THESE are the death notices published in the Swindon Advertiser on the week of February 10 2020.

DOROTHY MILES (née Bond​) passed peacefully aged surrounded by her family on January 31. Much-loved mum to Nigel, Gerald and Marlene (deceased). Dear sister to Cynthia. Special mother-in-law to Dawn and Beverly. A wise and devoted nan to Natalie, Alex, Kieran, Joe, Matthew, Kristopher and their partners, Maria, Amy and Aizhamel. Great Nana to Noah and Evan.

Grateful thanks go to Vic, Maureen, Glen, Gill, Clive and Kath for their support. Loving thoughts to Lamar and Kerry for their kindness. Service on Wednesday February 19, 11.15am at Kingsdown Crematorium. Everyone encouraged to wear an item of Dot's favourite pastel shades. No flowers. Donations are welcome in memory to the RSPB c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 439 Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 1AQ. Tel: 01793 534759

MICHAEL MORTON passed away on February 3 at Great Western Hospital after bravely fighting illness, aged 75 years. Dear partner to Linda, loving father to Clare and Craig and father in law to Clare, Martin and Ian. Beloved brother to Dennis (deceased), Eileen, John, Nancy (deceased), Kenneth, Raymond and Geoffrey. Much loved grandfather to William and Sean and step father to Clare and Simon.

Michael will be loved and missed by all who knew him. Funeral service to take place at Kingsdown Crematorium on Monday February 17 at 12.45pm. Family flowers only please, but donations to Prospect Hospice would be appreciated c/o Johnson and Daltrey Funeral Service, 112 High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, SN4 7AU. Enquiries (01793) 851400

RITA BURT (née Moore) died peacefully on January 19 at GWH. Of Fitzwarren Court, Swindon and formerly of Oak Road, Watchfield. Loving mother of Sara and Simon. Dear mother-in-law of Loek and Janet. Loving Grandma of Jennifer and Christopher.

Funeral Service to take place at Kingsdown Crematorium on Friday February 21 at 1.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired to the spina bifida charity  Shine at shinecharity.org.uk

All enquiries to J Godfrey & Son, Funeral Services, Ware Road, Stanford-in-the-Vale, Faringdon, Oxon, SN7 8NY. (01367 718998)

SANDY LOBBAN passed away unexpectedly at home on February 1 aged 75. A devoted husband of Pat (deceased), loving father of Paul, Karen (deceased), Stuart and Rachel, much loved grandfather of Louis and Lauren, Joel, Maddison, Zac and Lola and a dear great-grandfather of Lavender.

Sandy will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends. Funeral Thursday February 27, 10.30am at Kingsdown Crematorium. Family flowers only please but donations if desired for Prospect Hospice or The British Heart Foundation may be sent c/o Pearce Funeral Services, 92 Ermin Street, Stratton St Margaret, SN3 4NN. Enquiries: 01793 832072

SYLVIA MERITT (née Hams) passed away at home on January 30 aged 89. Much loved Mum to Jennifer and Lyn, Grandmother to Adam, Amie, John, Kerrie and Mark. Great Grandmother to Brandon and Eryk. Mother in law to Bob and Paddy.

Will be sadly missed by all. Family funeral and family flowers only at her request. c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 439 Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 1AQ.Tel: 01793 534759

ANDY KELLARD passed away at home at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday February 3 aged 80. A much loved Husband, Dad and Grandad who will be missed by all who knew him. Funeral service to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Friday March 6 at 1.30pm. Family flowers only, donations, if desired to Macmillan Nurses or Brighter Futures, Meldon Ward. Bright clothing optional. c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 439 Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 1AQ. Tel: 01793 534759

ROBERT HENSHALL sadly passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on February 2, aged 74. Loving husband to Kay, much loved father to David, Kathryn and Claire, a dear father-in-law to Deborah, Melvin and Paul, cherished grandfather to Max and Jack.

Robert will be dearly missed by all of his family and many friends. Funeral service to take place at Kingsdown Crematorium on Thursday February 20 at 1.30pm. Family flowers only, but donations to Prospect Hospice would be appreciated c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 7 Lechlade Road, Highworth, Swindon SN6 7HF or online www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/donations Enquiries; tel 01793 764337

LUIGI GEMOLI passed away peacefully at the Great Western Hospital on January 23, aged 88, surrounded by his family. Luigi will be dearly missed by his loving family and close friends.

Luigi was a most devoted husband to Caterina (deceased) and father to Francesco (deceased), Antonio, Osvaldo (deceased) and Mario. Father in law to Beverly, Teresa, Maria and Serafina. Nonno to Elena, Luisa, Louis,Oliver, Domenico, Laura, Emma and Santino. Great Nonno to Amelia, Freya, Elena, Joseph and Liliana.

Funeral service to be held at Holy Rood Church on Thursday February 27 at 11am, followed by burial at Kingsdown Cemetery. Flowers welcome or donations if desired to Dementia Research c/o A E Smith and Son Funeral Directors Queens Drive Swindon SN3 1AW 01793 522023

GRACE HILL passed away on February 7 at home with family at her side. Much loved mum, nan and super nan. Grace will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Funeral service to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Thursday February 20 at 2.15pm. No flowers please, however donations would be appreciated for Prospect Hospice c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/donations. Enquiries; Tel: 01793 522797

BENNY LYNCH passed away peacefully at home on January 31 aged 78, surrounded by his loved ones. Loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral Service to be held at Holy Family Church on Friday February 21 at 11am followed by interment at Kingsdown Cemetery.

Family flowers only, however donations would be appreciated for The British Lung Foundation or Prospect Hospice c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF. Enquiries; Tel: 01793 522797

MALCOLM BROWN died peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday February 5 aged 79. Loving husband to Joyce, beloved dad to Paul, Denise and Chrissy, Grandad and Great Grandad.

Funeral service to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Wednesday 26th February at 10:30am. Flowers welcome or donations to Prospect Hospice or Dementia UK C/o Co-op Funeralcare, 439 Cricklade Rd, SN2 1AQ. Tel: 01793 534759

PETER PAGE passed away peacefully with his close family on Wednesday February 5 aged 92. Peter was a loving Husband of Greta (deceased), beloved Father to Martyn and Michael; cherished Father-in-law to Eileen and adored Grampy of Libby and Katie. A kind and cheerful man, he will be missed by his family, friends and neighbours.

A service to celebrate Peter's life will be held at St Augustine's Church, Rodbourne on Friday February 28 at 10am, followed by a committal at North Wiltshire Crematorium. Everybody welcome. Family flowers only please, but donations would be appreciated for Brighter Futures (Woodpecker Ward) c/o Pearce Funeral Services, 1 Groundwell Road, Swindon, SN1 2LT. Tel: 01793 422422

PHYLLIS REED of Ridgeway House in Royal Wootton Bassett sadly passed away aged 89. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Special thanks to all the staff at Ridgeway for their kindness and care towards her. Funeral service will take place on Monday March 2 at 1pm at North Wilts Crematorium. Donations offered in memory of Phyllis to Muscular Dystrophy Society c/o Johnson and Daltrey Funeral Directors, High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett. Tel: 01793 851400

BETTY HARRIS, mother of Linda and Roz formerly of Charter House Road, Wroughton. Passed away peacefully on January 24 after a short illness. Will be sadly missed. The funeral will be at the St John the Baptist and St Helen's Church, Wroughton at 11.30am on February 25. Any donations for the church, please send directly to the church.

HILDA HALL formerly of Baydon, passed away peacefully at home on January 30 aged 89. Devoted wife to Percy (deceased). Much loved mum to Adrian and Richard, a cherished grandma and great grandma. Hilda will be missed by all who knew her.

Funeral to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Tuesday 25th February at 11.15am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for British Heart Foundation c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon SN1 3DF. Enquiries: Tel 01793 522797.