THE following death notices were published in the Swindon Advertiser during the week beginning January 16 2023.

MARGARET (JEAN) COWARD Passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday 31st December 2022, Aged 88 years. A much-loved wife to Reg, loving mum to Stephen, Christine, Gary and Alan, adored Nan and Great Nan who will be sadly missed.

Funeral service will take place at Kingsdown Crematorium on Wednesday 25th January at 10.30 am Family flowers only please, donations would be appreciated for either C.A.L.M. or Alzheimer's Society Enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare. Tel 01793 534759

PATRICK JOSEPH (PADDY) RYAN Passed away peacefully at Wemyss Lodge Care Home on 29th December 2022, aged 89 years. Beloved husband of June (deceased), dearest father, grandfather, great grandfather, father-in-law and brother.

Funeral Service to be held at St Peter's Church, Carronbridge Road, Swindon SN5 7ES on Monday 23rd January 2023 at 1.30 pm followed by committal service at Kingsdown Crematorium at 3.00pm. With thanks to the amazing team at Wemyss Lodge for their care and dedication.

Family flowers only, but donations would be welcome to Dementia UK c/o Hillier Funeral Services, Kinghill House, Kent Road, Swindon, SN1 4NH or online www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/ patrick-joseph-ryan-paddy/ Tel: Enquiries: 01793 522797

GRAHAM BURNHAM SWATTON After a long illness, Graham passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Saturday 31st December 2022. Dearly loved husband to Kay, loving father to Jonathan and Kelly and devoted grandad to Annabel, Daniel, Sam, Matthew and Rose.

Funeral service will take place on Friday 3rd February 2023 at North Wiltshire Crematorium at 11am. Please wear something colourful. No flowers by request. Donations appreciated to Prospect Hospice and Swindon Carers Centre. Maslin Funeral Service (Co-op) Tel: 01793 848700

DONALD (BEN, BENNY) CHAPMAN Devoted widowed husband of Pam passed peacefully away on Sunday 1st January 2023 after a short illness. Loving brother of Colin and sister-in-law Anne. Loving dad to Richard (deceased) Jane and Anne and father-in-law to Charlie and Howie. Grandad to Stephen, Christopher, David, Kimberley, Christine and Michael and great-grandad to Mason, Ewan, Madelyn, Penelope, Natalie and Blake.

Funeral service to take place at Kingsdown Crematorium on Tuesday 24th January at 2.15pm. No flowers by request. Donations would be much appreciated to the Royal Horticultural Society. No black ties to be worn, wear something colourful.

MICHAEL (MBE) BROKENSHIRE Passed away peacefully on Monday 19th December 2022, aged 85 years. Beloved husband to Jan, much loved dad to Mark, Kim and Lisa, adored Grandad and Great Grandad who will be sadly missed.

Funeral service will take place at Kingsdown Crematorium on Monday 30th January at 1.30 pm. Family flowers only please, donations would be appreciated for RAF Benevolent Fund Enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare Tel: 01793 534759

IAN JAMES JEFFERIES Ian's funeral service will be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Friday 27th January 2023 at 10:30am.

MARY FRANCIS FINCHAM passed away at home on 19th December 2022, Aged 93 years surrounded by her family. She will be sadly missed by her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren and all who knew her.

Funeral service will take place at Kingsdown Crematorium on Friday 27th January at 2.15pm. Family flowers only by request but Donations would be appreciated for The Prospect Hospice. All enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare. Cardinal house. Brewery Street. Highworth, Swindon SN6 7AJ

STUART GRAHAM CARTER Passed away on Saturday 31st December 2022, aged 80 years. Stuart will be sadly missed by his beloved Daughters and their families.

Stuart's funeral will take place at Kingsdown Crematorium on Thursday 26th January 2023 at 3pm. Donations in memory of Stuart would be welcome for Cancer Research UK c/o Hillier Funeral Service, Kingshill House, Kent Road, Swindon SN1 4NH or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/ obituaries/stuart-graham-carter/ Enquiries; 01793 522797.

JOHN (DANNY) WHITE Formerly of Lucknow Garage, Stratton Road for over 40 years. Passed away unexpectedly on the 28th December 2022. A loving Husband, Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad who will be greatly missed.

Funeral service at Kingsdown Crematorium on Tuesday 31st January at 11.15 am. Family flowers only please, donations would be appreciated for Prospect Hospice Tribute to John White, 1930 - 2022 (muchloved.com) Enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare Tel: 01793 534759

RITA VALERIE GARNER of Cricklade. Died Peacefully after a short stay at Cheltenham General Hospital on the 12th December 2022, aged 87. Loving Wife of the late James Lawrence Garner and formally Royston Peter Williams, Mother to Keith and Grandmother to Andrew. Will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Funeral service to be held at All Hallows Church, South Cerney on 24th January 2023 at 2pm. Family Flowers only. Donations to British Heart foundation. Enquires to Cooperative, City Bank Road, Cirencester.

TERRY THORNE Sadly passed away at the Great Western Hospital on 13th January 2023, aged 77 years. Beloved husband to Yvonne. Much loved dad, brother and gramp.

Funeral to be held at North Wiltshire Crematorium on Tuesday 7th February at 1:00pm. At the family's request, no black to be worn. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Brighter Futures - CCU c/o Hillier Funeral Service, Kingshill House, Kent Road, Swindon SN1 4NH or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/terry-thorne Enquiries: Tel 01793 522797

REGINALD JOHN MANSFIELD Passed away peacefully on 4th January 2023, aged 92 years. Beloved husband of the late Winifred, father to John and Susan, grandad to Sarah, Robert, David, Annemarie, Nicola, Natasha, Christopher, Anneka, Chloe and Isla. Great Grandad to Mia, Theo, Oscar, Bobby, Casey, Amelia, Jack, Ellie, Rory, Alfie, Sophie, Millie, Amy, Joe, Jack, Leon, Jake, Alex, Lucy, Charlotte and Jacob.

Funeral service to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Thursday 2nd February 2023 at 10.30am. Family flowers only, however donations would be appreciated for Brighter Futures - Palliative Care Unit c/o Hillier Funeral Service, Kingshill House, Kent Road, Swindon, SN1 4NH. Enquiries; Tel: 01793 522797

JANE PAULA HEDGES Sadly passed away at Ashgrove House, Purton on December 22nd 2022 aged 59 years. Dearly loved sister, aunty and friend.

Service to take place on Friday 27th January 2023 at St. Mary's Church Purton at 12:00 noon followed by interment at Purton Cemetery. Family flowers only please but donations if desired are welcome for Cancer Research. Enquiries to Blackwell's Independent Funeral Directors of Cricklade, Thames House, Thames Lane, Cricklade, SN6 6BH. Tel: 01793 750225

PAUL HENRY MARSHALL Sadly passed away at Coxwell Hall Care Home on the 24th December 2022, aged 68 years. A devoted husband to Pamela, a much loved father of Kirsty, Sarah and Chris and a treasured grampy of Ruby, Beth, Lexi and Lorna. Paul will be dearly missed by all of his family and many friends.

A service for Paul will be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Monday 30th January 2023 at 12:45pm. Family flowers only, but donations to Dementia UK would be appreciated c/o Hillier Funeral Service, Kingshill House, Kent Road, Swindon, SN1 4NH or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/ obituaries/paul-henry-marshall/ Enquiries: 01793 522797

SIGRID STURGEON The Funeral and Cremation Service will take place on Thursday 9th February 2023, at the Kingsdown Crematorium at 12.45. Mourners are requested not to wear black, thereby recognising Sigrids` love of colour. Family flowers only please.

EDITH SHERMAN In memory of Edith Sherman. It's one whole year today Mum, you left us The pain and loss we feel is still here, We all have our memories of you and there are so many. Missing you so much. Always in our hearts, Forgetting you never. Love you Mum Linda, Michael, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

JANET AUDREY MAUREEN SMART passed away suddenly on 8/01/23, aged 87, at The Grange Hospital, Cwmbran. Beloved wife of Ken (deceased) loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. Jan will be greatly missed by all the family.

Funeral will be held 26/01/23 1pm at St Teilos Church, Abergavenny, farewell drinks at The Crown & Sceptre after the service. Donations to The Royal British Legion. Once again by her husbands side. Sleep peacefully until we meet again.

ASSUNTA (COCCA) GIZZI Ma, Nonna, Bisnonna ~ Riposare in pace.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Assunta Gizzi (Cocca) who passed away on Wednesday 21st December 2022. Beloved Mother Grandmother and Great Grandmother.

Family and friends are invited to the funeral service on Tuesday 31st January 11am at Holy Rood Church, Groundwell Road, Swindon. This will be followed by burial at Whitworth Road Cemetery, Swindon. Flowers welcome or donations to Holy Rood Church c/o Dianne Mackinder Funeral Service, Wagon Yard, London Road, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1LH. Tel: 01672 512444

DEREK LEONARD GUNSTON On 7th January 2023, peacefully at Great Western Hospital, surrounded by his family, aged 83 years. Derek was reunited with his dear wife Angela on what would have been her birthday. Derek was dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his daughters Julie, Nikki and Jane, grandchildren Kerry, Steve, Lauren and Mitch and great granddaughter Sienna. Derek will also be missed by all his family and many friends.

Funeral on Wednesday 8th February, 12.45 at Kingsdown Crematorium Family flowers only please, but donations if desired for Parkinson's UK may be sent c/o Pearce Funeral Services, 92 Ermin Street, Stratton St Margaret, SN3 4NN. Enq:- 01793 832072

GRAHAM AVENELL 10th January 2023, peacefully at Great Western Hospital, Aged 61 years. A much loved man who will be sadly missed by his wife Di, his stepchildren Mark (and his wife Rebecca), Helen (and her husband Adie), Paul (and his wife Lindsey), David (and his wife Sam), his grandchildren and all of his family and friends.

Funeral Tuesday 7th February, 11.00 at All Saints Church, Southbrook Street, followed by a private interment. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired for The British Heart Foundation, may be sent c/o Pearce Funeral Services, 92 Ermin Street, Stratton St Margaret, SN3 4NN. Enq 01793 832072.

SYLV TOLLAFIELD Goodbye is not forever, Goodbye is not the end, It simply means we miss you, Until we all meet again. Love Dave and all the family xxxx

IRENE STRANGE (nee LUCE) Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 11th January 2023 aged 89 years. A much-loved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother who will be sadly missed. Enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare Tel: 01793 534759.

DOROTHY (DOT) WADDINGTON Died on 16th December 2022, aged 81. Funeral in Immanuel United Reformed Church, Upham Road, Swindon on Friday 17th February at 12.00pm, followed by private committal. Enquiries to Central England Coop 01793 534759

DONNA MARGARET TICKNER Passed away suddenly at home on 22nd December 2022, aged 68 years. Loving wife of Rob, beloved daughter of Chris (Deceased) and Thelma, treasured sister to Ange and Chris, much loved sister in law to Ian and Deb, cherished Aunty to Katharine and Pip. Donna will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

A service to celebrate her life will take place at North Wiltshire Crematorium, on Tuesday 31st January at 1pm. Family flowers only please. Donations offered in Donna's memory will be given to Diabetes UK c/o Johnson & Daltrey Funeral Service, 112 High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, SN4 7AU. Tel (01793) 851400.