The following death notices were published in the Swindon Advertiser this week.

JOHN ALEXANDER SHIELDS sadly passed away peacefully, after a battle bravely fought, at Great Western Hospital on March 16 2023, his 77th birthday, surrounded by his family.

A much loved husband to Joan for 55 years, dad, grandad, great grandad, father-in-law, brother, uncle, brother-in-law and loyal friend.

Funeral to be held at Kingsdown Chapel on Monday 17th April at 11.15am followed by burial at Kingsdown Cemetery at 12 o'clock. All welcome to attend who knew John. Family flowers only please, but donations in lieu to the British Heart Foundation and/or Prospect Hospice c/o Hillier Funeral Service, Kingshill House, Kent Road, Swindon SN1 4NH or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/john-alexander-shields/ Enquiries: Tel 01793 522797.

AUDREY MARY BULLOCK (nee CLARKE)  It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Audrey Bullock (nee Clarke) aged 85, peacefully at home on Monday 20th March. Audrey was a loving Mum, Sister, Sister-In-Law, Aunty and Friend.

Funeral to be held on Thursday 20th April at Kingsdown Crematorium at 14.15. Family flowers only. Donations welcome to Prospect Hospice c/o A E Smith and Son, Queens Drive, Swindon SN3 1AW.

TONY O'CONNELL March 27, 2017. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide and although we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Lovingly remembered by his wife Anne, children, grandchildren, son-in-law and daughters-in-law.

JONATHAN SECKER March 29, 2021. I carry you with me in all I know. You are in all the places I have been before, and all the places I will go. With love forever Joanne, Rosie, Olivia and Family. xxx

LORRAINE (RAINIE) PITT How do I describe you, I cannot, for you are all around me. I feel you in the air and everything I do. Love Ernie and Scampie xx

VALERIE TUCKER Age 91. Passed away peacefully on 13th March 2023 at Great Western Hospital. Will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Reunited with Cyril.

Funeral service to be held on 13th April 2023, 13:30 at Kingsdown Crematorium. Enquiries to Co-operative Funeral care Tel: 01793 534759

FREDERICK ARTHUR GILBERT 21st September 1943 20th March 2023 Peacefully passed away at Great Western Hospital, with his family by his side.

A much loved and respected man, who will be sadly missed by his wife Jane, children Paul, Julie and Scooby, father-in-law to Eva and Nikki, his eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren whom he adored, his brother-in-law and all of his remaining family and friends.

Funeral: Thursday 6th April at 4pm, North Wiltshire Crematorium, followed by a wake at The Moonrakers, Swindon. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired for Cancer Research UK, may be sent c/o Hillier Funeral Service, Kingshill House, Kent Road, Swindon SN1 4NH

ROYSTON CHARLES PERRETT Roy passed away peacefully at Great Western Hospital on 16th March 2023, aged 90 years. Beloved husband of Muriel (deceased). Roy will be missed by all who knew him.

Funeral Service to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Thursday 13th April 2023 at 12:00pm. Family flowers only, however donations would be appreciated for Great Western Hospital 'Brighter Futures', Shalbourne Ward c/o Hillier Funeral Service, Kingshill House, Kent Road, Swindon, SN1 4NH or online www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries /royston-charles-perrett Enquiries: Tel; 01793 522797

PETER HENRY RICE Passed away peacefully on Friday 10th March 2023, aged 91 years. Loving husband to Jean, much loved dad to Claire and Joanne, father-in-law to Tony and Paul.

Funeral service will take place at North Wiltshire Crematorium on Thursday 13th April at 12 noon. No mourning dress by request. Family flowers only please, donations would be appreciated for Wiltshire Air Ambulance. Enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare Tel: 01793 534759

FILOMENA DI PIERRO 7th January 1932 - 30th March 2014 We thought of you with love today but that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday and days before that too. We think of you in silence we often speak your name. All we have now are memories and your picture in a frame.

Your memory is our keepsake with which we'll never part. God has you in his keeping we have you in our hearts. It broke our hearts to lose you but you didn't go alone. For a part of us went with you the day God took you home. Love always Pasquale and Family xx

MICHAEL MCGILL "Mick" 1946 - 2023 Sadly passed away suddenly on Friday 3rd March 2023 at Great Western Hospital. A much loved Dad, Brother, Grandad and Great Grandad.

The Funeral Service will take place at North Wiltshire Crematorium on Thursday 6th April at 14.00 followed by a Wake at Jesters Snooker Club, Greenbridge. Family flowers only, donations to The Dogs Trust would be appreciated. Enquiries to Co-operative Funeral Care Tel: 01793 539432

NORMAN HENRY LESLIE Passed away peacefully on 22nd March 2023, aged 92 years. Devoted and loving husband to Doreen. He will be greatly and sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral Service to take place at All Saints Church, Faringdon on Friday 14th April 2023 at 12:00noon. Donations in lieu of flowers to be shared between the Cats Protection League and the Oxford Diocesan Guild Of Church Bell Ringers Restoration Fund c/o J Godfrey & Son Funeral Services, 20 Gloucester Street, Faringdon, Oxon, SN7 7HY.

ROBERT STEPHENS (Bob) In our thoughts you will always stay, You walk beside us every day. Love from Dot and Family xxxxx

JANET COOPER Jan, in our thoughts as always. Love Den, Sarah, Samantha and Grandchildren. xxx

DAVID CHARLES PEAPLE David passed away peacefully at The Great Western Hospital on 13th March 2023 aged 87. Loving Husband to Wendy (deceased) and much-loved Dad to John and Claire and father-in-law to Mac and cherished Grandfather to Daniel. Will be sadly missed by all his family, friends and neighbours.

Funeral service will be held at St Michael and All Angels Church Highworth on Tuesday 18th April at 10.15 followed by a Committal at Kingsdown Crematorium. Family flowers only by request but donations would be appreciated for The Stroke Association and Dementia UK. All enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare. Cardinal House, Brewery Street, Highworth SN6 7AJ Tel: 01793 764664

CHRISTINE ANN MENHAM (nee TYLER) Our beloved Christine passed away on March 17th 2023, at Derby Royal Hospital.

A service to celebrate her life will be held at Trent Valley Crematorium, Derby on Thursday 13th April at 2:30pm. It will be followed by a gathering and refreshments at Spondon Methodist Church. Everyone is welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, her family requests that donations be made to Macmillan Cancer Support, whose kindness and care throughout have been so deeply appreciated.

JOYCE PADDINGTON 02/04/1923 10/03/2022 Although we cannot see you, we know you are there in spirit We miss you so much Your 100th Birthday today. God bless you Mum From Robert, Hazel, John, Louise, family and friends

DAVID MARK (Dave) ALLAN 01.04.1965 - 03.07.2012 Loving thoughts for our treasured son on his birthday With love Mum and Dad x