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

Josephine Head

HEAD Josephine Josie passed away at home on 27th September 2021 aged 79 surrounded by all her family. She will be sadly missed by her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and all who knew her. Funeral service will take place at Kingsdown Crematorium on Thursday 21st October at 2.15pm. Flowers welcome but donations would be appreciated in Josie's memory for Cancer Research UK. All enquiries to Co-operative funeralcare, Cardinal House, Brewery Street, Highworth, Swindon, Wilts SN6 7AJ Tel: 01793 764664.

John Bloom

BLOOM John Sadly passed away on Tuesday 28th September 2021 aged 87 years. A devoted husband to Ann for 65 years, much loved Father to Helen and Susie, Grandfather to Karl and Emma and Great Grandfather to Zach, Mason and Xander. John will be sadly missed by all his family, friends and everyone who knew him. Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday 19th October 2021 at North Wiltshire Crematorium at 2pm. Family flowers only please. Donations offered in John's memory will be given to Dementia UK. Maslin Funeral Service (Co-op), 118a High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, SN4 7AU. Tel: 01793 848700

Mary Dawes (Nee Cuddihy)

DAWES (nee Cuddihy) Mary Died peacefully on 1 October 2021 after a short illness. Much loved Mother to Martin and Peter, fantastic Nan to Donal and Conlan and great friend to many. Funeral service at Kingsdown Crematorium on 26 October 2021 at 1.30 pm. Flowers welcome c/o Cooperative Funeralcare, Cricklade Road, Swindon SN2 1AQ.

Constance Barbara Lidbury

LIDBURY Constance Barbara Dearly loved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Passed away peacefully at Poole Hospital on 29 September 2021, aged 94. Reunited with her husband Don, daughter Patricia and son Michael. Funeral service to take place at Poole Crematorium on Friday, 22 October, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations to British Heart Foundation & MS Society, c/o Tappers Funeral Service, 32-34 Parkstone Rd, Poole BH15 2PG, 01202 673164.

Ellen Thora Curtis

CURTIS Ellen Thora Passed away peacefully at home on the 8th October, aged 94 years. Loving wife to Cyril and mum to Wendy and John. Funeral service for immediate family only, to take place at St Margaret's Church followed by private burial. Donations if desired would be appreciated for the Select Nursing Team (cash only) c/o Pearce Funeral Services, 92 Ermin Street, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN3 4NN.

Rosemary Heath (Nee Sharland)

HEATH nee Sharland Rosemary Passed away on Saturday 9th October 2021, aged 62 years. Loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Auntie and Friend who will be sadly missed. Funeral service will take place at Kingsdown Crematorium on Friday 5th November at 12 noon. Family flowers only, donations would be appreciated for Epilepsy Society https://rosemaryheath.muchloved.com/ Enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare Tel: 01793 534759

Yvonne Patricia Francome

FRANCOME Yvonne Patricia Passed away peacefully at home on 11th September 2021 surrounded by her loving family. A service will be held at Kingsdown Crematorium- please contact the family for details. Donations can be made in Yvonne's memory to the Prospect Hospice. Family flowers only. Yvonne will be dearly missed.

Chris Ravenscroft

RAVENSCROFT Chris Passed away peacefully, under the wonderful care of Wemyss Lodge Nursing Home, aged 74 years. Chris was the most dearest of men who will always be remembered by so many. Funeral service Monday 25th October, 1.30 at Kingsdown Crematorium. Please wear bright colours. Flowers welcome or donations would be appreciated and to be made payable to Wemyss Lodge Limited and may be sent c/o Pearce Funeral Services, 92 Ermin Street, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon SN3 4NN. Enquiries Tel: 01793 832072

Rita Pamela Patterson (Nee Watkins)

PATTERSON Rita Pamela Nee Watkins Passed away peacefully on 23rd September 2021, aged 79 years, at GWH, Swindon. Much loved Wife, Mum, Step Mum, Nan and Grandma. With us forever, in our hearts always. Funeral service will be held on Friday 22nd October, 1:15pm at St Peters Church, Penhill followed by committal at Kingsdown Crematorium at 2:15pm. Family flowers only, donation to Cancer Research. C/o Co-operative Funeralcare Tel: 01793 534759

Malcolm Lewis

LEWIS Malcolm passed away 18th September 2021 at GWH. Loving husband to Valerie, father to Nicky, grandad to Daniel and brother to Kenny. Funeral at Kingsdown crematorium 18th October at 12.00pm.

Mildred Irma Jean Berry

BERRY Mildred Irma Jean Peacefully passed away at the Great Western Hospital, Swindon and in the presence of her children on the 22nd September 2021. She will be greatly missed by her loving daughters Lynn and Sue and her sons Mike and Owen. Also, by her cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be missed by all that knew her. A private family service will be held at Kingsdown Crematorium, Swindon on 19th October 2021. No flowers please but donations to the 'Stroke Association' would be gratefully received. c/o A. E. Smith & Son Swindon Wiltshire SN3 1AW.

Susan Lewington (Nee King)

LEWINGTON Susan (Nee King) Sue sadly passed away after a long illness on 5th October 2021, aged 68 years. Loving mother of Cheryl, mother in law of Sean. Loving sister, wife and a much loved friend to many. Sue will be sadly missed. Funeral Service to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Thursday 21st October 2021 at 11:15am. Family flowers only please, donations would be appreciated for Cancer Research UK c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/sue-lewington/ Enquiries: Tel: 01793 522797.

Peter Wales

WALES Peter Passed away peacefully at Rose Cottage Care Home on the 5th October 2021, aged 94 years. A beloved husband to Theresa, much loved dad to Susan and Geoff, Peter and Les, Phillip and Debbie. Grandfather to eight and a great-grandfather to six. Peter will be sadly missed by all of his friends and family. Funeral service will be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Monday 18th October at 3:00pm. Family flowers only but donations to Rose Cottage Residents' Amenity Fund would be appreciated c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon SN1 3DF. Enquiries; tel 01793 522797.

Joseph Giles

GILES Joseph 1926 2021 Sadly "Joe" passed away on Wednesday 29th September at Great Western Hospital He will be greatly missed by his large family and friends Funeral to take place at 12.30 on Friday 5th November at St Sampson's church, followed by a short service at Kingsdown crematorium Immediate family flower only, donations would be appreciated for Motor Neurone Disease c/o Blackwells Funeral Independent Funeral Directors Ltd, 38 Cheney Manor Road, Swindon, SN2 2NS. Tel: 01793 611060.

Marion (Clare) Grant

GRANT Marion 'Clare' Sadly passed away peacefully on Friday 3rd September 2021 at Downs View Care Centre, aged 82. Beloved wife of Maurice (deceased) and a dear friend to many. All welcome to her funeral which will be held at Kingsdown Crematorium at 10am on Friday 22nd October 2021. No flowers please donations would be appreciated to Prospect Hospice.

George Edward Shaw

SHAW George Edward Sadly passed away on 29th September 2021 aged 84 at Fessey House with his family by his side. Loving Step Dad to "My Girls" and Grandad. Funeral to take place on Wednesday 20th October 2021 at 3pm at Kingsdown Crematorium. Family flowers only by request but donations if desired for Help the Heroes can be sent to Pearce Funeral Services, 92 Ermin Street, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN3 4NN. Enquiries telephone 01793 832072.

Patricia Elizabeth 'McGregor' Crewe

CREWE Patricia Elizabeth 'McGregor' Passed away peacefully at the Great Western Hospital on 21st September 2021, aged 82 years. A loving wife to Terry for sixty three years. Mother of Debra and Michael, mother in law to Peter and grandmother of Charlotte, Joe, Sam, Jake, Dan, Jess and Liam. Funeral Service to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Friday 22nd October at 12.00noon. Family flowers only, however donations would be appreciated to Cancer Research UK c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/patricia-elizabeth-crewe/ Enquiries, Tel: 01793 522797

Avis April Chun

CHUN Avis April Passed away on 27th September 2021 at her son's home in Pembrokeshire aged 83 years. Formerly of Cheney Manor Rd in Swindon, Avis had moved to Wales to be cared for by her family. Funeral service to take place on Friday 22nd October at 1.30pm at Kingsdown Crematorium, Swindon, SN25 6SG. Family flowers only. Smart casual attire only please, No black outfits/suits. Reception to follow at The White Hart, Stratton St. Margaret, Swindon, SN3 4JD Any donations to Paul Sartori Foundation c/o Glanmor Evans & Son funeral directors Login Chapel of Rest, Heol Llangynnwr, Llangynnwr, Carmarthen, SA31 2PG, 01267 241626. Please indicate if you wish to attend the service and the reception by email to lorna.chun@gmail.com

Kevin Burke

BURKE Kevin Sadly passed away on 5th September 2021, aged 66 years. A much loved Son, Brother, Uncle and Friend to many. Funeral service to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Friday 15th October at 2:15pm. Flowers welcome or donations for Downs Syndrome Association. Enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare Tel: 01793 534759

Walerian Parchimowicz

PARCHIMOWICZ Walerian Sadly passed away at Moormead Nursing Home on 22nd September 2021, aged 99 years. A beloved Husband to the late Gladys, a treasured Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather, who will be greatly missed. Funeral Service to be held at St John The Baptist & St Helen Church, Wroughton on Monday 18th October at 11.30am followed by burial in the churchyard. Family flowers only, donations would be appreciated for Cancer Research UK c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/walerian-parchimowicz Enquiries: Tel; 01793 522797