Cockwell's Funeral Service

13/03/2026

This statement by Port Talbot Council relates only to the grounds of Margam crematorium where the ashes have been buried loosely in the grounds and not in the cemeteries where individual plots have been purchased by families.

08/03/2026

Sadly passed away on Monday 23rd February,
Lyn of Broadoak Court, Loughor and originally from Sandfields Road, Port Talbot.
Beloved wife to Phil.
Much loved mother to Wayne, Chris and Carl.
Adored grandmother to all her grandchildren.
A dearly loved sister to Sandra and the late Elaine.
A dear sister in law and auntie.
Lyn will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.
Funeral service Friday 20th march at Margam crematorium 12.45pm.
Following the funeral service all are welcome to join the family at The Green Acre Motel,
111 Heol Fach, North Cornelly, Bridgend CF33 4LH.
Family flowers only, Donations if desired in the memory of Lyn to Muscular Dystrophy UK Registered Charity No. 205395..
Further enquiries to Andrew Akins, Funeral Director.

06/03/2026

ANTHONY DAVID ISHERWOOD
Sadly passed away on Tuesday 3rd March,
Anthony of White Close, Port Talbot.
Dearly loved husband to Tanya.
Much loved father to Rhiannon, Alyn and Terri-Anne, father in law to Katie and Barry.
Adored bampa to Chantelle, Kiya, Caiden, Tia, Mason, Kara and Marley.
Loving brother to Jeffrey, Steven, Nigel and the late Adrian.
A dear brother in law and uncle.
Anthony will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral service Wednesday 25th March at Margam crematorium 10.00am.
Flowers and further enquiries to Andrew Akins, Funeral Director.

06/03/2026

PETER JOHN DONOVAN
Sadly passed away on Sunday 1st March,
Peter of Ruskin Avenue, Port Talbot.
Much loved husband to Karina.
Adored father to Carly, Leanne, Katie and Lauren,
father in law to Jason, Vaughan and Connor (Golden Boy!)
Treasured Dad / Grumpy to Codie, Ava, Samuel and great granddaughter Grace.
Dearly loved brother to Elaine, Vikki and the late Gary, brother in law to Alan.
Peter will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Peters wish was to have a private funeral.

05/03/2026

DAVID EDWARD THOMAS O'BRIEN
Sadly passed away on Saturday 14th February,
David of The Drey, Pine Valley, Cwmavon, Port Talbot.
Much loved husband to Wendy.
Cherished father to Christopher, Daniel and the late Mark,
father in law to Bryan and Peta.
Devoted grampa to Ethan and Erica.
Loving brother to Irene and Colin.
A dear brother in law and uncle.
David will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at Margam crematorium on Monday 16th March at 10.00am
(Smart, casual dressed)
Following the service at the crematorium all are invited to join David's family at Blancos Hotel.
Further enquiries to Andrew Akins, Funeral Director.

05/03/2026

CLIVE ALAN WILLIAMS
Sadly passed away on Saturday 14th February,
Clive of Brynhyfryd Road, Margam, Port Talbot.
Devoted husband to Sandra.
Cherished father to Paul, Luke and Sarah, father in law to Sarah and Mark.
Adored Grandad to all his grandchildren.
Dearly loved brother to Brian, Barry and Linda,
A dear brother in law and uncle.
Clive will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral service Wednesday 11th March at Margam crematorium 12.45pm.
Family flowers only, donations if desired in the memory of Clive
to Neath Port Talbot Cancer Challenge,
C/O Joan Landeg, 22 Addison Road, Port Talbot.
Further enquiries to Andrew Akins Funeral Director.

25/02/2026

GORDON TRAINOR
Peacefully passed away on Sunday 15th February.
Gordon of Toronto Avenue, Margam, Port Talbot.
Dearly loved husband to Gaynor.
Much loved father to Kathryn and Christopher, and their partners Christopher and Shauna.
Precious Grampa to Shania, Poppy, Tommy, Pixie and Peyton. Loving brother to Royston, Dennis and the late Leighton.
A dear brother in law and uncle.
Gordon will be greatly missed by all his family and many friends.
Funeral service Wednesday 11th March at Margam crematorium 2.30pm.
Family flowers only, donations if desired in the memory of Gordon to Parkinson's UK or Dementia UK.
Further enquiries to Andrew Akins Funeral Director.

25/02/2026

KENNETH JOHN THOMAS
In Loving Memory of
Kenneth John Thomas
Sunrise: 25th March 1935
Sunset: 16th February 2026
Beloved husband of the late Eleanor and the late Margaret.
Devoted father of Kim and Debra and father in law to Debbie and Glan.
Cherished, loved and proud gramps of Sheree, Alex and Paul
and great gramps of Oliver and Libby.
Much loved brother to the late Phillip.
A loved stepfather, step grandfather and step great grandfather.
Ken will be missed dearly by all his extended family and many friends.
Funeral service Thursday 19th March at Margam crematorium 10.30am
Flowers and further enquiries to Andrew Akins, Funeral Director.

25/02/2026

25/02/2026

STUART ROBERT DOYLE
Sadly passed away on Monday 9th February,
Stuart of Lingfield Avenue, Port Talbot.
Cherished husband to Sue.
Much loved father of Sean, Helen and James.
Devoted granddad to Stacey, Adam, Kirsty, Shannon, Lewis, Thomas and to his great grandchildren.
A dearly loved brother, brother in law and uncle.
Stuart will be greatly missed by his family and friends
Funeral cortege will be leaving from his home on Monday 2nd March at 4.40pm to be received into Our Lady Of Margam R.C. Church 5.00pm.
Tuesday 3rd March Requiem Mass in Our Lady Of Margam at 11.30am followed by a committal service in Margam crematorium at 12.45pm.
(Normal funeral attire with a touch of green in memory of Stuart)
Family flowers only, donations if desired in the memory of Stuart to I.T.U. Morriston Hospital.
Further enquiries to Andrew Akins, Funeral Director

24/02/2026

RAYMOND REES
Sadly passed away on Wednesday 18th February,
Ray of lake Road, Port talbot.
Very much loved husband of Joan.
Loved father of Kelly, Gavin and the late Nicky,
Loving Step father to Mark, Michael, Tony and Terry.
Dearly loved grandfather, great grandfather, brother, brother in law and uncle.
Ray will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Funeral service Friday 27th March at Margam crematorium 12.45pm.
Family flowers only, further enquiries to Andrew Akins, Funeral Director.

21/02/2026

MARY ELIZABETH SMITH
Sadly passed away on Thursday 5th February,
Mary of Duport Close, Baglan, Port Talbot.
Much loved wife to Stuart.
Incredible mam to Lisa and the late Karen, respected mother in law to Andrew and Tom.
Loving Gran to Josh and Brad, great gran to Aston, Jorge and Freya.
Loving sister to Hywel. A dearly loved sister in law and auntie.
Mary will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.
Funeral service Friday 6th March at Margam crematorium 1.45pm.
Family flowers only, donations if desired in the memory of Mary to Ty Olwen Hospice.
C/O Ty Olwen Trust, Sort Code, 30 95 46, Account Number 06514677
Further enquiries to Andrew Akins Funeral Director.