THESE are all of the death notices published in the Swindon Advertiser for the week beginning September 14 2020.

ETHEL PAYNE passed away peacefully at the Great Western Hospital on September 7, aged 94 years. Beloved wife to Norman (deceased). Loving mum to David and Valerie, mother-in-law to John and Claudine. A much loved gran to Gareth, Peter and Emma, Timothy, Carole and Kimberley and a great grandmother.

Funeral service to take place at St Peter's, Penhill. Family flowers only please, donations welcome to St Peter's Church c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon SN1 3DF. Enquiries; tel 01793 522797.

JOY JONES passed away peacefully on Sunday September 6, Mum left this world for the next. She brought fun and laughter to all who knew her and she leaves us with a smile as well as a tear. Her love of life will be remembered by friends and family forever. Loved by Pete, Pam, May, Tad, Richard, Vanessa and Saul (deceased).

JOHN CROOK passed away suddenly on August 30, aged 66 years. Adored husband of Lisa, dear son-in-law, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Service to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations in memory of Nonny would be appreciated for British Heart Foundation c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon SN1 3DF. Enquiries; tel 01793 522797 or online www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/ john-leslie-crook-nonny

JOYCE BALLINGER passed away peacefully at home on September 8, aged 93 years. A loving widow of Ted, much loved mum of Dawn, dear mother-in-law of Tom and a devoted grandmother of Neil and Karl who will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends.

Due to current circumstances, there will be a private service. Donations if desired would be appreciated for Prospect Hospice and may be sent c/o Pearce Funeral Services, 92 Ermin Street, Stratton St Margaret, SN3 4NN. Enq 01793 832072

PATRICK HOOKINGS passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 9, aged 77 years. A much loved partner to Janet, loving step dad to Paul, Gary and Scott, and grandad to Lewis, Harriet and Betsy. Pat will be sadly missed by all.

Funeral service will take place at Kingsdown Crematorium on Monday September 28 at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, donations would be appreciated for MacMillan Cancer Support c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 439 Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 1AQ. Tel: 01793 534759.

JOYCE GOOD Widow of George, formerly of 64 Downton Road, Swindon. Passed away peacefully on Saturday September 5, aged 91 years. Funeral service to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium on Wednesday Sept 23 at 2:15pm. Family flowers only please C/o Co-op - Tel: 01793 534759

DAVID WOODBRIDGE passed away peacefully at Great Western Hospital, after a long illness bravely fought. Much loved husband of Carol, father of Alison, Kirsty and Janine, grandad of Teri, Wade, Zak, Deanah, Jessy and Milly and great grandad of Bobby and Piper.

Private family funeral. Memorial service will be arranged at a later date. Donations would be appreciated for either Wanborough Bowls Club or Brighter Futures (SCBU) c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 439 Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 1AQ. Tel: 01793 534759.

ALFRED MEARS passed away peacefully on Sunday September 6, at Goatacre Manor Care Home, aged 91. His funeral is on October 1 when he will be reunited with his beloved Pat on what would have been her birthday. Donations in his memory to be made to the Prospect Hospice c/o Co-op Funeralcare, 439 Cricklade Road, SN2 1AQ. Tel - 01793 534759

DIANE VIRET passed away peacefully, at home following a courageous battle on September 6, aged 73 years. Dearly loved Wife of Michael, Mum of Darren & Elaine and Nanny of Chloe, Charlie & Jay. Donations in memory of Diane would be appreciated for the Prospect Hospice c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF or online www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/ diane-valerie-viret Enquiries; tel 01793 522797

IRIS BARBER of Wroughton, passed away peacefully at the GWH on September 4. Wife of Ralph, Mother of Brian and John. Funeral service will take place at North Wiltshire Crematorium, Royal Wootton Bassett on the 24th September at 2.00 pm.

No flowers, but donations would be appreciated for Swindon & District Samaritans, c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 439 Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 1AQ. Tel: 01793 534759

BRIAN RUFFELL passed away at home on September 7 after he lost his battle against cancer at the age of 77. He will be sorely missed by his dearly beloved wife Yvonne who nursed him till the end and beloved children, Mark, Steven and Claire, daughter-in-law, Jackie and son-in-law, Dave, along with his 20 grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Private family funeral to be held at Kingsdown Crematorium, due to current government guidelines we regret we are unable to hold an open funeral. Brian's service can be viewed via webcast. Login details are www.obitus.com Username Foti5545 Password 621963 from 11:55am on September 24. Donations if desired can be made to Cancer Research and Prospect Hospice via Pearce Funeral Services, 2 Ermin Street, Swindon, SN3 4NN. Tel: 01793-832072

JILL HAWKINS passed away peacefully at home on September 8, aged 75 years. Dearly loved and loving Mum, Nan and Sister. Private funeral to be held. Family flowers only please, but donations would be appreciated for Dementia UK or Mental Health UK c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon SN1 3DF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/ gillian-hawkins Enquiries: Tel 01793 522797.

VANESSA HAWKINS  Dearest Vanessa, 37, taken from us far too early. She was a strong, brave girl who fought cancer to the bitter end. We are heartbroken, leaving behind husband Colin, her lovely boys Jake, Mason, Kenzie and Ryan, her brother Richard, Mum, Dad and Alan and her wonderful loyal friends.

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

MARGARET BRIND passed away peacefully at Fitzwarren House Nursing Home on September 5, aged 86 years. Originally from Chippenham, Margaret lived a long and happy life. A devoted wife for 67 years. She is now reunited with her loving husband Tony. Margaret was a much loved mother to Valerie, Angela and Martin. Sister to Sylvia, Pat, Les, Olive, Dougie, Bet and Bill. A cherished grandmother to 5 grandsons and 9 great grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff at Fitzwarren House Nursing Home who cared for Margaret towards the end of her life.

Due to current circumstances a private funeral will take place on Wednesday 23rd September at Kingsdown Crematorium. No flowers please. Margaret will never be forgotten and will be remembered with great love, affection and much appreciation. Donations may be made in Margaret's memory to 'The Salvation Army' c/o Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon SN1 3DF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/ margaret-rose-brind