Top architect and town stalwart dies aged 83
ONE of Llaneli’s most prominent citizens, the architect Wynford Lewis, has died at the age of 83.
Mr Lewis had a long and distinguished career as an architect, working on projects in Llanelli and further afield.
He cared passionately about the community of Llanelli and was actively involved in charitable causes and local organisations.
He celebrated his 83rd birthday on March 16 and his passing came as a shock to family and friends.
His son Philip said: “His last birthday was celebrated with the usual family gathering, where he surprised everyone by rising to his feet and making a little speech thanking Val for all their years together and saying how proud he was of his children and grandchildren. This made everyone very emotional, to say the least.”
Mr Lewis and his son Philip were the twin pillars of the firm of Lewis Architects, of Park Crescent, Llanelli.
Mr Lewis was born and brought up in Seaside, Llanelli. His family worshipped at St John’s Church.
In 1995 he and his son Philip started up their own business, where he remained until the present day.
The funeral will be held at Llanelli Crematorium at 11am on Friday (May 3).