These are all the loved ones remembered in funeral notices and family announcements across Swansea made between August 6 and August 12 . 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.
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Doris ABLITT
(Née Williams) After a short illness, on 6th August 2022, aged 98. Doris of Southgate, near Swansea, formerly of Masham in Yorkshire, Southborough in Kent, and Birchgrove, Swansea. Beloved wife of the late Arthur David Evans, and subsequently the beloved wife of the late Bill Ablitt. Very much loved by her family: her sons, Michael and Joe, their wives, Hilary and Helen, her 4 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Private cremation on Wednesday 24th August 2022 to be followed by a Celebration of her life at St. Mary's Church, Pennard at 3pm on the same day. Family flowers only, donations in memory are invited online or by cheque sent directly to CRISIS, 66 Commercial Street, London E1 6LT Further enquiries to Eddie Tucker Funeralcare Tel: 01792 280101
Barbara Eileen CULLEN
Peacefully passed away on 29th July 2022 at Gorseinon Hospital. Dearly loved wife of the late Patsy, loving mother of Anne, Michael and the late Stephen, dear mother-in-law of Chris and Jan, proud grandma of her grandchildren and great grandchildren, also a much loved sister-in-law, auntie and great auntie. Barbara will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral Thursday 18th August 2022 1.45pm service at the Holy Cross Church, Gendros followed by cremation at Swansea Crematorium 3pm. A touch of colour may be worn in memory of Barbara. No flowers by request, donations if so desired to the Alzheimer's Society or Breast Care Unit Singleton Hospital c/o D.G. Attwell Funeral Directors 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea SA5 9JH Tel (01792) 650205. Requiescat in Pace
Ernie KNIGHT
Ex Morris Brothers Sadly passed away on 30th July at Morriston Hospital. Ernie of Bonymaen, much loved husband to Ann, loving father to John, Kevin and the late Debra, a dear father-in-law to Michelle and Steven, cherished bampi Ernie to Daniel, Adam, Kristian, Aby, Tilly, Jessica and Aimee. Ernie will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service will be held at Swansea Crematorium on Friday 19th August at 11am. Family flowers only please but donations in memory of Ernie may be made to: Prostate Cancer UK via funeral-notices.co.uk or by cash/cheque to Gwyn Jones Funeral Director, 118 Trallwn Road, Llansamlet, Swansea. SA7 9UU Tel: 01792 771066/07483125296
June Margaret MORGAN
Retired Lecturer of Stained Glass and Mosaics at NPT College. Former member of the Tawe Samba Band. On 2nd August 2022 at Singleton Hospital, June passed away peacefully. A loving, proud mother and best friend to Jason and Michelle, devoted and proud Mam to her three granddaughters Frankie, Abi and Molly, cherished sister to Trish and a much loved aunt to Paul, Simon, Darren and their families. "June will be greatly missed by all her family and her many friends." Funeral Thursday 18th August, service at Swansea Crematorium 2.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, may be made to British Heart Foundation c/o D.G.Attwell Funeral Directors, 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea SA5 9JH Tel. 01792 650205. Please wear a splash of Pink in memory of June.
Peter SMITH
(Ex ISTEL and Cadbury College) Peacefully on Sunday 31st July 2022 in Swansea, Peter; beloved husband of Ellen and cherished father of Gregory. Further enquiries c/o William Pressdee Funeralcare Tel. 01792 366513
Kenneth John BARKER
Ex Unigate Milkman Sadly on Sunday 31st July at Singleton Hospital, Ken loving husband of the late Beryl, devoted father of Dawn, father-in-law of the late Dai, cherished bampa of Steven and Becky, Kevin and Suzie and Mark. Great-bampi of Kai, Callum and Ashleigh-Lee, much loved brother and brother-in-law. Funeral Monday 15th August when a service will be held at Swansea Crematorium, 2.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to Cancer Research UK or Ty Olwen, c/o D G Attwell Funeral Directors 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd Swansea, SA5 9JH Tel: 01792 650205
Christopher CLEE
(Queen's Counsel) Sadly on Monday 1st August 2022, at Singleton Hospital, Chris, beloved husband of Kim, much loved father of James, Jack, Isabel and Eve, loving son of Bernard and Gabrielle and cherished brother of Margaret and Maria. Chris will be greatly missed by his family, and his many friends and colleagues. A private family funeral will be held at Swansea Crematorium, on Friday 19th August. A Service of Thanksgiving will be held at the Brangwyn Hall, Swansea on Friday 2nd September 2022, at 2pm. All those who knew and loved Chris are welcome to attend. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Asthma and Lung UK c/o St James Funeral Home, 31 St James Gardens, Uplands, Swansea SA1 6DT. Tel: 01792 643840
Brian Michael COFFEY
(Brian) The family announce the peaceful death of Brian at Singleton Hospital after a short illness. The loving husband and soulmate of Carole Anne and much adored father of Suzanne, Michael, Stephen, Sian, Caroline and son-in-law David. Brian will be lovingly missed by all of his large family including his grandchildren and great grandchildren. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday 17th August 2022 at Ty-Hedd Funeral Home, 11:00 am. Family flowers only. Enquiries to: Graham J. Sullivan Funeral Directors, Ty-Hedd Funeral Home, Mynydd Garnllwyd Road, Morriston, Swansea, SA6 7QG Tel 01792 775262.
Gerald Anthony COX
(Gerald) Sadly but peacefully after a long illness courageously borne on Wednesday, July 27th at Ty Olwen, Gerald passed away. Beloved Husband of Frances, cherished Father and Father-in-law of Jane, Suzanne, Kevin and Simon, adored Bampi to Rhys, Ieuan, Curtis and Lucy and a dear Brother-in-law of Jessie and Alan. Gerald was well respected and much loved by all who knew him. He will be dearly missed. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday, August 16th at 10.30am, Swansea Crematorium. Family flowers only but donations, if so desired, may be made to Ty Olwen, Morriston Hospital, Morriston, Swansea SA6 6NL, also through the Graham J. Sullivan Funeral Directors website, Funeral Notices or the South Wales Evening Post Website. Enquiries to: Graham J. Sullivan Funeral Directors, Ty-Hedd Funeral Home, Mynydd Garnllwyd Road, Morriston, Swansea, SA6 7QG Tel 01792 775262.
Luigi DE MARCO
Peacefully on Sunday 7th August 2022, at his home with his loving family by his side, Luigi, beloved husband of the late Pamela, loving father of Franco, Maria, Mario, Rosina, Teresa and Margherita, proud grampa and grandad of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Luigi will be sadly missed by all his loving family and many friends. Requiem Mass will be held on Tuesday 16th August 2022 at St Josephs Cathedral 10.45am followed by interment in Morriston Cemetery 12.15pm (section BBB) Flowers welcome, for further enquiries please contact D. G. Attwell Funeral Directors, 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea SA5 9JH Tel. No: 01792 650205 Requiescat in Pace
Marie Elizabeth LEWIS
(Nee Thomas) Peacefully on Friday 29th July at Ystradgynlais Community Hospital, Marie of Brecon Rd Ystradgynlais, passed away aged 102 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Glyn (S.W.T) loving mother of Wynne and Monta and adored grandmother of Dee. The funeral will be held on Tuesday 16th August. Service at St Cynog's Church, Ystradgynlais at 11am followed by a service at Swansea Crematorium at 12midday. No flowers by request, donations if so desired in memory of Marie may be given to Cancer Research kindly received by Roger Castle & Daughter Independent Funeral Directors, 86 Commercial St, Ystalyfera, Swansea. SA9 2HU. Tel : 01639843231
David MARTIN
(Dai,formerly of Swansea Fruit Market) It is with great sadness that the family of David announce his passing at Glais House Care Home, Glais on Thursday 28th July 2022, aged 87 years. Beloved husband of Shirley. Loved dad to Susan, Debbie and Christopher. Dear father in law and a much loved bampa to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Beloved brother of Betty and his Deceased siblings and a loved uncle to his nephews and nieces. Funeral service to be held at Bethel Private Chapel of Rest, Waunarlwydd Road, Cockett on Monday 15th August 2022 at 11am. Followed by cremation at Morriston Crematorium 12 noon. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired in memory of David to the Dementia Society c/o Phillip G Davies & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors, Bethel Private Chapel of Rest, Waunarlwydd Road, Cockett SA2 0GB Tel: 01792 581924 Requescat in Pace
Winston POVEY
Suddenly but peacefully passed away on 28th July at his home in Llansamlet. Loving brother to Terry and the late Ken and David. Winston will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral service will be held at Swansea Crematorium on Thursday 18th August at 11am Family flowers only please, all enquiries to: Gwyn Jones Funeral Director 118 Trallwn Road Llansamlet Swansea SA7 9UU Tel: 01792 771066/07483125296
Margaret Anne DAVIES
Peacefully on Saturday 30th July 2022, at Singleton Hospital, Margaret, formally of Tydraw Road Bonymaen, beloved mam of Anne, Antony and the late Melanie & Terry, devoted nanna of Catherine, Lucy, Codie, Faith, Willow & great-granddaughter Sadie, and a dear sister and auntie. Margaret will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral service Tuesday 16th August, Swansea Crematorium at 11am, no flowers by request, but donations in lieu if desired may be made out to Ward F Morriston Hospital, and sent directly to Ward F Morriston Hospital Heol Maes Eglwys, Cwmrhydyceirw, SWANSEA, SA6 6NL. Further enquiries to Rees Davies & Son Funeralcare 01792 456976
Graham Peter KAVANAGH
Peacefully passed away on 28th July 2022 at Morriston Hospital. Devoted husband of Anne, Much loved dad of Matthew and Daniel and their wife and partner Leanne and Joanne, adored bampa of Mia, Amber, Cleo, Jac and Megan, loved brother of Brian, George and the late Clifford and Noreen, a loved brother-in-law and uncle. Graham will be sadly missed by all. Funeral service will be held at Swansea Crematorium on Wednesday 17th August at 3pm. Family flowers only please but donations in memory of Graham can be made to: Parkinsons UK via funeral-notices.co.uk or by cash/cheque to: Gwyn Jones Funeral Director 118 Trallwn Road Llansamlet Swansea SA7 9UU Tel: 01792 771066 / 07483125296 All are welcome to join the family for refreshments after the funeral at Morriston Golf Club, 160 Clasemont Road, Morriston SA6 6AJ
Leonard John RAY
Sadly on 29th July 2022 at his home, Len, a much loved husband to the late Pearl, cherished father to Carole and Christopher, father-in-law to Derick and Caroline and dear son of the late Lillian and Len. Wonderful bampa to Emma, Daniel, Rachel, David, Aimee, Molly and great-bampa to Alanna Pearl, Ava Rae, Leo and Oliver. Dearest brother to the late Chrissie, Nelly and Phylis. Funeral Monday 15th August 2022 when a service will be held at Swansea Crematorium at 3.00pm. Family flowers only please. Further enquiries to Phillip G Davies & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors, Bethel Private Chapel of Rest, Waunarlwydd Road, Cockett SA2 0GB Tel: 01792 581924
Audrey Irene ROUSE
(nee Mason) Peacefully on Thursday 28th July 2022, Audrey, devoted wife of the late Jack Rouse, adored mam of Helena, Philip, Andrew and the late Michael, also a dearly loved mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Audrey will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Funeral service to be held on Wednesday 17th August 2022 11:00am at Swansea Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to Dementia UK c/ o St James Funeral Home 31 St James Gardens Uplands, Swansea SA1 6DT Tel - 01792 643 840
William Alfred DYKE
(Bob) Peacefully on 18th July 2022 at UHW aged 91 years. Beloved husband to Isobell, inspirational father to Robert and Stuart, doting grandfather to Lewis, Matthew and Rhodri He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Resting at D. Caesar Jones funeral until the service on Tuesday 16th August 2022 at Thornhill Crematorium, Wenallt Chapel 10.15am. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to The British Heart Foundation.
Marjorie EARLES
Sadly passed away on 25th July at Ty Olwen, Marjorie of Trallwn, beloved wife of the late Charlie McLean, much loved mother to Andrew, Joanne, Michelle and Steven, a dear mother-in-law, cherished nan to Jamie, Lauren, Emily, Jackson and Ellie, loving sister to Bryan, Janet, Peter, Rae, Karen, Malcolm, Ian and the late Ken. Marjorie will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service will be held at Swansea Crematorium on Tuesday 16th August at 12:30pm. Family flowers only please but donations in memory of Marjorie can be made to: Ty Olwen via funeral-notices.co.uk or by cash/cheque to Gwyn Jones Funeral Director, 118 Trallwn Road, Llansamlet, Swansea. SA7 9UU Tel: 01792 771066 / 07483125296
Pamela Mary RICHARDS
(Pam) Passed away peacefully on Saturday 30th July 2022 at her home, following a long illness, bravely borne, aged 80 years. Pam of Wern Road, Skewen, Neath. Much loved and devoted wife of John, proud mother and grandmother, Pam will be greatly missed by all her loving family and friends. Funeral service at Margam Crematorium on Monday 15th August at 10:30am. Family flowers only please, however donations in memory of Pam gratefully received for Parkinson's UK c/o Les Davies Independent Funeral Directors, Neath Funeral Home, Main Road, Cadoxton, Neath, SA10 8AP. Tel 01639 642945.
Leslie Mark THOMAS
Tootsy Suddenly passed away on 31st July at his home in Penlan. Dearly loved son of the late Yvonne and Graham, loving father of Nicky, Kirsty, Tianna, Bradley and the late Stacey, much loved brother of Wayne, proud grampa of all his grandchildren. Funeral Thursday 18th August 10.30am service at Swansea Crematorium. Please wear something red in memory of Tootsy. Family flowers only please. Enquiries to D.G. Attwell Funeral Directors 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea SA5 9JH. Tel: (01792) 650205.
June Mary JONES
(formerly Penyrheol and Blackpill Post Office) On 21st July 2022 at Morriston Hospital, June. Much loved wife to Lu, precious mother of Julie and the late Vaughan, respected mother-in-law of Len, cherished and proud Nan to Ashley, Ryan and Cameron. Resting at D.G.Attwell's Chapel of Rest, Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd until funeral Friday 19th August, service at Swansea Crematorium 2.30pm. Flowers to Chapel of Rest please.
Ronald Peter SQUIRE
Ronald passed away peacefully at his daughter's home on July 28th, 2022. Devoted husband of Margaret, loving father of Katherine, Rhian and Jonathan and proud Taid of Macsen. Funeral will take place at Morriston Crematorium on Friday August 12th at 11.30am following there will be a celebration of Ronnie's life at the Samlet Social Club, Llansamlet. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Cardiology Ward, Morriston Hospital c/o Sims and Jones Independent Funeral Directors, 240 Jersey Road, Bonymaen, Swansea, SA1 7DL. Tel: 01792 700501
William Leslie THOMAS
(Les) Peacefully on Tuesday 26th July at Morriston Hospital, Les of Min-yr-Afon, Ystalyfera. Beloved husband and best friend of Carolletta, adored and loving father of Dawn, Paul and Mark, cherished gramps of Ashleigh, Sophie and Liam, loving great gramps of Lilly-Mae, Mila and Teddy, a loved brother of Dorothy and the late Alana. The funeral will be held on Thursday 11th August. Service and interment at the Gorof Cemetery at 11:45am. Donations if so desired in memory of Les may be given to Ystradgynlais League of Friends kindly received by Roger Castle & Daughter, 86 Commercial St, Ystalyfera, Swansea. SA9 2HU.Tel:01639843231
Robert James THOMAS
(Formerly of Mills Motors, Gors Avenue, Townhill, Drummer with Black Velvet) Sadly passed away on 24th July at his home in Winchwen surrounded by his family. Much loved husband to Lynda, loving dad to Melanie and Trudy, and their partners Lee and Richard, adored bwmps to Shaye, Korey and Casey, and cherished great bwmps to Caidyn and Maliyah, dearest brother to Stephen and his wife Hazel. Robert will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service will be held at Swansea Crematorium on Monday 15th August at 11am. Family flowers only please but donations in memory of Robert can be made to: British Heart Foundation via funeral-notices.co.uk or by cash/cheque to: Gwyn Jones Funeral Director 118 Trallwn Road Llansamlet Swansea SA7 9UU Tel: 01792 771066 / 07483125296
Jennifer Ann CHAMBERS
(nee Thomas) Peacefully on the 27th of July 2022 at Singleton Hospital, Swansea. Beloved wife of Brian, devoted mother to Nicola, Kathryn and to Joshua. Much loved grandmother to Alex and Nia, and to Sam, Jake, Courtney and Ava and adored great-grandmother to Esmae and Darcie and a special sister to Pat. Jennifer will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral service to be held at Swansea Crematorium on Friday 12th of August at 11.00 am. Family flowers only please, however donations to Cancer Research UK would be appreciated, if so desired through www.cancerresearchuk.org Graham J Sullivan Funeral Directors Ty-Hedd Funeral Home, Mynydd Garnllwyd Road, Morriston, Swansea, SA6 7QG Tel 01792 775262
Anne DEVONSIDE
(Gob on a stick) Sadly, but quietly, on Saturday 23 July in Morriston Hospital, Anne, beloved mother of Dean and Ian, mother-in-law to Maria and formerly Diane, grandmother to Kara and Bryonny and great grandmother to Ethan and Tommy. Service at Morriston Crematorium 9 August 2022 at 3.30pm. Donations in lieu of flowers to PDSA please. Meet at 4.45pm at The Cockett Inn, following the service.
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