THE following death notices were placed in the Swindon Advertiser during the week beginning October 17 2022.

BRIAN ROY WILSON passed away peacefully at home. Loving husband to Patricia (deceased). Loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. Sadly missed by all.

Funeral on 20th October 2022 at 12pm at Kingsdown Crematorium. Flowers please.

MIKE SMYTHE October 18th 1999 Lives forever in the memories we keep. Love from Pam, Darren, Sean and Colm.

MARLENE VICTORIA POOLE Passed away unexpectedly on 1st October 2022, aged 76 years. Devoted wife of Alan and beloved mother to Ben and Adam and Grandma to Jacob, Evie, Mikey and Rosie.

The Funeral Service will take place on Thursday 27th October 2022 at St Sampsons Church, Cricklade at 12.00 noon followed by a private family cremation.

Family flowers only, however donations would be appreciated for the British Heart Foundation c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/marlene-victoria-poole/ Enquiries: Tel: 01793 764337.

EUNICE GARLICK (nee HARVEY) Passed away at home on the 3rd October 2022, aged 87 years. Devoted wife to John (deceased). A much loved mother to Yvonne and David and mother-in-law to Paul and Michele and an adored grandma to Joe and Jack. Eunice will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

A service will be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Thursday 27th October at 10.30am.

Family flowers only please, donations would be appreciated to the British Heart Foundation c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 7 Lechlade Road, Highworth, SN6 7HF or online www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/eunice-garlick/ Enquiries: Tel: 01793 764337

VIC BATTEN 18.10.2020 Two years since you left us, very much loved and remembered everyday. Angie and the family xxx

STEPHEN JOHN DREWITT Passed away peacefully, formerly of Akers Way. All enquiries to Blackwells Independent Funeral Directors Ltd, Tel: 01793 611060.

KEVIN RICHARD EMBLING On 11th October, Kevin passed away suddenly at home. Much loved son of Richard and Christine, brother of Linda and uncle to Chloe and Isla.

Funeral service at Kingsdown Crematorium, Swindon on Monday 31st October at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please.

PADDY KEARNEY Eleven years gone, But you are always still with us in our thoughts Love and miss you Des and Theresa and Grandkids xxx

VALERIE RUTH POOLE Sadly passed away on 5th October 2022 aged 77 years. She will be greatly missed by her family and everyone who knew her, especially those who frequented the book shop within the Tented Market.

Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday 26th October 2022 at Holy Cross Church, Chiseldon at 11pm. Valerie's family would like to request that those who are attending to please wear bright colours.

Family flowers only please. Donations offered in Valerie's memory will be given to Dogs Trust. Maslin Funeral Service (Co-op), 118a High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett SN4 7AU. Tel: 01793 848700

ALEC RICHINGS Passed away peacefully on the 11th October 2022, aged 85 after a short illness. Devoted husband, a much-loved father, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral Service to take place at South Oxfordshire Crematorium, Garford, OX13 5PA on Wednesday 2nd November 2022 at 11:00am. Bright and relaxed attire.

Donations in Lieu of flowers to Macmillan and RNLI c/o J Godfrey & Son Funeral Services, 20 Gloucester Street, Faringdon, Oxon,SN7 7HY.

BETTY JOAN HUNT (formerly HUCK, nee CHUDLEIGH) (Michael then Tony) Betty passed away peacefully at Ashbury Lodge Care Home on 9th October 2022, age 94, with loved ones at her side. Beloved mother of Susie, stepmother of Sue, granny of Emily, Isobel and George, great granny of Seren, Oscar and Reuben. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral Service to be held at Christ Church, Swindon at 12:30pm on Tuesday 1st November followed by committal at North Wiltshire Crematorium at 2pm. No flowers please.

Donations would be appreciated in support of Alzheimer's Society c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon SN1 3DF, or online at: www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/betty-joan-hunt/ Enquiries: Tel; 01793 522797.

'May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.'

NICOLA TRACY GRAHAM-BROWN (Nikki B)  It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Nicola Graham-Brown aged 54 on October 6th 2022 after a long struggle with cancer. She was a dearly loved wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother.

Her funeral will be held at 3pm on 27th October 2022 at the North Wilts Crematorium. Nikki requested no dark clothes Donations in lieu of flowers to the Prospect Hospice please.

FRANCIS (FRANK) TAYLOR Frank passed away peacefully at The Grange Care Home on the 13th of October 2022 aged 94 years, a devoted husband of his late wife Beryl, a loving father who will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral service to take place at Kingsdown Crematorium, Swindon on Wednesday 26th October at 3.00 pm, family flowers only please but donations if desired to National Animal Welfare Trust c/o J Godfrey & Son, Funeral Services, 20 Gloucester Street, Faringdon, Oxon, SN7 7HY

COLIN JOHN HODGEN Passed away with his family by his side at the Great Western Hospital on 27th September 2022, aged 89 years.

Funeral Service to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Friday 28th October at 12:00 noon.

Family flowers only, donations in memory of Colin would be appreciated for Help For Heroes c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/ obituaries/colin-john-hogden Enquiries: Tel; 01793 522797

VALERIE RUTH POOLE Sadly passed away on 5th October 2022 aged 77 years. She will be greatly missed by her family and everyone who knew her, especially those who frequented the book shop within the Tented Market.

Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday 26th October 2022 at Holy Cross Church, Chiseldon at 11am. Valerie's family would like to request that those who are attending to please wear bright colours.

Family flowers only please. Donations offered in Valerie's memory will be given to Dogs Trust. Maslin Funeral Service (Co-op), 118a High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett SN4 7AU. Tel: 01793 848700.

ANDREW JAMES BISHOP (Bish) 12-03-1975 – 23-03-2007. Precious memories of Andrew, dearly loved and so sadly missed. In our thoughts every day, Love Mum, Helen and his sister Paula xx

JOHN HAYWARD  Thinking of you every day, Wishing you were here, Missed so much. Dear husband of Betty, a loving Dad to Susan and Stephen, Grampy to Rachel, Samantha, Gabriel, Fabian and Toby. 'Love you forever'

JACQUELINE LYNCH Passed away peacefully at Great Western Hospital on 10th October 2022, aged 65 years. Dearly beloved daughter of Ellen and Matthew (deceased), sister of Patrick and Sean. Also a much loved auntie. Jacqueline will be missed by all who knew her.

Funeral Service to be held at Holy Rood Catholic Church on Monday 31st October at 1:00pm followed by burial at Christ Church Cemetery. Enquiries: Hillier Funeral Service Tel; 01793 522797

JEAN JEFFERIES 02.10.1936 - 22.10.2020 You always had a smile to share, time to give, time to care, a loving nature, kind and true and that's how we remember you. From husband Don and all the family xxx