The following death notices were placed in the Swindon Advertiser for the week beginning December 5.

Jan Burton

BURTON Jan Of Stratton St Margaret Passed peacefully at home on  November 28, 2022, aged 71. Much loved wife of Pete. Mum to Emma, Katie and Sally and sister to Bob. Funeral service at Kingsdown Crematorium on Thursday December 15 at 9.30 am Family flowers only, donations if wished made payable to Salvation Army and sent care of A Slade and Son, 35 Dyer Street, Cirencester, GL7 2PP. Tel: 01285 656336.

Derek Brian Ward

WARD Derek Brian Sadly on November 26, 2022 at Singleton Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Josephine Margaret Ward, loving father of Karl and Karen and a proud grandfather to Emily and Ben. Derek will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service at Llanelli Crematorium on Monday December 19 at 12 noon. No flowers please, but donations in lieu if desired may be sent to 'British Heart Foundation' Compton House, 2300 The Crescent, Birmingham Business Park, Birmingham B37 7YE or made via www.bhf.org.uk Further enquiries c/o William Pressdee Funeralcare Tel. 01792 366513.

Catherine Veronica Kelly

KELLY Catherine Veronica (nee Morrissey ) (Knowle, Bristol ,formerly of Swindon Narraghmore and Naas Co Kildare) November 27, 2022, peacefully in her 97th year at the Bristol Royal Infirmary in the company of her loving children. Reunited after so long with her husband Edward (Sonny). Beloved mother and grandmother, mother in law, aunt, great and great great aunt. She will be mourned and missed by all her family and friends but her passing marks the end of a long and happy life. Requiem Mass Monday, December 12 at 10 am at St Gerard Majella Catholic Church, Knowle, Bristol. Live streamed at http:/gerardmajellaknowle.co.uk/ live-streaming/. followed by repatriation and burial in Ireland.

Stephen James(Steve) Fuller

FULLER Stephen James (Steve) Sadly passed away at the Great Western Hospital on December 5 2022, aged 68 years. Dearly loved partner of Mary. Steve will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Thursday 22nd December at 3pm. Flowers welcome and may be sent to Hillier Funeral Service, Broadway, Whitworth Road, Swindon SN25 3BL or donations if desired for British Lung Foundation or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/stephen-james-fuller-steve Enquiries: Tel 01793 522797.

Mervyn Rose

MERVYN ROSE 14.06.41 to 24.11.22 Mervyn will be sadly missed by his wife Janet, son Steven, daughter in law Lucy, and grumpy to Lucille and Ted. Funeral service to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium Chapel, on Tuesday 20th December at 12:45pm. Enquiries to Pearce Funeral Services 92 Ermin Street, Swindon. 01793-832072

Brenda Winifred Culley

CULLEY Brenda Winifred Peacefully passed away on 28th November 2022 at Ely Court Care Home, Cardiff (previously of 158 Moredon Road, Swindon), aged 95. Beloved wife of the late Sidney and dearest mother of Lorraine and Michael. Much loved and sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service at 10.30am Briwnant Chapel, Thornhill Crematorium, Cardiff on Tuesday, December 13. No flowers - donation in lieu online to bowelcanceruk.org.uk.

Thomas Albert Sidney Wooster

WOOSTER Thomas Albert Sidney (Tom) Passed away peacefully at the Great Western Hospital on November 26 2022, aged 94 years. Devoted husband of Jean (deceased) and a loving father to Rose, Jude and Ade. Grandfather to Carrie, Ian, Leanne, Scott and Zak. Great Grandfather to Brooke, Teagan, Aidan, Liv, Jenson and Reeva. Tom will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. The funeral Service will take place at Kingsdown Crematorium on Wednesday December 14 2022 at 10.30 am. Family flowers only, however donations would be appreciated for the Prospect Hospice c/o Hillier Funeral Service, Kingshill House, Kent Road, Swindon, SN1 4NH or online www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/tom-wooster/ Enquiries: Tel: 01793 522797

Michael Gordon PONTING

PONTING Michael Gordon 4-8-1930 to 11-11-2022 Aged 92. Much loved and loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Funeral 1.30pm on Tuesday December 13 at Kingsdown Crematorium. No black, a small touch of green would be welcome as it was Michael's favourite colour. Donations to Headway would be much appreciated as they helped Michael and Lindsay understand and cope when a head injury from a childhood accident resurfaced to cause problems 10 years ago. Enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare. Tel: 01793 534759

Jeff Hawketts

HAWKETTS Jeff on November 17, 2022, at Churchview Care Home, aged 89 years. Loving Husband to Bunty, Dad to Kay, Grampy to Andrew, Ryan and Hannah, Uncle to Greta and Brother to Diana. Jeff is sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral Monday 12th December at 11 am at North Wiltshire Crematorium. Donations in memory of Jeff, if wished, for Prospect Hospice, MIND or Shelter can be made either on the day or by sending to Pearce Funeral Services, 92, Ermin Street, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN3 4NN. Dress code: No black please. Colours encouraged and comfortable wear welcome. Enquiries: 01793 832072.

Ernest Charles Watts

WATTS Ernest Charles (Ernie) Passed away peacefully at the Prospect Hospice after a brave and spirited battle with cancer. Husband of Bev, Father of Kirstie and Kerry, Pops of Charlie, Father-in-Law, Brother, Brother-in-Law and Uncle. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday 14th December 14.15pm at Kingsdown Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations if desired would be appreciated in aid of the Prospect Hospice and can be made on the day, or via the following link, where you can also share memories of Ernie. https://erniewatts.muchloved.com Enquiries to Central England Coop 01793 534759

Kenneth Wilmer

WILMER Kenneth (Ken) Passed away peacefully at the Great Western Hospital on November 27, 2022, aged 76 years. Treasured Husband of Pauline for 50 years, cherished Dad to Helen and Ian, dearly loved 'Kenneth' to Robyn and beloved "Bestie" to special Grandson Charlie, dear Brother of Jean and family. Much loved by all who knew him, but especially by his heartbroken family. Funeral Service to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Monday, December 19 2022 at 11:15am. Family flowers only, donations would be appreciated for Cancer Research UK, c/o Hillier Funeral Service, Kingshill House, Kent Road, Swindon, SN1 4NH or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/ obituaries/ken-wilmer Enquiries: Tel; 01793 522797.

Mabel Louisa Evelyn Harper

HARPER Mabel Louisa Evelyn (nee Turner) Formerly of Wilcot Avenue and School House, Penhill. Died peacefully at Shrewsbury Hospital on November 24, aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Jim and much loved mother of Anne, Jim and John. A dear mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral to be held in Shropshire on Friday December 16. Enquiries to Rolfe's Funeral Services Tel. 01948 662209

Patrick Neville Tatt

TATT Patrick Neville Sadly passed away at home on November 18 2022. An adored husband of June (deceased) A much loved father to David, Wendy and Gary, father-in-law to Nikki, Neville and Michelle. A loving grandad and great-grandad. Neville will be dearly missed by all who knew him. A service to celebrate Neville's life will be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Friday December 16 at 12.45pm. Family flowers only but donations to Meningitis Now would be appreciated c/o Hillier Funeral Service, Kingshill House, Kent Road, SN1 4NH or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/patrick-neville-tatt Enquiries 01793 522797