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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

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

Marian Thomas (Marian Pantyffynnon)

Suddenly but peacefully on Tuesday 21st April at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen, surrounded by her family, Marian passed away.

Loving and loyal wife to Ieuan for 62 years, devoted mother of David and Glyn, respected mother in law of Carla and cherished and caring grandmother of Celyn, Tali and Erin.

Funeral on Friday 15th May. Service at Moriah Chapel, Tycroes at 2.00pm followed by interment at the Chapel Cemetery.

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

Yn sydyn ond yn dawel ar ddydd Mawrth 21ain o Ebrill yn Ysbyty Glangwili, gyda’i theulu o’i hamgylch, hunodd Marian.

Gwraig gariadus a ffyddlon Ieuan am 62 mlynedd, mam annwyl David a Glyn, mam yng nghyfraith barchus Carla a mamgu ofalgar a thyner Celyn, Tali ac Erin.

Angladd ddydd Gwener 15fed o Fai. Gwasanaeth yng Nghapel Moreia, Tycroes am 2.00 y prynhawn, cleddir ym mynwent y Capel.

Blodau’r teulu’n unig. Ymholiadau pellach i Hywel Griffiths a’i Feibion, Trefnwyr Angladdau, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford SA18 2HE.

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Passed away on:
21-04-2026

Anita Ray Thomas

Yn dawel ddydd Sul, 15fed o Fawrth yn Ysbyty Glangwili, Caerfyrddin hunodd Anita o Gaerfyrddin, gynt o Bontarddulais a Thycroes. 

Gwraig gariadus y diweddar Ieuan, mam annwyl Gareth a Rhodri, mam yng nghyfraith barchus Carys a Sarah, mamgu dyner Gwenno ac Emrys a chwaer ffyddlon John. 

Angladd ddydd Iau 30ain o Ebrill yn Amlosgfa Llanelli am 11.00 y bore. Estynnir croeso i chi ymuno â’r teulu am luniaeth ysgafn yn Festri Capel Caersalem, Tycroes wedi’r gwasanaeth. 

Blodau’r teulu yn unig. Derbynnir cyfraniadau, os dymunir, tuag at y 'British Deaf Association' drwy law y Trefnwyr Angladdau, Hywel Griffiths a’i Feibion, Bwtrimawr, 39 Heol y Betws, Betws, Rhydaman, neu drwy’r ddolen Just Giving.


Peacefully on Sunday, 15th March at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen Anita of Carmarthen, formerly of Pontarddulais and Tycroes sadly passed away. 

Loving wife of the late Ieuan, beloved mother of Gareth and Rhodri, respected mother-in-law of Carys and Sarah, fond grandmother of Gwenno and Emrys and faithful sister of John. 

Funeral on Thursday 30th April. Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 11.00 am. The family warmly invite you to join them for light refreshments at Caersalem Chapel Vestry, Tycroes after the service.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the British Deaf Association through the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and his Sons, Bwtrimawr, 39 Heol y Betws, Betws, Ammanford, or via the Just Giving link.

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Passed away on:
15-03-2026

Enid Mair Mason

It is with great sadness and with heavy hearts, that the family sadly announce the passing of their beloved mother, Enid.

Wife of the late Ken, devoted mother of Ruth, Alistair, Helen and Claire, mother-in-law to Simon, Peter and Sarah, cherished Mam of Gracie, Max, Noah, Harry, Isla and Seren.

Funeral on Friday 10th April. Service at Bwtrimawr Chapel of Rest, Betws at 2pm, followed by interment in Tycroes Gospel Hall Cemetery. Black attire is not necessary, and the family have asked that you wear colour.

Family flowers only. Any further enquiries to Hwyel Griffiths and Sons, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE.

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Passed away on:
15-03-2026

Brian Carwyn Jones

Peacefully on Monday, 23rd February at the Amman Valley Hospital, Glanamman, Ammanford, Brian of Hendre Road, Tycroes. 

Much loved father of Simon, dear father in law of Tara, loving Grandad of Ellie, Lexie, Teddy and Eira, respected brother of Elinor, Daphnie and the late Susan and Peter, fond brother in law of Colin and a caring uncle.

Funeral on Monday, 16th March, service for family and friends at Swansea Crematorium at 2.00pm. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Amman Valley Hospital League of Friends kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Son, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE. Tel. 01269 593637 or through the Just Giving link.

The family warmly invite you to join them for refreshments at The Welcome Inn, Llangyfelach SA5 7HT after the funeral service.

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Passed away on:
23-02-2026

Michael Paul Bevan

On Thursday, 8th January, at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, Michael of Penygarn Road, Tycroes, Ammanford.

Loving father of Sophie, Emily and Molly, much loved Pops of Olivia, Kayden, Darcie and Leo, dearest brother of Paula and Gary, and a fond father in law, uncle, brother in law and friend. 

Funeral on Friday, 30th January, service for family and friends at the Chapel of Rest, Bwtrimawr, Betws at 2.00pm, followed by interment at Ammanford Town Cemetery. 

Flowers may be given and sent to Hywel Griffiths and Son, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE, no later than 11.00am on the day of the funeral. Tel 01269 593637. 

The family invite you to join them for light refreshments at Glynhir Golf Club, Llandybie, SA18 2TF after the funeral service.

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Passed away on:
08-01-2026

Raymond John Evans (Ray)

Sadly on Friday 26th December at Prince Philip Hospital, Ray of Tycroes Road, Ammanford, passed away. 

Loving father of Adrian, Wendy and Michael, a cherished dats of Laura, Rachel, Caroline, Linsey, Charlotte, Kelly and Jonathan, an adored great grandfather of Cory, Olivia, Theo and Lily and a dearly loved brother of Gareth and his wife Julia, and the late Terry.

Funeral on Friday 23rd January. Service at Bwtrimawr Chapel of Rest, Betws at 12:45pm, followed by a committal service at Llanelli Crematorium at 2:00pm.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to ‘Prostate Cymru’ will be kindly received by Hywel Griffiths & Son, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE.

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Passed away on:
26-12-2025