Parkman Funeral Home

23/03/2026

🕊️ Funeral Announcement: Freda Crothers (1936 – 2026)
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Freda Crothers. A beloved presence in our lives, she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
The funeral service to celebrate Freda’s life will be held on:
• Date: Wednesday, 1st April 2026
• Time: 11:00 am
• Location: Barry Crematorium
Donations & Tributes
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Freda's memory to The Alzheimer’s Society.
You can leave a tribute, share a memory, or make a donation online via her dedicated memorial page:
🔗 fredacrothers.muchloved.com
Contact Information
For all further enquiries, please contact the funeral directors:
Parkman Funeral Home
📍 19 Camms Corner, Dinas Powys, CF64 4QY
📞 02922 362101

25/02/2026

Funeral Announcement: Ronald James Prosser (‘Ronnie’)
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald James Prosser (1948 – 2026). Parkman Funeral Home is honoured to be assisting Ronnie’s family with his final arrangements.
Celebration of Life
• Date: Monday 16th March 2026
• Time: 1:00pm
• Location: Barry Crematorium
The Wake
The family would like to invite friends and relatives to join them for refreshments and to share memories of Ronnie following the service:
• Location: The Highfields Inn
• Address: Caerau Road, Ely, Cardiff, CF5 5JP
Special Requests
• Flowers: The family has requested no flowers, please.
• Donations: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice in Ronnie’s memory.
Enquiries
For any further information, please contact Parkman Funeral Home:
• Address: 19 Camms Corner, Dinas Powys, CF64 4QY
• Telephone: 02922 362101

16/02/2026

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24/01/2026

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06/01/2026

Sadly passed at home in Dinas Powys on the 16th of December, aged 82. Beloved husband of the late Margaret and father of Robert and James, grandfather of James, Chloe and Joel and great grandad to Ivy and Isla. He will be dearly missed by his family and all who knew him. His funeral will take place at Barry crematorium at 2pm on Thursday the 15th January. Donations in memory of Lyndsay would be welcomed for Dinas Powys Voluntary Concern at lyndsayhookins.muchloved.com All enquiries to Parkman Funeral Home, Dinas Powys 02922 362101

23/12/2025

We would like to wish everyone a peaceful Christmas.
From all of us at Parkman Funeral Home, we are thinking of everyone at this special time of the year — especially those holding loved ones in their hearts.

10/12/2025

Marlene passed away peacefully on the 23rd November at Ysbyty Cwm Cynon aged 72years. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. A funeral service will be held on Friday 19th December at Glyntaff Crematorium for 11:00am.
At the family's request, gentlemen are invited to honour Marlene's memory by wearing a colourful tie and ladies by wearing a colourful scarf.
Family flowers only, donations if so desired would be welcomed for Mcmillan Cancer Care and can be given online via marlene-palmer.muchloved.com

03/12/2025

A Celebration of Life for Jakki Carne

We will be gathering to celebrate Jakki’s life on:

Wednesday, 10th December 2025
Barry Crematorium
3:00pm

In honour of Jakki’s vibrant and sparkling personality, funeral attire is not required. Please feel free to wear something colourful and sparkly.

No flowers, please.
Donations in support of Marie Curie are warmly welcomed and can be made at:
jakkicarne.muchloved.com

Let us come together to remember Jakki with warmth, colour, and love.

09/11/2025

29/10/2025

In loving memory of Arnold Lowrey (1938–2025). Family and friends are warmly invited to a Celebration of Life for Arnold, a much-loved gentleman and gifted artist whose creativity, warmth, love of life and colour brought light and joy to everyone who knew him. The service will be held at Barry Crematorium on Friday 14th November 2025 at 12:00pm. No flowers, please; donations are welcomed in support of Dinas Powys Voluntary Concern. Memories and tributes may be shared at arnoldlowrey.muchloved.com. Arnold’s vibrant spirit and the colours he shared with the world will live on in the hearts of all who loved him. Please wear a splash of colour in his honour.

28/10/2025

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the sudden passing of Sinclair Leitch, affectionately known as ‘Sinky’, on Monday 13th October 2025. A Celebration of Life will take place on Tuesday 18th November 2025 at 1:15pm at Coychurch Crematorium. At the family’s request, no flowers please; donations, if desired, are welcomed for The Lighthouse Project (Food Bank). To share memories, light a virtual candle, or make a donation, please visit his tribute page at sinky.muchloved.com