These are all the loved ones remembered in funeral notices for the Valleys and Bridgend made between January 6 and January 12 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.
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. To keep up to date with news from across the Valleys, you can subscribe to our newsletters here. In order of most recently announced:
Glenda DAVIES (Nee Evans)
(Nee Evans) Peacefully on Monday 26th December 2022. Glenda formerly of Pantyrawel and West Road, Bridgend. Devoted wife of the late Clive. Much loved Mum of Michael, Kathleen and Alison. Loved and respected Mother-in-Law of Christine, Steven and Gareth. A Loving and proud Nanna to her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. A dear Sister of Trevor and the late Joan. Friends, please meet for service in Coychurch Crematorium on Monday 16th January 2023 at 4:15pm. All inquiries to Rosemount Funeral Home, 19 Coychurch Road, Bridgend, CF31 3AP. Tel 01656 653156.
Ronald Charles FROST
On Wednesday 27th December 2022, Ronald passed away peacefully at The Grange University Hospital, aged 77. Beloved husband of the late Valerie, adored father of Siân. Cherished Gankee to Thomas, Daniel, Jade and Great-Grancha of Maisie-Jayne. Funeral to take place on Thursday 26th January at Thornhill Crematorium, Wenallt Chapel at 2:45pm. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given at the service for the Alzheimer's Society. All enquiries to Caerphilly Funeralcare (Inc. Ivor Evans & Son) on 02920 883107.
Sylvia FRY
Passed away peacefully at the University Hospital of Wales on 28th December, aged 77 years. A real Canton girl who was devoted to all her family and friends. Resting at J.Pidgeon & Son, 539 Cowbridge Road East, Victoria Park, Cardiff (Tel 02920 226604) until the service in Pidgeons Chapel on Friday 20th January at 11.45am, followed by cremation at Thornhill Crematorium, Briwnant Chapel at 12.45pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Macmillan Cancer Support Nurses, 1 Old Field Road, Bridgend, CF35 5LJ.
Mair GRIER (nee Edwards)
(nee Edwards) Peacefully on Wednesday 21st December 2022 at her home in St Christophers Road, Porthcawl, Mair (formerly of Maesteg). Much loved wife of Mike, dearly loved Mum of Ceri and Gareth and mother-in-law of Jeff, loving and proud Gran of Zoe and Alex. Mair was a devoted Sunday School Teacher at both Libanus Chapel, Maesteg and Trinity Church, Porthcawl and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral Tuesday 17th January 2023, friends please meet for service at Trinity Church, Porthcawl at 12.00pm followed by cremation at Coychurch Crematorium at 1.15pm. Flowers may be sent to Owen E Jones & Co Ltd, Zoar Chapel of Rest, Maesteg or donations in memory of Mair for the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation will be gratefully received by the family. Enquiries to Gareth Watts Owen E Jones & Co Ltd Maesteg Tel 01656 733167.
Major William George (Mbe) GULLEY
Peacefully passed away on December 18th at the University Hospital of Wales. Bill, formerly of Whitchurch, Cardiff. Devoted husband of the late Eileen, much loved father of Linda, Carole, Steve and Vincent. Will be dearly missed by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and all his family and friends. Resting at Castle Court Funeral Home, Pontypridd until the Funeral on Wednesday 18th January service and committal in the Wenallt Chapel, Thornhill Crematorium at 2.00pm. No flowers by request. Charitable donations in Bill's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Society, c/o the funeral home. Following the funeral all are welcome to attend The Ffynnon Wen, Thornhill to celebrate Bill's life. Enquiries tel: 01443 493870.
Anthony Edward HOOPER
Peacefully on Friday 9th December 2022, Tony of Carn Wen, Broadlands, Bridgend formerly of Pen-Y-Fai, beloved husband of the late Christine, dearly loved father of Owen a much loved brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service and cremation at Coychurch Crematorium on Monday 16th January 2023 at 12 noon. Flowers and further enquiries to Gareth and Rhodri Howell of E Esaias & Son Funeral Directors, 39 Bridge Street, Kenfig Hill, Bridgend, CF33 6DB. Tel 01656 740491.
David "Dave" JARMAN
Died suddenly, at home on Wednesday, 30th November 2022. Dave of Llwyncelyn, Porth. Beloved husband of Patricia. Much loved father of Nicola and Marcus. Adored grampa of Eddy, Ayu, and Putra. Cherished great-grampa of Ravina and baby Sian. Dearly loved brother of Rita, Tina, and the late Pat, brother-in-law of Neil. Dave will be dearly missed by all that knew him. The Funeral will take place on Friday, 13th January 2023 at Glyntaff Crematorium at 12:00 noon. Family flowers only by request. Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be sent to Humphreys Funeral Home, Porth for the chosen charity 'Diabetes UK'.
Sandra JONES (Barton)
(Barton) Passed away on Tuesday 6th December 2022 aged 65, holding the hand of beloved husband Stephen. Beloved mother to Carly and Lewis, mother-in-law to Kelly. Cherished grandmother to Danielle, Chloe, Cian and Lexie, great-grandmother to Piper. Sandra will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. The funeral will be taking place on Thursday 12th January 2023 at Thornhill Crematorium, Wenallt Chapel at 1:15pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu may be given at the service for Diabetes UK. All enquiries to Caerphilly Funeralcare on 02920 883107.
Colin David LEWIS
Former head of classics, Cowbridge Grammar School, and head of the lower school, Cowbridge Comprehensive School. Died peacefully on December 21, 2022. Sadly missed by his wife Diana, his daughters Rhian and Sian and their partners Andrew and Robin, and the rest of his family and friends. A dear brother of Margaret and the late Kenneth and Beryl. Funeral, Thursday 19th January, 2023. Service and cremation at Coity Chapel, Coychurch Crematorium, Bridgend at 2.15pm. Flowers, if desired, c/o Mel & Ron Watkins Funeral Services, Pencoed, Tel: 01656 860545, or donations in lieu to a charity of your choice.
Eira Ann RADMILOVIC (Nee Morrisey)
(Nee Morrisey) Aged 64 years Sadly passed away on the 22nd December 2022 after a long brave battle with cancer. "She won a few battles, but not the war" Only Daughter of Ken and Myfanwy Morrisey of Newbridge. Devoted friend, Aunt and Godmother to Josh and Emily. Loving and loyal wife to Chris. R.I.P Donations will be received in lieu of flowers for Velindre Cancer Care Centre c/o Woodfield Park Funeral Directors, Penmaen, Blackwood NP12 0EU. Tel : 01495 224775.
Wendy SLADE
Peacefully passed away on the 22nd December at home surrounded by her family. Sister to Julie and Martin, Auntie to Alice, Ben, Jovi, Samuel and Rhianna. She will be deeply missed by all her family and friends. Wendy will be resting at Caerphilly Funeral Services, prior to service which will be held on Thursday 12th January at 2.30pm at St Martins Church Caerphilly followed by cremation at Thornhill (Briwnant Chapel) at 3.45pm. Family flowers by request only. Donations in memory of Wendy may be made to Macmillan Cancer Support PO Box 791 York House York YO1 0NJ For all enquiries telephone Caerphilly Funeral Services, Parc Avenue, Caerphilly on 02920862100.
Valerie (Val) SLADE
(Val) Passed away peacefully at home after a very long and brave battle against ill health. Funeral at Glyntaff Crematorium, Pontypridd at 11.15am Monday 16th January. Devoted wife to Clive, mum to Dawn and Tim, nana to Dan, Jacob, Morgan and Melissa. No flowers by request, donations in lieu to Cancer Research UK.
William George (Bill) TALBOT
(Bill) Passed away peacefully on the 3rd January 2023 at Ty Porth Care Home aged 96 years. Bill as he was known to many people was a loving husband to the late Laura Talbot. A caring father to Laurence and Richard. Resting at D. Caesar Jones Funeral Home until the service on Tuesday 17th January 2023 at Glyntaff Crematorium 3.45pm. Family flowers only please. Laurence, Richard and Liam would like to thank you for your sympathy at this sad time.
Ralph Dyson THEAKER
Sadly but peacefully, on Friday 23rd December 2022, Ralph of Pontyclun, formerly of Cardiff, passed away at home, aged 92. Loving husband of the late Jean, loved father of Colin and the late Mark and father-in-law to Carole and Sara, adored grandad of Matthew, Amy, Nicky, Adam and Jack and their partners, and a loving great grandad. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral Tuesday 17th January 2023, service at Wenallt Chapel, Thornhill Crematorium, Cardiff at 2pm. Family flowers only, donations can be made in lieu to Cancer Research Wales c/o W H Preene & Son, Mwyndy, Pontyclun CF72 8PN.
Moira WILLIAMS
Suddenly on 6 December 2022, after a short illness bravely borne, at Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil. Moira of Tir-y-Coed, Efail Isaf, (formerly of Glamorgan Street, Aberaman), beloved Wife of David, devoted Mum to Andrew, Rachel and Richard, and much loved 'Big Nan' to Coel and Ffion. Loved and loving, Moira will be hugely missed by her family and friends. Her funeral service will take place at 12:30 on Thursday 12 January 2023, at Wenallt Chapel, Thornhill Crematorium, Cardiff, CF14 9UA, where friends are encouraged to wear a splash of colour at Moira's request. Family flowers only please, but charitable donations in memory of Moira will be gratefully received by Kidney Research UK c/o Castle Court Funeral Home Ltd, Castle Street, Treforest Pontypridd, CF37 1TA
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