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A FAMILY CONCERN WITH A CONCERN FOR FAMILIES. Funeral Director
Andrew Akins
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Welcome to Cockwell's Funeral Service

A FAMILY CONCERN WITH A CONCERN FOR FAMILIES

Our funeral service in Port Talbot have been helping the people of the town and the surrounding area's with their funeral arrangements for over 135 years. We strive to offer a compassionate and comprehensive service,
available at all times to those of every faith and background. If you have been bereaved and require the skill and professionalism of a competent, long establish Funeral Service, call us today.

01639 884585

We are an Independently Family run Funeral Service. Independent Funeral Directors, 24 hour personal service. HERE FOR WHEN YOU NEED US MOST

As your funeral directors, we are here to help and advise you in whatever way we can. We provide a personal service to you, looking after you and your loved ones 24 hours a day 365 days a year
It is a privilege to be a funeral director, to be in a position knowing that our services will help you through the most difficult time of your lives. Cockwells Funeral Service is an independent Funeral Service owned and run by Andrew Akins

Our funeral parlour is located in Railmill Lane at the rear of Hazelwood Terrace, Cwmavon. It has ample parking and good access for the disabled. The interior is warm and calming, there is a private room where you can sit and discuss your funeral requirements, or if preferred this can be done at your home. Cockwell's Funeral Service;
The longest established funeral directors in Port Talbot.

21/01/2026

MAUREEN ELIZABETH TRAHAR
(Nee Tanner)
Suddenly but peacefully, surrounded by her family sadly passed away Tuesday 13th January 2026
Maureen of All Saints Place, Cwmavon (previously Morrison Road, Dol Las & Gwendoline St)
Much adored partner to Mike
Devoted Mother to Jamie, Charlotte, Victoria & Colette,
loved & respected mother in law to Jillian, Paul & Rick
Cherished Nan to Conor, Meghan, Callum, Kadie, Joshua, Joseph & Caitlin
Dearly Loved Sister to Philip, Stuart & the late Michael and
Sister in law to Pat, June, Tina, Gaynor, Steve, Carolyn & Brian
Special friend to Jamie, Fay, Cordelia, Rhianna & Sion
Maureen will be missed by all her family & friends.
Funeral Thursday 12th February, Requiem Mass in St' Joseph's Church, Aberavon 9.30am
followed by Burial in Margam cemetery 11.00am
Please wear Black Mourning attire
Family flowers only, donations if desired in the memory of Maureen
can be made to Cwmafan Community & Christmas Tree Fund
Bryn & Cwmafan Events
Sort code 40-43-31, Account No: 8387397
Maureen's family would love for as many as possible to join them back at Blancos Hotel to Celebrate Maureen's Life.
Further enquiries to Andrew Akins Funeral Director.

15/01/2026

EIRA HOOPER
Sadly passed away on Saturday 20th December 2025.
Eira of Greig Close, Port Talbot.
Much loved wife to the late Jeff.
Devoted mother to John, Matthew and Stephen.
Adored Granma to Tilly and Isabelle.
Eira will be sadly missed by her family, neighbours and friends.
Funeral service Monday 26th January at Margam Crematorium 10.30am.
Family flowers only, donations if desired in the memory of Eira to
The Respiratory Nurses in The Mount Surgery.
Further enquiries to Andrew Akins, Funeral Director.

15/01/2026

PAUL VICTOR JONES
Sadly passed away on Monday 12th January,
Paul of Arthur Street, Port Talbot.
Much loved husband to Suzanne.
Devoted father to Sean and father in law to Courtney.
Cherished grampa to Imogen, Louie and Sonny.
Beloved son to Barbara and the late Victor.
Loving brother to Cathy.
A dear brother in law and uncle.
Loved by his fur-babies Copper and Ruby.
Paul will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
There will be no funeral service as Paul's wishes were to have a private cremation.

13/01/2026

MARY ELIZABETH DAVIES
Sadly passed away on Thursday 1st January,
Mary of St Helier Drive, Port Talbot.
Much loved wife of Kevin.
Loving mother of Karl.
Adored nan to Rae.
Dearly loved sister to Pat, Andrew and the late David.
A dear sister in law and auntie.
Mary will be greatly missed by all her family, neighbours and friends.
Funeral service Wednesday 28th January at Margam Crematorium 1.45pm.
Following the service all are invite to The seaside Social & Labour Club.
Family flowers only, donations if desired in the memory of Mary to Ty Olwen Hospice, Morriston Hospital.
Further enquiries to Andrew Akins, Funeral Director.

02/01/2026

JOHN SLATER
Sadly passed away at his home on Saturday 27th December
after a long illness courageously fought,
John of Brwyna Avenue, Port Talbot.
Much loved husband to Jean.
Adored father to Jason, Jamie & Joanne.
Cherished gramps to Ryan, Ffion, Tom, Ben, Ashton, and to all his great grandchildren.
Dearly loved brother to Keith and Marie.
A dear brother in law and uncle.
John will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral service Friday 23rd January at Margam crematorium 11.15am.
Following the funeral service all are invited to join the family at Blancos Hotel.
Family flowers only, donations if desired in the memory of John to Maggie's Swansea, Singleton Hospital, Sketty Lane, Sketty, Swansea SA2 8QL
Further enquiries to Andrew Akins, Funeral Director.

02/01/2026

KEVIN REES
Sadly passed away on Thursday 25th December,
Kevin of Tregaron House, Knights Road, Margam.
Beloved son of the late Sid and Megan.
Much loved brother of Jeffrey, Denise and the late
Eifion.
A dearly loved brother in law to Jean, Trudy and Ray.
A loving uncle.
Kevin will be greatly missed by all his family and
friends.
Funeral service Monday 12th January at Margam crematorium 12.45pm.
Family flowers only, donations if desired in the memory of kevin to
Heart Research Wales, charity no 509427.
Further enquiries to Andrew Akins, Funeral Director.

01/01/2026

NOEL BATER
Sadly passed away on Monday 15th December,
Noel of Tanygroes Street, Port Talbot.
Dearly loved husband of Elsie.
Much loved father of Paul and Gareth, father in law to Beverley and Karen.
Adored grampa to Emily, Ryan, Oliver, Sophie, Alex and Imogen. Great grampa to Abel.
A dearly loved brother to Howard and Derwyn.
A dear brother in law and uncle.
Noel will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral service Wednesday 14th January at Margam crematorium 12.45pm
Family flowers only, donations if desired in the memory of Noel To Port Talbot Foodbank, Carmel Chapel, Port Talbot, SA13 1PQ.
Further enquiries to Andrew Akins, Funeral Director.

01/01/2026

RAYMOND ROPER
(Formerly of Hodges / Dunns Menswear, Trago Mills - Cornwall, J.T. Morgan, Swansea and Llanelli Festival Players)
Sadly passed away on Monday 22nd December 2025,
Ray of Glebe Road, Lloughor.
Much loved partner to Carl.
Dearly loved Brother of the late Keith, brother in law to Gloria and the late Annette and uncle to Neil, Clayton, Martin & Jason.
Ray will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.
Funeral service Tuesday 13th January at Llanelli crematorium 2.00pm.
(Wear a touch of blue in memory of Ray)
Following the service there is an invite to The Bridge pub,
1 Bridge Street, Llangenech, Llanelli, SA14 8TW
Family flowers only, donations if desired in the memory of Ray to Loughor Inshore Rescue Lifeboat Charity No: 1024113
Gwydr Place, The Lifeboat Station, Loughor, Swansea SA4 6TW
Further enquiries to Andrew Akins, Funeral Director.

24/12/2025

JULIAN MARC ALEXANDER
Sadly passed away on Tuesday 9th December,
Julian of Penycae Road, Port Talbot.
Adored and cherished son of Marc and Jan.
Beloved father to Jae and his partner Maddie.
A dear nephew of the late Gloria.
A loved cousin of Andrea, Shelly and Iwan.
Julian will be greatly missed by all his family and many friends.
Julian's wish was to have a private cremation.
A memorial service and celebration of Julian's life will take place
on what would have been Julian's birthday,
Tuesday 30th December at Margam crematorium 1.45pm.
Black funeral attire not essential
Following the service all are invited to the Tata Sports and social club S.C.O.W.
Donations in the memory of Julian can be made to Wales Air Ambulance.
Further enquiries to Andrew Akins, Funeral Director.

22/12/2025

JEAN SAMUEL
Sadly passed away on Monday 15th December,
Jean formerly of Rees Street, Port Talbot.
Much loved sister to the late Terence.
A dear cousin to Albert, Stephen and Gareth.
Jean will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
Funeral service Thursday 8th January at Margam crematorium 10.30am.
Family flowers only, donations if desired in the memory of Jean to The P.D.S.A.
Further enquiries to Andrew Akins, Funeral Director.

18/12/2025

DOUGLAS JOHN HOOKINGS
Sadly passed away on Sunday 7th December,
Doug of Dalton Road, Port Talbot.
Beloved husband of the late Susan.
Much loved father of Gavin, Kelly, and Keith, father in law to Carly, Jo and the late Lisa.
Adored grampy to Ross, Brandon, Gracie-Mai, Lucas, Ember and Mollie.
A dearly loved brother to Eirwen.
Doug will be greatly missed by all his family, neighbours, friends and his companion Mary.
Funeral service Friday 2nd January at Margam crematorium 1.45pm
Following the funeral service all are invited to join his family at the Seaside Social & Labour Club. (Babies or young children are not permitted at the wake at Seaside Social & labour Club)
Family flowers only, donations if desired in the memory of Doug to The Marie Curie Nurses.
Further enquiries to Andrew Akins, Funeral Director.

18/12/2025

KEITH JOHN MASON
Sadly passed away on Tuesday 9th December,
Keith formerly of Trefelin Crescent, Velindre, Port Talbot.
Beloved son of the late Herbert and Margaret.
Loving brother of James, Jacqueline and Tony, brother in law to Diana, Mike and Pat.
Much loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews ,
Keith will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
Funeral service Friday 9th January at Margam crematorium 11.15am.
Family flowers only, donations if desired in the memory of Keith to Me Myself And I Neath Port Talbot, Giant's Grave Rd, Briton Ferry, Neath SA11 2ND.
Further enquiries to Andrew Akins, Funeral Director.

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Chapel Of Rest, Railmill Lane, R/O Hazelwood Terrace, Cwmavon
Port Talbot
SA129DW

Telephone

+441639884585

Website

http://www.cockwellsfuneralservice.co.uk/

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A FAMILY CONCERN WITH A CONCERN FOR FAMILIES. Our funeral directors in Port Talbot have been helping the people of the town and the surrounding area's with their funeral arrangements for over 135 years. We strive to offer a compassionate and comprehensive service, available at all times to those of every faith and background. If you have been bereaved and require the skill and professionalism of a competent, long established Funeral Director, call us today. 01639 884585 Independently Family run Funeral Service. 24 Hour Personal Service

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