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Death notices

Gwilym Rees BECKINGHAM (Bill)

(Bill) Formerly of Long Green, Forthampton. Passed peacefully away at home in Clydach, Swansea on 18th November 2023. Loving husband of Mildred and devoted father of Diane, Sylvia, Donald, and the late Keith, a much loved grandfather and great grandfather. Funeral service taking place at Swansea Crematorium at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday 7th December. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, supporting Marie Curie are welcomed, via: https://bill-beckingham.muchloved.com, or by cheque to the charity c/o C. Meirion Hopkin & Son, 96 High Street, Clydach, Swansea SA6 5LN. Tel: 01792 844513.

Yvonne DAVIES

Peacefully on Monday 27th November 2023 at Prince Philip Hospital, Yvonne of Maes Ty Gwyn, Llangennech, Llanelli. Beloved wife of the late Talfryn and devoted mother of Kim and Tony. Yvonne will be dearly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Monday 11th December, friends please meet for service at Llanelli Crematorium 10.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired in Yvonne's memory for Wales Air Ambulance may be sent directly to Wales Air Ambulance, Ty Elusen, Ffordd Angel, Llanelli Gate, Dafen, Llanelli, SA14 8LQ. Further enquiries to Arthur Cambrey Funeral Director, Alban Road, Llanelli, SA15 1ES Tel: 01554 772829.

Robert Michael EVANS (Rob Kung Fu)

Rob Kung Fu (Formerly of Wheelers, Fishers and Prince Philip Hospital, and a well respected Folk Singer) Sadly on Friday 24th November, following a long illness that he battled bravely until the end, Rob, beloved husband of Alison, dearly loved dad of Gavin, cherished grandad of Dylan and a dear brother. Funeral Tuesday 12th December, service to be held at Llanelli Crematorium at 1.00 p.m. Donations if so desired may be made to ‘Cure Parkinson’s Trust UK’ c/o Silcox Family Funeral Directors, 83 New Road, Llanelli SA15 3DS. Tel. 01554 773120.

Valerie GRIFFITHS

Peacefully on Thursday 30th November 2023 at Ty Mair Care Home, Valerie formerly of Copperworks Road, Llanelli. Beloved wife of the late Des, loving and adored mother of Wendy and Andrew, devoted mother-in-law of Angela, cherished nanna of Sarah & Kevin, James & Ana, Samuel & Emily and Iwan, dear gran of Riley, Eli, Aurora, Theodore and Dexter. Valerie will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Funeral Tuesday 12th December 2023, friends please meet for service at the Chapel of Rest of Arthur Cambrey, Alban Road, Llanelli 11.30 a.m. followed by interment at Llanelli District Cemetery 12.15 p.m. Further enquiries to: Arthur Cambrey Funeral Directors, Alban Road, Llanelli, SA15 1ES. Tel: 01554 772829

Beverley Dawn HILL

(Cambrian Inn Darts Team, Seaside) Peacefully on Tuesday 28th November 2023 at Ashley Court Care Home, Beverley formerly of Arfryn Avenue, Llanelli. Beloved wife of the late Paul, devoted sister of Jeff and Tony, fond auntie of Kevin and Mandy and much loved great-auntie of Jordan. Bev will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Thursday 14th December, friends please meet for service at Llanelli Crematorium 11.00 a.m. Donations, if desired in Beverley's memory for Dementia UK may be sent directly to Dementia UK, 7th Floor, One Aldgate, London, EC3N 1RE. Further enquiries to: Arthur Cambrey Funeral Director, Alban Road, Llanelli, SA15 1ES Tel: 01554 772829.

Kelvin Charles JENKINS

Late of Pembroke. Peacefully on 23rd of November 2023. Cherished brother of Enid and Christine. Beloved Uncle to his niece and nephews. He will be very sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral service to be held at Llanelli Crematorium on Saturday 16th December at 11:00 am. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired to be made payable to Cancer Research, c/o Mrs C. Edwards. 2 Hampshire Drive, Pembroke Dock, SA72 3AZ Graham J Sullivan Funeral Directors Ty-Hedd Funeral Home, Mynydd Garnllwyd Road, Swansea, SA6 7QG. 01792 775262.

David Gwynfor LEWIS

Peacefully on Thursday November 23 at Prince Philip Hospital. Gwynfor of Abbey Mead, Carmarthen. Loving husband of Eirian, dad to Emyr and the late Carwyn, gu of Sam, brother and brother in law. Resting at the private chapel of Wyn Bishop, until the funeral on Wednesday December 13, public service at Llanelli Crematorium at 12.00noon. Family wreath only. * * * * * LEWIS David Gwynfor Yn dawel ar ddydd Iau Tachwedd 23 yn Ysbyty Tywysog Philip. Gwynfor o Abbey Mead, Caerfyrddin. Gŵr cariadus Eirian, tad Emyr a'r diweddar Carwyn, gu Sam, brawd a brawd yng nghyfraith. Yn gorwedd yng nghapel gorffwys Wyn Bishop tan yr angladd ar ddydd Mercher Rhagfyr 13, gwasanaeth cyhoeddus yn Amlosgfa Llanelli am 12.00 o'r gloch. Torch teuluol yn unig.

The Reverend Father Owen McGreal Ma MCGREAL

Please pray from the Repose of the Soul of the former Parish Priest of Tenby, Llanelli and Haverfordwest, the Reverend Father Owen McGreal MA who died on 28th November 2023. His remains will be received into the Catholic Church of Holyrood and St Teilo on Thursday 14th December at 4:30pm, with evening prayers at 7:00pm. His funeral Mass will be celebrated by the Bishop of Menevia, Archbishop Mark O'Toole on Friday 15th December at 11:00am, also at Holyrood and St Teilo's Catholic Church and live streamed on the parish website. Fr McGreal's remains will be accompanied by his family back to his hometown in Co. Mayo, where he will be interred with his parents and late brother, Fr Michaél McGreal SJ. All inquiries to Funeral Directors Messrs W & M J Rossiter & Sons Ltd Tel: 01834 843160.

Barbara PHILLIPS (of New Dock Road, Llanelli)

(of New Dock Road, Llanelli) Sadly on Wednesday 29th November, with her loving family by her side, Barbara, beloved wife of the late Hywel, dearly loved sister of Jean, cherished auntie of Nigel and Jonathan, treasured great-aunt of Arabella, Celyn and Pheobe. Funeral Thursday 14th December, service to be held at Llanelli Crematorium at 10.00 a.m. No flowers please. For further details please contact, Silcox Family Funeral Directors, 83 New Road, Llanelli SA15 3DS. Tel. 01554 773120.

Daniel POWELL

Yn dawel ddydd Mercher, 29ain o Dachwedd, yn 93 oed, hunodd Daniel, Gelli Newydd, Gelli Aur, Caerfyrddin. Priod hoff Marjorie, tad annwyl Eirian, Gary a Rhian, tad-yng-nghyfraith parchus Sandra, Enfys a Tom, tad-cu arbennig Siriol, Mared, Lowri, Owain a Maisie. Colled fawr i'w deulu oll. Gwasanaeth Cyhoeddus yng Nghapel Nebo, Llanpumsaint ddydd Sadwrn, 9fed o Ragfyr am 11:30yb. Blodau'r teulu'n unig. Rhoddion er cof, os dymunir, tuag at: "Llandeilo Medical Group" trwy law Glanmor Evans a'i Fab, Trefnwyr Angladdau, Capel Gorffwys Login, Heol Llangynnwr, Caerfyrddin SA31 2PG 01267 237100.

Doreen Sybilla Marion THOMAS

Peacefully on Friday 1st December 2023 at Cartref Anywl Fan Care Home, Betws, Ammanford, Doreen formerly of Swansea Road, Llanelli. Beloved wife of the late Will, loving and devoted mother of Peter and Brian, dearly loved mother-in-law of Linda, much loved sister of Iris, cherished grandmother of Patricia, David, Richard, Aled and Ffion and an adored great grandmother. Doreen will be sadly missed by all her family, friends and those whose lives she touched. Funeral Thursday 14th December, friends please meet for service at The Chapel of Rest of Arthur Cambrey, Alban Road, Llanelli 1.45 p.m. followed by interment at Llanelli District Cemetery 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Further enquiries to: Arthur Cambrey Funeral Directors, Alban Road, Llanelli, SA15 1ES. Tel: 01554 772829.

David Aaron WALTERS

Retired Director of Lloyds Bank Aaron sadly passed away surrounded by his loving family at home, Warborough Close, Llanelli on Monday 27th November 2023, aged 77 years. Cherished partner of Marilyn, devoted and loving father of Rebekah and Lowri, highly respected father-in-law of Rhodri and Andrew, treasured Taid to all his grandchildren, dearest brother of Ian and sister-in-law Ruby, caring uncle and cousin and an esteemed and loved member of all his extended Thorne family. Aaron's love, goodwill and exuberance for life will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Public funeral service to be held at Llanelli Crematorium on Wednesday 13th December 2023 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired in memory of Aaron for Parkinson's UK may be sent directly to Supporter Care Team, Parkinson's UK, 215 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London, SW1V 1EJ. Further enquiries to Arthur Cambrey Funeral Directors, Alban Road, Llanelli, SA15 1ES Tel: 01554 772829.

Richard Edward James (Tank) WESTWOOD

(Tank) Peacefully on Wednesday 29th November 2023 at his home, Richard of Gorsedd, Penyfan, Llanelli. Richard will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Funeral Wednesday 13th December, friends please meet for service at Llanelli Crematorium 9.00 a.m. Further enquiries to Arthur Cambrey Funeral Director, Alban Road, Llanelli, SA15 1ES Tel: 01554 772829.

In Memoriams

Donald (Chad) CHADBOURN

(Chad) 09-12-2017 Treasured memories of my loving husband who passed away six years ago. This day I'll always remember with heartache, tears and regret, it's the day you were taken from me how could I ever forget. I love and miss you always. Your Loving Wife Winifred x x

Emrys DOUCH

Atgof melys am Briod, Tad a Thadcu hoffus sef Emrys, Gofryn, Brechfa a hunodd 05/12/89. Gyda chariad y cofiwn. Jean, Colin, Clive a'u Teuluoedd.

Susan (Sue) LEWIS

2nd December 2008 Precious memories of a wonderful wife to Dewi, a loving mother to Elliot and a memorable sister to David, Sarah and John. Fifteen years have passed since you left us. Thinking of you often, missing you constantly and loving you always. You are always in our hearts.

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