The following death notices were placed in the Swindon Advertiser during the week of February 13 2023.

TERRY EDMONDS On 3rd February 2023, peacefully at Great Western Hospital, aged 84 years. A loving husband of Dawn (deceased), much loved Dad of Val, Carole and Julie and a dear Grampy and Great-Grampy, who will be missed by all of his family and friends.

Funeral Monday 27th February 12.00noon at Kingsdown Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired for R.S.P.B. may be sent c/o Pearce Funeral Services, 92 Ermin Street, Stratton St Margaret, SN3 4NN. Enq:- 01793 832072.

CHRISTINE ELIZABETH MCLAUGHLIN (née NOWELL) Chris passed away unexpectedly at Great Western Hospital on 23rd January 2023, aged 65 years. Devoted wife to Graham (deceased), loving Mum to Kerry and Lucy. Sister to Pete and Simon. Sister in law, Auntie, Godmother, confidante and lifelong friend. Chris will be greatly missed by all whose lives she touched.

Funeral Service to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Thursday 23rd February 2023 at 3:00pm. All are welcome to attend. All flowers welcome, please feel free to wear bright colours to celebrate her vivacious spirit. Enquiries: Tel; Hillier Funeral Service on 01793 522797.

DOREEN PUFFETT (née FORD) Passed away peacefully at Great Western Hospital on 27th January 2023, aged 91 years. A devoted Mum to Helen, Mother-in-Law to Dean, Nan to Richard, Emily, Jon, Lucy and Chris. Great Nan to Teddy, Albie and Thea. Aunt and Great Aunt. Doreen will be missed by everyone who knew her. Enquiries to Central England Coop 01793 534759.

JOE LAIDLER 13th February, 2021 It broke our hearts to lose you, but you never went alone, for part of us went with you the day God called you home. All our love Kathleen and David xx

PHILOMENA MARY RACCANI Sadly passed away at the Prospect Hospice on 2nd February 2023, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of Ivan (deceased). Much loved mother to Kathryn and Denise, mother in law to Tony and Wayne, grandmother to Dominic, Natalie and Danielle, great grandmother to Isla, Erin, Ruby and Jax.

Philomena will be received into Holy Rood Church on Monday 20th February at 4pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday 21st February at 1:30pm followed by burial at Kingsdown Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Cancer Research UK and/or Prospect Hospice c/o Hillier Funeral Service, Kingshill House, Kent Road, Swindon SN1 4NH or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/philomena-mary-raccani Enquiries: Tel 01793 522797.

DEREK HORNE On 28th January 2023, peacefully at home, aged 80 years. A much loved man who will be sadly missed by his wife Ivy, children Sharon, Mark and Linda, his grandchildren, great grandchildren and all of his family and friends.

Funeral, Tuesday 21st February, 12.45 at Kingsdown Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired for Brighter Futures may be made online at www.funeralguide.co.uk/obituaries/108917 or may be sent c/o Pearce Funeral Services, 92 Ermin Street, Stratton St Margaret, SN3 4NN.

ALAN MOWE Died 14th February 1981. A dear Husband, Father and Grandad. No matter how much time has passed, You are loved, missed and forever remembered. Love Ruth (deceased), your Children and their Families. xx

PAUL CLEMENTE IZQUIERDO Passed away peacefully at Great Western Hospital on 3rd February 2023, aged 79 years. Dearly beloved brother of Angela and Michael. Paul will be missed by all who knew him.

Funeral Service to be held at Holy Rood Church on Wednesday 15th March at 11:00am followed by burial at St Saviour's Cemetery, Hungerford at 1:00pm. Flowers welcome. Donations would be appreciated for Prospect Hospice c/o Hillier Funeral Service, Kingshill House, Kent Road, Swindon, SN1 4NH or online www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/paul-izquierdo Enquiries; Tel: 01793 522797

BRIDGET ROSEMARY HUCK Passed away peacefully at Sunflower Lodge, Great Western Hospital on 7th February 2023, aged 89 years. Dearly beloved wife of Richard, loving mother of Susan and Stephen, grandmother and great grandmother. Bridget will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Funeral Service to be held at St James The Great Church, Dauntsey on Wednesday 1st March 2023 at 1:30pm followed by burial. Family flowers only, however donations would be appreciated for Hope & Homes for Children, Centrepoint and Dauntsey Parish Church Council c/o Hillier Funeral Service, Kingshill House, Kent Road, Swindon, SN1 4NH Enquiries: Tel; 01793 522797.

REG KEECH April 24, 1931 - February 15, 1990 Treasured memories of a dearly loved husband, father, father-in-law and grandad "In the sweet by and by, We shall meet ... you and I, We shall meet on that beautiful shore" Love Marge, Rob, Sheree, Brinn and Ryan.

MARK JOSEPH ACKRILL In our hearts you'll always stay, Loved and remembered every day. All our love until we meet again. Mum and Dad. xx

A million times we've missed you, A million times we've cried, If love alone could have saved you, You would still be by our side. Forever loving you. Jacqueline. x

KATHERINE EDITH HENRY Passed away peacefully at Moormead Nursing Home on 2nd February 2023, aged 96 years. Katherine was a dearly loved wife of Leslie (deceased), much loved mother of Paul and grandmother to Sam. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Funeral Service to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Tuesday 28th February 2023 at 3:00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Alzheimer's Research UK c/o Hillier Funeral Service, Kingshill House, Kent Road, Swindon, SN1 4NH Enquiries; Tel: 01793 522797.

MAURICE MILES GODWIN 7.9.1923 - 29.1.2023 Maurice passed away peacefully on 29th January 2023 at the Great Western Hospital, aged 99 years. Reunited with Marion Dearest father of Philip, Len and Debbie, loving grandad to Faye, Matthew, Robert, Emma and Lucy, great grandad to Lillia and Daisy, father-in-law to Janis, Debbie and Atta. Maurice worked at Plessey and retired from Lister.

Funeral service of thanksgiving on Monday 20th February, 12 noon at Kingsdown Crematorium Family flowers only but donations to Prospect Hospice if desired may be sent c/o Pearce Funeral Services, 92 Ermin Street, Stratton St Margaret SN3 4NN or via the link below https://www.funeralguide.co.uk/obituaries/108991

BRIAN GEOFFREY TINSON It is with a very heavy heart that we sadly announce the passing of Brian, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on 21st January 2023 aged 83 years. Soul mate and devoted husband of Freda, days short of their 60th Wedding Anniversary. Dearly loved dad to Neil and Marie, father-in-law to Fran and Martin and doting gramps to Charlie. A dear friend of so many, he will be sadly missed by all.

The funeral service to be held at Bath Road Methodist Church on Thursday 2nd March 2023 at 11am followed by burial at Kingsdown Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations would be appreciated to Wiltshire Air Ambulance or Prospect Hospice. Enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare Tel: 01793 534759.

ELSIE P. CLEGG Formerly Dodson, formerly of Purton, 1928 - 1971. Remembered Always, love from Peter.

MALCOLM CLARK In memory of our amazing brother who left us on 17th February 2019 Always in our hearts Valerie and Carol and all your family and friends.

COLIN LITTLER Passed away peacefully at Great Western Hospital on Friday 27th January 2023, aged 83 years. Beloved husband of Isabel. Loving dad to Amanda, Vivienne and Paul and father in law to Steve, Mark and Julia. A devoted grandad to Leanne, Chris, Stephanie, Samuel, Joshua and Jordan and great grandfather to Sophia, Ryleigh, Charlie, Amelia, Bailey and Malia. Colin will be missed by all his family and friends.

A service will be held at St Leonard's Church, Blunsdon on Friday 10th March at 11 am followed by a burial at Blunsdon Cemetery. Family flowers only but donations if desired to R.N.L.I. These can be made in the box provided on the day on through the following link. Tribute to Colin Littler, 1939 - 2023 (muchloved.com) Enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare Tel: 01793 534759

BERNARD WALKER Sadly passed away on Tuesday 10th January 2023 aged 76 years. He will be greatly missed by his family and everyone who knew him.

Funeral Service will take place on Monday 27th February 2023 at St Bartholomew & All Saints Church, Royal Wootton Bassett at 10am. Family flowers only please. Maslin Funeral Service (Co-op) 118a High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett SN4 7AU Tel: 01793 848700

MARIE SHAW TOUGHER Passed away on 3rd February 2023 aged 87 years. Sadly missed by her husband Eric, family and friends.

Funeral service will be held at North Wiltshire Crematorium on Tuesday 28th February 2023 at 2pm. Donations in Marie's memory in lieu of flowers can be made for Alzheimer's Research UK. C/O Johnson & Daltrey Funeral Directors, 112 High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, SN4 7AU. Telephone: 01793 851400.