These are all the loved ones remembered in funeral notices for the Valleys and Bridgend made between February 1 and February 8 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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Sheila BENNETT

Sheila Bennett
Sheila Bennett

Died suddenly but peacefully on Sunday 21st January at home, aged 89 years. Adored and much loved wife of the late Arthur Bennett, Mum to Nicholas and Lisa, mother-in-law to Jackie and Lyn, sister to Alan, sister-in-law to Ann, grandmother to Amy, Jessica and Victoria and great grandmother. She will be so deeply missed by all her family and friends. Sheila's funeral service will held at St Martin's Church, Caerphilly on Tuesday 13th February at 1.15pm followed by the committal at Briwnant Chapel, Thornhill Crematorium at 2.15pm. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Sheila may be made to Cancer Research Wales. For all enquiries, please telephone Caerphilly Funeral Services, Parc Avenue Funeral Home, Caerphilly, CF83 3AZ on 02920 862100

Sharon BERRY

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Sharon Berry

09.06.1969 17.041.2024 Aged 54 Years. Beloved wife of Phil, much loved mum of Danni and Luke, treasured mother-in-law of Mason and Kayleigh, devoted daughter of Ellen and David and Philip and Bernadette. Loving daughter in law of Megan, cherished sister of Lorraine and the late Kevin, loved Sister in law and a much-loved aunty to all her nieces and nephews. Sharon is loved and missed by all her family and many friends. Sharon will be resting at Brian Thomas D H Wilde Chapel of Rest until the funeral on Thursday 15th February 2024 In Margam Crematorium, at 12 noon. FAMILY FLOWERS ONLY PLEASE Donations if desired in Memory of Sharon will be for: Wales Air Ambulance. Please send your donations in Sharon's name direct to: Ty Elusen, Ffordd Angel, Llanelli Gate, Dafen, Llanelli. SA14 8LQ. All further enquiries to: Emma Evans Funeral Director at Brian Thomas Funeral Service Mawdlam, Bridgend, CF33 4PH Tel: 01656 740070.

Mary Elenor BOWEN (Nee Masters)

(Nee Masters) Formerly of Graig Wen Crescent, Abertridwr. Peacefully at home on 28th January surrounded by her family. Mary beloved wife of the late Tony (Tonka). Much loved Mam of Mitzi and Leon. Respected Mother in law to Adrian and Nicola. Cherished Nan of Ross-Anthony, Jacob, Kyle, Harriet, Che and Chanel. Devoted Great Grandmother of Rocco, Renz, and Isla-Rose. Will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Resting in the care of Caerphilly Funeralcare until the private service at Mary's home, followed by Burial at Gelligaer Cemetery where all are welcome at 11am on Thursday 15th February. Family flowers only by request. Donations in Mary's memory may be made to Dementia UK.

Lynne Joyce FERN

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Lynne Joyce Fern

Passed away peacefully on Thursday 25th January 2024, aged 71 Years. Beloved mum of Andrew, Leanne, and Kimberley, Much loved mother-in-law of Mark, Jason, and Sheryl. Devoted nan of Joshua, Sophie, Seren, Sonny, Rhys, George, and Bethan. Treasured sister of Robert and the late Patrick and a loved companion of Derek. Lynne is loved and missed by all her family and friends. Lynne will be resting at Brian Thomas D H Wilde Chapel of Rest until the funeral on Friday 16th February 2024, In St James Church at 11.15am Followed by Interment in Cornelly Cemetery, at 12 noon. FAMILY FLOWERS ONLY PLEASE Donations if desired in memory of Lynne will be for: Cancer Research Wales. Please send your donations in Lynne's name direct to: 22 Neptune Court, Vanguard Way, Cardiff, CF24 5PJ. All further enquiries to: Emma Evans Funeral Director at Brian Thomas Funeral Service Mawdlam, Bridgend, CF33 4PH Tel: 01656 740070.

Eric Michael GRIER

Peacefully on Thursday 25th January 2024, Mike of St Christophers Road, Porthcawl. Much loved husband of the late Mair, dearly loved Dad of Ceri and Gareth and father-in-law of Jeff, loving and proud Gramps of Zoe and Alex, dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Tuesday 13th February 2024, friends please meet for service at Coychurch Crematorium at 2.15pm. Floral tributes may be sent to Zoar Chapel of Rest, Zoar Avenue, Maesteg, CF34 9UT or alternatively donations for the My Name'5 Doddie Weir Foundation may be made to the following link https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/mikeygthomas64 Enquiries to Gareth Watts, Owen E Jones & Co Ltd, Maesteg. Tel 01656 733167.

Gloria HALLETT

Peacefully at home on February 2nd 2024 Gloria of Trallwn Pontypridd aged 75 years . Beloved wife of the late Roy Hallett, a loving mother to Rhian & Elizabeth and cherished grandmother to Joshua. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her, resting at Co op funeral care Pontypridd until the cremation service at Glyntaff on Wednesday February 21st 10:30am. Family flowers only by request donations if desired will be for "British Lung Foundation" & "MND Association"

Mary Maureen HUGHES

Peacefully on 24th January at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Maureen, aged 91 years, of Danygraig Crescent, Talbot Green. Dearly beloved wife of the late Lloyd, loving Nan of Damon, Johnathan, Jeffrey, Kelly and Nathan. Funeral, Monday 12th February. Service at Ebenezer Church, Talbot Green at 1.45 p.m. followed by cremation at Coychurch Crematorium, Bridgend at 3.15 p.m. Family flowers only, donations in lieu may be made to Ebenezer Church, Talbot Green or Salem Chapel, Tonyrefail c/o Mel & Ron Watkins Funeral Services, 2 Hilda House, The Square, Pencoed, Bridgend CF35 5NP. Tel: 01656 860545.

Nancy Maureen IVENS

Peacefully on 26th January 2024 at Y Bwthyn Hospice, Royal Glamorgan, Nancy of 7 Cowbridge Road, Brynsadler, Pontyclun (former newsagent of Penygraig) passed away. Beloved wife of the late Philip and a dearly loved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, she will be sorely missed by all her family and friends. The funeral will take place on Monday 12th February 2024, service and committal at Coychurch Crematorium at 2.15.

Wendy Elizabeth JOHN

Wendy Elizabeth John

Peacefully on Monday 15th January 2024, Wendy of Bower Street, Kenfig Hill, beloved wife of the late Vernon, dearly loved mother of Mark, Neil and the late Belinda and step-mother of Anne, much loved mother-in-law, grandmother and great grandmother. Memorial service at Nebo Baptist Chapel, Cefn Cribwr on Friday 9th February 2024 at 12 noon. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to The Dog's Trust c/o Rhodri and Gareth Howell of E Esaias & Son Funeral Directors, 39 Bridge Street, Kenfig Hill, Bridgend CF33 6DB. Tel 01656 740491.

Derrick PROTHEROE

Derrick Protheroe

Of 25 Brynau Rd Caerphilly. Worked at EC Cases Taffs Well & Energlyn for many years and ROF/MOD Llanishen until his retirement in 1997. Peacefully passed away on Tuesday 9th January at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr, aged 91 years. Much loved and cherished Husband of the Late Maureen, adored Dad to Beverley, dear Father-in-Law to Mark, beloved Grandad to Daniel, much loved Uncle to Mark and Nigel. Derrick will be deeply missed by all his family and friends. Derrick's funeral service is to be held at Bethel Baptist Church, Penyrheol CF83 2RH on Friday 9th February at 1.15pm followed by committal at Briwnant Chapel, Thornhill Crematorium CF14 9UA at 2.15pm. Following the service, Derrick's family would like you to join them for a drink and to share your memories of Derrick at The Old Cottage, Cherry Orchard Road, Lisvane CF14 0UE. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Derrick may be made to Marie Curie Supporter Relations Team, PO Box 23897, 14 Links Place, Edinburgh, EH6 9AB or www.mariecurie.org.uk/donate For all enquiries, please telephone Caerphilly Funeral Services, Parc Avenue Funeral Home, Caerphilly, CF83 3AZ on 02920 862100.

Daphne Joan SELLWOOD

Daphne passed away peacefully after a short illness, on Thursday 18th January 2024 at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Daphne aged 92. Beloved wife of Dennis, dearly loved mother of David, Judith and Jane and much cherished grandmother of Rose, Chris, Edward, Tom, Meg, Beth and Eve. Daphne will be sadly missed by us all. The funeral will take place on Thursday 15th February 2024 at Thornhill Crematorium, Briwnant Chapel at 3pm. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu may be given at the service for Parkinson's UK and the RSPB. All enquiries to Caerphilly Funeralcare (Inc. Ivor Evans & Son) on 02920 883107.

Trevor Arthur William WARREN

Passed peacefully on 1st January 2024, at Milsom House Nursing Home, aged 92 years. Beloved husband of the late Gillian, much loved Dad of Andrew and Robert, father-in-law to Jill and Gin, adored Grandpa to John, Dave and Matt and a loving Great-Grandpa Trevor will be sadly missed by all who knew him Resting at Park Funeral Directors, until the funeral service on Friday 9th February, 10.30am at St. Illtud's Church, Llantwit Major followed by a committal at 12 noon at Cardiff and Glamorgan Crematorium, Port Road. Family flowers only by request, but donations in lieu of flowers can be made at the service to The Commonwealth War Graves Commission in Trevor's memory or alternatively online at https://foundation.cwgc.org/donate/

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