Here are the death notices carried in the Adver this week.

Dennis Arnold

ARNOLD Dennis George Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 7th January 2020. Much loved Husband, Dad, Father-in-law, Grampy, Gramp's and Poppy. Funeral at Kingsdown Crematorium on Tuesday 28th January at 2:15pm. Family request football shirts to be worn if you wish. Family flowers only, with donations to Alzheimer's Society c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF. Enquiries; tel 01793 522797

Dr Gerald Billingham

BILLINGHAM Gerald Patrick (Doctor) formerly of Merchiston Surgery, Stratton St Margaret Passed away at Ridgeway Rise Care Home on the 26th January 2019, aged 93 years. Gerry was husband of the late Pamela, and father of Andrew, Imogen and Geraldine. Funeral service will take place on Friday 24th January 2020 at Kingsdown Crematorium Swindon at 1.30 pm. Family flowers only please. However, donations in Gerry's memory for Age UK may be sent c/o G & L Evans Funeral Directors, 27 Newburgh Place, Highworth, Wilts, SN6 7DN. Tel: 01793 7651348

Ivor Frost

FROST Ivor William Passed away peacefully on 7th January 2020, aged 97 years. Devoted husband to Gladys (deceased). Much loved father to Diane, Michael (deceased) and Roger. Dearly loved grandfather and great grandfather. Ivor will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral to held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Monday 3rd February at 10.30am. Family flowers only please. However, donations would be appreciated for Orchid Care Home Residents Amenities or Oak and Furrows Wildlife Rescue Centre c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon SN1 3DF or online www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/donations Enquiries; Tel 01793 522797

Raymond Gray

GRAY Raymond George 'Ray' Passed away unexpectedly in Cheltenham General Hospital on 15th December 2019, aged 77 years. Loving Brother to John, Jean (deceased) and Mary. A treasured Uncle to Tracy. Ray will be missed by his family and friends. Funeral Service to take place at North Wiltshire Crematorium on 31st January 2020 at 11.00am. Family Flowers only. Donations to Purton Age Concern would be much appreciated. c/o Maslin Funeral Service (Co-op) 118a High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett SN4 7AU Tel: 01793 848700

Dorothy Baker

BAKER Dorothy (née Bennett) With great sadness the Family have to announce the death at the Great Western Hospital after a short illness, on Sunday 12th January, aged 74 years. Much loved Mum to Kevin (deceased), Barry and Martin. Proud Granny to Benjamin, Jasmin, William and Daniel. And enchanted Great Gran to Hayley Rose. Funeral to be held at Wroughton Methodist Church, High Street, Wroughton on 6th February at 10:30am followed by a Cremation Service at Kingsdown Crematorium at 12:00. Family flowers only, but donations would be appreciated for the local Stroke Group c/o A E Smith & Sons Funeral Services, Queens Drive Swindon or online at aesmith.swindon@dignityfunerals.co.uk Enquiries: Tel 01793 522023

Ellen Cramp

CRAMP Ellen In loving memory of a beloved Mum, Nan and Great Nan who passed away peacefully on Sunday 12th January 2020, aged 87 years. Funeral service to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Monday 3rd February at 11:15am. Family flowers only please, donations would be appreciated for Alzheimer's Society c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 439 Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 1AQ. Tel: 01793 534759

Geoff Heath

HEATH Geoff Passed away peacefully on 12th January 2020 at Ladymead Care Home, aged 94 years. Husband to Marian (deceased). Sadly missed by his daughters Nicola, Diana and Mandy and his 6 grandchildren. Funeral service to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Monday 27th January 2020 at 2.15pm. Family flowers only, however donations would be appreciated for CARE International UK (Humanitarian) and Shelter (Homeless) c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF. Enquiries; Tel: 01793 522797. Colours may be worn if desired.

Clive Iles

ILES Clive Anthony Charles Passed away on the 7th January 2020. Service to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Tuesday 4th February at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Help For Heroes. Enquiries c/o Co-Operative Funeralcare, Temple Street, Swindon. Tel 01793 491091

Ronald Mortimer

MORTIMER Ronald Frank 'Ron' Passed away peacefully at the Great Western Hospital on 7th January 2020, aged 86 years. Loving husband of Valerie (Val). Funeral service to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Wednesday 22nd January at 1.30pm. Family flowers only, however donations would be appreciated to the Prospect Hospice c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF. Enquiries: Tel: 01793 522797.

Kenneth James

JAMES Kenneth (Ken) Passed away peacefully in Heol Don Care Home, Cardiff, on 4th January 2020, aged 89 years. Beloved husband of Iris, loving father of Gareth and grandfather of Samuel. A long-time resident of Blunsdon village. Funeral service at St Leonard's Church, Blunsdon, on Monday 20th January at 11.30am, followed by interment in Blunsdon Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations would be appreciated for Prospect Hospice, Swindon. Donations via their website including Gift Aid, or along with other enquiries to: Co-operative Funeralcare, Highworth. Tel: 01793 764664.

Roy Jackson

JACKSON Roy Edward Passed away at John Radcliffe Hospital on 30th December 2019. Loving husband of Myra and much loved father to Kate, Emily, Steve, Russell, Elaine and Carol. Roy will be dearly missed by all of his family and many friends. Memorial Service to take place at St Michael's Church, Highworth on Friday 31st January 2020 at 12:15pm. Family flowers only, but donations to The Salvation Army, Diabetes UK or Oxford Hospitals Charity would be appreciated c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 7 Lechlade Road, Highworth, SN6 7HF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/donations Enquiries; tel 01793 764337.

William Vickers

VICKERS William Joseph 'Joe' Passed away at GWH on 1st January 2020, aged 93. Loving husband to Clare (deceased), father to Sandra, son-in-law Rob and grandfather to Nicola. Funeral service at Kingsdown Crematorium on 3rd February at 12.45. Family flowers only. All enquiries to G & L Evans, 4 Covingham Square, Swindon SN3 5AA Tel: 01793 526999

Sheila Hutchings

HUTCHINGS Sheila Ann Passed away on 5th January 2020, aged 86 years. Funeral service will be held on Thursday 30th January at Kingsdown Crematorium at 2:15pm. Family flowers only. Donations gratefully received for Prospect Hospice and St Mary's Church, Longcot. All enquiries to Cooperative Funeral Care, Temple House, Temple Street, Swindon, SN1 1SQ. Tel. 01793 491091

Andrew Fleming

FLEMING Andrew Patrick Peacefully at home surrounded by his family on 30th December 2019, aged 61 years. Service of Thanks Giving to be held at All Saints Church, All Cannings on Friday 31st January at 2.30pm. Family flower's only please. Donations if desired to OcuMel UK and Dorothy House Hospice. John Stuart, Tel: 01380 729459

Neil Froud

FROUD Neil Duncan Passed away peacefully at home on 25th December 2019, aged 84. A devoted Husband to Heather, an amazing Dad to Jeremy and Duncan and a loving Grandad. Loved by all who knew him. Funeral service to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Thursday 23rd January at 11.15am. Donations to Prospect Hospice welcome.

Frederick Jennings

JENNINGS Frederick Godfrey Fred passed away on 29th December 2019, aged 91 years. Reunited with his darling Gwen. Dear dad to Joy and Celia, proud and adored grandpa of Tim, Sarah, Laura, their partners, and a proud great grandpa. Fred will be sadly missed by all his family, friends and everyone who knew him. The funeral service will take place at Kingsdown Crematorium on Thursday 30th January at 1.30pm. Family flowers only, but donations to the New Mechanics Institution Preservation Trust would be greatly appreciated c/o The Co-operative Funeralcare, Cardinal House, Brewery Street, Highworth, SN5 7AJ. Tel: 01793 764664

Tracy Barnett

BARNETT Tracy Ann Passed away unexpectedly at the Great Western Hospital, aged 53 years. Loving mum to Liam and Brogan, partner to Mark, daughter to Dave and Nancy (deceased) and sister to Kevin, Jackie and Carrie. Tracy will be loved and missed by all that knew her. Funeral service to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Friday 31st January 2020 at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only, however donations would be appreciated for Alzheimer's Research UK c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF. Enquiries; Tel: 01793 522797

Lilian Cradock

CRADOCK Lilian Florence Sadly passed away on 30th December 2019, aged 88 years. She will be greatly missed by all her family and everyone who knew her. Funeral Service will take place on Monday 20th January 2020 at 3.00pm at North Wiltshire Crematorium, Royal Wootton Bassett. Donations offered in Lilian's memory, will be given to RSPB. Maslin Funeralcare (Co-op), 118a High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, SN4 7AU. Tel: 01793 848700

Gladys New

NEW Gladys Mary (Mary) Aged 82 Passed away peacefully at Great western Hospital on 20th December 2019. Much loved Mother of Marcus and Friend to many. Funeral service to take place at St Peter's Church, Penhill on 29th January at 10.30am, followed by committal at Kingsdown crematorium. No flowers please, donations would be appreciated in aid of St Peter's Church. c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 439 Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 1AQ Tel: 01793 534759

Louise Norris

NORRIS Louise Edwina Passed away peacefully at the Great Western Hospital on 8th January 2020, aged 89 years. Beloved Wife of Jim (deceased). Much loved Mum to Deb, Mike and Dave, Mother-in-Law to Sue, Linda and Nick, loving Grandma to Becca, Jen, Martin and James, Great Grandma to Louis, Abi, Marcie, Millie and Nathanael. Funeral to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Friday 31st January at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for British Heart Foundation or Prospect Hospice c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, SwindonSN1 3DF or online www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/donations Enquiries: Tel 01793 522797

Dennis Ferrell

FERRELL Dennis Passed away peacefully at Great Western Hospital on Saturday 4th January 2020, aged 90 years. A much loved Husband, Father, Step Father and Step Grandad. Funeral service to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Tuesday 28th January at 10am. No flowers, donations if desired to The Salvation Army. c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 439 Cricklade Road, Swindon. SN2 1AQ Tel; 01793 534759

Phyllis Carpenter

CARPENTER Phyllis Ivy May Passed away peacefully at Great Western Hospital on 1st January 2020, aged 91 years. Loving mum to Steve, John, Merv and Ann and a much loved gran and great gran. Phyllis will be missed by all who knew her. Funeral service to take place at Kingsdown Crematorium on Friday 17th January at 10:00am. Family flowers only, but donations to Dementia UK would be greatly appreciated c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF. Enquiries; tel 01793 522797

Daphne Robson

ROBSON Daphne Died peacefully on 3rd January 2020, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of Colin (deceased), loving mum to Jakki and Colin, much loved mother-in-law, nan and sister. Funeral to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Friday 24th January 2020 at 10.30am. Family flowers only, however donations if desired for Prospect Hospice or R.N.L.I c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/donations Enquiries; Tel: 01793 522797

Rita Rogers

ROGERS Rita Passed away peacefully on 19th December 2019, aged 77 years. Loving wife of Robin 'Rob' and much loved mum to Julie, Richard and Adam. Loved nanny to Robbie, Lauren, Sam and Jamie. Loving sister to Gloria and Ray. Always in our thoughts and forever in our hearts xxxxxxxxxx Funeral service to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Monday 20th January 2020 at 12.00pm. Flowers welcome and may be sent to Hillier Chapel of Rest, Whitworth Road, Swindon, SN25 3BL. Enquiries; Tel: 01793 522797

Don Matthews

MATTHEWS Donald Habgood 'Don' Passed away on 1st January 2020, aged 89 years, A much loved husband to Julie (deceased), dad to Debra, Paul and David, father-in-law to Mick, Helen and Liz, and much loved Grandad and Great Grandad, who will be sadly missed. Funeral service to take place on Thursday 23rd January 2020 at Kingsdown Crematorium, 14:15pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Marie Curie c/o A E Smith & Son, Queens Drive, Swindon, Wilts, SN3 1AW.

Gordon Townsend

TOWNSEND Gordon Francis Passed away peacefully at Downs View Care Home on 23rd December 2019, aged 92 years. Loving husband to Sylvia, dear father to John and Pauline and grandfather to Jamie and Justine. Gordon will be loved and missed by all who knew him. Funeral service to take place at Kingsdown Crematorium on Monday 27th January 2020 at 11:15am. Family flowers only, but donations to Prospect Hospice would be greatly appreciated c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, SwindonSN1 3DF. Enquiries; tel 01793 522797

Christopher Peyton

PEYTON Christopher Passed away at Southmead Hospital, Bristol on 22nd December, aged 75 years. A loving husband and father. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, family and friends. Funeral service to take place at North Wiltshire Crematorium, Royal Wootton Bassett on Wednesday 22nd January at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please donations in lieu for 'Mind' or 'Cancer Research UK' may be sent c/o Matthews Independent Funeral Directors, 7 Burnham Road, Malmesbury, SN16 0BQ. Tel. 01666 822216 www.matthewsofmalmesbury.com

Thelma Veitch

VEITCH Thelma On 20th December 2019, suddenly at home, aged 77 years. A much loved mum, nanny and great nanny who will be sadly missed. Funeral Friday 24th January, 10.00am at Kingsdown Crematorium. No flowers by request but donations if desired for Great Ormond Street Hospital may be sent c/o Pearce Funeral Services, 92 Ermin Street, Stratton St Margaret, SN3 4NN. Enq:- 01793 832072

Eileen Kinchin

KINCHIN (Wilkes) Eileen Passed away peacefully at Hunters Care Centre, aged 91 years, former Post Mistress of Cricklade. Greatly missed by family and friends. Funeral service to take place at North Wiltshire Crematorium on Friday 24th January at 11.00am. Family flowers only, donations would be appreciated for Cricklade Open Door and the Donkey Sanctuary C/o Blackwells Independent Funeral Directors Ltd, Thames House, Thames Lane, Cricklade, SN6 6BH. Tel: 01793 750225.

Doreen Cresser

CRESSER Doreen Passed away peacefully on 30th December 2019, aged 77. Beloved wife of David (deceased). She will be sadly missed by daughters Julie and Hayley and all the family. Funeral service to take place at Kingsdown Crematorium, Swindon on Tuesday 21st January at 11:15am. Family flowers only, if desired, donations can be made at www.funeralcare.co.uk/tributes-and-donations or payable by cheque to: Parkinsons UK c/o The Co-operative Funeralcare, 86 Trinity Street, Fareham, PO16 7SJ. Telephone: 01329 280249

Joan King

KING Joan Passed away peacefully aged 86 with her family around her on 2nd January after a long and happy life. Much loved Mum, Nan, Great Nan and Great Great Nan. Funeral on 27th January, 10am at Kingsdown Crematorium.