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Derek Graham Dawson obituary of Killay, Swansea, passed away peacefully at Morriston Hospital on Saturday, 10 October 2026, aged 90. Remembered by his family as a much-loved father, stepfather, grandfather and uncle, Derek leaves behind a family whose connections extend from Swansea to Hong Kong. He was the husband of the late Esther and the partner of the late Peggy. He was the father of Karen, Paul and Linda, stepfather to Dean, and brother to Duncan. He was also a dearly loved Bampa to Brett, Sasha, Ricky, Ben and Luca, and a special uncle to family members in Hong Kong.…

There is a particular kind of man who is remembered not for what he achieved in the formal sense, but for what he was in the everyday sense. The warmth Tony Preece obituary brought to a room, the steadiness he offered to his family, and the quiet, consistent love that those around him took for granted only because it was always there. Tony Preece was that kind of man. Anthony Preece obituary: Tony to everyone who knew him, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 8th September 2026 at Mumbles Care Home, aged 82. Born 1st September 1944, he was formerly of…

98. Cedric Kenneth Sharp obituary of Riverside, Llanmorlais, lived very nearly a full century. And he spent those years in one of the most beautiful corners of the Gower peninsula, close to the tidal estuary and the community he called home. He passed away peacefully at Tŷ Olwen, Morriston Hospital, on 15th August 2026. He was the loving father of David and his wife Lynne, the much-loved Grandpa of Kathryn and her husband Andrew, and JoJo and her husband Thomas. He was also the much-loved Great Grampie of Hadleigh and Isla — four generations of family that Cedric helped build…

Brian Haydn Hughes obituary of Nurses Corner, Penclawdd, Llanelli, passed away peacefully on 30th July 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. A devoted husband, a cherished father to five daughters, and an adored Grampa to ten grandchildren, Brian leaves behind a family whose lives he shaped with quiet love and unwavering dedication. A Man at the Heart of His Family Brian was the much-loved husband of Margaret, sharing a bond that anchored the entire family. His five daughters — Julie, Helen, Claire, Allison, and Danielle — remember him as a cherished Dad whose presence was a constant source of strength…

The Cynthia Jones obituary begins with two simple words that capture how deeply she was cherished by her family: loved infinitely. In a world where long eulogies and extended tributes are often used to describe what someone meant, Cynthia Jones’s family chose just two words, and those words say everything. Cynthia of Penclawdd, Swansea, passed away peacefully on 28th July 2026. She was the devoted Mumm of Hara, Rhiannon and Catrin, the beloved Granny of Sam and Joel, and the honoured mother-in-law of Bob, Neil and Yanni. She leaves behind a family that is, by its own accounting, broken open…

Swansea History is a fascinating story shaped by medieval conflict, maritime trade, copper production, coal mining, industry, and cultural change. Located around the River Tawe and Swansea Bay, Swansea developed from an important medieval settlement into one of Wales’ best-known industrial centres before transforming again into the modern coastal city it is today. The history of Swansea stretches back thousands of years. Archaeological discoveries around the wider Swansea and Gower area provide evidence of very early human activity, while the medieval period established the foundations of the town that would eventually become the city of Swansea. How Old Is Swansea?…

Today, 18th August 2026, would have been Paul Johnson birthday memoriam. Paul was born in Swansea on 18th August 1976, and in the years that followed he became something quite remarkable. A blind fundraiser and radio presenter whose presence in this city left a mark that his family, and many others, still feel clearly. His mother has placed this tribute in the Swansea Evening Post today because some birthdays demand to be marked, even when, especially when, the person at the centre of them is no longer here to celebrate. A fiftieth birthday. Half a century. It is a milestone…

There is something quietly fitting about the Swansea Evening Post publishing the obituary of one of its former employees. Mike Harvey obituary of West Cross worked for this paper, and he carried the same warmth into his community life, Mumbles Rangers, the Badgers Cricket Club, that he brought to the family who loved him most. Mike passed away peacefully at Ty Olwen Hospice on Sunday, 12th July 2026, aged 84. He was the beloved husband of Val, the much-loved father of Matthew and Jo, the cherished father-in-law of Ruth and Andy, and the proud and doting Bampa to Tom, Bethan,…

Alan James Morgan, obituary, passed away peacefully on 2nd July 2026 at St Martin’s Court Nursing Home, Morriston, aged 83. Born on 8th December 1942, he was the devoted husband of Sylvia, the loving uncle of Kevin, Sandra, Terry and Debra, and a man whose family chose to name his beautiful dog Murphy alongside those who will miss him most. His passing has been published in the Swansea Evening Post death notices. Swansea pausing to remember a man who loved quietly and faithfully throughout his 83 years. Alan James Morgan Obituary: Quick Facts Full Name: Alan James Morgan Date of Birth:…

Michael Anthony (Mike) O’Brien obituary of Swansea passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 24 June 2026. A devoted husband, loving father and proud Bampa. Mike will be remembered for his kindness, quiet strength and unwavering devotion to his family. More Swansea Obituaries Barbara Williams Brian Jones Marc David Cairns Michael Anthony O’Brien Obituary: Quick Facts Full Name: Michael Anthony (Mike) O’Brien Known As: Mike Residence: Swansea Passed Away: 24 June 2026 Wife: The late Marion Children: Lisa, Donna and the late Mark Grandchildren: Mentioned collectively Great-Grandchildren: Mentioned collectively Funeral Venue: Swansea Crematorium Charity: Cancer Research UK Funeral Director: St James Funeral…