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

Rosemary Caroline Ayres

AYRES Rosemary Caroline passed away peacefully on 15th November 2021 aged 84 after a courageous battle with cancer. Loving Mum, Grandma and Great Grandma. Rosemary was a kind, caring, loyal and loving lady who will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends.

Funeral service at Kingsdown Crematorium on Wednesday 1st December 2021 at 1:30pm. Family flowers only by request but donations if desired for Cancer Research UK can be made on the day or by sending to Pearce Funeral Services, 92 Ermin Street, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN3 4NN. At Rosemary's request, black clothing is not necessary. Enquiries: 01793 832072.

Margaret Futcher

FUTCHER Margaret Former landlady of the Calley Arms Hodson passed peacefully away at home 6th November aged 80, after a long illness. A loyal and devoted wife to Leslie for 56 years, she will be sadly missed. Heartfelt thanks to our friends Denise, Mike, Sarah, Adrian, Louise and many more for their support during these difficult times. Thanks also to the carers from the Prospect Hospice, wonderful people.

Private cremation 26th November

Pete Kerr

KERR Pete Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday 13th November 2021, aged 71 years. A much loved Partner, Son, Dad, Step-dad, Gramps and Brother who will be sadly missed. Funeral service will take place at Kingsdown Crematorium on Tuesday 7th December at 11.15am.

Family flowers only please donations would be appreciated for Prospect Hospice https://peterkerr.muchloved.com

Christine Mary Johns

JOHNS Christine Mary Passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on the 10th November 2021, aged 82 years. A beloved wife to Ivor and a much loved mum to Paul and Neil, mother in law to Audine and Lisa. A loving sister to John and a nan to Scott, Lewis, Danielle and Erin. Christine will be sadly missed by her friends and family.

Funeral Service to be held at Christ Church on Thursday 9th December at 2.00pm followed by a Private Committal at North Wiltshire Crematorium. Any donations would be greatly appreciated for Great Western Air Ambulance Charity c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/christine-mary-johns/ or http://christinejohnsjohns.muchloved.com Enquiries: Tel: 01793 522797.

Olive Frances Bamford

BAMFORD Olive Frances Passed away peacefully at Ashbury Lodge Care Home on 17th November 2021, aged 96 years. Widow of Eric, beloved Mother of Peter and John. Grandma of Adam, Mark, Douglas and Daniel. Great Grandma of Eliza, Hazel and Jude.

Funeral service to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Tuesday 7th December 2021 at 2.15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations would be appreciated for Salvation Army c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/olive-frances-bamford Enquiries: Tel: 01793 522797.

Mark (Fingers) Chapple

CHAPPLE Mark (Fingers) Passed away suddenly at home on 10th November 2021, aged 61 years. Beloved husband to Elaine and a much loved brother and brother in law.

Funeral to be held at North Wiltshire Crematorium on Monday 13th December at 3pm. Family flowers only please, donations welcome for British Heart Foundation and Yarak Birds of Prey c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon SN1 3DF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/mark-anthony-chapple/ Enquiries: Tel 01793 522797.

John William Flanagan

FLANAGAN John William 14th March 1941 - 14th November 2021 Loving Husband to Marion and Father to Clare, Paul and Helen. Father-In-Law to Steve, Claire and Dan. Proud Bampa to Grace, Ben, Elisabeth, Henry, Gabby and Lucy.

No funeral at his request. Suggested donations in his memory appreciated by Brighter Futures or RNLI.

Frederick George Norman-Thorpe

NORMAN-THORPE Frederick George (George) Sadly passed away peacefully at home on 6th November 2021, aged 88 years. REUNITED WITH HIS BELOVED WIFE JOY. A devoted dad of Paul, Yasmin, Trevor and Shaun. A much loved father in law of Tracey, Trina and Nicki. An adored Gramp, Great Gramp, Great, Great Gramp, big Bampa and Uncle. George will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends.

Funeral service to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium, Swindon, on Wednesday 8th December 2021 at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of George to Prospect Hospice. Donations can be made on the day and would be greatly appreciated. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, 439 Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 1AQ. 01793 534759.

Lucia Cerroni

CERRONI Lucia Sadly and unexpectedly passed away at the Great Western Hospital on the 5th November 2021, aged 80 years. Devoted wife to Giovanni (Joe) treasured Mother of Giulio and Patrizia and much loved Mother in-Law, Grand Mother and Great Grand Mother. Lucia will be dearly missed by all.

A service will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Tovey Road on Friday 3rd December at 12.15 pm. Flowers or donations to St. Mary's Catholic Church c/o Hilliers Funeral service, 252 Whitworth Road, Swindon SN25 3BL. Enquiries tel 01793 522797.

Francis Kelly

KELLY Francis (Frank) Passed away on 18th November 2021, aged 77, at home. Sadly missed by friends and family.

Funeral service on Thursday 9th December at 10 am, North Wiltshire Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Frank can be made to Prospect Hospice.

Barbara Hilda Grant

GRANT Barbara Hilda Passed away at home after a short illness on 4th November 2021, aged 94 years. Beloved wife of Jack (deceased), mother of Steve (deceased) and Karen, mother in law to Christine. Grandmother to five, great grandmother to three.

Funeral to be held at Immanuel URC Church on Monday 6th December at 2.45pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Brighter Futures c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon SN1 3DF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/ barbara-hilda-grant/ Enquiries: Tel 01793 522797

Clive Pattison

PATTISON Clive Passed away peacefully at the Great Western Hospital on 17th November 2021, aged 85 years. A devoted Husband to Diana. Loving Father to Tracey and Michelle and supportive Grampy and Great-Grampy. Clive will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral Service will be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Tuesday 30th November 2021 at 3:00pm. Flowers welcome and may be sent to Hillier Chapel of Rest and/or a donation to a charity of your choice in Clive's memory. A live webcast is available for this service and details may be found at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/clive-pattison Enquiries: Tel; 01793 522797.

Barry Henry (Bert) Sallis

SALLIS Barry Henry (Bert) Passed away peacefully at home on 14th November 2021 aged 79 with his loving family by his side Loving Husband to Lila and Dad and Father in Law.

Funeral Service at Kingsdown Crematorium on Monday 6th December 2021 at 1:30pm Donations in lieu of flowers for Cancer Research UK and British Heart Foundation can be made on the day or by sending to Pearce Funeral Service, 92 Ermin Street, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN3 4NN Enquiries: 01793 832072.

Iris Elizabeth Bladen-Hovell

BLADEN-HOVELL Iris Elizabeth Passed away peacefully on 6th November 2021 aged 89 years. Reunited with her beloved husband Sid. A very loving and a much loved mum to Geoff and Louise, mum-in-law to Nic, and Nana to Hannah and Sam.

Funeral Service will take place at Kingsdown Crematorium on Friday, 3 December 2021, at 11:15. Family flowers only please, with donations in memory of Iris for Wiltshire Air Ambulance c/o A.E. Smith & Son Funeral Services, Queens Drive, Swindon SN3 1AW. A E Smith & Son.

Brian Dyer

DYER Brian On 17th November 2021, peacefully at Great Western Hospital, aged 84 years. A loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Funeral Thursday 9th December, 11.15 at Kingsdown Crematorium. Family flowers only please but donations if desired for Prospect Hospice, may be sent c/o Pearce Funeral Services, 92 Ermin Street, Stratton St Margaret, SN3 4NN. Enquiries:- 01793 832072.

David Arthur Luker

LUKER David Arthur Passed away peacefully 15th November 2021, aged 80, at Princess Lodge Care Home, after a recent malignant brain tumour diagnosis. Heartfelt thanks to family and friends for their support, and to all the wonderful Sunflower Ward staff, for their tireless care and kindness.

A service will be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Wednesday 8th December at 11.15am, followed by a celebration at Haydon Wick Club. Black clothing is not necessary and colourful clothing is preferred. Donations to Prospect Hospice would be appreciated c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon SN1 3DF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/david-arthur-luker Enquiries; tel 01793 522797.