Joe Doherty

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Joe Doherty

Passed away: 30-01-2026

Joe Doherty

Passed away: 30-01-2026

Peacefully on Friday 30th January at his home, Joe of Colbren Square, Gwaun Cae Gurwen sadly passed away. 

Beloved husband of Sylvia, much loved father of Astra and Joseph, respected father-in-law of Claire, loving and devoted grandfather of Natasha and Dylan, Kieran, Niamh, Pearce and Grace, cherished great-grandfather of Riley, Ronan, Erin, Darci and Declan and dearly missed by all his family and friends. 

Funeral on Friday, 27th February, Requiem Mass at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Ystradgynlais at 11.15am. followed by interment at Old Carmel Cemetery, Gwaun Cae Gurwen at 1.00pm. At the family's request please wear a splash of green. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to ‘Joseph’s Smile’ will be kindly received by Evan Rees and Hywel Griffiths, Funeral Directors, 98 Heol Cae Gurwen, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, Ammanford SA18 1PD or through the Just Giving Link below.

Sylvia, Astra, Joseph and family warmly invite you to join them for light refreshments at Tairgwaith Working Men’s Club after the funeral.

Evan Rees & Sons - 01269 822206

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