Keith Matthews obituary of Swansea passed away peacefully on 29th May 2026 at Morriston Hospital, aged 76, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on 8th August 1949, Keith lived a life centred on family, loyalty and lasting relationships.
A devoted husband, loving father and proud Bampi, he leaves behind a family who will continue to cherish his memory and the many moments they shared together. His passing has brought sadness to all who knew him, but also gratitude for a life lived with kindness, dedication and love.
His passing has been published in the Swansea Evening Post death notices, a community pausing to honour a man deeply loved.
Quick Facts
- Name: Keith Matthews
- Born: 8 August 1949
- Passed Away: 29 May 2026
- Age: 76
- Residence: Swansea
- Wife: Silvana
- Children: Lee, Dean and Julia
- Grandchildren: Isabelle, Emelia, Kika and Olly
- Charity: Parkinson’s UK
- Funeral Venue: Swansea Crematorium
A Life Defined by Family and Kindness
Those who knew Keith remember a man whose life revolved around his family. He was known for his kindness, reliability and the quiet support he offered to those around him throughout his life.
Whether spending time with his grandchildren, helping family members or simply sharing everyday moments with loved ones, Keith found happiness in the people closest to him. His warmth and generosity will remain among the qualities most fondly remembered by those who knew him.
Keith Matthews Obituary, Family Legacy
A Devoted Husband Remembered
Keith was the dearly loved husband of Silvana. Their life together was the foundation he built everything else upon, and Silvana’s loss is one that those who knew them as a couple will feel profoundly alongside her.
The love and loyalty he brought to their marriage was consistent throughout, and it is the kind of partnership that leaves a permanent mark on a family.
A Loving Father and Family Man
He is survived by his three children: Lee, Dean, and Julia each raised with the devoted and caring love that those who knew Keith would immediately recognise as characteristic of the man.
He was equally warm as a father-in-law to Annabel, Andrea, and Graham, welcoming each of them into the family with the same generosity he gave to everyone he loved.
A Cherished Grandfather to Four
As Bampi to Isabelle, Emelia, Kika, and Olly, Keith held a role that clearly brought him immeasurable pride and joy. Four grandchildren, each one a piece of the legacy he leaves behind, will carry his warmth and memory with them always.
Funeral Arrangements
Swansea Crematorium: 10:00 AM
The funeral service for Keith Matthews will take place on Friday, 12th June 2026 at 10:00 AM at Swansea Crematorium. Family flowers only are requested, with donations welcomed in Keith’s memory to Parkinson’s UK.
Donations to Parkinson’s UK
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations in Keith’s memory to Parkinson’s UK. The leading charity supporting people affected by Parkinson’s disease across the UK.
c/o D.G. Attwell Funeral Directors
95 Eaton Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea, SA5 9JH
Tel: (01792) 650205
Remembering Keith Matthews
Keith Matthews lived 76 full years as a husband, a father, and a Bampi. And he gave the best of himself to every one of those roles without reservation. His family were his world, and that showed in everything he did.
In Swansea, where he spent his life, he will be remembered with the particular warmth and genuine fondness that is reserved for those who were simply, consistently good to the people around them.
To read more tributes from across the city, visit the Swansea obituaries Swansea Evening Post, the community’s home for remembrance and tribute across the region. Also visit most recent Swansea death notice.
Rest in peace, Keith: a devoted husband to Silvana, a loving Dad, and the proudest Bampi Isabelle, Emelia, Kika and Olly could have known.