**South Wales Police Seek Relatives of 83-Year-Old Man Following His Death in Swansea Care Home**
Authorities in Swansea have launched a public appeal for information to help trace the relatives of an elderly man who recently passed away at a local care facility. The deceased, 83-year-old Herbert Grey, had been a resident at Treforys Care Home located in Morriston for the last four years.
Mr Grey’s life in recent years was spent at the care home, where staff described him as a long-term member of their community. He was pronounced dead on Wednesday, 30 April. The details surrounding the circumstances of his death have not been released at this stage. However, police and the Coroner’s Office are now working collaboratively to reach his family members and ensure that his affairs are appropriately handled.
Before entering care in 2021, Herbert Grey lived on Llwyncethin Road in the Gendros area of Swansea. Records also show that he previously resided in Harbour Quay, another area within Swansea. It is common for authorities to trace a person’s former addresses in cases where next of kin are not immediately available, as neighbours or previous associates are sometimes able to provide crucial information about surviving relatives.
Current understanding from the police investigation suggests that Mr Grey may have a grandson named Callum, believed to be living in Llanelli. At present, no further details about Callum or other potential family members have been confirmed. South Wales Police have extended their appeal to the public, asking anyone who might have information about Mr Grey’s relatives, or anyone who knew him personally, to come forward.
In a formal statement, South Wales Police said: “The Coroner’s Office is seeking to identify the next of kin of Mr Herbert Grey, who died, aged 83, at Treforys Care Home in Morriston, Swansea, on Wednesday, 30 April. He had resided at the care home since 2021 and formerly lived on Llwyncethin Road, Gendros, Swansea, and previously at Harbour Quay, Swansea. Mr Grey is believed to have a grandson by the name of Callum, living in the Llanelli area. Any person with information is requested to contact the Coroner’s Office in Swansea on 01792 450650, quoting reference 26934709.”
Cases like this highlight the challenges faced by authorities when individuals pass away without close, readily identifiable family. In such instances, local agencies must sometimes rely on community knowledge to help track down surviving relatives. The implications for people who die without known next of kin can extend to important issues such as the organisation of funerals, the management of estates, and ensuring that wishes in wills are upheld where possible.
The Treforys Care Home, where Mr Grey spent his final years, has not commented publicly but is understood to have cooperated fully with the ongoing efforts to contact his family. For now, police continue their outreach, hoping that either Callum or another family member will soon come forward.
Anyone with relevant information—whether a family member, friend, former neighbour, or acquaintance—is urged to reach out to the Coroner’s Office at the number provided. This appeal reiterates the importance of community support in cases where individuals might otherwise be laid to rest without the presence of family.
As the search for Mr Grey’s relatives continues, South Wales Police and the Coroner’s Office remain committed to ensuring that he receives the dignity and respect he deserves in accordance with legal and family wishes. This case serves as a reminder of the significance of vigilance and compassion within local communities.