The following death notices were published in the Swindon Advertiser during the week beginning November 14 2022.
ROGER PENNY Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 25th October 2022, aged 84 years. Roger, a much loved husband to Marion, Loving Dad to Ken, Jeanette, Roger, John and Daughters-in-law. Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Brother who will be sadly missed by family and friends.
Funeral service will take place at Kingsdown Crematorium on Monday 28th November at 12 noon.
Family flowers only please, donations would be appreciated for Prospect Hospice which can be placed in the donation box on the day or via the link below: https://rogerpenny.muchloved.com Enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare Tel: 01793 534759.
WALTER JOHN HARRIS Passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday 1st November 2022, aged 94 years. Beloved Husband of Elsie of 60 years. Loving Father to Tony and Caroline and Father-in-Law to Peter and Camilla. Adored Grandfather of Nathan, Heather, Jade, Ben, Amber and Ellie, and Great Grandfather to Kayden, Maddison, Jasmine and Toby.
Funeral Service will be held at St Mary's Catholic Church, Tovey Road on Monday 28th November 2022 at 11:00am, followed by burial in Blunsdon Cemetery at 12:30pm.
Family flowers only, donations would be appreciated to Prospect Hospice c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/walter-john-harris Enquiries: Tel; 01793 522797.
RON CHUN Passed away after a short illness on Tuesday 1st November 2022 aged 93 years. Reunited with his beloved wife Marjorie, a loving Dad, Father-in-law, Grandad and Great Grandad who will be sadly missed.
Funeral service will take place at Kingsdown Crematorium on Tuesday 29th November at 2.15. Family flowers only please, donations would be appreciated for Prospect Hospice. Enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare Tel: 01793 534759
JOAN WARMAN In loving memory of Joan who passed away on October 30th at the age of 101. Reunited at last with her husband Edward and beloved son Tim. Will be sadly missed by extended family.
TED SHARPE Passed away on Thursday 27th October 2022, aged 91 years. A loving Husband, Dad, Grandad, Great Grandad and Brother who will be sadly missed.
Funeral service will take place at St Bartholomew's Church, Royal Wootton Bassett on Thursday 1st December at 1.00 pm followed by committal at North Wiltshire Crematorium at 2.00pm.
Family flowers only please, donations would be appreciated for The Royal British Legion Enquiries to Co-operative Funeral Care Tel 01793 534759
BRYNMOR VAUGHAN Passed away on the 8th of November 2022 aged 102 years. Sadly, missed by all who knew him.
Funeral service will take place at Kingsdown Crematorium on Wednesday 14th December 2022 at 12.45pm. Family flowers only please, donations would be appreciated for Cats Protection League Enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare Tel: 01793 534759.
JOY ANSELL (nee LOOKER) Died peacefully at Bedford Hospital on 8th November 2022 aged 98 years. Much loved mother of Nicola and Richard and grandmother of Mary and Lizzie, and beloved wife of the late Rex. Former nurse at Victoria Hospital and member of the Baptist Tabernacle.
Funeral service to take place at Bunyan Meeting, Mill St, Bedford at 10:30am on Friday 2nd December. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for the British Red Cross https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/joy-ansell.
MICHAEL JOSEPH BEM NAUGHTON Passed away peacefully at Orchid Care Home, Swindon on 31st October 2022, aged 91 years. Michael was a devoted husband to his late Wife Sheila and much loved Father, Grandfather and Great Grandad, also known as Pamps.
Funeral Service will be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Tuesday 29th November 2022 at 11:15am. Family flowers only, donations in memory of Michael would be appreciated for Age UK c/o Hillier Funeral Service, Kingshill House, Kent Road SN1 4NF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/michael-naughton/ Enquiries: Tel; 01793 522797
MARY ANN WILLCOCKS Sadly passed away at the Great Western Hospital on 8th November 2022, aged 87 years. Loved wife of Doug. Mary will be greatly missed by all that knew her.
Funeral to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Monday 28th November at 3:00pm. At Doug's request, please wear bright colours. Flowers welcome and may be sent to Hillier Chapel of Rest. Please make a donation in Mary's memory to a charity of your choice. Enquiries; Telephone: 01793 522797.
GERALD MICHAEL PARK Died peacefully at Great Western Hospital on 2nd November 2022, aged 79 years. A devoted wife to Christine, loving father to Sheila and Rodney, a much-loved Grampy (Pan) and Great Grandfather. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all his family and friends.
A thanksgiving service will take place at Holy Cross Church, Ashton Keynes on 23rd November 2022 at 12 noon. No flowers please, donations if desired will benefit Air Ambulance & The Stroke Association C/O Carter Funeral Directors, 4 The Lotts, Ashton Keynes
ARTHUR WILLIAM (CHESTER) BURDEN Passed away peacefully at Great Western Hospital on 10th November 2022, aged 96 years. Dearly beloved Husband of Jean (deceased), loving Father of Nicola and Amanda, Papa of Edward, Toby, Amelia and Phoebe, Great Papa to Reggie and Father in Law to Herm and Gary. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Funeral Service to be held at North Wiltshire Crematorium on Monday 28th November at 10:00am. Family flowers only, however donations would be appreciated for Wiltshire Air Ambulance Charitable Trust c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/ obituaries/arthur-william-burden Enquiries: Tel; 01793 522797.
MELVYN ALAN (MEL) SMITH Aged 78 years from Cricklade Sadly passed away on 5th November 2022 after a short illness. Mel was a loving husband to Anne, much loved father to Nick and Alison, father in law to Mark, Grampy to Liam and Amy and a great Grampy. Mel will be sorely missed by all that knew him.
A private family cremation will be held with a service of Celebration of his life on Thursday 1st December 2022 at St Sampsons Church Cricklade at 1:30pm and then afterwards the family would like to invite you all to join them in The White Hart in Cricklade. Family Flowers only.
Donations if desired in Mel's memory would be appreciated for Prospect Hospice and The UK Sepsis Trust sent c/o Blackwells Independent Funeral Directors Ltd, Thames House, Thames Lane, Cricklade, SN6 6BH Telephone 01793 750225.
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