The following death notices were placed in the Swindon Advertiser during the week beginning February 21, 2022.

Tim Emms​ passed away peacefully at the Great Western Hospital on 11th February 2022, aged 78 years. Beloved husband of Pam and Stepdad to her late son, Ian. A much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle.

Funeral to be held at Church of the Holy Cross, Chiseldon on Wednesday 2nd March at 2pm followed by a private committal. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for British Heart Foundation and/or Motor Neurone Disease Association c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon SN1 3DF or online www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/tim-emms/ Enquiries: Tel 01793 522797.

John Frederick Brierwood passed away on 9th February 2022, aged 88 years. John will be sadly missed by his loving wife Alys. Beloved father to David and Loraine. John will be missed by all his family and friends.

John will have a private committal after which a memorial service is to be held at St Andrew's Church, Shrivenham on Tuesday 1st March 2022 at 14:00. Family flowers only, but donations are welcome to Brighter Futures - Teal Ward & St Mungo's c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 7 Lechlade Road, Highworth, Swindon SN6 7HF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/john-frederick-brierwood/ Enquiries; tel 01793 764337.

Edward (Claud) Sowden passed away peacefully at home on 13th February 2022, aged 85 years. Wife to Pat (deceased), Father to Barbara and Kenneth, much loved Granfer to Luke and Emily.

Funeral to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Wednesday 9th March at 2.15pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Royal British Legion c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online at; www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/edward-claud-sowden/ Enquiries, Tel 01793 522797.

Marion Jean Thompson (Nee Buckland) peacefully passed away at the Great Western Hospital on 1st February 2022 surrounded by her family. A dearly loved mother, mother in law, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, sister in law and aunt.

Marion will be received into Holy Rood Church on Thursday 3rd March at 4pm. The Holy Requiem Mass will take place on Friday 4th March at 12pm followed by interment at Whitworth Road Cemetery. Flowers welcome and may be sent to Hillier Chapel of Rest. Enquiries: Tel 01793 522797.

Thomas Charles (Tom) Archer on 6th February 2022, after a short illness. Brother of William, the late Robert, the late John, the late Beryl and the late Reg.

Funeral Wednesday 9th March, 10.30am at Kingsdown Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired for Ramsbury and Wanborough Surgery or Brighter Futures, may be sent c/o Pearce Funeral Services, 92 Ermin Street, Stratton St Margaret, SN3 4NN. Enq:- 01793 832072.

Cynthia Jasmine Batters sadly passed away on 3rd February 2022, aged 87 years. Loving mum, granny and great-granny.

Funeral Service to be held at North Wiltshire Crematorium on Monday 28th February 2022 at 12 noon. Family flowers only but donations would be appreciated for Samaritans c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/ cynthia-jasmine-batters/ Enquiries; Tel: 01793 522797.

Lorna Margaret Dawes passed away at John Radcliffe Hospital on Wednesday 9th February 2022 aged 90. She will be sadly missed by family and friends.

Funeral service at Kingsdown Crematorium, Friday 18th March at 12 noon, followed by private family burial. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired would be appreciated in aid of the Cats Protection League. Enquiries to Co-op Funeral Service, 01793 534759.

Pamela Kathleen Mary (Pam) Iles passed away peacefully on 16th February 2022 at Bluebells Care Home, aged 88 years. Beloved wife of Derek (deceased). Much loved mother to Stephen, Gerry and Catherine. grandma to Sophie and Olivia, great grandma to Eleri and mother in law to Mike and Dawn.

Funeral Service to be held at St Mary's Catholic Church, Tovey Road on Friday 11th March at 11.00am followed by a private family burial. Special thanks to the Staff at Bluebells Care Home who cared for mum with compassion and kindness. Family flowers only, however donations would be appreciated for Alzheimer's Society c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/pamela-kathleen-mary-iles/ Enquiries: Tel: 01793 522797

Charles Frederick Samuel (Charlie) Greening in the Great Western Hospital on 6th February 2022, aged 99 years. Dearest husband of Audrey (deceased), beloved dad of Michael, Angela, Joan, Anthony (deceased), Julie, step dad of Jeanette, a treasured grandad and great grandad.

Funeral Service to be held at St John the Baptist and St Helen Parish Church, Wroughton on Thursday 3rd March at 11:00 am. Family flowers only, however donations in Charlie's memory for Julia's House may be sent c/o Mead Family Funerals, 10 St John Road, Wroughton, Wilts. SN4 9ED Tel: 01793 814602 www.meadfamilyfunerals.co.uk.

Pauline Sylvia Bridgman sadly died on Sunday 13th February 2022, aged 76 years. A loving wife to Ivor who also sadly passed away just 4 weeks earlier. Mother to Shaun, Neil, Lee and Philip, grandmother to 6 and great grandmother to 10. Pauline will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Funeral on Friday 11th March at 1:30pm at Kingsdown Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but donations in Pauline's memory gratefully received for Brighter Futures at Great Western Hospital can be made on the day or by sending to Pearce Funeral Services, 92 Ermin Street, Swindon, SN3 4NN. Enquiries: 01793 832072.

Brenda Major 9th March 1946 19th February 2022 A lovely Wife to John and loving Mum and Mum in Law, Nan and Great Nan and dear Sister.

Private Funeral but any donations if desired to a charity or your choice.

Mary (Cissy) Catherine Cox (Mcentee) passed away peacefully 6th February 2022 aged 85 years. Cherished mum of Teresa, Kevin, Vincent, Sheila, Carol, Anthony and Samantha. Loving mum-in-law and much loved nan and great-nan. Also loving sister.

Funeral 10th March at 11.00 am, Holy Rood, followed by burial at Kingsdown Cemetery 12.30 pm.

Vitantonio (Tony) Carelli It is with great sadness that Tony lost his bravely fought battle on Thursday 17th February 2022, aged 85 years, surrounded by his loving wife Carmela and all his family. A devoted husband, loving father, cherished nonno, a much-loved brother and friend to all. Tony and his smile will forever be in our hearts.

Funeral Service to be held at St Mary's Catholic Church, Tovey Road on Monday 14th March at 11.00am followed by burial at Kingsdown Cemetery. 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 https://www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/vitantonio-carelli/ Enquiries: Tel: 01793 522797.

John Barry Gee peacefully at John Masefield House, Burcot on 16th February 2022, aged 59 years. Greatly loved son of Barbara and the late Barry and stepson of Peter. Dearly loved brother of Steven and the late Paul. John will be sadly missed by all that knew him.

Funeral Service at Holy Trinity Church, Wantage on Tuesday 8th March at 1:00pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Leonard Cheshire c/o Edward Carter (FD), 15 Newbury Street, Wantage, OX12 8BU.

Dean Buck with much sadness I announce the sudden passing of my beloved husband Dean on 4th Feb 2022 aged 64. Soulmate of Lorraine, much loved big brother to Ashley. Dean will be so sadly missed by all of his family, dear friends and all who knew him.

Funeral Service to take place at North Wiltshire Crematorium, Royal Wootton Bassett, SN4 8ET on Friday 4th March at 10.00 am No flowers but donations, if desired to The Prospect Hospice c/o Johnson & Daltrey Funeral Directors, 112 High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, SN4 7AU. Tel: 01793 851400

Robert Michael Browne It is with much sadness our dear brother passed away peacefully after a lot of suffering on Friday 18th February 2022, at the GWH, aged 81 years. He will be very sadly missed by his daughter Donna and her family. His two sister's Moira and Marilyn and their families. R.I.P xxxxx

Joyce Patricia (Nee Hayter) Arthur A sudden but peaceful passing of Joyce Patricia Arthur on 17th February 2022 at GWH. Much beloved daughter, sister, cherished mother, mother-in-law. grandmother, aunt and cousin. Taken too soon, she will be missed more than we can say.

Private Family Funeral. No flowers. Donations to DEBRA. C/0 John Pearce Funeral Directors 01793 832072.

Sylvia Marian Brown aged 87 passed away peacefully at home on 21 February 2022. A loving wife to Ron, Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother and a friend to many RIP.

Funeral is 8th March 11:15 at Kingsdown crematorium please wear bright colours. Family flowers only any donations in her memory to the Wiltshire Air Ambulance via G.L.Evans Funeral service.