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The obituary notice of Dr. Roger Stuart THOMAS

Swansea (Abertawe) | Published in: South Wales Evening Post.

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Dr. Roger StuartTHOMASFormer History Lecturer and Director of Planning at Swansea University sadly passed away on the 1st of February 2026.

Brother to the late Peter David Thomas and uncle to Jeremy and Martin Thomas.

Roger was a published historian who led a full and active life travelling internationally for the university, moving to Bologna, Italy for a year after retirement to learn Italian, then learning German and Welsh.

Roger had a deep interest in the Arts with the visual arts particularly antiquities, classical music and Shakespeare's plays, with regular trips to concerts and theatre.

Roger was a keen skier and was extremely fit. He fought incredibly hard following heart surgery but sadly lost this valiant battle.

Funeral to be held at Margam Crematorium at 10:30am on 5th March.

Family flowers only please, but donations in lieu if desired may be sent to Cardiac Unit at Morriston Hospital via the following link: swanseabayhealthcharity.enthuse.com/pf/dr-roger-thomas

Further enquiries c/o William Pressdee Funeralcare Tel. 01792 366513
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AN ADMIRABLE AND COMPASSIONATE PERSON, AND A VALUED FRIEND AND COLLEAGUE WHOM IT REMAINS A PRIVILEGE TO HAVE KNOWN . HE IS REMEMBERED WITH GREAT AFFECTION.
Ralph Alan Griffiths
23/02/2026
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Ralph Alan Griffiths
23/02/2026
An admirable and compassionate person, and a valued friend and colleague whom it remains a privilege to have known. He is remembered with great affecthion.
Ralph Alan Griffiths
23/02/2026
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23/02/2026
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