These are all the death notices in the Swindon Advertiser this week: 

Sylvia Tatum

TATUM Sylvia Passed away at home on 17th July 2021, aged 83 years. Reunited with her devoted husband Roy. A much loved mum to Graham, Kev, Pam and Wendy, mother in law to Neil and Tim and an adored nan to all her grandchildren and great grand children. Funeral service to be held at North Wiltshire Crematorium on Monday 9th August at 2pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Prospect Hospice c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon SN1 3DF or online www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/sylvia-tatum/ Enquiries: Tel 01793 522797

John Spencer

SPENCER John Sadly passed away at the Cheriton Nursing Home on 16th July 2021, aged 78 years. Beloved husband to Linda, much loved father to Jane and David. Funeral to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Thursday 5th August at 2:15pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired for BBC Children in Need c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF, or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/john-james-spencer/ Enquiries: Tel 01793 522797.

Jean Ayres (Nee Ward)

AYRES (nee Ward) Jean Passed away peacefully at GWH on the 13th July with her family by her side. Loving wife to Ray, Mother to Andrew and Mark, also loving Granma to Ellie, Sam, Daniel, Luke and Jordon. Will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral Service at Kingsdown Crematorium Tuesday 3rd August at 11:15am. Bright colours to be worn, family flowers only by request, but donations to Cancer Research UK, can be made if desired on the day or sent c/o Pearce Funeral Services 92 Ermin Street Swindon SN3 4NN Tel: 01793-832072

Avril Curtis

CURTIS Avril Passed away peacefully on Monday 19th July, aged 91 years. Re-united with her beloved husband Bill. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral to take place at Kingsdown Crematorium on Thursday 12th August at 10:30am, Family flowers only but donations if desired to St Andrews Church c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon SN1 3DF. Enquiries; Tel 01793 522797

Dorothy May Grant

GRANT Dorothy May Peacefully at home on Friday 23rd July 2021, aged 99 years. A much-loved wife of Ronald (deceased), mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and a friend who will be missed by all. A service to remember the life of Dorothy will take place on Wednesday 11th August 2021, Kingsdown Crematorium, Swindon at 12.00 noon. Bright colours to be worn. Family flowers only, donations in memory to 'The Cats Protection League' c/o A E Smith & Son, Queens Drive, Swindon, SN3 1AW.

Joseph Andrew Ryan

RYAN Joseph Andrew Passed away suddenly on 20th July 2021, aged 58 years. Dearly loved Husband of Patricia, much loved Dad of Tom and Phil, cherished Grandad of Daniel. A much loved Brother to Paul and Stephen and a loved Brother-in-Law. Son of the late Andrew and Theresa Ryan. Funeral Service to be held at St Mary's Church, Tovey Road on Friday 13th August at 1.15pm followed by committal at Kingsdown Crematorium. 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/joseph-andrew-ryan Enquiries: Tel; 01793 522797.

James Joseph 'Jim' Moore

MOORE James Joseph 'Jim' With great sadness we announce the passing on the 20th July 2021 of a loving husband and father, aged 91, after a long illness. Service to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium at 11.15am on the 5th August 2021. Family flowers only but donations welcome to Prospect Hospice. c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 7 Lechlade Road, Highworth, Swindon SN6 7HF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/james-joseph-moore/ Enquiries; tel 01793 764337

Jenny Davies

DAVIES Jenny Passed away peacefully at home on Monday 26th July aged 78 years. Beloved Wife of Roger. Loving Mum to Karen and Sandra. Devoted Nanny to Harry, Freddie and Jack. Funeral Service to take place at Kingsdown Crematorium on Thursday 12th August at 2.15pm. Family flowers only, however donations would be appreciated for Prospect Hospice c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/jeanette-mary-davies Enquiries: Tel; 01793 522797

Mervyn Batt

BATT Mervyn Passed away peacefully on Friday 23rd July 2021, aged 88 years. Reunited with his beloved wife Eve, a much loved dad to Mark and Sharon, Father-in-law to Liza, adored grandad to Natasha, Liam, Kieran, Imogen and Leighton and special great grandad to Elsie. Mervyn will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service will take place at St Margaret's Church, Stratton on Thursday 19th August at 10.30 followed by burial in the cemetery. Flowers welcome or donations would be appreciated for Prospect Hospice. Enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare Tel: 01793 534759

Elizabeth May 'Betty' Ash

ASH Elizabeth May 'Betty' Peacefully passed away at the Great Western Hospital on 18th July 2021, aged 85 years, sadly leaving her son Paul and surviving sister Glenice. Betty will be missed by all that knew and loved her. Funeral Service to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Wednesday 11th August at 12.45pm. Family flowers only, however donations would be appreciated for Brighter Futures c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/elizabeth-may-ash/ Enquiries: Tel; 01793 522797

Cynthia Mead

MEAD Cynthia Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 20th July 2021, aged 98 years. Loving wife to Chris (deceased), mother to Maggie and Roger, mother-in-law to Andrew and Val. Funeral service will take place at Kingsdown Crematorium on Tuesday 17th August at 12 noon. Family flowers only, donations would be appreciated for Prospect Hospice. Enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare Tel: 01793 534759