Death notices in the Swindon Advertiser this week

HARPER Duncan William Aged 90 years Passed away peacefully at the Great Western Hospital on 16th March 2020, now reunited with his wife Joan. Dearly loved father to Clive, Lesley, Lindsey and Louise, Grandfather to Kevin, Lauren, Keir, Sabrina and Alanna and Great Grandfather to Jackson, Avie, Daisy and Ivy. Duncan will be sadly missed by all that knew and loved him. Due to current circumstances, a private family funeral will be held on 11th May 2020. Co-operative Funeralcare, 439 Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 1AQ. Tel: 01793 534759

Heaven re-called their Angel CHARLESWORTH Norma Hilary (née Jarman) Sadly passed away on Monday April 27th 2020, aged 79. Beloved wife of John, beloved mother of Samantha. Sister of Carol and Thelma. Missed by all of her family, nieces and nephews. A big thankyou to all the care staff at Athelstan House, Malmesbury. A memorial service to be held later on in the year. Donations would be appreciated for The Alzheimer's Society or The Lewy Body Society c/o Blackwells Independent Funeral Directors Ltd, Thames House, Thames Lane, Cricklade, SN6 6BH. Tel: 01793 750225.

TRAYERS Michael On Friday 24th April 2020, Michael (Micil) passed away peacefully at The Orchards Residential Care Home, Swindon. A much loved and loving brother of Margaret (Mag) and the late PMary, Julia, (Baby) Colm, Jimmy and Bridie. A beloved uncle and dear friend to many. A private funeral will take place at Kingsdown Crematorium on Wednesday 13th May 2020 at 2.15pm. Donations if desired for Holy Rood Catholic Church, Swindon c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/michael-trayers Michael will be taken to Connemara, Eire at a later date, where he will be laid to rest in his family grave. Requiescat in pace. Enquiries: Tel; 01793 522797

PHILLIPS John Gerald Passed away peacefully on 29th April 2020, aged 78 years. John will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. A private family funeral will be held. Donations in memory of John would be appreciated for Dementia UK c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/ john-gerald-phillips Enquiries: Tel; 01793 522797

LEWIS Francis James of Ladymead Nursing Home, Wroughton, formerly of County Road Care Home, Swindon. Passed away at Great Western Hospital on Friday 24th April. Francis will be sadly missed by his auntie Carole Cole, sister Tina, brother in law Bob and brother Stephen. Please contact Hillier Funeral Service with messages for his auntie Carole and for webcast details. Donations would be appreciated for Brighter Futures - Osprey Unit c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice/obituaries/francis-james-lewis Special thanks to the staff at Ladymead and the Great Western Hospital. Enquiries; Tel: 01793 52279

SKINNER Joyce Edith Passed away peacefully at Princess Lodge Care Home on 29th April 2020, aged 91 years. Much loved mother to Neil, John and Keith. Due to the current situation a private funeral will take place. Enquiries: Tel 01793 522797.

RENDELL William (Bill) Passed away on 26th April 2020. Beloved husband to June and loving father to John, Alan, Carol (deceased), Roy, Adrian and Nigel. Grandad and great grandfather. Donations would be appreciated for the Swindon Alzheimer's Society 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.

PALMER Cynthia Formerly of Greenmeadow Swindon Passed peacefully away on 25th April, aged 91. Dearly beloved wife of the late Bob Palmer, sister to Marion and Eileen, mother to Dianne Richard and Robert, mother-in-law, grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral at Torquay Crematorium on Tuesday 5th May at 3.30pm. Donations would be appreciated for the Rowcroft Hospice, Torquay. Tel 01803 210800 or at www. rowcrofthospice.org.uk

LYFORD Elaine 'Brenda' Sadly, Mum passed away, peacefully in her sleep on Saturday 25th April 2020 at Downs View Care Home. Aged 94 years. She was a much-loved Mother, Sister, Nan, Great Granny, Great-Great Granny and Mother-in-law. Brenda will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Due to current circumstances a private family cremation will take place on 20th May 2020. A celebration of Brenda's life will take place at a later date. Co-operative Funeralcare, 439 Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 1AQ. Tel: 01793 534759

SWATTON Pamela 'Pam' Died peacefully at home on Wednesday 29th April 2020, aged 81. Beloved auntie, sister and friend. Pam will be greatly missed. Private funeral on 29th May 2020. Donations in Pam's memory can be made directly to Prospect Hospice.

PICKERING Raymond Brian Passed away peacefully at home on 30th April 2020, aged 82 years. Beloved husband of Pamela. Dearly loved father to Dawn and Lisa (deceased). Loving grandfather to Alex and Grace. Due to the current situation a private funeral will be held but donations would be appreciated for Foggy's Invisible Illness Support c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF. Enquiries: Tel 01793 522797.

PETFIELD George Passed away peacefully on 29th April 2020. A caring and kind man to all of his step family. A private family funeral will be held, but donations in George's memory to The Royal British Legion or RNLI would be appreciated c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/george-petfield Enquiries; tel 01793 522797.

WILLS Sydney Frank Passed away peacefully at home on 28th April 2020, aged 87 years. Loving husband to Sheila (deceased) and a much loved dad to Sue and Sarah. Sydney will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. A private family funeral will take place. Donations in memory of Sydney 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/ sydney-frank-wills Enquiries; Tel: 01793 522797

HOLBROW Sheila Sylvia (née Fortune, known as Sylvia or Sylv) Passed away peacefully, aged 94 years at Lansdowne Hill Care Home, Wroughton on 30th April 2020. Sylvia, you will be greatly missed by family and friends, but we take comfort that you are now reunited with your loving husband, Graham. Sylvia was the eldest of eight children, Pat, Les, Olive, Dougie (all deceased) leaving Marg, Bet and Bill. A loving aunt to many. Special thanks to Doreen Rose (sister-in-law) for her constant support. Due to current circumstances a private family service will be held at Kingsdown Crematorium, Swindon. No flowers please. Sylvia's' estate is to be divided between the Wiltshire Air Ambulance and The Prospect Hospice, Wroughton. Donations offered in Sylvia's memory c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF, for Lansdowne Hill Residents Amenity Fund where Sylvia spent five happy years in their loving care. Grateful thanks to all of the staff who treated her with respect, love and kindness.

DAVIS Tom Passed away peacefully at Great Western Hospital on 1st May 2020, aged 87 years. Loving husband to Margaret (deceased). Tom will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. A private funeral will be held. Donations in memory of Tom 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/tom-davis Enquiries; Tel: 01793 522797

STEPHENSON Pearl Enid Elizabeth Rose Passed away peacefully at Ridgeway House Residential Care Home, Royal Wootton Bassett on 2nd May 2020, aged 92 years. Widow of Dennis, loving mother to Janet and Jeffrey, and proud grandmother of Miranda. Pearl will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. A small private funeral is to be held at North Wiltshire Crematorium. However donations would be greatly appreciated in memory of Pearl for British Red Cross c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 3DF. Enquiries; Tel: 01793 522797.

BENDLE Anita Passed away peacefully at home on 2nd May 2020. Much loved and forever in the hearts of husband John, sons Clive and Nigel, Clive's partner Aran and granddaughter Yarrow. She will be dearly missed by family and friends. Due to the current situation there will be a Cremation without Ceremony on 28th May, with a full celebration of Anita's life later in the year. Donations to the Prospect Hospice would be appreciated, details may be found at www.prospect-hospice.net

KNIGHT Beryl Passed away peacefully on 18th April 2020 at home, aged 87 years. Loving widow of Ray. Much loved and sadly missed by Stella, Mick, Doug, Sue, Mark, Tracey, Daniel, Lee, Joanne, Jessica, Harry, Alice, Archie, Charley, Millie, Callum, Aiden, Niamh and Sebastian. A family funeral will be held at 10:30am, 15 May at Kingsdown. No flowers please, donations much appreciated for Southampton Special Care Baby Unit. c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, Tel: 01793 534759

HEAVENS Jennifer Lesley Passed away at home in Stratton on Wednesday 22nd April 2020, aged 76 years. A funeral service for immediate family only, will take place on Tuesday 19th May 2020. All enquiries to Midcounties Co-operative Funeralcare, 439 Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 1AQ. Tel: 01793 534759

BLETSO Stuart Foster It is with sadness to announce Stuart passed away peacefully at Great Western Hospital on 18th April 2020, aged 90 years. He will be fondly remembered by all who knew him. A private service will be held. Donations in memory of Stuart would be appreciated for Prospect Hospice, Wroughton. Further enquiries to Mead Family Funerals, 10 St John Road, Wroughton, Wiltshire SN4 9ED. Tel: 01793 814602

NIXON Barbara Diane Passed away in Great Western Hospital on 19th April 2020, aged 81 years. Much loved Mother to Diane, Joan and Andy. Barbara will be missed by all who knew her. Co-operative Funeralcare, 439 Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 1AQ. Tel: 01793 534759

LUNDY Penelope Diane (Penny) Passed away peacefully at home on 29th April 2020, aged 70 years. Beloved Wife of Joe. Wonderful Mother to Shaun, Justin and Joanne. Much loved Mother-in-law to Shaun's wife Lian and dear friend to Joanne's partner Dave. Dearly loved Nanny to Michael, Jasmine, Malachi and Alex, and Step-Nanny to Malachi's sister Estelle. Devoted Sister to Nita, Sharon, Tessa and Janice, Sister-in-Law to their partners and much loved Auntie to their children and Grandchildren. Much loved Sister-in-law to Francis, Maureen and Bernadette, their partners and much loved Auntie to their children and grandchildren. Due to the current restrictions a small private funeral will be held and this will be webcast, please email Shaun on s.lundy@outlook.com for the link should you wish join us remotely. Penny supported a number of charities and we would welcome donations to any of the following: Cystic Fibrosis Research Trust, SCOPE UK and Cancer Research UK.

WAYLEN Peter Leonard 'Pete' Passed away on his 93rd birthday, 4th May 2020 after a long and happy life. Devoted husband to Florrie and Stella and a much loved dad of Linda, John and Julie. Cherished granddad of Donna, Dawn, Peter, Claire, Chris and Holly and great granddad of Ben,William, Libby, Roo, Hedley and baby Rafi. A special mention to all of Stella's family, of whom he was so fond. A private cremation will be held, with a celebration of Pete's life with family and friends at a later date. Donations welcome in Pete's memory to the Firefighters Benevolent Fund. Further details from G.D. Hall, Funeral Directors, Tel: 01777 872929

JOHNSON Keturah Elizabeth 'Kate / Lurchie' Passed away peacefully at home on 28th April 2020, aged 77 years. Kate will be sadly missed by all that knew and loved her. Due to the current circumstances a private funeral will be held. Family flowers only, however donations would be appreciated for Mind or Epilepsy Research UK c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/kate-johnson Enquiries; Tel: 01793 522797