drwy’r ddolen Just Giving.

Peacefully on Wednesday, 7th October, Aneurin, formerly of Cilfwnwr Farm, Llangyfelach, sadly passed away. 

Much loved husband of the late Myra, loving and caring father of Dafydd, Hywel, Aled, Rhidian, Nia, Siân and the late Gareth, respected father-in-law, special grandfather and great-grandfather, faithful brother of Mair and the late Les and Glan and dear brother in law. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral on Friday, 30th October. Service at Nebo Chapel at 12.00pm, followed by interment in the chapel cemetery. You are warmly invited to join the family for light refreshments at the Felindre Village Hall after the service.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Tŷ Garngoch 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:
07-10-2026

Sandra Jean Bowen

Peacefully on Thursday, 10th September, Sandra, formerly of Morgan Court, Swansea; Station Road, Ammanford and Carregamman, Ammanford sadly passed away.

Devoted wife of the late Arfon, much loved mother of Jeremy and Nichola, lovely Mams to Joshua, Samuel and Beth and respected mother-in-law of Shaun and Jill.

Funeral on Friday, 9th October, service for family and friends at Llanelli Crematorium at 11.00am.

Following the service the family invite you to join them for light refreshments at The Bay View, Oystermouth Road, Swansea.

Further enquiries to Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford SA18 2HE . 

Tel: 01269 593637 

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Passed away on:
10-09-2026

Dennis John Temblett

Sadly on Sunday, 23 August at his home at Masefield Way, Sketty, Swansea, Dennis passed away.

Devoted husband of Elaine, loving father of Katherine and the late Sheridan, dear father in law of David, cherished grandfather of Cerys and Charlie and respected brother of David, Hayden, Howard and the late Suzanne, Monica, Pamela, Shirley and Tony. Sadly missed by all his extended family.

Funeral on Thursday, 10th September, public service at the Chapel of Rest, Bwtrimawr, Betws at 1.30pm. 

For those wishing to pay their respects, the cortege will travel via High Street and passing The Cottage, Wind Street, Ammanford at 2.45pm. A private cremation will follow. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to CISS (Cancer Information and Support Services) 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:
23-08-2026

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

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

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