Obituary

JONES, ROBERT (ROBIN) ARFON
21 December 2025

21ain o Dachwedd 2025, hunodd yn dawel yn ei gartref ym Malltraeth yn 82 mlwydd oed.

Priod annwyl Sheila. Tad balch Melanie a Natalie. Tad yng nghyfraith Dan a Sino. Taid cariadus Thomas, William, Teleri, Awel, Elin, Orian a’r ddiweddar Elena Grace. Annwyl frawd y diweddar Leonard. Mi fydd yn golled i’w deulu a’i ffrindiau oll. 

Gwasanaeth cyhoeddus yn Amlosgfa Bangor ar ddydd Mercher 17eg o Ragfyr 2025 am 2.30 o’r gloch. Blodau’r teulu yn unig ond derbynnir rhoddion yn ddiolchgar er cof am Robin tuag at ‘Injured Jockey’s Fund’ - sieciau yn daladwy i ‘R & J Hughes and Son Ltd’ neu drwy ein gwefan www.rjhughesandson.co.uk. Ymholiadau a rhoddion drwy law yr ymgymerwyr R & J Hughes and Son Ltd, Capel Penuel Chapel, Ffordd Glandwr, Llangefni, Ynys Môn, LL77 7EF. Ffôn: 01248 723 497. 

21st November 2025, passed away peacefully at his home in Malltraeth aged 82 years. 

Beloved husband of Sheila. Proud father of Melanie and Natalie. Father-in-law of Dan and Sino. Loving grandfather of Thomas, William, Teleri, Awel, Elin, Orian and the late Elena Grace. Dear brother of the late Leonard. Robin will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Public service and committal at Bangor Crematorium on Wednesday 17th December 2025 at 2.30pm. Family flowers only but donations will be gratefully accepted in memory of Robin towards the Injured Jockey’s Fund - please make cheques payable to ‘R & J Hughes and Son Ltd’ or via our website www.rjhughesandson.co.uk. Enquiries and donations care of the funeral directors R & J Hughes and Son Ltd, Capel Penuel Chapel, Ffordd Glandwr, Llangefni, Anglesey, LL77 7EF. Tel: 01248 723 497. 

PRITCHARD, JOHN (JOHN ELFYN)
13 December 2025

13 Rhagfyr 2025. Yn dawel yng nghwmni ei deulu yng Nghartref Glan Rhos, Brynsiencyn, gynt o Stad Cae Gwyn, Caernarfon yn 84 mlwydd oed.

Priod, tad, tad yng nghyfraith cariadus, brawd a brawd yng nghyfraith hoff, ewythr ffeind a ffrind da i lawer.

Yn enedigol o Blas Coch, Berffro, ac yn gyn aelod o staff Colegau Amaethyddol Glynllifon a Bryn Buga. Yn gyn Ysgrifennydd Cymdeithas Tir Glas, De Arfon ac yn gyn Cadeirydd Pwyllgor Ymgynghorol Amaethyddol Frenhinol Sir Caernarfon. Llywodraethwr Anrhydeddus am Oes o’r Cymdeithas Amaethyddol Frenhinol Cymru. Amaethwr i’r carn mi fydd colled enfawr ar ei ôl.

Gwasanaeth angladd preifat yn ôl ei ddymuniad. Os dymunir derbynnir rhoddion er cof yn ddiolchgar tuag at Gronfa Preswylwyr Cartref Glan Rhos – sieciau yn daladwy i ‘R & J Hughes and Son Ltd’ neu drwy ein gwefan www.rjhughesandson.co.uk. Ymholiadau a rhoddion drwy law yr ymgymerwyr R & J Hughes and Son Ltd, Capel Penuel Chapel, Ffordd Glandwr, Llangefni, Ynys Môn, LL77 7EF. Ffôn: 01248 723 497. 

13 December 2025. Peacefully, in the presence of his family at Glan Rhos Home, Brynsiencyn, formerly of Cae Gwyn Estate, Caernarfon, aged 84 years.

Beloved husband, loving father and father-in-law, dear brother and brother-in-law, kind uncle and good friend to many.

Originally from Plas Coch, Aberffraw and a former staff member of the Agricultural Colleges at Glynllifon and Usk. A former Secretary of the South Caernarfonshire Grassland Society and a former Chair of the Caernarfonshire Royal Agricultural Advisory Committee. He was also an Honorary Life Governor of the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society. An Agriculturalist to the core, he will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Private funeral service as per his wishes. Donations in his memory will be gratefully accepted towards the Glan Rhos Home Residents Fund – cheques payable to ‘R & J Hughes and Son Ltd’ or via the website www.rjhughesandson.co.uk. Enquiries and donations care of the funeral directors R & J Hughes and Son Ltd, Capel Penuel Chapel, Ffordd Glandwr, Llangefni, Anglesey, LL77 7EF. Tel: 01248 723 497. 

GRUFFYDD, LLŶR DAFIS
12 December 2025

12 Rhagfyr 2025. Yn dawel yn ei gartref ym Maes yr Hafod, Porthaethwy, yn 87 oed, yn dilyn salwch byr. 

Priod ffyddlon a ffrind go iawn i Heulwen, tad annwyl Ifor ac Alun, tad yng nghyfraith Nicola a Sian, taid balch Ianto, Cai, Daniel ac Elin, a hen daid balch i Ceiri.  Brawd Undeg a’r diweddar Geraint.

Gwasanaeth cyhoeddus yn Amlosgfa Bangor dydd Iau, 15 Ionawr 2026 am 1:30 o'r gloch. Yn unol â dymuniad Llŷr, gofynnir i’r rheiny sy’n dod i’r amlosgfa beidio gwisgo dillad tywyll cynhebrwng. Blodau'r teulu yn unig ond derbynnir rhoddion yn ddiolchgar er cof am Llŷr tuag at Dimau Achub Mynydd Llanberis a Dyffryn Ogwen. Ymholiadau drwy law’r ymgymerwyr R & J Hughes and Son Ltd, Capel Penuel Chapel, Ffordd Glandwr, Llangefni, Ynys Môn, LL77 7EF. Ffôn: 01248 723 497. 

DOWNEY, LES
09 December 2025

Passed away unexpectedly at his home in Llanfechell aged 55 years. 

Beloved husband of Sian. Proud dad of Keenan, Niall, Caitlin and her fiancé John. Dearly loved son of Les and Maureen. Faithful friend of Opie, his beloved dog. Les will be truly missed by his family and wide circle of friends.

Public service at Bethesda Chapel, Cemaes Bay on Saturday, 3rd January 2026 at 1pm. In keeping with Les’s personality guests are welcome to wear whatever feels comfortable and right to them. No flowers but donations will be gratefully received in memory of Les towards the Wales Air Ambulance - please make cheques payable to ‘R & J Hughes and Son Ltd’ or via our website www.rjhughesandson.co.uk. Enquiries and donations care of the funeral directors John Hughes & Son, Britannia, Amlwch Port c/o R & J Hughes and Son Ltd, Capel Penuel Chapel, Ffordd Glandwr, Llangefni, Anglesey, LL77 7EF. Tel: 01407 830461 / 01248 723 497.

NEWBURN, ELIZABETH (BETSAN)
08 December 2025

O Porth Llechog, Amlwch, hunodd yn dawel yng Ngofal Plas Garnedd, Pentraeth yn 94 mlwydd oed ar yr 8fed o Ragfyr 2025.

Priod annwyl y diweddar Edward William Newburn (Ted). Mam gariadus Tim a David. Mam yng nghyfraith Mary a Gabriele. Nain falch Gavin, Robin, Lewis ag Owen, a’u plant Georgia, Freya, Ethan, Bea a Morgan. Efaill annwyl Catherine Tudor Hartley. Mi fydd yn golled enfawr.

Gwasanaeth cyhoeddus yn Eglwys Sant Padrig, Cemaes (wrth y gylchfan), ar ddydd Llun, 5ed o Ionawr 2026 am 11 y bore. Blodau’r teulu yn unig, ond derbynnir rhoddion yn ddiolchgar er cof am Betsan tuag at Eglwys Sant Padrig, Cemaes a Grŵp Cymunedol Porth Llechog – sieciau yn daladwy i ‘R & J Hughes and Son Ltd’ neu drwy ein gwefan www.rjhughesandson.co.uk. Ymholiadau a rhoddion drwy law’r ymgymerwyr R & J Hughes and Son Ltd, Capel Penuel Chapel, Ffordd Glandwr, Llangefni, Ynys Môn, LL77 7EF. Ffôn: 01248 723497.

Of Bull Bay, Amlwch, passed away peacefully at Plas Garnedd Care, Pentraeth, aged 94 years, on 8th December 2025.

Beloved wife of the late Edward William Newburn (Ted). Loving mother of Tim and David. Mother-in-law of Mary and Gabriele. Proud Nain of Gavin, Robin, Lewis and Owen, and their children Georgia, Freya, Ethan, Bea and Morgan. Dear twin sister of Catherine Tudor Hartley. Betsan will be deeply missed.

Public service at St Patrick’s Church, Cemaes (by the roundabout), on Monday, 5th January 2026 at 11am. Family flowers only, but donations will be gratefully accepted in memory of Betsan towards St Patrick’s Church, Cemaes and the Bull Bay Community Group – please make cheques payable to ‘R & J Hughes and Son Ltd’ or via our website, www.rjhughesandson.co.uk. Enquiries and donations care of the funeral directors R & J Hughes and Son Ltd, Capel Penuel Chapel, Ffordd Glandwr, Llangefni, Anglesey, LL77 7EF. Tel: 01248 723497.

JONES, ALUN GWALIA
06 December 2025

6ed o Ragfyr 2025, hunodd yn dawel yn ei gartref yn Amlwch yn 78 mlwydd oed.

Priod annwyl y ddiweddar Carolyn. Tad cariadus Alison a Trevor. Tad yn nghyfraith Gareth a Lisa. Taid balch Jacob, Archie, Elen a Mair. Annwyl frawd Myra, Gareth a’r diweddar Henry, Ken, Trevor a Brenda. Mi fydd yn golled enfawr i’w deulu a’i ffrindiau.

Gwasanaeth cyhoeddus yn Amlosgfa Bangor ar ddydd Llun, 5ed o Ionawr 2026 am 12 o’r gloch. Dim blodau ond derbynnir rhoddion yn ddiolchgar er cof am Alun tuag at Ward Alaw, Ysbyty Gwynedd yn ngofal Awyr Lâs - sieciau yn daladwy i ‘R & J Hughes and Son Ltd’ neu drwy ein gwefan www.rjhughesandson.co.uk. Ymholiadau a rhoddion drwy law yr ymgymerwyr John Hughes a’i Fab, Britannia, Porth Amlwch, yng ngofal R & J Hughes and Son Ltd, Capel Penuel Chapel, Ffordd Glandwr, Llangefni, Ynys Môn, LL77 7EF. Ffôn: 01407 830461 / 01248 723 497. 

6th December 2025, passed away peacefully at his home in Amlwch aged 78 years. 

Beloved husband of Carolyn. Loving father of Alison and Trevor. Fond father-in-law of Gareth and Lisa. Proud grandfather of Jacob, Archie, Elen and Mair. Dear brother of Myra, Gareth and the late Henry, Ken, Trevor and Brenda. Alun will be truly missed by his family and friends. 

Public service and committal at Bangor Crematorium on Monday, 5th January 2026 at 12pm. No flowers but donations will be gratefully received in memory of Alun towards Alaw Ward, Ysbyty Gwynedd care of Awyr Lâs - please make cheques payable to ‘R & J Hughes and Son Ltd’ or via our website www.rjhughesandson.co.uk. Enquiries and donations care of the funeral directors John Hughes & Son, Britannia, Amlwch Port c/o R & J Hughes and Son Ltd, Capel Penuel Chapel, Ffordd Glandwr, Llangefni, Anglesey, LL77 7EF. Tel: 01407 830461 / 01248 723 497.

THOMAS, TONY (TWEET)
05 December 2025

Passed away peacefully at his home in Menai Bridge, aged 62 years. 

Loving brother of Carol, Ali, Gareth, Bryn and the late Peter and Martin. Fond brother-in-law of Raymond, Jean, Jan and Carole. Dear uncle to many. Tweet will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Public service and committal at Bangor Crematorium on Monday, 5th January 2026 at 2.30pm.  Family flowers only but donations will be gratefully received towards Cancer Research Wales - please make cheques payable to ‘R & J Hughes and Son Ltd’ or via our website www.rjhughesandson.co.uk. Enquiries and donations care of the funeral directors R & J Hughes and Son Ltd, Capel Penuel Chapel, Ffordd Glandwr, Llangefni, Anglesey, LL77 7EF. Tel: 01407 830461 / 01248 723 497.

JONES, ROBERT (Siglan)
04 December 2025

4ydd o Ragfyr 2025, hunodd yn dawel yn Hosbis Dewi Sant, Llandudno yn 70 mlwydd oed. 

Annwyl briod Sian. Tad cariadus Dyfed a Sara. Tad yng nghyfraith Becca a Tomos. Taid balch Seren, Mylo, Cerys, Megan, Taliesin a Jini. Mi fydd yn golled enfawr i’w deulu a’i ffrindiau

Gwasanaeth cyhoeddus ym mynwent Rhandir Hedd, Llanfairpwll ar ddydd Mawrth, 23ain o Ragfyr 2025 am 10.30 o’r gloch. Blodau’r teulu yn unig ond derbynnir rhoddion yn ddiolchgar tuag Hosbis Dewi Sant, Llandudno - sieciau yn daladwy i ‘R & J Hughes and Son Ltd’ neu drwy ein gwefan www.rjhughesandson.co.uk. Ymholiadau a rhoddion drwy law yr ymgymerwyr R & J Hughes and Son Ltd, Capel Penuel Chapel, Ffordd Glandwr, Llangefni, Anglesey, LL77 7EF. Ffôn: 01248 723 497. 

4th December 2025, passed away peacefully at St David’s Hospice, Llandudno aged 70 years. 

Dear husband of Sian. Loving father of Dyfed and Sara. Father-in-law to Becca and Tomos. Proud taid of Seren, Mylo, Cerys, Megan, Taliesin and Jini. Robert will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Public service at Rhandir Hedd cemetery, Llanfairpwll on Tuesday, 23rd December 2025 at 10.30am.  Family flowers only but donations will be gratefully received towards St David’s Hospice Llandudno - please make cheques payable to ‘R & J Hughes and Son Ltd’ or via our website www.rjhughesandson.co.uk. Enquiries and donations care of the funeral directors R & J Hughes and Son Ltd, Capel Penuel Chapel, Ffordd Glandwr, Llangefni, Anglesey, LL77 7EF. Tel: 01407 830461 / 01248 723 497.

WILLIAMS, LILIAN
01 December 2025

1af o Ragfyr 2025, gynt o Bryn Menai, Stâd Penyberth, Llanfairpwll, yn dawel yng Nghartref Glan Rhos, Brynsiencyn yn 98 mlwydd oed. 

Priod annwyl y diweddar Eric. Annwyl ffrind i’w theulu, chyfeillion a’i chymdogion. Mi fydd colled enfawr ar ei hôl.

Gwasanaeth cyhoeddus yn Eglwys Santes Fair, Llanfairpwll ar ddydd Llun 29ain o Ragfyr 2025 am 12.15 o’r gloch ac i ddilyn yn Amlosgfa Bangor am 1.30 o’r gloch. Blodau’r teulu yn unig ond derbynnir rhoddion yn ddiolchgar er cof am Lilian tuag at Meddygfa Llanfairpwll – sieciau yn daladwy i ‘R & J Hughes and Son Ltd’ neu drwy ein gwefan www.rjhughesandson.co.uk. Ymholiadau a rhoddion drwy law yr ymgymerwyr R & J Hughes and Son Ltd, Capel Penuel Chapel, Ffordd Glandwr, Llangefni, Ynys Môn, LL77 7EF. Ffôn: 01248 723 497. 

1st December 2025, formerly of Bryn Menai, Stâd Penyberth, Llanfairpwll, passed away peacefully at Glan Rhos Home, Brynsiencyn, aged 98 years. 

Beloved wife of the late Eric. A dear friend to her family, friends and neighbours. Lilian will be sadly missed.

Public service at St Mary’s Church, Llanfairpwll on Monday, 29th December 2025 at 12.15pm followed by committal at Bangor Crematorium at 1.30pm. Family flowers only, but donations will be gratefully received in memory of Lilian towards Llanfairpwll Surgery - cheques payable to ‘R & J Hughes and Son Ltd’ or the website www.rjhughesandson.co.uk. Enquiries and donations care of the funeral directors R & J Hughes and Son Ltd, Capel Penuel Chapel, Ffordd Glandwr, Llangefni, Anglesey, LL77 7EF. Tel: 01248 723 497. 

WILLIAMS, MEGAN
28 November 2025

28ain o Dachwedd 2025, o Llanrwst Road, Conwy. Hunodd yn dawel yn Ysbyty Gwynedd yn 95 mlwydd oed

Priod ffyddlon y diweddar Morris. Annwyl fam a mam yng nghyfraith Linda a Brian. Chwaer y diweddar Arfon a Mair a modryb hoff i’w nithoedd a’i neiaint i gyd. Gwelir ei cholli.

Gwasanaeth preifat i’r teulu. Dim blodau na rhoddion yn ôl ei dymuniad. Ymholiadau drwy law yr ymgymerwyr R & J Hughes and Son Ltd, Capel Penuel Chapel, Ffordd Glandwr, Llangefni, Ynys Môn, LL77 7EF. Ffôn: 01248 723 497.

28th November 2025, of Llanrwst Road, Conwy. Passed away peacefully at Ysbyty Gwynedd aged 95 years.

Beloved wife of the late Morris. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Linda and Brian. Fond sister of the late Arfon and Mair and a dear aunt to all her nieces and nephews. She will be sadly missed.

Private service for the family. No flowers or donations as per Megan’s request. Enquiries care of the funeral directors R & J Hughes and Son Ltd, Capel Penuel Chapel, Ffordd Glandwr, Llangefni, Anglesey, LL77 7EF. Tel: 01248 723 497.