The following are all of the death notices that were placed in the Swindon Advertiser during the week beginning June 20, 2022. 

Christopher Stanley Bennett

BENNETT Christopher Stanley 24.12.1944 - 7.5.2022 Suddenly while on holiday in the Canary Islands. A loving dad to Michael, Karen, Cara and Paul. A cherished brother to Tony and a devoted uncle and grandfather to many. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends.

The funeral service will take on Monday 27th June, St. Margaret's Church, Church St, Stratton, Swindon, SN3 4NB, with the service starting at 11.00am, followed by a burial in Stratton Cemetery. Family flowers only please. All donations to the British Heart Foundation c/o A E Smith & Son, Queens Drive, Swindon, SN3 1AW. 01793 522023 A E Smith & Son

Ivy June Sheppard (Nee Mcgovern)

SHEPPARD Ivy June (nee McGovern) Passed away peacefully on 26th May 2022 aged 84 years. Beloved wife of Fred (deceased). Much loved Mother of Sarina and Nigel. Mother In Law to David and Debbie. Grandmother to Tyffani, Curtis and Nathan. Great Grandmother to Ivy.

Funeral at Kingsdown Crematorium on Thursday 30th June at 12.45. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the British Heart Foundation.

Brian Richens

RICHENS Brian Passed away peacefully on Thursday 9th June 2022, aged 85 years. Husband, Dad, Grandad and Brother who will be sadly missed.

Funeral service will take place at Kingsdown Crematorium on Monday 4th July at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, donations would be appreciated for British Heart Foundation. Enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare Tel: 01793 534759

Joan Ruth Ockwell

OCKWELL Joan Ruth Passed away peacefully at Wemyss Lodge on 3rd June 2022, aged 92 years. Dearly beloved Wife of Mervyn (deceased) and much loved Mum of David and Philip. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Funeral service to be held at St Mary's Church, Rodbourne Cheney on Thursday 30th June at 2:00pm followed by Committal at Kingsdown Crematorium. Family flowers only, however donations would be appreciated for Action For Children c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/ joan-ruth-ockwell Enquiries: Tel; 01793 522797

Steven Savory

SAVORY Steven Passed away in hospital following a short illness on 27th May 2022, aged 68 years. Devoted husband of Julie, Father to Emma and Grandfather to Charlotte and Eleanor.

Funeral service to take place on 28th June 2022 at Kingsdown Crematorium at 12:45pm. All Welcome.

George Albert Edward Pratt

PRATT George Albert Edward Passed away peacefully at the Great Western Hospital on 7th June 2022, aged 85 years. A loving husband to Rose, wonderful father to Sally, grandfather and great grandfather.

Funeral Service to be held at the North Wiltshire Crematorium on Wednesday 29th June 2022 at 3.00pm. Family flowers only, however donations would be appreciated to Royal British Legion c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or onlinewww.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/george-albert-edward-pratt/ Enquiries: Tel: 01793 52279.

Jacqueline (Jackie) Pell

PELL Jacqueline (Jackie) Passed away peacefully at home on the 2nd of June 2022, aged 72 years, after a long battle with cancer. Loving wife of Bruce for 50 years. Sister to Sherralyn, Sandra and John. Jackie will be sadly missed by all of her family friends.

A service to celebrate Jackie's life will will be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Monday 4th July at 11:15am. Family flowers only but 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/jacqueline-anne-pell Enquiries; tel 01793 522797

David Frederick Woodrough

WOODROUGH David Frederick Passed away peacefully on 17th June 2022, aged 88 years. Loving husband to Joan, beloved dad to Susan and Karen, grampy and great-grampy Freddie.

Funeral service to be held at North Wiltshire Crematorium on Thursday 7th July 2022 at 1pm. Wear colours of your choice. 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/david-frederick-woodrough Enquiries;Tel: 01793 522797

Benjamin Michael (Mike) Large

LARGE Benjamin Michael (Mike) Passed away peacefully on 7th June 2022 at Ashgrove House Nursing Home, Purton aged 93 years. Loving husband of Jean, father to Tony, Susan, Brian, and Jenny, grandfather and great grandfather. Sadly missed by all.

Funeral service to take place at North Wiltshire Crematorium on Wednesday 29th June 2022 at 2:00pm. Family flowers only, donations would be appreciated for Wiltshire Air Ambulance. C/o Blackwells Independent Funeral Directors Ltd, Thames House, Thames Lane, Cricklade SN6 8BH. Tel: 01793 750225.

Melwin (Tug) Welson

WELSON Melwin (Tug) On 29th May 2022, at home, after a short illness, aged 88 years. A much loved dad of Steve and Sammy, loving father-In-Law of Dawn and Adge, beloved grandad of Ember, Vince, Rhys and Evan, who will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends.

Funeral Thursday 7th July, 12.45 at Kingsdown Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired for SN Dogs, may be sent c/o Pearce Funeral Services, 92 Ermin Street, Stratton St Margaret, SN3 4NN. Enq:- 01793 832072