A WOMAN, who was a beauty in her youth, is tragically unlikely to have mourners at her funeral.

Olive Archer, from Swindon, is due to be buried on January 14 after dying at the age of 83.

The minister who will conduct the funeral ceremony says it will be a lonely end to Olive's life, as only a funeral director and herself are expected to attend the funeral.

The Rev Akasha Lonsdale has found an old photograph, which shows Olive as a beautiful young woman wearing a fur-lined hood with snowflakes on her shoulders.

She hopes someone from Swindon may recognise Olive and come to say goodbye at the funeral at Semington Crematorium.

"It is very sad that the passing of a life is only marked by a funeral director and a minister," said the Rev Lonsdale.

"When I look at the photo of young Olive, I wonder what were her hopes and dreams. Everyone has dreams. I was captured by the image of her."

The interfaith minister has collated some details about Olive's life including that she cared for her mother until she died and never married.

Olive left Swindon about five years ago and moved into Kington St Michael care home, near Chippenham.

The Rev Lonsdale says she believes Olive may have had a sister who she lost touch with.

Olive is also said to have travelled Europe and loved visiting different countries.

"I want to do what I can so someone will come for her," said the Rev Lonsdale.

"She is Swindon born and bred and lived here most of her life so someone must know her."

Olive died on December 20 after collapsing the day before at the care home.

She was rushed to the Great Western Hospital and it is thought she suffered a stroke.

Her death is considered sudden as she was in good health before.

If anyone recognises Olive or wishes to pay tribute to her life they can call the Rev Lonsdale on 01249 813188.