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The obituary notice of Mary RICHARDS (nee Murphy)

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

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MaryRICHARDSPeacefully on Saturday 4th April 2026, Mary aged 94, formerly of Sunnybank Close, West Cross, passed away at Pen-y-Bryn Nursing Home. Beloved wife of the late Leo, loving mum to Steve and the late Lee and Anthony. Dear mother in law to Jo and Steve, cherished nannie to Ashley, Lawrence, Frazer, Emily, Amy and all her great-grandchildren. Mary will be sadly missed by all her family and friends especially Mary (number 2) and June.

Funeral service will be held at Swansea Crematorium on Thursday 7th May at 12 noon.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired can be made to Wales Air Ambulance c/o

St James Funeral Home, 31 St James Gardens, Uplands, Swansea SA1 6DT. Tel: 01792 643840

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Donation left by Barbara Watson

05/05/2026

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Loving Sisters xx

Barbara Alesbrook

05/05/2026

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Family memories at Oxwich Bay

Barbara Alesbrook

05/05/2026

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I will always remember her gentle smile, her wise words, and the way she made each person feel valued and loved.
She had a gift for bringing people together, and her absence will be felt deeply by all who knew her.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family during this difficult time.
I hope you can find comfort in the beautiful memories shared and in knowing how much she was loved.
With all our love
Alan & Janet

Donation left by Alan Davies

04/05/2026

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You will be missed so much nobody gives hugs like you do Aunty Mary and the fun and laughter that you brought into our lives will never be forgotten. We have wonderful memories of our holidays staying with you and Uncle Lee such lovely times. Love you forever your ever loving niece Babs xx Sending BIG HUGS always.

Barbara Alesbrook

01/05/2026

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Barbara Alesbrook

01/05/2026

BFFs for ever❤️

Alison

01/05/2026

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So so sorry for your loss Jo and Steve - Mary was a wonderful lifelong friend to June. RIP Murph we will miss you 💔

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01/05/2026

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Tina & Greg Morgan

01/05/2026

We’ll miss you and loved you loads, you were a massive part of our lives and will always be our Nannie Mary too - rest in peace Helen, Dave , Dan and Jack xxx

Helen

30/04/2026

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