IN MEMORIAM: Death notices in the Swindon Advertiser this week

CASEY Walter (Wally) Sadly passed away on 7th April 2020, aged 76 years. Much loved husband of Yvonne for 58 years. Dearly loved dad to Dawn, Michael and Richard. Father in law to Karen. Cherished grandad of Carly, Amy, Demi, Brooklyn and Ethan. Great grandad to Joshua, Keiran, Callum, Archie, Amber, Oscar, Theo, Parker and Kasey. Pop in law to Ben, Darren and Mark. Wally will be sadly missed by many. Many thanks to staff at Whitbourne House for their care and kindness. Due to the current circumstances, a private funeral service will be held. A celebration of Wally's life will be held at a later date. Donations if desired would be appreciated for Parkinsons UK Swindon and District Branch or Dementia UK c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/walter-casey Enquiries; Tel: 01793 522797

SMITH (Mason) Patricia Ann Passed away on Saturday 04th April 2020, aged 77 years. Loving wife to Terry, dearly loved and sadly missed by children, Paul, Tracy, Elaine, Carl and Nicholas, grandchildren, Michael, Jade, Paul, Terri, Maria, Bethany, Natasha and Ashley. Great Grandchildren, Charlie, Tayla-Lei, Leah, Madison and Marco, Theo and Demi. Funeral service will take place at Christ Church Burial Ground. Due to the current situation the service will be restricted to Family attendance only. Donations for Macmillan Nurses can be sent to Tracy Holland at: 375, Cranmore Avenue, Park South SN3 2ES

HAWKINS Mary formerly of Lower Park Farm, Devizes Widow of the late Alan and mother of Julie, Janice (dec'd) and Margaret. Died peacefully at home with her daughters by her side on 9 April 2020. Dearly loved by Julie, Margaret and families. A service of remembrance will be arranged at a later date.

McFADYEN Audrey Aileen On Thursday 9th April 2020 peacefully at Stainsbridge House, Malmesbury, aged 93 years. A devoted wife to Sam (Mac), loving mother to Sheila and Neil, dear grandmother and great grandmother. They spent 40 happy years living in Wanborough before moving to Siddington. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral will be held at North Wiltshire Crematorium on Wednesday 29th April, 2pm. Immediate family only please due to Covid-19 restrictions but a Memorial Service will take place at a later date. Donations directly to 'Alzheimer's Society', for enquiries contact Matthews Independent Funeral Directors Ltd, 7 Burnham Road, Malmesbury, SN16 0BQ. Tel: 01666 822216. www.mathewsofmalmesbury.com

PAGINGTON Eileen Sadly Mum passed away, peacefully, on Saturday 11th April, aged 85. She will be greatly missed by her Children, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. The cremation will be on Tuesday 28th April, 12:30 at Kingsdown. Due to current restrictions, family members only. "Rest in peace Mum" c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, Tel: 01793 534759

KING William 'Billy' Passed away on 7th April 2020, aged 81 years. Loving Dad, Grampy, Great Grampy, Brother and Friend who will be sadly missed by all. Family funeral only with memorial service and celebration of Billy's life to follow at a later date.

COUSINS John William Passed away peacefully at Orchid Care Home on 8th April 2020, aged 75 years. Much beloved husband of Pauline, father to Scott and Shelley and grandfather to Ben, Mollie, Emily and Kasey. John will be sorely missed by all his family and friends. Luv and Fishes xxx A celebration of John's life will be held at a later date. Due to the current circumstances a private funeral is to be held on Friday 24th April. Donations would be appreciated for Prospect Hospice c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon SN1 3DF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/ john-william-cousins Enquiries: Tel 01793 522797.

BISHOP Leslie John Passed away peacefully on 8th April 2020, aged 89 years. Loving husband to Marion, a much-loved dad to David and Valerie, grandad to Nikki and Bob, great grandad to Alexis and Ethan. Les will be forever missed by his family and friends. A private family funeral will be held for Les, and a memorial service to celebrate his life will take place at a later date. Donations in memory of Les would be appreciated for Stroke Association c/o www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/leslie-john-bishop

VIOLA Serafina Passed away peacefully at home on 13th April 2020 after a brave fight against a long illness, aged 74 years. Loving wife to Michael, beloved mum to Nick, Annarita and Joanne. Adored nan to Jason, Stefania, Michaela and Sophia. Special nonna to Santino, Sienna and Alessia. Due to the current situation, a small private family funeral will be held. Donations are welcome for Myeloma UK c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/serafina-viola Enquiries; Tel: 01793 522797

CROMPTON Michael Alfred Passed away peacefully at the Great Western Hospital on 10th April 2020, aged 85 years. Beloved husband of Jytte. Much loved father to Tina and Nick, father in law to Jane and Merv, Grando to Jessie and Josh, uncle to Jaine and great uncle to Virginia and Tom. Due to the current circumstances a private family funeral will take place. Enquiries: Hillier Funeral Service, tel: 01793 522797

BARTLEY Carmel Teresa Passed away peacefully on Sunday 5th April 2020, aged 81 years. A much-loved Wife, Mum, Nan and friend who will be greatly missed. Due to current circumstances there will be a private family cremation. c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, Tel: 01793 534759.

LANE Tony Passed away on 5th April 2020 at the Great Western Hospital. Sadly, missed by all family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Kingsdown Crematorium on Thursday 23rd April 2020 at 11.30am. Flowers welcome, sent c/o Blackwells Independent Funeral Directors Ltd, 38 Cheney Manor Road, Swindon, SN2 2NS. Tel: 01793 611060. Due to the current situation the funeral will be for close relatives only.

WOOD Jean Ann Passed away peacefully on 7th April 2020 at the Hunters Nursing Home, Cirencester. Formerly of Fairford and Cricklade. Loving Mum to Rachael and Heather and caring Grandma to Adam, Tom, Alice and Daniel. Sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Kingsdown Crematorium on Monday 27th April 2020 at 12.30pm. All enquiries c/o Blackwells Independent Funeral Directors Ltd, Thames House, Thames Lane, Cricklade, SN6 6BH. Tel: 01793 750225. Due to the current situation the funeral will be for close relatives only. A memorial service will be held later in the year.

McCOY Vivienne Anne Passed away on Wednesday 8th April 2020. Viv had bravely battled Leukaemia for over 2 years and passed away with her husband of 45 years Louis by her side. She was a much-loved Mum to Louis and Ryan and Nan to Emily and Lucy who loved their "Nanny Viv". We would like to thank the Oncology team at Weston General Hospital for their outstanding care during her illness.

RAYNER Anthony John On 10th April 2020, peacefully at Great Western Hospital, aged 63 years. A much-loved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother who will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends. Due to current circumstances there will be a private service for family only. Donations if desired would be appreciated for Brighter Futures and may be sent c/o Pearce Funeral Services, 92 Ermin Street, Stratton St Margaret, SN3 4NN. Enq:- 01793 832072

MAPSON Eileen (née Moreton) Sadly passed away on 23rd March 2020, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of Fred (deceased) and mum of Christine, Lesley and Mel, mother in law to Brian and Martin. Nan to Paul and Maria, Ian and Tanya, Lynsey, Kelly and Ben. Great Nan to Dylan, Indiana, Logan, Oscar and Lennon. When you speak of mum speak not with tears, For thoughts of her should not be sad, Let memories of times we shared, Give comfort now that she's with dad. Your loving daughters Chris, Lesley and Mel. Due to current circumstances a private funeral will be held on Monday 20th April 2020. A Memorial service to celebrate her life will be held later in the year. All enquiries c/o A E Smith and Son, Queens Drive, Swindon, SN3 1AW. Tel: 01793 522023

PRYSE Barbara Ann Passed away peacefully at the Great Western Hospital on 8th April, aged 83 Beloved wife of Howard and proud loving mother of Karen and Susan. Mother in law to Michael and sister in law to Howard's sister Val and her husband Clayton. Loving grandmother to Oliver, Catherine, Ashley, Stacey, Jessica, Hannah and Bethany together with great grandchildren Connie, Dylan, Declan and Freya. Due to the current circumstances caused by Covid-19 a private service is to be held. A celebration of Barbara's life will be arranged at a later date. Donations if desired to 'Purton Surgery', c/o Pearce Funeral Services, 92 Ermin Street, Stratton St. Margaret, Swindon SN3 4NN - In appreciation of the care and kindness shown by Dr. Wallis and the excellent Purton Surgery Staff who, like the Ambulance crew and all the other NHS personnel involved especially those at Teal Ward GWH, made Barbara's passing as comfortable as possible. Anyone who would like to attend the service may do so via a live webcast, using the following login details; Website: www.obitus.com User name: north1800 Password: 541798. View the Live Webcast between approx. 09:55 and 10:35 on Friday 24 April.

SMITH Ashley John Passed away peacefully on 11th April 2020 at Fitzwarren House, which had been his 'home from home' since 29th October 2019. Reunited with Margery, his devoted wife of 64 years, after 4 long months apart. Adored dad of Shelley and Andy, much loved father in law to Des and Debbie and very proud Grandad (always known as p-p) of Connor. Ashley will also be sadly missed by Jan Woolford and Cynthia Vizor. Dad, you are now safe in God's loving arms until we meet again. We are lost without you, but at last all your troubles are over. Family only funeral and committal to be held at North Wilts Crematorium on Tuesday 21st April 2020 at 3pm. Donations if desired for Parkinson's UK Swindon and District Branch c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon SN1 3DF. Enquiries: Tel 01793 522797. Our heartfelt thanks to the staff of Fitzwarren House and Merchiston Surgery for their care and support to Ashley and his family at this time.

SKUSE Arthur James 'Jim' Passed away peacefully at Orchid Care Home on 5th April 2020, aged 79 years. Loving husband, father and grandfather. Jim will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. A small private funeral to be held, however a Memorial Service will take place at a later date. Donations would be appreciated in memory of Jim for Dementia Uk online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/ arthur-james-skuse Enquiries to Hillier Funeral Service: 01793 522797

LINDSLEY Barbara May (94) Suddenly on 3rd April 2020. Beloved Mother of Pam and Jo. Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Mother-in-law. Private Funeral. Donations for the Stroke Ward, GWH c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Rd, Swindon, SN1 3DF.

VINTEN Irene Elsie Peacefully passed away on Thursday 2nd April 2020, aged 94 years. She will be greatly missed by all her family and everyone who knew her. Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday 22nd April 2020 at North Wiltshire Crematorium at 11am for immediate family only. Maslin Funeral Service (Co-op), 118a High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, SN4 7AU. Tel: 01793 848700

BUCKNALL Gwendoline Mary 'Gwen' Passed away peacefully at the Great Western Hospital on the 4th April 2020, aged 95 years. A dearly loved wife to Reverend Allan Bucknall, a good friend, a much-loved mother to Nick and Rosie, a loved grandmother and great grandmother, aunt and great aunt. A Thanksgiving Service will be held at a later date.

WHITEHEAD Royston David 1967 - 2020 Treasured Dad, Grampy, Son, Brother, Uncle and Friend to many. MY RIGHT HAND MAN. When my dad didn't have my hand, he had my back. You gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person. "You believed in me". Sleep tight dad. Dom, Olivia and Maverick. Donations are appreciated for The British Heart Foundation c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/royston-david-whitehead/. Enquiries; Tel: 01793 522797

ROYST 1967 - 2020 Loveable Rogue, a true character. So many memories. Love, tears and so much laughter. Always the clown - A true Peter Pan. You were part of the family and always will be. We spent the best years of our life with you. Without you we wouldn't have Dom, a son and nephew, who is a true credit to you. He will continue to make you proud and we will continue to love and protect him. R.I.P Loves you Royst, Donna and Kelly.

HATHAWAY Pamela Frances Passed away peacefully on 8th April 2020, aged 93 years. Reunited now with her beloved husband William (Bart). A treasured mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Pam will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Due to the coronavirus, a celebration of Pam's life will be held at a later date. No flowers please, but donations would be greatly appreciated in Pam's memory to the Prospect Hospice c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/ pamela-frances-hathaway Enquries: Tel: 01793 522797.

JOHNSON Derrick William James Passed away peacefully at Great Western Hospital on 30th March 2020, aged 81 years. Much loved husband, dad, gramps, father in law and uncle. Derrick will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Due to current restrictions, there will be a private cremation, but a celebration of Derrick's life will be held later this year.

LEWINGTON Geoffrey Alan Passed away peacefully at home on 4th April 2020, aged 64 years. Loving dad to Matthew and Melaine, treasured grandad to Brooke, Thomas and Kayleigh. A private funeral will be held with only family attending but a memorial service will be organised at a later date. Donations in memory of Geoffrey would be appreciated for Cancer Research UK c/o https://www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/ geoffrey-alan-lewington.

GILES Cyril Died after a courageous battle on the 27th March 2020 at GWH, aged 82 years. A very special and loving husband to Angie, much loved brother of Roy and Don (deceased), brother in law to Maureen, a dear uncle and a loyal friend. A memorial service for Cyril will be held at a later date.

LILLEY Oonagh Mary Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday 28th March 2020, aged 88 years. Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday 15th April 2020 at North Wiltshire Crematorium at 12pm for immediate family only. Family flowers only please. Donations offered in Oonagh's memory should be made directly to Prospect Hospice. Maslin Funeral Service (Co-op), 118a High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, SN4 7AU. Tel: 01793 848700

WHITFIELD Robert Henry 'Bob' Passed away peacefully at Orchid Care Home, Swindon on 2nd April 2020, aged 96 years (1923-2020). A much-loved husband of Enid (deceased). A loving father of Helen, Malcolm, Ann and Trevor, a special grandad of Oliver, Adam, Luke, Peter, Simon, Ben and Amy, a special great grandad of Finley, Preston, Brooke, Jensen and Reuben. A much-loved brother of Mary and Vernon (both deceased). He will be sadly missed by all his family especially Terry, Alyson, David, Belinda, Amber, Sacha, Christina, Sam and Susannah. A private family funeral will be held at St John the Baptist and St Helen's Church, Wroughton. Family flowers only, however donations would be greatly appreciated for Dementia UK c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/ robert-henry-whitfield Enquiries; Tel: 01793 522797

LEAHY Beryl Passed away peacefully at Orchid Care Home on 6th April 2020, aged 80 years. Beloved wife of Bill (deceased). Much loved mother to Gary, Kim and Keith. Loved grandmother to Mathew, Daisy, George, Jody, Betty, Tom, Jordan, James and Molly. Loved great grandmother to Mayleigh, Jonah, Cassius and Hunter. Due to the current circumstances a private funeral will take place. Donations would be appreciated for Alzheimer's Society c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/funeral-search Enquiries: Tel 01793 522797.

MAPSON Eileen (née Moreton) Sadly passed away on 23rd March 2020, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of Fred (deceased) and mum of Christine, Lesley and Mel, mother in law to Brian and Martin. Nan to Paul and Maria, Ian and Tanya, Lynsey, Kelly and Ben. Great Nan to Dylan, Indiana, Logan, Oscar and Lennon. A service to celebrate her life will be on Monday 20th April, North Wiltshire Crematorium, Royal Wootton Bassett at 11am. When you speak of mum speak not with tears, For thoughts of her should not be sad, Let memories of times we shared, Give comfort now that she's with dad. Your loving daughters Chris, Lesley and Mel. A family only Memorial service will be held later in the year All enquiries c/o A E Smith and Son, Queens Drive, Swindon, SN3 1AW. Tel: 01793 522023

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