THESE are the death notices that were published in the Swindon Advertiser in the week beginning August 17 2020.
MICHELE VIOLA passed away peacefully at home on August 10 surrounded by his loving family, aged 81 years. Loving husband to Serafina (deceased), beloved dad to Nick (deceased), and Annarita. Father in law to Joanne. Adored nonno to Jason, Stefania, Tony, Michaela and Sophia. Special nonno to Santino, Sienna and Alessia. A private family funeral will be held. Enquiries; Tel: 01793 522797
MARGARET DUKE peacefully passed away at the Great Western Hospital on August 9. Dearly beloved partner of Tony, mother of Jason and Garrat, mother in law of Michelle and Jo. Adored granny of Jaden, Connor and Mia. Marie will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
Flowers welcome and may be sent to Hillier Chapel of Rest on August 24 at 8.30am or donations would be appreciated for the Samaritans c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon SN1 3DF or alternatively online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/ margaret-mary-duke-marie/ Enquiries: Tel 01793 522797.
ROSEMARY JACKSON passed away peacefully at the Great Western Hospital on July 24 2020, aged 84 years. A beloved wife to Keith. Devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Rosemary will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends.
A private service will be held for Rosemary at Kingsdown Crematorium. The family have requested no flowers, but donations to Brighter Futures would be greatly appreciated c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 7 Lechlade Road, Highworth, SN6 7HF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/rosemary-jackson/ Enquiries; tel 01793 764337
WENDY WHALE passed away suddenly at the Great Western Hospital on August 11, aged 75 years. Loving wife to John and special sister to Michael (deceased).
A private family service to be held, however donations would be appreciated for Blue Cross c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon SN1 3DF. Enquiries; Tel 01793 522797
URSULA LEWINGTON passed away peacefully on August 12, aged 89 years. Wife to John (deceased) and mum to Christine and Geoffrey (deceased). A private family funeral will take place. Enquiries; Tel: 01793 522797
ANTONY DAVIDSON passed away at home after a short illness, aged 72 years. A much loved husband of Pat, a loving father of Alex, Neil and Lee and stepfather to Michelle and Matt. A devoted pops to his ten grandchildren. Tony will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends.
A private family service will be held. Donations in memory of Tony would be appreciated for SN Dogs which Tony supported greatly c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/ anthony-george-davidson
Enquiries; Tel: 01793 522797
DAVID ADAMS passed awasy peacefully at home on July 26, aged 74. Cherished Husband of Sue (deceased). Loved Brother to Evelyn and Bill, Brother-in-law to Alec and Pauline, Lynda and Garry and Steve (deceased). Loving Uncle to Rita and Kevin, Pauline (deceased), Raymond, Kym and Ian and Great Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral August 25, 2.15pm at Kingsdown Crematorium. No flowers by request but donations to Wiltshire Air Ambulance would be appreciated.
RITA ROBSON passed away peacefully at the Great Western Hospital on August 17, aged 80 years. Loving mum to Andrew. Rita will be sadly missed by all that knew and loved her.
A private family funeral will be held. Family flowers only, however donations would be appreciated for Cancer Research UK, c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/rita-robson Enquiries: Tel; 01793 522797
JOSEPH MURPHY passed away peacefully on August 6 at the Churchill Hospital with his family around him. Joe lost his fight against the blood cancer he had battled so bravely since 2017. An amazing husband and father and we feel blessed he was ours.
Funeral service to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Thursday August 27 at 11:15am. Family flowers only, however donations would be appreciated for Macmillan Cancer Support, c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/ joseph-charles-murphy Enquiries; Tel:01793 522797
ANTHONY HUBAND, formerly of Stockley. Died suddenly on August 1 after a long illness. Missed by brother Robin, sisters Susanne and Pauline, their families and his close friends.
Funeral Service to be held on Monday August 24, 11am at North Wiltshire Crematorium. To view the service via webcast please go to https://www.obitus.com/ with the username: tare9246 password: 166413. Family flowers only please.
Donations, if desired, to Brighter Futures and will be donated to the Oncology Department at Great Western Hospital c/o Johnson & Daltrey Funeral Service 1 Beach Terrace, Calne SN11 0RD 01249 821200.
MICHAEL HOPKINS passed away peacefully at the Great Western Hospital on July 30. Loving husband to Sandra, a sadly missed Dad, Grampy, Ampy and Father-in-Law. Private service to be held early September. Donations if desired in memory of Mick would be appreciated for the Prospect Hospice. c/o Co-op Funeralcare, 439 Cricklade Road, SN2 1AQ Tel Tel - 534759.
PATRICIA SHEPPARD passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on August 13, aged 87 years. Loving wife to Norman (deceased). Special mum to Gregory and Michael, Mother in law to Julie and adored granny to Jessica and Adam. Pat will be sadly missed by the rest of the family.
A private family service to celebrate Pat's life to be held. Donations in memory of Pat would be appreciated for the Prospect Hospice c/o Hiller Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF. Enquiries; Tel 01793 522797 or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/patricia-sheppard-pat
KEITH NEEDHAM, the former owner of Needhams Building Contractors. Sadly passed away at home on August 11 after a short illness. A very dear and loved partner, brother, dad, step-dad, grandad, great-grandad and a good friend to many. Keith will be very sadly missed by all that knew him.
A private family funeral will be held. A live webcast is available for Keith's service and details can be found on Keith's online page. Family flowers only, however donations would be appreciated for Brighter Futures Radiotherapy Appeal c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/keith-needham Enquiries: Tel; 01793 522797
FLORENCE COTTRELL passed away on July 28. Beloved mum, mother-in-law and nanny. Will be greatly missed by everyone. Funeral on August 27 at 2.15pm at Kingsdown Crematorium.
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