These are all the loved ones remembered in funeral notices for the Valleys and Bridgend made between March 17 and March 23 on WalesOnline. 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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Norman Challenger
Sadly passed away peacefully on the 24th February 2023, with his family by his side at his home, aged 86 years old. Beloved Husband of Barbara, adored Father of Jayne, Anne, Lynda and Sarah, cherished Grandfather of Oliver, Daniel, Ceris, Katie, Matthew, Lewis and Queeta, and Great-Grandfather of Rupert, Amelie and Tiggy. Norman, late of Porth; a very special person who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Forever in our hearts and thoughts. Resting at D J Evans Funeral Home until the service on 28th March 2023, in the Wenallt Chapel, Thornhill Crematorium at 1:15pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, in memory of Norman can be made direct to Marie Curie and City Hospice or via the donation box which will be available on the day. The family have requested that those attending the service wear a splash of colour in remembrance of Norman.
Marian Harris (née Davies)
(née Davies) Peacefully on 11th March at Brocastle Manor Care Home, Marian, aged 90 years, of Redroofs Close, Brynna, Pencoed. Dearly beloved wife of John, much loved mother of Stephen, Phillip and Julie, mother-in-law of Lorraine and Rik, and a loving Mamgu of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday 4th April. Service and cremation at Coity Chapel, Coychurch Crematorium, Bridgend at noon. Family flowers only, donations in lieu may be made to the Alzheimer's Society c/o Mel & Ron Watkins Funeral Services, 2, Hilda House, The Square, Pencoed, Bridgend CF35 5NP. Tel: 01656 860545.
Mair Gwenllian Havard
Peacefully on Sunday 26th February 2023, at her home in Maesteg, Mair. Beloved wife of the late Peter, dearly loved Mum of Susan, Cathy and Charles, loved and respected mother-in-law of Lindsay, loving Grandma of Richard, Rachael and Thomas, proud Great Grandma of Jack and Harry. Funeral Tuesday 28th March 2023, friends please meet for service at Carmel Bethania Chapel, Maesteg at 1.30pm followed by Cremation at Margam Crematorium at 2.30pm. Family flowers only by request however donations will be gratefully received by the family and shared between ShedQuarters, Maesteg and MAWS. Enquiries to Gareth Watts Owen E Jones & Co Ltd Maesteg Tel 01656 733167.
Elizabeth Ethel (Libby) Hawkins
(Libby) Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday 4th March, Libby of Marine Dr., Ogmore-By-Sea; beloved wife of John, devoted mother of Clive, Sally-Anne & Clare and a cherished grandmother & great-grandmother. Funeral on Tuesday 28th March. Service at Coychurch Crematorium at 1:15 p.m. followed by interment at Laleston. Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to British Heart Foundation c/o Penybont Funeral Services, Meadow St., Bridgend. Tel 01656-650831.
Esther Ann Hughes (née Broomfield)
(née Broomfield) Peacefully on 10th March at the Princess of Wales Hospital, Ann, aged 79 years, of Felindre Avenue, Pencoed and formerly of Wern Tarw. Dearly beloved Wife of the late Doug, much loved Mother of Charles and Liz, a loving Nanny of Lewis and Rachel, and a dear sister of Catherine. Ann will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral, Thursday 30th March. Service and cremation at Coity Chapel, Coychurch Crematorium, Bridgend at 4.15pm. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be made to the British Heart Foundation c/o Mel & Ron Watkins Funeral Services, 2, Hilda House, The Square, Pencoed, Bridgend CF35 5NP. Tel: 01656 860545.
Mary Griffiths (Mari) Jones
(Mari) Peacefully on Thursday 2nd March 2023, aged 92 years, at her home in Llangynwyd, Maesteg (formerly of Talfedw, Llangeitho). Former Borough Councillor and Bridgend County Borough Mayor. Much loved daughter of the late Elizabeth and Watkin, beloved wife of the late Carroll, dearly loved mother of Dylan and Euros, dear mother-in-law of Natalie, proud grandmother of Oliver and Rhys, loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral Wednesday 29th March 2023. Friends please meet for service at 1pm at St. Ceitho's Church, Llangeitho, Tregaron SY25 6TR followed by interment. Floral tributes may be sent to Zoar Chapel of Rest, Maesteg, CF34 9UT. Alternatively, the retiring collection will be donated to Dementia UK. Enquiries to Gareth Watts, Owen E Jones & Co Ltd. Maesteg. Tel: 01656 733167 * * * * * Yn dawel Ddydd Iau Mawrth 2il, 2023 yn 92 mlwydd oed, yn ei chartref yn Llangynwyd, Maesteg (gynt o Talfedw, Llangeitho). Cyn Gynghorydd Bwrdeistref a Maer Bwrdeistref Sirol Pen-y bont ar Ogwr. Merch hoffus y diweddar Elizabeth a Watkin, gwraig annwyl y diweddar Carroll, mam ofalus Dylan ac Euros a mam-yng-nghyfraith parchus Natalie, mamgu balch Oliver a Rhys, chwaer, chwaer yng nghyfraith a modryb. Angladd Ddydd Mercher, Mawrth 29ain, 2023 am 1pm yn Eglwys Sant Ceitho, Llangeitho, Tregaron SY25 6TR. Gellir anfon teyrngedau blodau i Gapel Gorffwys Zoar, Maesteg CF34 9UT. Derbynnir rhoddion, er cof, tuag at Dementia UK. Ymholiadau i Gareth Watts, Owen E.Jones & Co.Ltd Maesteg. Ffon 01656 733167.
Kathleen Mary Loye
Suddenly on Thursday 23rd February 2023, Kath of Ffynnon Wen, North Cornelly. Dearly loved mother of Michael, Kevin and Anne, a much loved mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. Funeral service at Our Lady Star OF The Sea RC Church, Porthcawl on Tuesday 28th March 2023 at 12 noon, followed by interment at Cornelly Cemetery at 1pm. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to The Alzheimer's Society c/o Gareth and Rhodri Howell of E Esaias & Son Funeral Directors, 39 Bridge Street, Kenfig Hill, Bridgend CF33 6DB. Tel 01656 740491.
Michael Patrick Melody
Peacefully on 7th March 2023, at home, Michael of Pontyclun. Beloved husband of Jacqueline, loving father of Paul and Mark, respected father-in-law to Aingie and Claire and Gramps to Mia, Isla, Finbar, Raewyn and Calen. Michael will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Funeral Tuesday 28th March, service at Coychurch Crematorium, Bridgend at 2.15pm. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired for Velindre Fundraising c/o W.H. Preene & Son, Mwyndy, Pontyclun, CF72 8PN Tel: 01443 223368.
Shân Oldham (née Lewis)
(née Lewis) Suddenly on 5th March at the Princess of Wales Hospital, following a fall at her home, Shân, aged 75 years, of Castle Court, Llantwit Major. Dearly beloved Wife of the late Chris, much loved Mother of Robert and David, Mother-in-law of Krisi and Helen, loving Nanny Shân of Georgie, Alex and Matthew, a dear Sister of Rhiannon, and the late David. Funeral, Tuesday 4th April. Service at St. Illtud's Church, Llantwit Major at 1.45pm followed by cremation at Coity Chapel, Coychurch Crematorium, Bridgend at 3.15pm. Please feel free to wear a splash of colour. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be made to the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) c/o Mel & Ron Watkins Funeral Services, 2, Hilda House, The Square, Pencoed, Bridgend CF35 5NP. Tel: 01656 860545.
Nan Oram (née Day)
(née Day) Peacefully on 22nd February at her home, Cae Patrog, Heol y Cyw, Nan, aged 83 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Gerald, much loved mother of Julian and partner Liz, Catherine and late partner Gary, a dear sister of Alun, the late John and Trefor, and a beloved daughter of the late Gwyn and Olwen. Nan will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral, Friday 31st March. Service and cremation at Coity Chapel, Coychurch Crematorium, Bridgend at 2.15pm. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu may be made to Marie Curie c/o Mel & Ron Watkins Funeral Services, 2, Hilda House, The Square, Pencoed, Bridgend CF35 5NP. Tel: 01656 860545.
Gareth Phillips
Suddenly but peacefully on Saturday 25th February 2023, Gareth of Harvey Street, Maesteg. Much loved husband of the late Ann, dearly loved Dad of Paul and Susan, loved and respected father-in-law of Carl, loved by Frances, cherished Grampa of Rachel, Aaron, Katie and Sarah. Funeral Monday 27th March 2023, friends please meet for service at The Church of St Michael and All Angels, Maesteg at 12.00pm followed by Interment at Maesteg Cemetery. Family flowers only by request however donations for Cancer Research UK will be gratefully received by the family. Enquiries to Gareth Watts, Owen E Jones & Co Ltd, Maesteg. Tel 01656 733167.
David Thomas
Suddenly on 6th March at the Princess of Wales Hospital, David, aged 78 years, of Pant Glas, Pencoed. Dearly loved partner of Marilyn, much loved Father of Nicola and Tracy, Stepfather of Zoe and Mark, and a loving Grancha of all his Grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday 29th March. Service at Salem Chapel, Coychurch Road, Pencoed at 11.15am, followed by interment at Pencoed Cemetery at Noon. Family flowers only, donations in lieu may be made to the Stroke Association c/o Mel & Ron Watkins Funeral Services, 2, Hilda House, The Square, Pencoed, Bridgend CF35 5NP. Tel: 01656 860545.
Alan Stuart White
Sadly but peacefully on Thursday 23rd February 2023, at home, Alan of Pontyclun: beloved husband of the late Loretta, loving father of Andrew, dear father-in-law of Sarah, much loved grandad of Kiera and Kirsty, and adored twin brother to Janice. Alan will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Thursday 23rd March, service at Coychurch Crematorium, Bridgend at 1.15pm. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired for Velindre Fundraising c/o W.H. Preene & Son, Mwyndy, Pontyclun CF72 8PN Tel: 01443 223368.
Joycelyn Edwina Ann Williams
On 3rd March in hospital Joyce of Troedyrhiw, Ystrad Mynach. Beloved wife of Arthur (Mynach Plant), much loved mother of Nigel, Ian & Craig, mother in law of Suzanne, Julie & Jo, and a much loved and devoted Gran to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Resting at The Funeral Home of Stanley J Nicholas Ltd, The Paddocks, Pengam until the funeral on Monday 27th March 2023. Service in Holy Trinity Church, Ystrad Mynach at 2.30pm. Committal to follow at Sirhowy Valley Crematorium. Immediate family flowers only, donations in lieu to Cancer Research Wales c/o the funeral home please.
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