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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

Roy Vickers

Suddenly on Sunday 30th August at his home, Roy of Derwydd Avenue, Cwmgors sadly passed away. 

Much loved brother of Ron and dear brother-in-law of Rita. Roy will be dearly missed by all his family and many friends. 

Funeral on Thursday, 8th October, service at Llanfair Church, Cwmgors at 12.00 noon followed by interment at Old Carmel Cemetery at 1.00pm. 

Flowers may be given or donations in lieu, if so desired, to ‘Cwmgors RFC’ will be kindly received by Evan Rees and Hywel Griffiths, Funeral Directors, 98 Heol Cae Gurwen, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, Ammanford SA18 1PD.

Ron and Rita warmly invite you to join them for light refreshments at Cwmgors Rugby Club, Gwaun Cae Gurwen after the funeral.

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Passed away on:
30-08-2026

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

Margaret Rose Evans

Peacefully on Tuesday 1st September at home, Margaret of Heol Las, Ammanford.

Devoted wife of the late Meirion, loving mother of Derrick, Delyth, Denise and Roger, respected mother in law Rebecca, Simon, Carl, Beverley, cherished grandmother of Christopher, Charlotte, Sara-Jayne, Daniel, Bethan, Tomos, Dylan, Sion, Teifion, Cai, Rhian and the late Carys, adored great grandmother of Llyr and Ifan. Sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral on Tuesday 6th October, service at the Chapel of Rest, Bwtrimawr, Betws at 10.00am followed by cremation at Llanelli Crematorium at 11.00am.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to CMT UK (Charcot-Marie-Tooth UK), will be kindly received by Hywel Griffiths & Sons, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE.

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Passed away on:
01-09-2026

Christine Price

Peacefully on Sunday 13th September, surrounded by her family at home, Christine of Riverway, Ammanford passed away.

Much loved wife of the late Danny, adored mother of Adrian, Nicholas and Lisa, respected mother in law of Glyn, loving Grandma of Lily May, Tennessee, Megan Haf and Mason, loyal Sister of Gaynor, caring aunty of Graham and Lousie and family, and will be sadly missed by Ebony and family.

Funeral on Monday 5th October. Service at St Michael’s Church, Ammanford at 1.30pm followed by a cremation at Llanelli Crematorium at 3.00pm.

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

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Passed away on:
13-09-2026

Phyllis Bell

Yn dawel dydd Sadwrn, 5ed o Fedi yn Ysbyty Treforus, Abertawe, bu farw Phyllis o Heol Clordir, Pontlliw, a Felindre gynt. Priod hoff y diweddar Sel, mam gariadus Carwyn ac Emyr, mam-yng-nghyfraith, mamgu, hen-famgu, chwaer, chwaer-yng-nghyfraith a modryb annwyl. Angladd dydd Sadwrn, 3ydd o Hydref, gwasanaeth cyhoeddus yng Nghapel Nebo, Felindre, am 11.00 y bore, ac oddi yno i Amlosgfa Llanelli erbyn 1.00 y prynhawn. Blodau’r teulu yn unig. Derbynnir rhoddion, os dymunir, tuag at ‘Artificial Limb and Appliance Service’ drwy law Hywel Griffiths a’i Feibion, Trefnwyr Angladdau, Bwtrimawr, 39 Heol y Betws, Betws, Rhydaman, SA18 2HE, neu drwy’r ddolen JustGiving: 


Peacefully on Saturday, 5th September at Morriston Hospital, Swansea, Phyllis of Clordir Road, Pontlliw and formerly of Felindre. Beloved wife of the late Sel, loving mother of Carwyn and Emyr, dear mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, sister-in-law and auntie. Funeral on Saturday, 3rd October, service for family and friends at Nebo Chapel, Felindre at 11.00am, followed by cremation at Llanelli Crematorium at 1.00pm. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired to the ‘Artificial Limb and Appliance service’ kindly received by Hywel Griffiths & Sons, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Ammanford, SA18 2HE or via the JustGiving link;

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Passed away on:
05-09-2026

Robert Bertram Woolston (Bob)

Peacefully on Monday 31st August at his home, Bob of Beili Glas Uchaf Farm, Cwmgors. 

Beloved husband of the late Marilyn, much loved father of Susan, Christina and her partner Owen, loving ‘Grandad Bob’ of Sophie, Abigail, Dylan, Ruby and Lucy and cherished great-grandfather of Emyr. Sadly missed by all his family. 

Funeral on Friday, 2nd October, service for family and friends at Llanfair Church Cwmgors at 2.00p.m. followed by a private interment at Beili Glas Uchaf Farm, Cwmgors. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, either to ‘RABI The Farmers Charity’ or ‘DPJ Foundation’ and kindly received by Evan Rees and Hywel Griffiths, Funeral Directors, 98 Heol Cae Gurwen, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, Ammanford SA18 1PD.

Bob’s family warmly invite you to join them for light refreshments at Garnant Golf Club, Dinefwr Road, Garnant SA18 1NP after the funeral.

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Passed away on:
31-08-2026

Patricia Ann Thomas (Pat)

Peacefully on Friday 4th September, Pat of Dyffryn Road, originally of Parklands Penybanc, sadly passed away. 

Loving mother of Karl and Margaret and Chris, devoted grandmother of Richard and Leanne, Helen and Kieran and Yazmyn, adored great grandmother of Tom, Harvey, Melia and Theo, dear sister of Sally and the late Nancy, Derrick and Ronnie. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. 

Funeral on Friday 2nd October. Service at the Chapel of Rest, Bwtrimawr, Betws at 2.00pm. 

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

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Passed away on:
04-09-2026

Thelma Yvonne Williams (Yvonne)

Yn dawel ddydd Mawrth 8fed o Fedi 2026, Yvonne o Bwlch Y Gwin, Felindre. Priod annwyl y diweddar Ken, mam gariadus Ian a Gareth, mam yng nghyfraith barchus Tracy a mamgu addfwyn Thomas ac Alys.

Gwasanaeth angladdol cyhoeddus ddydd Mercher 30ain o Fedi. Gwasanaeth yng Nghapel Nebo, Felindre am 2:00 y prynhawn a chladdedigaeth oddi yno ym mynwent y capel.

Blodau’r teulu yn unig. Derbynnir cyfraniadau, os dymunir, i

‘Forget Me Not Demetia Club (cheques payable to Forget Me Not Dementia Day Clubs)’ drwy law Hywel Griffiths a’i Feibion, Trefnwyr Angladdau, 39 Heol y Betws, Betws, Rhydaman. SA18 2HE. Ffôn: (01269) 593637.

Sadly on Tuesday 8th September 2026, Yvonne of Bwlch Y Gwin, Felindre, passed away. Beloved wife of the late Ken, loving mother of Ian and Gareth, much loved mother-in-law of Tracy and cherished grandmother of Thomas and Alys

Funeral on Wednesday 30th September. Service at Nebo Chapel, Felindre at 2:00pm, followed by interment in the Chapel Cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to

‘Forget Me Not Demetia Club (cheques payable to Forget Me Not Dementia Day Clubs)’ will be kindly received by Hywel Griffiths & Sons, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE.

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Passed away on:
08-09-2026

Shân Tessa Locke

Peacefully on Friday, 4th September at Cartref Annwyl Fan, Betws, Ammanford, Shân of Mill Terrace, Pantyffynnon. 

Beloved wife of Ron, loving mother of Rhona and Sarah, devoted grandmother of Annie and Joshua and dearly loved by Joshua’s partner Megan.

Funeral on Tuesday, 29th September, 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 and 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:
04-09-2026