These are all the death notices in the Swindon Advertiser this week: 

Heather Rosemary Bavage

BAVAGE Heather Rosemary At 68 years, unexpectedly and suddenly passed away on Wednesday 6th October 2021. Darling wife of Derek, devoted mother to Graeme, Tom and daughter-in-law Mel and an adored grandma to Isabelle and Isla. A service will take place to celebrate Heather's life at Kingsdown Crematorium on Monday 25th October at 12 noon. All are welcome to attend and afterwards join for refreshments at Swindon Town Football Club, SN1 2ED. It is requested that if persons attending are a Swindon Town fan, that they wear club shirts to the funeral as Heather was a programme seller for the club and it was one of her many passions. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu would be appreciated to Helen and Douglas House Children's Hospice c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon SN1 3DF or online www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/heather-rosemary-bavage Enquiries; tel 01793 522797

Robert (Bob) Hirt

HIRT Robert (Bob) On 12th October 2021, passed peacefully at Ridgeway Rise Care Home, aged 78 years. A dearly loved man who will be deeply missed by his wife Margaret, children Siobhan, Sharon, Claire, David, his 8 grandchildren and all of his family and friends. Funeral Mass, Wednesday 3rd November, 11.30am at Holy Family Church followed by cremation at North Wilts Crematorium at 1.00pm. No flowers by request please but donations if desired for TWIGS may be sent c/o Pearce Funeral Services, 92 Ermin Street, Stratton St Margaret, SN3 4NN. Enq:- 01793 832072 Pearce Funeral Services www.pearcefuneralservices.co.uk

Rex Ostler

OSTLER Rex (1959-2021) Sadly passed away at his home in Dorset on 6th October 2021. Funeral at Kingsdown Crematorium Wednesday 27th October 12:45pm and wake afterwards at New Inn, Stratton. All are very welcome.

Evelyn Diana Livingstone

LIVINGSTONE Evelyn Diana Peacefully passed away at home on Tuesday 5th October, Aged 74 years. A loving wife of the late Patrick greatly loved mother to Claire. She will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service will take place on Friday 29th October 2021 at 10:00am at St Thomas Church, Watchfield. Flowers are welcome and donations if desired, for Select Carers c/o J Godfrey and Son, 20 Gloucester Street, Faringdon, Oxon. SN7 7HY

Mavis Tye (Nee Ackrill)

TYE (nee Ackrill) Mavis Simply The Best 06/08/1933 29/09/2021 Funeral Kingsdown Crematorium 28/10 @ 11:15am No flowers and donations to The Dogs Trust

Kathleen Chesterfield

CHESTERFIELD Kathleen Aged 93, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Southlawns Care Home in Street Somerset on Wednesday 29th September. Formerly of Fairford Crescent, Swindon. Funeral service to be held at Saint Peters Church, Penhill on Friday 29th October at 12 noon. Together at last with her beloved husband Henry. Mum to David, Michael and the late Diane. Sadly missed by all the family. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to British Heart Foundation or Cancer Research.

James 'Jim' Newland

NEWLAND James 'Jim' Sadly passed away at the Great Western Hospital on the 8th October 2021, aged 88 years. A devoted Husband to Janet (deceased), a much loved Father to Paul, John, Denise and Glynn and an adored Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Jim will be missed by all of his family and many friends. A service to celebrate Jim's life will be held at North Wiltshire Crematorium on Wednesday the 27th October at 1:00pm. Family flowers only but donations to the Prospect Hospice would be appreciated c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 7 Lechlade Road, Highworth, Swindon SN6 7HF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/jim-newland Enquiries; tel 01793 764337

Brenda (Bren) Taylor

TAYLOR Brenda Bren Passed away peacefully at home on 17th October 2021, aged 79 years. Much loved, and will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Thursday 4th November at 2.15pm. Family flowers only, donations to Prospect Hospice and Brighter Futures and can be made via the following link https://brenda-taylor-1942-2021.muchloved.com Enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare Tel: 01793 534759111.

Daphne Cowdrey (Nee Keighley)

COWDREY (nee Keighley) Daphne Passed away peacefully on 2nd October 2021 at her home aged 95 years. Reunited with her beloved husband John. Devoted Mother to Clifford, Heather and Alison, much-loved Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Aunt and Great-Aunt. Funeral service will take place at Kingsdown Crematorium at 2.15pm on Thursday, October 28, 2021. Enquiries to G & L Evans Funeral Directors 01793 526999.

Raffaela Torchia

TORCHIA Raffaela Passed away peacefully at Grove Hill Care Home on 10th October 2021, aged 84 years. A beloved wife to Angelo, loving mother to Domenico and Felice and a devoted grandmother. Funeral Service to be held at Holy Rood Church on Monday 1st November at 11.15am followed by burial at Kingsdown Cemetery. 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 www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/raffaela-torchia/ Enquiries: Tel: 01793 522797. Hillier Funeral Service www.hillierfuneralservices.co.uk

Doreen Margaret (Doe) Jenkins (Nee Cummins)

JENKINS Doreen Margaret 'Doe' (Nee Cummins) Sadly passed away at Great Western Hospital on 10th October 2021. Mother of Lynn and Leslie, Grandmother of Lee. You were always there for your family; you will forever be in our thoughts. Funeral to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on 4th November 2021 at 11.15am. Family flowers only, donations would be appreciated for Swindon Carers Centre. Enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare. Tel: 01793 534759.

Dave Drummond

DRUMMOND Dave Sadly Passed Away after a long battle bravely borne with cancer on 3rd October 2021 aged 65 at the Prospect Hospice. Devoted husband and best friend to his wife Sandra for 47 years A much loved brother to Shirley and Tracey and Brother in law to Barry, Julia, John and Chris, Uncle and great uncle and a friend to many. Pure Cremation on 27th October 2021 unattended Donations in memory of Dave would be appreciated to the Prospect Hospice Swindon SN4 9BY

Kath Clarke

CLARKE Kath Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones on 6th October at Ellenor Hospice, aged 93 years. Kath will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service to take place at Kingsdown Crematorium on Friday 29th October 2021 at 2:15pm. No flowers please, however donations would be appreciated for The Sussex Beacon (in memory of Alan Clarke) and/or Dunkirk Memorial House Amenity Fund (in memory of Ken) c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/kath-clarke Enquiries: Tel; 01793 522797 Hillier Funeral Service www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk

Coral Denise Pugh

PUGH Coral Denise Peacefully passed away at home on Tuesday 12th October 2021, aged 72 years. Loving wife of John, much loved mother to Marie and Marc, Nan to Alex and Tom. Coral will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday 27th October 2021 at South Oxfordshire Crematorium, Garford at 3:00pm, please wear a splash of colour. Family flowers only please, donations if desired, for Target Ovarian Cancer c/o J Godfrey and Son Funeral Services 20 Gloucester Street, Faringdon, Oxon. SN7 7HY.

Mark James Comley

COMLEY Mark James Passed away peacefully at the Great Western Hospital on 14 September 2021, aged 33 years. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Service to take place at St Bartholomew & All Saints Church, Royal Wootton Bassett on Friday 29th October at 2pm followed by a burial at Royal Wootton Bassett cemetery.

Ericka Thomas (Nee Burgarelli)

THOMAS Ericka Thomas (Nee Burgarelli) Passed away peacefully on 27th September in Brixham. Formerly of Swindon. Much loved wife of Roy. Donations in memory of Ericka may be given at www.stockmanandloram.co.uk/donations. 01803 882385