IN MEMORIAM: Death notices in the Reading Chronicle last week

Roderick Symonds

Roderick John Symonds Passed away at home on the 18th March 2020, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband and father who will be dearly loved by all who knew and loved him. Private family funeral service, however, a memorial service to celebrate Roderick's life will be organised in the summer. Family flowers only. All enquiries to AB Walker 0118 957 3650

Doreen Sturges

Doreen Sturges Passed away peacefully on the 2nd April 2020. Doreen will be sadly missed by her loving Husband Reg. Her devoted daughters, Julie and Claire. Her Grandchildren, Lisa and Dan, Her Great Grandchildren, Mia,Jacob,and Oakley, family and friends. Donations in memory of Doreen for Royal Berks Charity may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A B Walker Tel: 0118 9573650

Cyril Wilkinson

Cyril Wilkinson Passed away peacefully at the Royal Berkshire Hospital on 4th April 2020, aged 93. He was a much loved husband to Mavis and father to Derek and June and will be missed by all his family and friends. There will be a private funeral service to celebrate his life. Donations in Cyril's memory can be made to Dementia Research UK. All enquiries to A.B Walker 0118 957 3650

Ivy Hallbery

Ivy Hallbery passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on 3rd April 2020, aged 90 years. Ivy will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Private family funeral to be held. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Ivy may be made for Alzheimer's Research UK or Macmillan Cancer Support via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A B Walker & Son Ltd., Tilehurst Branch. Tel: 0118 304 0068.

Murleta Pearson

Murleta Pearson passed away peacefully at her home in Reading on 3rd April 2020, at the age of 79. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was a beloved Mother to five children, Grandmother to Fourteen, Great Grandmother to Eighteen and a Great Great Grandmother. Murleta will be missed by a host of family, friends, community and church family. There will be a private funeral service to celebrate her life and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations can be made to Age UK via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries can made to A.B. Walker via 0118 957 3650

James Hissey

James Hissey passed away peacefully on the 5th April 2020, at The Royal Berkshire Hospital. James will be sadly missed by his devoted Wife Diane, Loving Daughters Amanda and Kellie. Grandchildren Jordan, Ethan, Cameron, Emily, Daisie and step grandson Matthew. Son in law Dean Adam Andy. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of James for the Royal Berks Charity - West Ward may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A B Walker Tel: 0118 9573650

John Keller

John Keller Passed away 3rd April 2020, After battling illness. Your shining light dimmed too soon. A larger than life character who will be missed by many. Once met you were never forgotten. Entertain heaven like you entertained us all here. We will love and miss you always. Wendy and Ross Kneller

Terry Hoare

Terry Hoare passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on 13th April 2020, aged 71. He was a much loved partner to Roma and her family and brother to Richard. He will be missed by all his family and friends. There will be a private funeral service to celebrate his life. Donations in his memory can be made to British Heart Foundation via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A.B Walker 0118 957 3650

Patrcia Norris

Patricia Norris passed away peacefully at home on 12th April 2020, aged 91 years. Dearly loved Mum, Nan, Sister Aunt, Great Aunt and Great Great Aunt. She will be missed and always in our hearts. The funeral service will be held at Reading Crematorium West Chapel on Tuesday 28th April at 10.30am. Immediate family only. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Woodland Trust. All enquiries Co-op Funeralcare Caversham, 42 Church Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8AU Telephone 0118 947 9213

Robert Wheeler

Robert James Wheeler Passed away peacefully on Friday 3rd April 2020, aged 83 years. A loving husband and father, he will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. A private funeral service will take place in April. Donations for The Strike Association may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk. All enquiries to A. B. Walker Woodley on 0118 969 8888

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

Jean Parker

Jean Winifred Parker Passed away peacefully at Riverview Care Home on 2nd April 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.

Dr Christopher Godslave

Dr Christopher Godsalve Sadly 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

Joan Saunders

Joan Edith Saunders Passed away at the Royal Berkshire Hospital on the 23rd March 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

Margaret Gibbons

Margaret Mary Gibbons Passed away peacefully on 24th March 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.

Gladys Murphy

Gladys Patricia Murphy known to her friends as Glad. Loving mother of Denise, Alan and Derrick, Nan of Philip. Sadly, 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

Marion Taylor

Marion Jestina Taylor 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

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

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.

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 Caversham42 Church Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8AU Telephone 0118 947 9213

Selina Robbins

Selina Robbins [nee Mann] 12-04-90 Another Easter is here [30 years] forever in our thoughts and conversations. Will be loved and remembered always Colin, James, Richard and Lisa Robbins, Joy Mann and all the Robbins families and friends of Summerfield.