Here are the heartfelt tributes left to people who have passed away that have featured in this week’s death announcements in the Free Press Series.
In total, 13 messages have been left for people who recently died in the area.
Families post obituaries to share details about the life and death of their loved one.
As they are shared publicly, they provide the opportunity to give the news of a death to the community.
If you would like to leave a death announcement, visit the link at the bottom of the page.
Ray Thomas
THOMAS Ray On 18th February 2023, Raymond Gerald William Thomas of New Inn, Pontypool passed away suddenly at his home aged 87 years. Devoted Husband of Jean, Dearly Loved Dad of Jeffrey and Michael,... click here to read more or pay tribute
Joy Lewis
LEWIS JOY On 23rd February, peacefully at the Grange University Hospital, Cwmbran, Joy, aged 80 years, of Llantrisant, Usk. Beloved wife of the late Ken, devoted mother of Matthew and mother-in-law of... click here to read more or pay tribute
Ron GODFREY
GODFREY Ron On 4th February 2023, Ronald Terence of New Inn, Pontypool passed away suddenly at his home, aged 61 years. Beloved Husband of Lynne, Devoted Father of Liam and Hannah, Sadly missed by... click here to read more or pay tribute
Audrey Alice PROBYN
PROBYN Audrey Alice On 9th February 2023. Audrey Alice of Llanyrafon passed peacefully in her sleep at Bank House Care Home Brynmawr aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Windsor, Much loved Mam of... click here to read more or pay tribute
Beryl Jean Watkins
WATKINS Beryl Jean Peacefully on 9th February 2023, Beryl Jean Watkins of Malpas, Newport. Beloved wife of the late Cyril, devoted mum of Mark, loved mother in law of Nicola, much loved grandma of... click here to read more or pay tribute
Audrey Alice Probyn
PROBYN Audrey Alice On 9th February 2023. Audrey Alice of Llanyrafon passed peacefully in her sleep at Bank House Care Home Brynmawr aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Windsor, Much loved Mam of... click here to read more or pay tribute
Robert Yuill
YUILL Robert (Bob) Peacefully on 18th February 2023, Robert Yuill, retired Chief Fire Officer for Gwent. Beloved Husband of Jan, devoted Dad of George, Robert, Emily and Daniel, adored Grandad of all... click here to read more or pay tribute
Malcolm Bowkett
BOWKETT Malcolm On 14th February 2023, Malcolm Bowkett of Commercial Street, Old Cwmbran passed away peacefully aged 85 years. Beloved Husband of the Late Anne, Devoted Dad of Paul and Philip, Much... click here to read more or pay tribute
Valerie Patricia Ellis
ELLIS Valerie Patricia On 7th March 2023 after a short illness, Valerie Patricia Ellis. A much loved wife of Arthur and mother to Viv. Funeral service Wednesday 22nd March, 11.30am at St Michael and... click here to read more or pay tribute
John Cormack
CORMACK John Sadly on Saturday 4th February 2023 at his home John Cormack passed away aged 83 years. Beloved Husband of Lorraine, much loved Dad to his five children and adored Grampy to his twelve... click here to read more or pay tribute
Anthony Neil Oliver Oliver
OLIVER Anthony Neil Oliver 'Neil' Formerly of Ebbw Vale, Cardiff & Caldicot. It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Neil on February 7th at the Grange University Hospital, Cwmbran,... click here to read more or pay tribute
Maria Theresa Angela Davis
DAVIS Maria Theresa Angela On 4th March, at Crick Care Home, Nr. Caldicot, Maria Theresa Angela, aged 90 years, formerly of Tutshill and Chepstow. Dearly loved by all her family. Funeral Service... click here to read more or pay tribute
Clarice Maud BEALE Née Williams
BEALE Clarice Maud Née Williams Sadly, passed away at Nevill Hall Hospital on Wednesday 22nd February 2023. Clarice, aged 83 years, of Graigddu View, Garndiffaith. Beloved wife of Walter. Much loved... click here to read more or pay tribute
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