The families and friends of people who have passed away have paid heartfelt tributes to their loved ones in this week’s death announcements.
In total, 17 messages have been left for people who recently died in the area.
A family will publish the obituary as a way to say a few things about the life and death of their loved one.
Because they are shared online publicly, the wider community has the opportunity to hear the news of the death.
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Assunta (Cocca) GIZZI
GIZZI Assunta (Cocca) 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... click here to read more or pay tribute
Pamela Mary Pickering
PICKERING Pamela Mary (Pam) Passed away peacefully at Princess Lodge on 15th January 2023, aged 85 years. Dearly beloved wife of Ray (deceased), loving mum to Dawn and Lisa (deceased) and much loved... click here to read more or pay tribute
Derek Leonard Gunston
GUNSTON Derek Leonard 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... click here to read more or pay tribute
Graham Avenell
AVENELL Graham 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... click here to read more or pay tribute
Irene Strange (Nee Luce)
STRANGE Irene (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... click here to read more or pay tribute
Dorothy (Dot) Waddington
WADDINGTON Dorothy (Dot) 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.... click here to read more or pay tribute
Donna Margaret Tickner
TICKNER Donna Margaret 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... click here to read more or pay tribute
Emilia PITURA (formerly Van Der Merwe), née Doroszkiewicz
PITURA Emilia (formerly Van Der Merwe), née Doroszkiewicz Sadly passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Polonia Care Home, Whalley Range, Manchester on 28th December 2022, aged 98 years.... click here to read more or pay tribute
David King
KING David Sadly at home on 25th December 2022 aged 87. Much loved Husband to Anita, father to Bev and Sue, Grandpa to Tom, Joe, Oli and Abbie. Service to be held at North Wiltshire Crematorium,... click here to read more or pay tribute
Violet (Vi) Lowe
LOWE Violet (Vi) Peacefully passed away Sunday 8th January aged 96. Widow of Harry. Mother to John, Peter & Cheryl (deceased). Grandmother & Great Gran. Funeral at Kingsdown Crematorium, Tuesday 31st... click here to read more or pay tribute
Patricia Anne (Iles) Coles
COLES Patricia Anne (Iles) Passed away at home on Sunday 25th December 2022, aged 90 years. A much-loved Mum, Nan, Great Nanny, Sister and Friend who will be sadly missed. Funeral service will take... click here to read more or pay tribute
Sheila Mary Stacey
STACEY Sheila Mary (nee Maggs) Sadly passed away at the Great Western Hospital on 4th January 2023, aged 78 years. Much loved wife of Henry (Bunny), loving mum of Andrew and Claire, mother in law to... click here to read more or pay tribute
John Hewlett
HEWLETT John Joseph Andrea and the family deeply appreciate the kind messages of sympathy and cards received from family, friends and neighbours. They sincerely thank everyone for floral tributes and... click here to read more or pay tribute
Alan Bunn
BUNN Alan Sadly passed away peacefully on 3rd January 2023, aged 81, surrounded by his loved ones. A devoted and loving husband to Carol, proud Dad to Neil and Sarah, beloved brother-in-law to Dawn... click here to read more or pay tribute
Judith Lorraine Reynolds
REYNOLDS Judith Lorraine (nee Warren) Passed away peacefully at home on 4th January 2023, aged 82 years. Much loved wife of Brian, loving mum of Clare and Darren, mother-in-law to Steve, grandmother... click here to read more or pay tribute
Victoria Ethel(Vicky) Silver
SILVER Victoria Ethel (Vicky) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Vicky. Vicky's Celebration of life will take place at Kingsdown Crematorium on Monday 6th February 2023 at 12pm.... click here to read more or pay tribute
Janet Audrey Maureen Smart
SMART Janet Audrey Maureen Janet 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... click here to read more or pay tribute
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