THESE are the death notices published in the Swindon Advertiser during the week beginning March 1 2021.

ELSBETH HEATHER SPENCER (nee Murdoch): Passed away peacefully at the Great Western Hospital on February 20, aged 88 years. Beloved Mum, Gran, Auntie, Cousin and friend to many. Heather will be sadly missed. Private funeral to be held. Enquiries: Hillier Funeral Service, tel 01793 522797.

SIDNEY ALBERT (DUSTY) EVANS:  Passed away peacefully at home on February 15, aged 86 years. A devoted husband to Sheila and a much loved father to Richard and Caleb. Sidney will be dearly missed by all of his family and friends.

A private service will be held at Kingsdown Crematorium to celebrate Sidney's life. Family flowers only but donations to RNIB would be greatly appreciated c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 7 Lechlade Road, Highworth, Swindon SN6 7HF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/sidney-albert-evans/ Enquiries: tel 01793 764337.

ELIZABETH MARGARET 'BETTY' LEIGHFIELD: Passed away peacefully at Sunflower Lodge on February 13, aged 98 years. Loving Aunty to Barry (Deceased), Brenda, Tracy, Ian, Samantha and families.

A private funeral will be held. Family flowers only, however donations would be appreciated for the Wiltshire Air Ambulance Charitable Trust c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/ obituaries/elizabeth-margaret-leighfield. Enquiries: Tel; 01793 522797.

JOSEPH TODD LAIDLER:  Sadly passed away February 13, at the Great Western Hospital, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Kathleen, devoted father to David and a much loved brother of Dawn and Peter. Also respected uncle and brother in law.

Family funeral will take place on Tuesday March 16 2021 at St Margaret's Church, Stratton St Margaret. Family flowers only. However, donations would be appreciated for the Prospect Hospice.

JANICE GREGORY: In loving memory of a much loved Wife, Mum, Daughter, Sister, Aunt and Friend to many. Private funeral service to be held on Thursday March 18. Donations in memory of Janice would be greatly appreciated for Cancer Research UK. Enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare. Tel: 01793 534759

VERA LANE: Passed away peacefully on Thursday February 18, aged 76 years. A much loved Sister, Aunt and Great Aunt who will be sadly missed. Funeral service will take place at Kingsdown Crematorium on Thursday March 11. Due to current restrictions the service is by invitation only. Donations would be appreciated in Vera's memory for C.A.L.M. Enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare. Tel: 01793 534759

BRIAN JOHN PHILLIPS: On February 21, we said a sad farewell to Brian, cherished husband of Janet, much devoted father of David, Jonathan and Alison, father-in-law to Lynne and Simon and beloved grandad to Georgia, Bailey, Tom, Izzy and Ruby. He was a good friend to many spreading much joy in his 86 years and will be very much missed by his family and friends.

Private funeral service to be held on Monday March 8, 3pm at Kingsdown Crematorium. Donations if desired would be appreciated for Dementia UK. Enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare. Tel: 01793 534759.

NORMA HODSON (nee Holt): Passed away peacefully at home on February 18. Loving Wife of Ronald. Loving Mother to Rona and Anne, Mother- in- law to Chris and Sister of Dorothy. Private family funeral at North Wiltshire Crematorium on March 11 2021 at 1.00pm. Rest In Peace. All enquiries to Blackwells Independent Funeral Directors Ltd, 38 Cheney Manor Road, Swindon, SN2 2NS. Tel: 01793 611060.

JESSE JONES: It is with much sadness that Yvonne, David and Ashley announce the passing of their much loved and respected Dad. Jesse, aged 98, died peacefully at the Church View Care Home on Thursday February 18. He will be greatly missed by his children, son in law Roy, daughters in law Julie and Sue, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. A well-respected football referee and brass bandsman.

No flowers by request but donations for Arthritis Research would be much appreciated and made via the link https://jessejones.muchloved.com Further details of service to be announced at a later date. If circumstances, allow a memorial concert will be held early next year. Enquiries to C/O Co-operative Funeralcare Tel 01793 534759

PATRICIA LAWRENCE: Passed away on February 14,, in her 100th year. Widow of Stanley, twin of Sheila Dance (deceased), much loved mother and grandmother. If desired, donations in Pat's memory to Pancreatic Cancer Research UK.

MAUREEN ANNE FIFE: Sadly passed away peacefully at Cepen Lodge on February 17, aged 84 years. Dearly beloved widow of David Mckay Fyfe, Mother of Mark & Robert Fyfe, Grandmother of Richard, Steven & Scot and Great Grandmother to Aidan and Louis.

A private family service will be held at Kingsdown Crematorium. Family flowers only, however donations would be appreciated for The Donkey Sanctuary and Mind c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/maureen-anne-fyfe Enquiries: Tel; 01793 522797.

JULIAN IVOR CLARK: Passed away at home on February 21, aged 57 years. Loving son of Pat and Allen. A private family funeral will be held. There is a live webcast for the service on Tuesday 16th March at 2:00pm and details can be found on Julian's online page below. Family flowers only, however donations would be appreciated for British Heart Foundation c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/julian-ivor-clark

TREVOR JOHN WILLIAMSON: Sadly, passed away on February 17 at the Great Western Hospital, aged 64. Trevor will be very much missed by his loving family and many friends. Funeral service to be held at Kingsdown Chapel on Tuesday 30th March 2021. Flowers welcome. Enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare Tel: 01793 534759

LARRY CARRIGAN of Royal Wootton Bassett, formerly of Eldene. Passed away peacefully on Friday February 19 at home. He will be sadly missed by his wife Kathleen & family. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Prospect Hospice c/o Johnson & Daltrey Funeral Directors, 112 High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, SN4 7AU 01793 851400.

JAMES WILLIAM 'JIMMY' ROBINSON: Passed away peacefully at home on February 24, aged 85 years. A beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. A private family funeral will be held. Family flowers only, however donations would be appreciated for Maggie's Cheltenham or Kate's Home Nursing c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/james-william-robson Enquiries: Tel; 01793 522797

BRIAN COOPER: Passed away at home on February 25, aged 85 years. Dearest Husband of Merle for 62 years. Adored Dad to Helen and Gina. Loved by Grandchildren Max and Sophie. Loving Great Grandad of Thea. Loved and respected by Courtney and Timon.

Funeral service will take place at Kingsdown Crematorium on Friday March 12. Family flowers only, donations would be appreciated for Versus Arthritis or Dementia UK. Enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare Tel: 01793 534759