Reading funeral and death notices published last week

Edward "Ted" Wardle

Edward "Ted" Wardle peacefully passed away on January 28 after a short illness at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, aged 91 years. A loving dad, grandad and grandpa who will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Due to current restrictions, a private funeral service will take place on Tuesday, February 16 at 12 noon. If you wish to watch the service online live the details can be accessed at www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to AB Walker 0118 9573650.

Raymond Fletcher

Raymond Fletcher passed away peacefully at the Royal Berkshire Hospital on 23rd January 2021, aged 64. He was devoted to wife Molly, loving father of David and Matthew and brother to Margaret. He will be deeply missed by all his family and friends. There will be a private funeral service to celebrate his life. Donations in memory of Raymond can be made to Dementia UK via www.abwalker.co.uk. All enquiries AB Walker 0118 957 3650.

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Jill Tozer

Jill Tozer passed away peacefully on 26th January, aged 84 years. She was a much loved mum and grandma who will be deeply missed by her daughters Lorraine and Wendy, grandchildren Millie, Toby and Ruby and sons- in- law John and Mathew and all her dear friends. There will be a private funeral service on Friday 12th February at 11:30am To view a live webcast of the service or to make a donation in memory of Jill please visit www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries AB Walker 0118 957 3650.

Lynda Barry (nee Watson)

Linda Barry (Nee Watson), known as Lynn, of Reading, passed away peacefully on 29th January 2021 at the Royal Berkshire Hospital aged 73 years. Much loved mum to Michael and Elaine, nan to Lauren, Adam, Ryan, Alice and Josh and great nan to Amelia, Kaiya, Esmae, Colby and Albie. Funeral service to be held at Reading Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations may be made for Thames Valley Air Ambulance via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A B Walker & Son Ltd., Tilehurst Branch. Tel: 0118 304 0068.

Margaret Jones

Margaret Jones, of Charvil, after a short illness sadly passed away on 10th January 2021 aged 79 years. Devoted wife of Colin and much loved mother of Ashley and Damien. Forever in our thoughts. Donations welcome to Thames Valley Air Ambulance, Guide Dogs for the Blind and MS Society via https://margaret-jones-2021.muchloved.com/.

Kathleen  Hannington

Kathleen  Hannington passed away peacefully at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, aged 94 years. She was a much loved Mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. She will be missed by all her friends and family. There will be a private funeral service at St Marys Church in Burghfield where she will be laid to rest with her late husband Philip. To make a donation in memory of Kathleen to Cancer Research UK please visit www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries AB Walker 0118 957 3650.

Frederick Richard Wigginton

Frederick Richard Wigginton peacefully passed away after a short illness in the Royal Berkshire Hospital on the 12/1/2021 aged 91 years. Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather. Fred will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Private family funeral to take place at Reading Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Cancer Research UK.

Richard Edward Ricks

Richard Edward Ricks passed away after a long illness, at home on Sunday 17th January, aged 90 years. Beloved husband to Daphne, father to Stephen and Susan, grandfather to Danny, Sam and Michael and father-in-law to Jane and Tony, Richard will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. A private funeral service will be held on Friday 12th February. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in Richard's memory to Dementia Research UK may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk.

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William "Bill" Paice

William "Bill" Paice sadly passed away on 25th January, aged 83. He was a much loved dad, grandad, and great grandad. He will be deeply missed by Josie and his family and friends. All enquiries AB Walker 0118 957 3650.

Patricia Ethel King

Patricia Ethel King died peacefully, aged 99, on 24th January 2021 at the Abbeyfield Care Home, Reading. 'For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.' Formerly of Cambridge, Tilehurst and Whitley Wood. Widow of deceased Harry Ling and Ernest King. Dear mother of Alan and John, step-mother of Sheila and Norman, joyful grandmother of 9 and great-grandmother of 13. Funeral service on 11th February at the Reading Crematorium followed by a Thanksgiving Service at Carey Baptist Church. Donations in Pat's memory may be sent to Life Pregnancy Matters, Leamington Spa CV31 3RZ. The Service will be live-streamed. Further details from john@johnling.co.uk.

Patricia Osborne

Patricia Osborne passed away peacefully at her home address in Clacton on Sea on 9th January, aged 83. She was a much loved mother, sister and nanna. She was a former resident at Wingate Road, Woodley. She will be deeply missed by all her family and friends. There will be a private funeral service to celebrate Patricia's life. All enquiries AB Walker 0118 957 3650.

Martin "Rigsby" Walsh

Martin "Rigsby" Walsh passed away peacefully at the Royal Berkshire Hospital on 30th December 2020, aged 71. Martin will be sadly missed by his family and friends. A special thank you to the staff at RBH, Woodley Ward, who nursed Martin so well in his final weeks and also the staff at the Riverview Care Home, and to Kathy Walsh who always visited Martin and kept him up to date on the news around Reading. Funeral at West Berkshire Crematorium on 2nd February.

Kenneth David Green

Kenneth David Green passed away peacefully at the Royal Berkshire Hospital on 18th January 2021 aged 85 years. Dearly loved Husband to Sylvia, devoted Father to Hazel and Allison,and a loving grandfather to Matthew, Laura, Chris, Bethany & Ben. Kenneth will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Private family funeral service. Donations, if desired, in Kenneth's memory for Royal Berks Charity - Renal Fund may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk. All enquiries to AB Walker, Tilehurst, 0118 304 0068.

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Graham Webster Spite

Graham Webster Spite died Saturday 9th January 2021, aged 74 years. Father to Duncan, Grandfather to Hattie and Clementine. Private family funeral service at St. Luke's Chapel, Bembridge has taken place. Enquiries and donations information to Weaver Brothers Ltd, Bembridge, Isle of Wight 01983 872598.

Victor Browne

Victor Browne: On Thursday 21st January 2021 aged 54 years, Victor lost his fight against Covid 19. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. The Funeral Service will take place at Reading Crematorium (South Chapel) on Friday 12th February at 9:15 am, however due to current restrictions the service will be by invitation only. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Vic for the Intensive Care Unit at the Royal Berkshire Hospital may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk Arrangements by and all enquiries to A. B. Walker Woodley on 0118 969 8888.

John Walden

John Walden passed away peacefully in Parkside Care Home on the 21st January, aged 89 years, following a long illness. Much loved Father, Grandfather and Great-grandfather. John will be greatly missed by his family and by all who knew him. Donations in John's memory may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk. All enquiries to AB Walker, Tilehurst, Tel 0118 304 0068.

Jacqueline Wyatt

Jacqueline Wyatt passed away peacefully at the Royal Berkshire Hospital on 10th January aged 74 Much loved wife of Michael, and dear mother to Joanne and Nicholas, grandmother of Shannon, Dylan, Alyssa, William, Zachary and Dudley All enquiries to A B Walker & Son 0118 9573650.

Sylvia Margaret Lester (nee Lewis)

Sylvia Margaret Lester (nee Lewis) passed away peacefully at home on 25th January 2021 aged 87 years. Sylvia will be greatly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Reading Crematorium. No flowers please, donations in memory of Sylvia for British Heart Foundation may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A B Walker & Son Ltd., Tilehurst Branch. Tel: 0118 304 0068.

Rita Ann Good

Rita Ann Good, age 62. Formerly of Goring Heath, passed peacefully at the Royal Berkshire Hospital on 12th January. Much loved daughter of Walter, Sister of Teresa, sister-in-law of Bryan, Aunt to Helen, Alison, Celia, Maria and their families. Funeral to take place Friday, 29th January at Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Henley at 10 am. Burial at Whitehill Cemetery, Goring at 11.30 am. Family flowers only, Donations if desired to M S Centre, Reading. The service will be livestreamed. All enquiries, attendance to Tomalin Tel: 01491573370. www.tomalins.co.uk.

Agnes Dudgeon

Agnes Dudgeon passed away peacefully at Parkside Care Home on 17th January 2021 aged 92 years. Much loved mum to Andrew, Bernadette and Robert. Little nanna to Samantha and Kirsty and great little nanna to Tiah. Funeral service to be held at English Martyrs Church followed by a burial. Flowers are welcome. All enquiries to A B Walker & Son Ltd., Tilehurst Branch. Tel: 0118 304 0068.

Christopher Roy Mcclory

Christopher Roy Mcclory passed away peacefully at the Royal Berkshire Hospital on 18th January 2021, aged 69. Christopher was predeceased by his parents Noreen & John McClory. Much loved brother to Shaun and Sheila and uncle to Crystal. He will be missed by all his family and friends. There will be a private funeral service on Monday 8th February at 1pm. All enquiries AB Walker 0118 957 3650.

Ann Sylvia Springer

Ann Sylvia Springer's family said: In loving memory of our mum who sadly passed away on 3rd January 2021.Our beloved mum, wife, godmother, nanny, great nanny, sister, auntie, and friend. Remembrance of Ann loving, friendly character, caring and giving towards her family and friends. Mum to Sarah, Dean and Steven. Wife to Wosley. Mother-in-law to Dawn. Nanny to Emma, Alisha, Rhys, Kira, Trey and Keisha. Great-Nanny to Mace, Alannah and Tate. Our much-loved mum, wife, god-mother to Karen in Cumbria and Kingsley in Reading, nanny, great-nanny, youngest sister to eight siblings, two surviving sisters Muriel and Helen, auntie to ten nieces, eleven nephews and friends who knew Ann will be sadly missed more than words can say. Due to COVID pandemic restricted funeral to be held on Friday 5th February 2021. At South Chapel, Henley Road Cemetery Chapel, All Hallows Road, Caversham, RG4 5LP. Later at some point will have celebration of Ann's life. Flowers or donations online to Cancer Research, Cats Protection and NSPCC may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk. All enquiries to AB Walker, Tilehurst, 0118 304 0068 Rest in peace mum - you will be always cherished in our hearts and minds.

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Ian Brook Johnson

Ian Brook Johnson passed away peacefully at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading after a short illness, aged 69 years. Much loved and devoted husband to Frances. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. All enquiries to A.B Walker 0118 9573650.

Neville Last

Neville Last passed away peacefully at the Royal Berkshire Hospital on 17th January 2021 aged 90 years. Much loved husband of Shirley and dear father, grandfather and great grandfather. Family flowers only, donations in memory of Neville for Diabetes UK or Alzheimer's Research UK 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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