IN MEMORIAM: All death notices in the Swindon Advertiser this week

Marion Kathleen Dixon (Nee Pearce)

DIXON Marion Kathleen (nee Pearce) Passed away peacefully at home on 6th February 2021, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of Peter. Much loved mum to Julie and Kaye, devoted grandma to Tanya and partner Alexander, great grandma to Connor and Aaron. Loving mother in law to Shaun and Steve. Marion will be sadly missed by all that knew and loved her. Private funeral to be held, however donations would be appreciated for Prospect Hospice c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF, or alternatively online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/marion-kathleen-dixon/ Enquiries: Tel 01793 522797.

Martin John Preston

PRESTON Martin John Proud Yorkshireman passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at the Great Western Hospital, Swindon on 9th February 2021 aged 77 years. Beloved husband to Sue. Much loved father to Simon, Nick and Sara and father-in-law to Deborah, Nicola and Sean. Adored grandad to Niamh and Freya, Tilly and Oliver and Sam. Private funeral to be held, however donations would be appreciated for Julia's House c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF, or alternatively online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/martin-john-preston/ Enquiries: Tel 01793 522797.

Kathleen Coggins

COGGINS Kathleen (Kay) Sadly passed away on February 8th, aged 100 years. A loving wife of Reg (deceased), mother to June (deceased), Susan (deceased), mother in law to Derek, nan to Stephen, Martin (deceased) and Vivian. Private funeral. Donations to the Wiltshire Air Ambulance.

Mary Elizabeth Holder

HOLDER Mary Elizabeth Mary passed away peacefully at home on 3rd February 2021, aged 77 years following a short illness. Dearly beloved Wife of David, Mother of Mark, Bryan and Lorraine, Grandmother of Hartley and David, Liam, Gaia and Phoebe, Natasha, Daniel, and Amelia, Great Grandmother of Lexi and Riley. A family service will be held at Kingsdown Crematorium. Family flowers only, however donations would be appreciated for Prospect Hospice and Brighter Futures c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/mary-elizabeth-holder Enquiries Tel; 01793 522797.

John Derek Watson

WATSON John Derek Sadly passed away on the 27th January 2021 aged 81 years. Loving husband of Chris, father to Sandra and David and loving Grandad to William and Edward. John will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. A private funeral service will take place on Thursday 18th February 2021 at North Wiltshire Crematorium for immediate family and friends only. Family flowers only please. Donations offered in John's memory will be given to Parkinson's UK and The Prospect Hospice. Maslin Funeral Service (Co-op), 118a High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, SN4 7AU Tel: 01793 848700

Peter Alfred Hogan

HOGAN Peter Alfred Much loved father, grandfather and great grandfather. Passed away peacefully on Friday 29th January 2021 aged 85 at The Great Western Hospital, following a short illness. Funeral will be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Thursday 4th March at 12.45pm. Family flowers only please and donations if desired to The Salvation Army via Co-Op Funeralcare 20 High Street, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 3EP 01793 539432.

Stephen John Harrison

HARRISON Stephen John Passed away peacefully on 31st January 2021, aged 61 years. Loving husband to Olga, much loved dad to Mark, Ian and Neil and 'Gandad' to Patsy. Stephen will be sadly missed by his extended family and friends. Family gatherings will never be the same again. Private funeral to be held. Enquiries; Hillier Funeral Service. Tel: 01793 522797

Mary Noreen Child

CHILD Mary Noreen Passed away peacefully on Sunday 14th February, aged 85 years. Adored Wife to Colin, beloved Mum to Zoe and Mandy (deceased). Cherished Sister to John and Nan/Great Nan. Mary will be greatly missed by her family and everyone who knew her. Family flowers only, however donations if desired to the Donkey Sanctuary c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/mary-noreen-child Enquiries: Tel; 01793 522797

Lucy Joan Dixon (Nee Clifford)

DIXON (nee Clifford) Lucy Joan Of Royal Wootton Bassett, passed away peacefully after a short illness on Monday 8th February 2021. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Wiltshire Air Ambulance c/o Johnson & Daltrey Funeral Directors, 112 High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, SN4 7AU 01793 851400.

Joan May Hall

HALL Joan May Sadly passed away at the Great Western Hospital on 9th February 2021, aged 94 years. Much loved mother of Philip, Simon and daughter in law Sue. Grandmother to Christopher, Mary, Molly and Alice. Joan will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved her. A private family funeral will be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Wednesday 24th February at 12:45pm. Enquiries: Hillier Funeral Service, Tel; 01793 522797

Ernest George Graham

GRAHAM Ernest George Ernie passed away peacefully at GWH on 10/2/21 aged 68 years. Loving Husband to Lynn, Bruv to Albert, Dad to Paul, Amanda, Alan & Chris & their partners. Grampy to Kieran, Courtney, Kienan, Cameron & Alfie. He will be sadly missed by all. A service will be held at Kingsdown Crematorium (5/3/21 @ 2:15). Family flowers only, although donations would be appreciated for Brighter Futures ICU c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/ernest-george-graham

Geoffrey Curtis Dymond

DYMOND Geoffrey Curtis It is with great sadness we announce that Geoff, 70 years young, passed away peacefully at home on 5th February 2021 having had the last of his nine lives. Geoff was born in Swindon, the youngest child of A.W. John Dymond, a GWR engineer and erstwhile Mayor of Swindon, and his wife Eileen. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Geoff was known for his sense of fun and in his younger years enjoyed many adventures with good friend Tim O'Rourke. Having studied at Imperial College Geoff embarked on a career in brewing when a job interview promised free beer. He travelled the world as Master Brewer, with extended stays in Denmark and Sweden that welcomed the arrival of sons Sand Thor-Michand daughters SiobhClaire and Denise. Geoff settled in Belgium in the mid 1990s, and enjoyed the last 17 years married to Peggy, with whom he shared a love of The Beatles. Geoff is survived by his wife, children, 12 grandchildren, 3 step-children and brother Lesley, and will be fondly remembered as a generous man with a big beard and even bigger heart. Requiescat in pace.

Marjorie Fry/wordsworth (Nee Parsons)

MARJORIE FRY/WORDSWORTH (Nee Parsons) aged 98 died peacefully in hospital on February 4th 2021. She was much loved and will be sadly missed by her children Robert and Ann, her grandchildren and great grandchildren. A private funeral will be held in Southampton. A memorial celebration of her life will be arranged at Christ Church Swindon as soon as conditions allow. No flowers but donations to Save the Children please, these can be made online at www.marjorie-fry.muchloved.com c/o Wessex Funeral Services 02380 371677

Diane Bridget Sullivan

SULLIVAN Diane Bridget Sadly, passed away on January 30th 2021, aged 56. Beloved Wife of Arlette Sullivan. Loving and supporting Sister, Stepmother, Aunt and Friend. She made a lasting impression on everyone she met and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service will take place at St Peter's Church on 5th March 2021. Due to current restrictions this will be a private service. Enquiries to The Midcounties Co-operative Funeralcare, 439 Cricklade Road, Swindon, Wiltshire Telephone 01793-534759

Patricia “pat” Jones

JONES Patricia "Pat" Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 2nd February 2021, aged 70 years. A much loved Auntie who will be sadly missed. Funeral service will take place at Kingsdown Crematorium on Monday 1st March. Due to current restrictions this will be a private family service. Family flowers only or donations would be appreciated for either Cats Protection or Cancer Research UK. Enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare Tel: 01793 534759

Carol Ann Price

PRICE Carol Ann Passed away peacefully on 8th February 2021, aged 76 years. Devoted wife to Tony, loving mum and nan to Martyn, Alison, Jake and Charlotte. Special thanks to everyone at Prospect and Dr Mundy of the Hawthorn Medical Centre. Private funeral to be held but donations would be appreciated for Prospect Hospice c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/carol-ann-price Enquiries; Tel: 01793 522797