Here are the death announcements carried in the Reading Chronicle the past week:
Joan Saunders
Joan Edith Saunders passed away at the Royal Berkshire Hospital on March 23, 2020, aged 87 years. Now in the hands of her loving Lord. She was loved greatly, and will missed by all who knew her. Donations in memory of Joan can be made to: The Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Movement (CALM) The MS Society The Royal Berks Charity - Hurley Ward, via: www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to: AB Walker 01189 957 3650
Jean Parker
Jean Winifred Parker passed away peacefully at Riverview Care Home on April 2, 2020, aged 90 years. Jean will be greatly missed by all family and friends. Private family funeral to be held. No flowers please. Donations in Jean's memory for Asthma UK may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A B Walker & Son Ltd., Tilehurst Branch. Tel: 0118 304 0068
Margaret Gibbons
Margaret Mary Gibbons passed away peacefully on March 24, 2020, aged 93 years. Dearly loved aunt, sister and friend. Funeral service to be held at Reading Crematorium, South Chapel on Wednesday 15th April at 1.45pm. Immediate family only to attend. Flowers welcome or donations to Sue Ryder may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A B Walker & Son Ltd., Tilehurst Branch. Tel: 0118 304 0068
Marion Taylor
Marion Jestina passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at Royal Berkshire Hospital on Saturday 28th March 2020, aged 83. She was a much loved Sister, Mother, Nan and Great Nan and will be deeply missed by all her family and friends. There will be a private funeral service to celebrate her life. Donations can be made in Marion's memory to Cancer Research UK via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries can be made to A.B Walker 0118 957 3650
Gladys Murphy
Gladys Patricia Murphy known to her friends as Glad. Loving mother of Denise, Alan and Derrick, Nan of Philip. Passed away peacefully on 24th March 2020, aged 88 years in Willows Edge Care Home, Newbury. Will be missed by all. Private cremation due to corona virus restrictions. A celebration of Gladys life to be held once restrictions are lifted. Flowers welcome. All enquires to A B Walker, 40 The Broadway, Thatcham RG19 3HP. Tel: 01635 873672
Doris Smith
Doris Smith passed away peacefully on 5th April 2020, aged 93 years. Dearly loved Mum, Nana and Great Nana. She will be sadly missed and always in our hearts. The funeral service will be held at Reading Crematorium West Chapel on Wednesday 22nd April at 12pm. Immediate family only. All Enquiries Co-op Funeralcare Caversham, 42 Church Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8AU Telephone 0118 947 9213
Dave Snider
Dave Snider passed away peacefully at the R.B.H. on Tuesday 31st March aged 76 years, with his wife Jeanette by his side. Dave, a retired police officer, was a much loved husband, father to Stephen and Caroline, grandfather to Charlotte and Matthew and father-in-law to John and Zina. He will be sadly missed by sister Jane (Val) and brothers Roger and Colin. Donations in Dave's memory, may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk to Alzheimer's Society or the Berkshire Masonic Charity.
Susan Netherton-Sinclair
Susan 'Sue' Netherton-Sinclair. It is with deep sadness that Sue's family wish to announce she passed away peacefully, at home surrounded by her loving family on 24th March 2020 aged 74 years. Sue was a very special person and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her, there will be a Service of Celebration. Donations in Sue's memory, if desired to Berkshire Cancer Centre can be made payable to Royal Berks Charity - BCC fund c/o Ash Brook The Funeral Directors, 412 Reading Road, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3BU. Telephone: 0118 982 1101
Christopher Godsalve
Dr Christopher Godsalve passed away at his home on 29th March 2020, aged 60. He was a beloved husband to Beatrice, loving father to Philippa and dedicated physicist. There will be a private funeral service to celebrate his life. Donations can be made in Christopher's memory to Crohn's & Colitis UK and British Lung Foundation via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries can be made to A.B Walker 0118 957 3650
Barbara Carter
Barbara Elsie Carter passed away peacefully at home on 25th March 2020, aged 83 years. Beloved wife of Gordon, much loved mum to Andrew, Sandra and John, a loving gran and great gran. She will be very sadly missed by all family and friends. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for the "Royal Berkshire Charity" can be made via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A. B. Walker & Son Ltd, Tilehurst Branch. Tel no: 0118 304 0068
Gladys Riley
Gladys Myra Riley passed away peacefully on the 28th March 2020, aged 88. Much loved sister and aunt and friend to many. She was a local schools nurse for many years. She will be much missed by family and fellow Argyle Chapel members. Any Donations to Bethany Residential Home, Pamber Heath, Tadley Enquiries to Tadley Funeralcare, 01189814420
Margaret Taylor
Margaret Mary Taylor (Née Hart) passed away peacefully at the Royal Berkshire Hospital on 17 March 2020, aged 91 years. Reunited once again with her husband Wally. Margaret will be dearly missed by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, her family and friends.
Iris Chandler
Iris Chandler passed away peacefully on the 20th March 2020. Now reunited with her loving Husband Dennis. Iris will be sadly missed by her devoted Children Pamela, Maralyn, Robert and Stuart. Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Family and Friends. Iris's Family would like to inform you that they will be arranging a Memorial Service date to be confirmed. All enquiries to A B Walker 0118 9573650
Laurel Aldridge
Laurel Aldridge (Née Anderson) passed away on 22nd March 2020 at Royal Berkshire Hospital, aged 60 years. Will be sadly missed by partner Stephen, children Bekki, Adam and Hannah, father Geoff and brother Neil. Funeral service will be held on Monday 6th April, 10.30am at Reading Crematorium.
Grace Stieber
Grace Stieber passed away suddenly on 7th March 2020, aged 82 years. Beloved wife to Charlie, loving mum to Deborah, Linda and Michael, treasured nan to Ryan, David, Joshua, Katie, and Louise, cherished great grandmother to Jensen. She will be deeply missed by all her family and friends. Family flowers only please, however, donations may be made to the British Heart Association via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to AB Walker, 0118 957 3650
Paul Clark
Paul Clark passed away peacefully at the Duchess of Kent Hospice on 26th March 2020, aged 60 years. Much loved husband of Debbie, loving dad to Donna, Daniel, Michael and Megan. A loving father in law to Charlene and Connor, a loving grandad, step grandad to Daryl, Dominic, Dylan, Chardonnay and Tiana. He will be sadly missed. Gone but never forgotten. Funeral service at Henley Road Cemetery, South Chapel, on Friday 17th April at 2.30pm, followed by burial in the cemetery. Flowers are welcome and may be sent to A. B. Walker & Son Ltd, 13 School Rd, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 5AR.
Angela and Donald Tegg
Angela Winifred and Donald Lewis Tegg passed away 9 days apart both at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. Angela aged 80 years, passed away peacefully on the 2nd March 2020 surrounded by her family. Donald aged 85 passed away on the 11th March 2020 after a short stay in hospital. Dearly loved husband and wife together again. Loving parents to Darren and second parents to Cary. Mrs and Mrs Tegg will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved them. All enquiries to AB Walker, 0118 957 3650
Elizabeth Alban
Elizabeth 'Betty' Alban sadly passed away in the Royal Berkshire Hospital on 27th March 2020, aged 89. Now reunited with her devoted husband Joe. Betty will be sadly missed by her sons John and Richard, daughters in law, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Family flowers only. Donations can be made in Betty's memory to the Royal Berks Charity Whitley Ward via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries can be made to A.B Walker 0118 957 3650
Rex Townsend
Rex Henry Townsend passed away peacefully at home on 20th March 2020, aged 86 years. Much loved husband, dad, grandad and great grandad. Rex will be greatly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Reading Crematorium, South Chapel on Tuesday 7th April. Immediate family only to attend. No flowers please, donations for Macmillan Cancer Support may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A B Walker & Son Ltd., Tilehurst Branch. Tel: 0118 304 0068.
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