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The latest death and in memoriam notices in Carmarthenshire as families remember loved ones

These are all the loved ones remembered in funeral notices and family announcements in Carmarthenshire made between March 25 and April 1. To see a full list of family announcements visit this section of the WalesOnline website where you can search by name, date, and location. You can also post your own announcements and notices there.

To add your tributes or memories to any of the death notices of the people who have passed please do so at www.funeral-notices.co.uk/Wales .

In order of most recently announced.

Bernard John

(Bernie) It is with great sadness that his family announce the passing of Bernard on 26th March 2022. Bernard has lived for many years in Ridgewood Park, Llanelli, although originally from Pembroke Dock. He was a loving husband of Val; Dad to Ian and Elaine; Grandad to Alisha, Cerys, Sarah, and Francis; and Great Grandad to Freddie. He will be missed by many. The funeral service will take place on Thursday 7th April at The Chapel of Rest of Arthur Cambrey Funeral Directors, Llanelli at 14.00 p.m. The burial will be at Llanion Cemetery Pembroke Dock, Friday 8th April 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be made directly to Diabetes UK via their website. Further enquiries for the Llanelli service to Arthur Cambrey Funeral Directors, Alban Road, Llanelli, SA15 1ES Tel : 01554 772829 Further enquiries for the Pembroke Dock burial to E.C. Thomas & Sons, 21 Main St Pembroke, SA71 4JS Tel: 01646 682680.

Bethan Gibbon

(neé Harries) Yn dawel ar ddydd Iau, Mawrth 24ain yn Ysbyty Glangwili, yn 76 mlwydd oed hunodd Bethan, Fferm y Plas, Llansaint, gynt o Berthlwyd Uchaf, Tre-gŵyr. Priod ffyddlon Hywel, mam ofalus Catrin a Hefin, mam-yng-nghyfraith barchus Emyr a Beth, mam-gu gariadus Owain, Gwawr, Megan, Edryd ac Aled. Angladd ddydd Mawrth, Ebrill 5ed 2022. Gwasanaeth cyhoeddus yng Nghapel Penygraig, Croesyceiliog am 12.00 o'r gloch. Gofynnir i bawb wisgo gorchudd wyneb. Blodau'r teulu yn unig. Rhoddion er cof, os dymunir, tuag at 'League of Friends Glangwili Hospital' trwy law Glanmor Evans a'i Fab, Trefnwyr Angladdau, Capel Gorffwys Login, Heol Llangynnwr, Caerfyrddin SA31 2PG Ffôn: 01267 237100 ____________ Peacefully on Thursday, March 24th at Glangwili Hospital aged 76 years, Bethan of Plas Farm, Llansaint, formerly of Berthlwyd Uchaf, Gowerton. Beloved wife of Hywel, caring mother of Catrin and Hefin, respected mother-in-law of Emyr and Beth, loving mam-gu of Owain, Gwawr, Megan, Edryd and Aled. Funeral on Tuesday, April 5th 2022. Public service at Penygraig Chapel, Croesyceiliog at 12.00 o'clock. It will be necessary to wear a face mask. Family flowers only. Donations in memory, if desired, to League of Friends Glangwili Hospital received by Glanmor Evans and Son, Funeral Directors, Login Chapel of Rest, Llangunnor Road, Carmarthen SA31 2PG Tel: 01267 237100.

Darren Jonathan Begley

Suddenly passed away on 23rd March at his home in Llangennech, Llanelli, Darren. Loving father of Daniel, proud grandfather of Aaliyah Mae, much loved brother of Catherine, Tommy and the late Phillip, also a loved brother-in-law and uncle. Darren will be sadly missed by his beloved dog Fudge and by all his family and friends. Funeral Thursday 7th April 2.30pm family service at D.G. Attwell's Chapel of Rest, Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea SA5 9JH, friends please meet at Morriston Cemetery (section "UU") for interment at 3.15pm. Flowers to the Chapel of Rest please.

Pearl Bowen

(S.R.N. , O.St.J.) Peacefully on Tuesday 22nd March 2022 at Morriston Hospital, Pearl of Brynallt Terrace, Llanelli. Beloved wife of Roy, loving and devoted mam of Stephen and Hillary, much respected mother-in-law of Helen and Rob, cherished grandmother of Mike, Sam, Jason, Ryan, Holly and Leo, adored great grandmother of Alisha, Layla, Ellie, Jacob and Brooke, dearly loved sister of Joyce and the late Iris, sister-in-law of Arthur and the late John and George and a much loved aunt. Pearl will be sadly missed by all her family, friends and those whose lives she touched. Funeral Wednesday 6th April, friends please meet for service at Llanelli Crematorium 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please, donations if desired in Pearl's memory may be made directly to The Renal Unit Morriston Hospital, Breast Cancer UK or Coronary Care Unit Prince Philip Hospital. Further enquiries to Arthur Cambrey Funeral Directors, Alban Road, Llanelli, SA15 1ES, Tel: 01554 772829.

Audrey Alice Florence Buchwald

(née Fisher) Peacefully on Thursday 24th March 2022 at Prince Philip Hospital, Audrey of Talywern, Llangennech. Beloved wife of the late Les and Edgar, loving and devoted mother of John and the late Leslie and Jeffrey, much loved mother-in-law of Anwen, cherished grandmother of Jonathan, David, Owain, Gareth and Matthew and adored great grandmother. Funeral Tuesday 5th April, friends please meet for service at Llanelli Crematorium 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Further enquiries to Arthur Cambrey Funeral Directors, Alban Road, Llanelli, SA15 1ES, Tel: 01554 772829.

Janette Ann Challenor

(Jan) Peacefully on Saturday 26th March 2022 at her home, Jan of Oaklands, Swiss Valley, Llanelli. Beloved wife of David, cherished daughter of the late Ralph and Pat Naylor and a loving aunt. Jan will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Friday 8th April. Friends please meet for service at Llanelli Crematorium 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please, donations if desired in Jan's memory for The Peony Suite Prince Philip Hospital will be gratefully accepted by Mr. David Challenor, 72 Oaklands, Swiss Valley, Llanelli. Further enquiries to Arthur Cambrey Funeral Directors, Alban Road, Llanelli, SA15 1ES, Tel: 01554 772829.

Keith Chester

Peacefully at Prince Philip Hospital on Monday 21st March 2022, after a long illness fought with great courage and dignity, Keith of Hendre Park, Llangennech, Llanelli. Devoted and beloved husband of the late Ann, much loved son of the late Joe and Betty, brother of Brian and cousin of Thomas. Keith will be dearly missed by all his family and many friends. Funeral Monday 4th April, friends please meet for service at Llanelli Crematorium 3.00 p.m. No flowers by request, but donations if desired in Keith's memory to Prince Philip Hospital may be sent directly to Prince Philip Hospital, Dafen, Llanelli, SA14 8QF. Further enquiries to Arthur Cambrey Funeral Director, Alban Road, Llanelli, SA15 1ES Tel: 01554 772829.

Peter George Davies

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Peter George Davies on 16th March 2022. Peter, of Dolau Fan, Burry Port and formerly Skewen, Neath. Peter was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be dearly missed. Funeral service will take place at Llanelli Crematorium on Wednesday 6th April 2022 at 4pm. Donations, if so desired, in Peter's memory to: RNLI, c/o Mr W Rees, 18 Carreg Erw, Swansea SA7 0HJ All further enquiries to Burry Port Funeralcare 01554 832461.

Godfrey Downing

2nd April, 2012. Loved and remembered always. Wendy, Sally-Ann, Andrew, Robert and Jac xxxxx

Gayle Edwards

Peacefully on Saturday 19th March 2022, Gayle aged 67 years, of Water Street, Kidwelly, sadly passed away. Cherished Daughter of the late Ken and Eileen. Loving Sister of Carys and the late Trevor. Gayle will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service on Friday 8th April 2022 Public Service at Llanelli Crematorium at 12 noon. Family flowers only but donations in Gayle's memory to 'Alzheimer's Society' c/o Funeral Director Shane Griffiths, Willow Brook Family Funeral Directors, 38, Lady Street, Kidwelly, SA17 4UD. 01554 890900.

Arfon Longhurst Rees

Swiss Valley Molly and family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy on the passing of Arfon; husband, father, father-in-law, tadcu and brother. The many cards, telephone calls, flowers and donations to Marie Curie received were a great comfort at our very sad time. Our deepest appreciation goes to all who attended the service at Bethel Chapel and at the graveside in the Box Cemetery. Heartful thanks go to the Rev. Ian Sims for officiating at the service and at the graveside, and to the Rev. David Jones at the organ. Thanks also go to Sgt. Mark Smith of the Royal British Legion Band for his moving Last Post at the graveside. Finally, sincere thanks to the Elders of Bethel Baptist Chapel for the use of their chapel and to Alison Cambrey and staff at Arthur Cambrey Funeral Directors for carrying out the funeral arrangements with dignity, compassion and understanding. Diolch o galon i bawb.

Nigel Keith Stallard

Peacefully on Tuesday 22nd March 2022 at Ty Bryngwyn Hospice, Keith of Tunnel Road, Llanelli. Beloved husband of Kay and a cherished and adored grandfather of Aimee. Keith will be sadly missed by all his loving family and many friends. Funeral Monday 4th April, friends please meet for service at Llanelli Crematorium 10.00a.m. Family flowers only please. Further enquiries to Arthur Cambrey Funeral Directors, Alban Road, Llanelli, SA15 1ES, Tel: 01554 772829.

William Desmond Thomas

(Des) (of Capel Isaf Road, Llanelli) On the 26th March after a bravely fought battle at home with Motor Neurone Disease, Des sadly passed away peacefully at Prince Phillip Hospital. Des, Beloved husband of Diana, dearly loved Dad of Noel, Melanie, Helen and Mark, dear Father-in-law of Kirsty, cherished Grampa of Rachel and Nerys. Funeral Friday 8th April. The funeral will commence from the site of Llanelli & Mynydd Mawr Railway at 11am, to be continued by a service at Silcox Family Chapel 11.15 a.m. followed by interment at Llanelli District Cemetery 12 Noon. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired may be made to 'The Donkey Sanctuary' Sidmouth, Devon EX10 0NU. Or donate via their website, www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk or 'Cats Protection' National Cat Centre, Chelwood Gate, Sussex RH17 7TT. Or donate via their website, www.cats.org.uk For further details please contact, Silcox Family Funeral Directors, 83 New Road, Llanelli SA15 3DS. Tel. 01554 773120.

Claire Louise Willis

(of Westbury Street, Llanelli) On Friday 25th March, peacefully but suddenly at Prince Philip Hospital, Claire beloved daughter of Nelda and the late Eric, dearly loved mother of Rhys and Jessica. Claire was greatly loved and will be missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Thursday 14th April 2022 Service at Llanelli Crematorium 3:00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired may be made to ICU Prince Philip Hospital, Bryngwyn Mawr, Llanelli SA14 8QF or to The Wales Air Ambulance, Ty Elusen, Ffordd Angel, Llanelli Gate, Dafen, Llanelli SA14 8LQ.

Noel Richards Evans

In the loving care of his family and Tŷ Bryngwyn Hospice on the 18th of March Noel passed away. Beloved husband of Yvonne, loving father of Ian and David, dear father-in-law to Julie and Christine, proud grandfather of Mathew, Laura, Rachel, Hannah, Molly and Luke. Funeral Tuesday April 5th, 12 mid-day at Llanelli Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if so wished to Tŷ Bryngwyn Hospice, Llanelli. And for further details please contact Silcox Family Funeral Directors, 83 New Road, Llanelli SA15 3DS. Tel: 01554 773120.

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John Gwyn Owens

("Owens Glanclettwr") Yn dawel ar ddydd Sul 20fed Mawrth 2022 hunodd Gwyn, Glanclettwr, Pontsian yn 81mlwydd oed; brawd annwyl Gwen a Margaret yn 'wncwl' hoffus ac yn gyfaill agos i Sion a Deilwen. Gwasanaeth Angladdol Cyhoeddus a Chladdedigaeth yn Eglwys Sant Ioan Pontsian ddydd Sadwrn 2il Ebrill am 1.30 o'r gloch. Blodau'r teulu yn unig. Os dymuner, derbynnir cyfraniadau er cof tuag at 'Nyrsys Cymunedol Llandysul' trwy law yr Ymgymerwr Angladdau Maldwyn Lewis, Afallon, Penrhiw-pâl, Llandysul, Ceredigion, SA44 5QH.

Margaret Robinson

(Haddon) Sadly, on 14th March 2022, Margaret of Maes Ty Cwrdd Llanelli, passed away, aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Fred, much loved mother of Denise, respected mother-in-law of Andrew, adored grandmother of Hannah, Tom, Emily and Michael. Margaret will be greatly missed by all who knew her. A funeral service will take place at St David's Church on Monday 4th April 2022 at 10am followed by a committal at Llanelli Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, in memory of Margaret can be sent to Macmillan Cancer Support Freepost RUCY-XGCA-XTHU, Macmillan Cancer Support, PO Box 791, York House, YORK, YO1 0NJ. All further enquiries to Thomas Morgan Funeralcare 01554 773678.

Glanffrwd Ieuan Williams

Peacefully on Tuesday 22nd March 2022 at his home, Ieuan of Ashburnham Road, Pembrey. A loving and devoted husband of Elaine and a dearly loved brother and uncle. Ieuan will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Funeral Friday 1st April, friends please meet for service at Llanelli Crematorium 11.00 a.m. No flowers please, but donations if desired in Ieuan's memory can be made directly to The Alzheimer's Society. Further enquiries to Arthur Cambrey Funeral Directors, Alban Road, Llanelli, SA15 1ES, Tel: 01554 772829.

Ernest Reginald George Abley

Peacefully on Wednesday March 23rd at his home in Newcastle Emlyn, Ernie, aged 98 years, beloved husband of Beryl, father of the late Colin and a much loved brother in law and uncle. Ernie will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Funeral Service on Thursday April 7th at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth at 3.15pm. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Ernie may be given to Meddygfa Emlyn and will be accepted by Mr Keith Lewis. All enquiries to Oliver Evans Funeralcare, 125 Priory Street, Carmarthen, SA31 1NB. Tel 01267 236226.

Jessie Davies

Peacefully on Monday March 21 at Awel Tywi Care Home, Jessie, formerly of Ammanford Road, Llandybie. Much loved sister of Mair, Elaine and the late Gladwyn, and a dear aunt to all her nephews and nieces. Funeral service on Wednesday April 6 2022. Public service at Llanelli Crematorium at 10.00 a.m. Family flowers only, donations in memory of Jessie if so desired to Cancer Research, kindly received by D. Wynne Evans and Sons Ltd. Funeral Directors, "Gwynan" 101 Penygroes Road, Blaenau, Ammanford, 01269/850405.

Meirion Jones

Yn dawel ar ddydd Llun 21ain o Fawrth 2022 yn Ysbyty Glangwili, Caerfyrddin; bu farw Meirion o Bryn Moriah, Meinciau. Priod hoff a ffyddlon Marged, tad annwyl Simon a Carys a tadcu cariadus Manon a Cari. Gwasaneth cyhoeddus yn Amlosgfa Llanelli ar ddydd Mawrth 5ed Ebrill 2022 am 1.00 o'r gloch. Dim blodau. Rhoddion os dymunir tuag at 'Wales Air Ambulance' drwy law O.G. Harries Cyf. Trefnwyr Angladdau Bethel, Heol Yr Orsaf Pontyberem, Llanelli, SA15 5LF. (01269) 870350.

Margaret Kedward

Margaret Kedward of Hafod, Llanboidy. Beloved wife of the late David. Passed away peacefully at Glangwili Hospital on Tuesday 22nd March, aged 90 years. Lovingly remembered by her 5 children, 9 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and 4 step grandchildren. Funeral service at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth on Monday 11th April at 1.45pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu may be made for Wales Air Ambulance via www.pefd.co.uk or c/o Peter Evans Funeral Directors, Rosewood, Plashett, Laugharne, Carmarthen, SA33 4TT. Tel: 01994 427 261.

Cynthia Pringle

Peacefully at her home on Sunday 20th March 2022; Cynthia of Ffordd Aneurin, Pontyberem. Beloved wife of Vic, loving mother of Andrew and Gail, caring grandmother of Steffan, Lee, Lora, Shaun and Nia, proud great grandmother of Elis and dear mother-in-law of Jillian. Public funeral service at Llanelli Crematorium on Friday 1st April 2022 at 4pm. No flowers. Donations if so desired to British Heart Foundation Wales c/o O.G. Harries Ltd, Funeral Directors, Bethel, Station Road, Pontyberem, Llanelli, SA15 5LF. (01269) 870350. Family request that everyone must wear a facemask please.

Nina Thomas

Yn dawel yng nghwmni ei theulu yn YsbytyGlangwili ddydd Sadwrn 19 Mawrth yn 87 mlwydd oed ac o Landysul. Priod ffyddlon y diweddar John, mam annwyl ac addfwyn Nigel a Mandy, trysor o fam-gu i Martha, Tom, Sam a Mari Fflur, mam yng nghyfraith barchus, chwaer a chwaer yng nghyfraith gariadus, modryb a mam fedydd garedig a chyfaill triw i lawer. Cynhelir angladd cwbl breifat yng Nghapel Penybont, Llandysul ddydd Sadwrn 2 Ebrill am 1 o'r gloch. Dim blodau, ond derbynnir rhoddion er cof yn ddiolchgar am Nina, os dymunir, tuag at Alzheimer's Society Cymru neu Sefydliad Ymchwil Dementia'r DU trwy law'r trefnwyr angladdau W. D. Thomas a'i Feibion, Pencader Road, Llandysul. Ffôn: 01559 363537 /362563 ***** Peacefully in the presence of her family at Glangwili Hospital aged 87 and from Llandysul. Beloved wife of the late John, dear mother of Nigel and Mandy, cherished grandmother of Martha, Tom, Sam and Mari Fflur, a respected mother-in-law, a loving sister and sister-in-law, a kind aunt and godmother and a caring friend to many. Strictly private funeral at Penybont Chapel, Llandysul Saturday 2 April at 1 o'clock. No flowers, but donations gratefully received in memory of Nina, if desired, to Alzheimer's Society Cymru or UK Dementia Research Institute c/o W. D. Thomas & Sons, Funeral Directors, Pencader Road, Llandysul. Tel: 01559 363537/ 362563.

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