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Death notices

Ivy Rosemary ARMSTRONG

Sadly, on Monday 4th December at Ael y Bryn care home, Penybanc. Ivy, formerly of Carmarthen. Funeral on Thursday 4th January. Service at Llanelli Crematorium, 3pm. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to 'Macmillan Cancer Support' and 'Marie Curie' will be kindly received by Hywel Griffiths & Son, Funeral Directors, Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE. Tel: (01269) 593637.

Doreen ASTON (nee Sadler)

(nee Sadler) Our beautiful mum died on December 10th 2023. Loved and missed by her whole family and her many friends. If you would like to celebrate her life please join us at Llanelli Crematorium, Penprys Road, Llanelli SA14 8BX on Friday January 5th 2024 at 4pm and afterwards at The Southgate, 15 Southgate Road, Southgate, Swansea SA3 2BT No flowers please, just come along, bring a memory, a photo and maybe wear a splash of colour. Enquiries to D.G. Attwell Funeral Directors 95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea SA5 9JH. Tel (01792) 650205.

Arwyn DAVIES (Sooty)

(Sooty) Yn dawel yng Nghartref Erw Hir ar 19eg Rhagfyr, yn 80 mlwydd oed, hunodd Arwyn, gynt o 29 Bron y Dre, Tregynwr a Llangain. Cyn lanhawr simne. Priod ffyddlon y ddiweddar Mary, tad cariadus Wynne, Siân, Eurig ac Eleri, tad-cu (Soot) arbennig i Daniel, Sarah, Jasmine ac Erica, tad-yng-nghyfraith Geraint a Nicola, brawd, brawd-yng-nghyfraith ac wncwl annwyl. Angladd Gyhoeddus ddydd Sadwrn, 30ain Rhagfyr 2023 yn Eglwys Llangynnwr am 11.00yb. Blodau'r teulu yn unig. Rhoddion er cof i: "Parkinson's UK" trwy law yr ymgymerwyr Glanmor Evans a'i Fab, Caerfyrddin. *** Passed away peacefully at Erw Hir Care Home on 19th December, aged 80 years, Arwyn, formerly of 29 Bron y Dre, Tregynwr and Llangain. Former chimney sweeper. Beloved husband of the late Mary, loving father of Wynne, Siân, Eurig and Eleri, cherished tad-cu (Soot) of Daniel, Sarah, Jasmine and Erica, father-in-law of Geraint and Nicola, a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Public Funeral Saturday, 30th December 2023 at Llangunnor Church at 11.00am. Family flowers only. Donations in memory to: "Parkinson's UK" received by Glanmor Evans and Son, Funeral Directors, Login Chapel of Rest, Llangunnor Road, Carmarthen SA31 2PG 01267 237100.

Nesta DAVIES

Sadly on Saturday 16th December, peacefully at Y Plas Care Home, Nesta, beloved wife of the late Ian, dearly loved mother, gran, great-gran and sister. Funeral Thursday 4th January 2024, service to be held at Llanelli Crematorium at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to 'Dementia UK' Please donate via their website; www.dementiauk.org Or c/o Silcox Family Funeral Directors, 83 New Road, Llanelli SA15 3DS. Tel. 01554 773120.

Catherine Carol Ann HUGHES

Peacefully on 18th December 2023 at Morriston Hospital, Carol of Wern Road, Llanelli. Beloved wife of the late Philip, loving and devoted mother of Christopher, Jonathan and Mathew, fond mother-in-law of Hannah and Nadine, cherished grandmother of Leon, Sean, Megan, Celyn and Holly and a much loved sister of June. Carol will be dearly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Monday 8th January 2024, friends please meet for service at Llanelli Crematorium 10.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired in Carol's memory for Ward T, Morriston Hospital may be made directly to Ward T, Morriston Hospital, Heol Maes Eglwys, Morriston, Cwmrhydyceirw, Swansea, SA6 0NL. Thank you. Further enquiries to: Arthur Cambrey Funeral Directors, Alban Road, Llanelli, SA15 1ES. Tel: 01554 772829.

David Rowland JAMES

Meidrim The death occurred at his home in Meidrim on Tuesday 12th December of Mr David Rowland James, he was aged 54. Rowland is pre-deceased by his wife Tracey, brother Grayson and mother Margaret, he is survived by his father Colin, sister Susan and partner Shirley. The funeral service takes place on Friday 5th January at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth at 10.45am. There will be family flowers only, donations if desired, can be made payable to "Prince Philip Hospital Breast Care Unit" (PEONY) c/o Funeral Directors W & M J Rossiter & Sons Ltd, The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby, SA70 8AB or Landsker House, 21 Station Road, Narberth, SA67 7DR or via www.rossitersfunerals.co.uk

David Alfred LEWIS

Peacefully on Sunday 10th December 2023, David of Tunnel Road, Llanelli sadly passed away. Beloved husband of the late Nancy, devoted father of Gaynor and Gareth, much respected father in law of David and Susan, a cherished grandfather and great grandfather. David will be greatly missed by all those who knew him. Funeral service will take place at Llanelli Crematorium on Friday 5th January, 2024 at 10am. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, in David's memory to: British Heart Foundation, Freepost RTLE-BGYB-JBAX, Compton House, 2300 The Crescent, Birmingham B37 7YE All further enquiries to: Thomas Morgan Funeralcare, 72 Andrew St, Llanelli SA15 3YP Tel: 01554 773678.

D Gordon LLEWELLYN

Of Wellington, Hereford. Formerly of Cwmffrwd, Carmarthen. Passed away peacefully on December 11th 2023 aged 77. Beloved Husband of Mair. Father of Gemma. Grandfather of Misia. He was Director of Personnel for Dyfed and Director of Human Resources for Carmarthenshire. Funeral service will be held at St Margaret's Church, Wellington, Hereford, on Wednesday 3rd January 2024 at 3pm. Donations received in memory of Gordon are for Prostate Cancer UK. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066.

Wynford Haydn (Paul) THOMAS

(Paul) Peacefully on Sunday 17th December 2023, Paul of Affalon House, Llanelli. Paul will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Funeral Friday 29th 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.

Huw (Lord's Park) WILLIAMS

(Lord's Park) Peacefully at Glangwili Hospital on Tuesday, 19th December, aged 67 years, Huw of Siriol, Llangain, formerly of Lord's Park, Llansteffan. Loving brother of Wynford, Eric and the late Violet, Ifor and John, a dear uncle and friend. Public Funeral Service on Tuesday, 2nd January 2024, at Smyrna Chapel, Llangain at 11.00am with burial to follow at Tŷ Newydd Cemetery, Cilycwm at 1.20pm. Family flowers only. Donations in memory, if so desired, to: "Tŷ Newydd Cemetery Fund" received by Glanmor Evans and Son, Funeral Directors, Login Chapel of Rest, Llangunnor Road, Carmarthen SA31 2PG 01267 237100

In Memoriams

Brinley DAVIES

Er cof am Brinley Davies gŵr a tad annwyl, Gwel y Dyffryn, Bangor Teifi a fy farw ar Ionawr 2ail 2007. Daw Ionawr unwaith eto ac atgofion yn ol i ni am y bore rhyfedd hwnw dianc wnest on gofal ni. Cofion annwyl Gwennie, Eric, Hywel ar Teulu.

Ruby JONES

26th December 2001. Treasured memories of my loving mother. Always in my thoughts. Michael xxx

Carolyn (Molly) PHILLIPS

(Molly) Er cof am ein annwyl Molly, fu farw ar 28 fed Rhagfyr 2017. A fyddai hefyd yn dathlu ei phenblwydd ar 23 fed o'r mis. Gweld dy eisiau pob munud o bob dydd, mae'r hiraeth yn llethol. Caru ti am byth. Gareth, Emma, Hannah a Victoria.

Eira ROBERTS

Treasured birthday memories on 28th December of a dear Mother, Mother-in-Law and Grandmother. Also precious memories of Elwyn James Roberts (Taff) a much loved Father, Father-in-Law and Grandfather who passed away on 19th December 1991. Deep in our hearts your memory is kept, To love and to cherish and never forget. Always in our thoughts, Richard, Edward, Ann, Maureen, Leighton and Catrin.

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