IN MEMORIAM: Death notices in the Swindon Advertiser this week

WILLIAMS Maureen On 18th November 2020, at home, aged 79 years. A dearly loved lady who will be sadly missed by her daughter Fran. Due to current circumstances there will be a private service. Donations if desired will be appreciated for the Prospect Hospice and may be sent c/o Pearce Funeral Services, 92 Ermin Street, Stratton St Margaret, SN3 4NN. Enq:- 01793 832072

ANDREWS Peter Brian Passed away peacefully on 14th November 2020, aged 86 years. A loving husband to Pat, beloved dad to Brian, stepdad to Joanne and Gemma, treasured grandad and great-grandad. Private funeral will be held but donations would be appreciated for Sense c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/peter-brian-andrews Enquiries: Tel: 01793 522797

AUSTIN Beryl Eileen Peacefully passed away at Great Western Hospital on the 14th November 2020, aged 88 years. She will be deeply missed by all that knew her. Due to the current limitations the funeral service will be private. Funeral service to take place at Kingsdown Crematorium on Friday 11th December 2020 at 2:15pm. No flowers please. Donations much appreciated, send directly to 'Cancer Research UK' or 'Cystinosis Research Foundation'.

NAUGHTON Sheila Passed away peacefully on 16th November 2020, aged 95 years. Loving wife to Michael, caring mum to Angela and Christopher and mother-in-law to Terry and Jenny. A devoted grandmother and great-grandmother and sister to Ian McLeod. Sheila will be sadly missed by all that knew and loved her. A private family funeral will be held. Family flowers only, however donations would be appreciated for Alzheimer's Society c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online at https://www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/ sheila-naughton/ Enquiries: Tel 01793 522797.

MAULDIN Keith Charles Passed away peacefully on the 12th of November 2020 at The Great Western Hospital, Swindon aged 66 years. Beloved husband of Celia, father to Amy, father in law to Connor, grandfather to Joshua and brother to Jenny. The Funeral will be held at The North Wiltshire Crematorium at 11am on the 3rd of December. Family flowers only please, donations would be appreciated for The Prospect Hospice. No black by request

O'BRIEN Jill Passed away peacefully on the 14th of November 2020 at Wemyss Lodge, Swindon, aged 86 years. Jill was a much-loved wife to Michael for 62 years and a cherished mother to Lynne, Christine, Peter and Karen. Mother-in-law to Eric and Jan. A lovely granny to Richard, Jenny, Alex, Marianne, Harrison, Pippa and Jipjan and a great-grandmother to Medy. Private Funeral service to be held at Holy Rood Church, Swindon on Thursday 10th December at 11am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Alzheimer's Society. A special thanks to all the wonderful staff at Wemyss Lodge, who looked after Jill with much love and care for 9 years. All enquiries to Cooperative Funeral Care, Old Town, Swindon 01793 539432.

ALLEN Brenda Marian Passed away peacefully at home on the 2nd of November 2020, aged 71 years. Brenda will be hugely missed as a beloved mum to Paul and Kirsty, step-mum to Jane, Lynn and Claire and an adored Menna to Josh, Jack and Clara. A private funeral is to be held, no flowers please. Donations would be greatly appreciated made direct to 'Versus Arthritis' or 'Prospect Hospice' in her memory. Details can be found online at: https://www.dignityfunerals.co.uk/funeral- notices/02-11-2020-brenda-marian-allen/

REEVES Edna Ellen Passed away peacefully at the Great Western Hospital on 11th November 2020, aged 86 years. The very much loved mother of Tina, Angie and Nick and the absolute best Nanny, Granny and Nanny Gan to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Your final curtain has closed but your love and presence live on in our happy memories of the life you shared with us all. Funeral service will take place at Kingsdown Crematorium on Monday 7th December at 11.15am. Due to the current restriction in numbers for those unable to attend streaming is available. Please contact the family for further information. Donations would be appreciated for Brighter Futures Jupiter Ward c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon SN1 3DF or online at https://www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/ edna-ellen-reeves/ Enquiries: Tel 01793 522797.

LAWRENCE Raymond Passed away peacefully at the Ridgeway Rise nursing home on 22nd November aged 94 years. A beloved husband of Jean and Margery, both deceased. Loving father of Jane, Andrew and Richard, and a much-loved grandfather, great- grandfather, father-in-law, stepfather, and brother. Private funeral due to Coronavirus restrictions. Donations for the Salvation Army would be much appreciated and may be sent c/o Pearce Funeral Services, 92 Ermin Street, Stratton St. Margaret SN3 4NN Tel: 01793-832072

MONTAGUE Dorothy Passed away peacefully at Shinfield View Care Home, Reading on November 9th, 2020. Dearly loved Mum to Paul and Shelley, a wonderful Nan to Steven, Shaun, Justin and Nathan and Great Grandmother to Esme and Anais. Funeral Service to be held on Friday, December 4th, at 12.30, at Christ Church.

HOWELL Lilian (Lil) Passed way on the 9th of November 2020 at Great Western Hospital. Devoted wife of Bob (deceased) Loving Mother to David, Robert, Barbara, Gwen, Annabel, Tanya and Abi, Mother-in-law to Sue, John and Paul. Treasured Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great Great Grandmother. Cremation at Kingsdown Crematorium 11.15am on Wednesday the 9th of December. Due to the current corona virus restrictions Family Funeral only. Family flowers only. Charitable donations of your personal choice will be greatly appreciated.

PONT Robert Innes Passed away peacefully at Great Western Hospital on 14th November 2020, aged 89 years. Much loved husband to Jose, special dad to Andrew and Bevan and a beloved grandad. Private funeral to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium. Flowers welcome and may be sent to Hillier Chapel of Rest. Enquiries c/o Hillier Funeral Service,Tel; 01793 522797.

PITT Maurice Wilson (1933-2020) Passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Great Western Hospital on November 8, 2020, 87 years old. Devoted husband to Diane (deceased), loving father to Nick and Donna and father-in-law to Cheryl, proud grandfather to Samantha, James and Amberley and wonderful great-grandfather to Mitchell, Max, Darcie and Olivia. Forever in our hearts. Due to current restrictions this will be a private service but donations would be appreciated for the British Heart Foundation and may be sent c/o Pearce Funeral Services, 92 Ermin St, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon SN3 4NN. Enquiries Tel: 832072 The service can be viewed live on Thursday 26th November at 12.40pm www.obitus.com, Username Vuju1456 Password 071599

MARTIN Gerald Thomas Hugh "Gerry" After a short period of ill-health, Gerry, aged 95, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on 9th November 2020. Gerry will be greatly missed by his family and many friends alike. Due to current restrictions a private family funeral service will take place on 7th December 2020. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired, can be made to Alzheimer's Society online: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk or by telephone: 0330 333 0804. As Gerry would always say, "keep dancing!". X

CHILD Violet 'Vi' Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 18th November 2020, aged 81 years. A much loved Partner, Mum, Nan and Friend. A special thanks to the nurses at Great Western Hospital for the care received. Funeral service to be help at Kingsdown Crematorium on Thursday 3rd December at 2:15pm. Flowers Welcome. C/O Co-operative Funeralcare Tel- 01793 534759

HOOPER Margaret Joan Unexpectedly and peacefully in The Great Western Hospital on 13th November 2020, aged 87 years. The beloved wife of Clive (deceased), much loved mum of Keith and a treasured nanny of Nathanael, Abigail and Luca. A cheerful good friend to many villagers and beyond. Due to COVID restrictions a private service at St John the Baptist and St Helen Parish Church, Wroughton will be followed by a committal at North Wiltshire Crematorium. Family flowers only, however donations in Margaret's memory for The Tew Children's Trust may be sent c/o Mead Family Funerals, 10 St John Road, Wroughton, Wiltshire SN4 9ED. Tel: 01793 814602

MOORE Richard Edward 'Dicko' Passed away peacefully on 11th November 2020 at GWH, aged 78 years. A private funeral is to be held with family flowers only. However, donations would be appreciated to the British Heart Foundation c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon SN1 3DF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/ richard-dicko-edward-moore/ Enquiries; tel 01793 522797.

COLLETT Heather Passed away peacefully at home on 15th November 2020, aged 73 years, after a long illness. Dearly loved Daughter of John and Phyllis (Dec'd). Loving Wife to Steve. Devoted Mum to Jacqueline and Jennette (Dec'd). Wonderful Mum-in-Law to the two Steve's and the best Grandma ever to Jodie, Georgia, Daniel and Reece. And a wonderful friend to so many. She will be sadly missed. Private family funeral to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium, however donations in memory of Heather would be appreciated for Parkinson's UK Swindon & District Branch c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon SN1 3DF or online www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/heather-collett Enquiries; Tel 01793 522797

BENSON Marilyn Rose Passed away at Great Western Hospital on Friday 6th November 2020, aged 87 years. Marilyn will be sadly missed by all her family and many friends. A private family gathering at Kingsdown Crematorium will be held, followed by a Thanksgiving Service at Highworth Methodist Church on Tues 1st December, subject to current restrictions -please contact Hillier Funeral Service if you wish to attend. At Marilyn's request, please wear something pink rather than mourning clothes. Donations appreciated for Guide Dogs and The Ambulance Staff Charity c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 7 Lechlade Road, Highworth, SwindonSN6 7HF or online www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/marilyn-rose-benson/ Enquiries; tel 01793 764337

ONSLOW Doreen Iris Died peacefully on 17th November 2020, aged 92 years, at Princess Lodge Care Centre. Widow of Roy and much-loved Aunt, Great-Aunt and Friend. Family flowers only, donations if desired for Guide Dogs, www.guidedogs.org.uk c/o Co-operative Funeralcare Tel: 01793 534759

CURTIS Kevin Sadly passed away on the 9th November 2020, loved and greatly missed by his partner Mark, children Danielle and Josh, brother Vic and mum Eileen. Private family funeral to be held on Tuesday 8th December at 1:30pm. c/o Co-operative Funeralcare. Tel: 01793 534759.