IN MEMORIAM: Death notices in the Swindon Advertiser this week

SNELL Helen Joy Helen passed away peacefully at the Great Western Hospital on Thursday 27th August 2020, aged 70. Loving wife of David, wonderful Mum to Stephen, Joanne and Michael. Inspirational Nan to Neve, Herbie and Ellie Mae and much loved sister to Pat (deceased), brother Malcolm and Mother in law to Michael & Danielle. Family flowers only, any donations to be donated to the MS Society. Maslin Funeral Service (Co-op) 118a High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, SN4 7AU. Tel: 01793 848700

PEARCE Martin On Sunday 23rd August Martin sadly passed away peacefully. A much loved Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather, who will be greatly missed, Gone but not forgotten. Funeral Service to take place on Thursday 17th September 2020 at North Wiltshire Crematorium at1pm for immediate family only. Family Flowers only please, by request. Co-op Funeralcare, 49/51 Regent Street, Swindon, SN1 1JS. Tel: 01793 526562

PALMER John F On Thursday, August 27th 2020, John F Palmer, passed away with his son by his side at age of 86. He had a passion for gardening, cricket and Chelsea football club, but his 3 biggest loves were his late wife Jane who he adored and cared for with LBD and Parkinson's in the last years of her life, his son and his 3 grandchildren Ellie, Oakleigh and Ollie. His son that he leaves behind has lost his best friend. He will be cremated on the 21/09/20 at Kingsdown Crematorium with close family and friends. Hey Dad please tell mum I love her. Any donations to Age UK or Cats Protection Charities would be appreciated. All enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare, Cardinal House, Brewery Street, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7AJ. Tel: 01793 764664

HENLY Patricia 'Trish' Passed away peacefully at home following a long difficult illness on 1st September 2020, aged 78 years. Dearly loved wife of Dennis. Much loved mum of Paul and Nicola and nan of Daniel and Theo. Funeral to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Monday 21st September at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please. Enquiries: Tel 01793 522797.

BUNGAY Gordon Sadly passed away on 27th August 2020, aged 71 years. Will be sorely missed by sister Sylvia and Damian.

LEONARD Paul Hamilton Passed away peacefully at home on 31st August 2020, aged 64 years. Dear brother of Martin and Tim and uncle to Georgia. Private cremation. Memorial service to be held at a later date. Donations if desired for Diabetes UK c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon SN1 3DF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/ paul-hamilton-leonard Enquiries: Tel 01793 522797.

LAW Gordon Thomas of Hannington Passed away peacefully on 2nd September 2020, aged 84, at Ridgeway Rise Care Home, Swindon, with his loving family by his side. Beloved husband of Gillian, devoted father of Jerry, Looey and Tamsyn. Adored grandfather of JJ, Tom, Emily, Joe and Jemma. Gordon was much loved by many people and was a true gentleman who will be greatly missed. Family flowers only. Donations, if required to Salvation Army c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 7 Lechlade Road, Highworth, SN6 7HF or online www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/ gordon-thomas-law Enquiries 01793 764337

LOVEGROVE Irene Mary Passed away peacefully on 27th August, aged 95 years. Widow of Ben, mother of Pauline, Christine, Sandra and Judith. Mother in law of Andy (deceased), Brian (deceased), Michael and Robert. Grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral service 23rd September, Private Cremation at Kingsdown Crematorium. Donations in lieu of Flowers please to Swindon Downs Syndrome Group which can be made direct to charity or online. Enquires c/o Midcounties Co-operative Funeralcare, Tel: 01793 491 091

JORDAN Evelyn "Molly" Passed away peacefully at her daughter's home, on 31st August aged 84 years. Beloved wife to Colin (deceased), much loved mum to Sue & George, and loving Nan to Gus & Frankie, she will be deeply missed by all. A restricted family funeral service to be held 25th September. Donations gratefully accepted to Cancer Research UK. A massive thank you to the NHS SELECT team & District Nurses for their support and care.

BATEMAN Florence Edwina Doreen Passed away peacefully on Saturday 5th September 2020, aged 96 years. A much loved Wife, Mum, Nana and Great Nana who will be sadly missed. Funeral service will take place at Kingsdown Crematorium on Monday 28th September at 11.15 am. Family flowers only please, donations would be appreciated for Alzheimer's Society c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 439 Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 1AQ. Tel: 01793 534759

DISTON William Ernest 'Bill' Sadly passed away on 29th August 2020, aged 81 years. He will be greatly missed by his family & everyone who knew him. A private family Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday 16th September 2020 at North Wiltshire Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations offered in Bill's memory will be given to Breast Cancer Care. Maslin Funeral Service (Co-op) 118a High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, SN4 7AU. Tel: 01793 848700

COOPER Mary Selina Passed away at Bluebells Care Home on 29th August 2020, aged 88 years. Devoted Wife of Royston (Deceased), now reunited. Much loved Mum to Angela and Graham, Father-in-law to Cindy and Dale and a very much loved Grandma. Mary will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Sincerest thanks to all the staff at Bluebells Care Home for caring for Mary. A private family funeral will be held. Family flowers only, however donations would be appreciated for Wiltshire Air Ambulance Charitable Trust c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/ mary-selina-cooper Enquiries: Tel; 01793 522797

LANGRIDGE Peter Passed away at home on Friday 28th August 2020, aged 79 years with his loved ones by his side. Peter was loved by all wo knew him and will be missed by many. A special thanks to the District Nurses, Prospect Hospice, Hawthorn Medical Centre and especially Bobbie for the care received. Funeral service to take place at Kingsdown Chapel on Friday 25th September at 12:45 followed by burial in the cemetery. Flowers welcome or donations to Prospect Hospice or RSPCA. Co-operative Funeralcare Tel: 01793 534759

CONLEY Michael John 25.9.1945 - 30.8.2020 Cherished son of John and Maise (both deceased). A devoted Father to Claire and Paul and father in law to Fiachra and Lucy. Grandfather to Rufus and Matilda and a loving husband Di (deceased). A private service will take place on Thursday 17th September. A popular, kindhearted and sociable man and a friend to many. He will be greatly missed by everyone that knew him. Family flowers only please with all donations for the 'Swindon Greyhound Trust'. All enquiries c/o A. E. Smith & Son, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1AW.

HOLLAND Maxwell "Max" Passed away peacefully at the Great Western Hospital on 31st August 2020 aged 82 years. Loving Husband to the late Carole, much loved Father to Julia, Julian, Neil and the late Adrian and beloved Brother to Michael, Martin and Phillip, also loved Grandad to Sebastian and Charlotte. Max will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family, friends and fellow members of Purton and Westlecot Bowls Clubs. Private family funeral will take place on Friday 18th September at 12.45pm. Family flowers only, donations to benefit Dementia UK would be appreciated c/o Claridge Funeral Service, Parade Mews, Marlborough, SN8 1NE. Telephone 01672 511836.