Reading funeral and death notices published last week

Susan Joy Bicknell

BICKNELL Susan Joy Passed away unexpectedly at home on 15th October 2021 Aged 65. Loving wife of Chris, Step-Mum of Jennifer and Jason and Sister of Ann and Keith. Susan was a proud member of the team who founded The Resource Centre, a Charity initiative which made a huge difference to many people in Reading. She worked as a Welfare Rights Officer with the CAB, within the regions of Reading, Amersham and London, followed by Slough Benefits Advice Centre being promoted to Centre Manager. Once retired Susan volunteered at a branch of the CCA in Southcote Reading for a number of years. Funeral service to be held at St John & St Stephens Church, Ort's Road, Reading RG1 3JN Donations in Susan's memory to MIND may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk

Harry Wild

WILD Harry Passed away peacefully at his home address on Saturday 18th September 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral service to be held on Friday 8th October 2021 at Reading Crematorium for 1pm. No flowers. Donations if desired will be going to Reading Cygnets Swimming Club using the link provided www.justgiving.com/Harrywild All enquiries to Cyril H Lovegrove Caversham.

Barbara Boyce

BOYCE Barbara Passed away unexpectedly at her home on 31st August 2021, aged 70. She was wonderful and devoted, and a beloved mother and best friend to Mark and Isabel, who both loved her immensely. She will be truly and deeply missed by her children and friends. There will be a funeral service at Our Lady of Peace and Blessed Dominic Barberi, Reading on 8th October at 10.00am. Donations in memory of Barbara can be made to Cancer Research UK, in recognition of her incredible research as a Chemist, via www.abwalker.co.uk

Kenneth Eric Chambers

CHAMBERS Kenneth Eric Passed away peacefully on 13th September 2021 aged 80. A very loving Husband, Dad and Grandad and friend to us all. He will be sadly missed by all who know him. The funeral service will take place at Reading Crematorium on Friday 8th October 2020 at 10.45am. Flowers welcome or donations in memory of Ken for the work off Alzheimer's Society or Parkinson's UK online via kennethchambers.muchloved.com Funeral arrangements by Richard Lloyd Funeral Services.

Barbara Tempest

TEMPEST Barbara Passed away peacefully at Coombe House on 29th August 2021 aged 101 years. Much loved mother of Richard and Ian, grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral service to be held at West Berkshire Crematorium on Tuesday 5th October at 2pm. Family flowers only please. Donations may be made to Alzheimer's Research UK or British Heart Foundation via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A B Walker & Son Ltd., Tilehurst Branch. Tel: 0118 304 0068.

Elisabeth Don

DON Elisabeth Passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at home on 18th September, aged 81. She was a much loved Mum to Nicky, beloved Danny to Kiki, Kelsey, Raven and Rocky and a Great Dan Don to all. She will be deeply missed by all her family and friends. There will be a funeral service at Reading Crematorium South Chapel on Monday 11th October at 1:45pm To make a donation in memory of Lis to Alzheimer's Society or to view a live webcast of the service please visit www.abwalker.co.uk. All enquiries AB Walker Tilehurst 0118 304 0068.

Geoffrey Thomas Michael Pitt

PITT Geoffrey Thomas Michael Passed away at Royal Berkshire Hospital on Wednesday 15th September aged 73 years. Much loved partner to Jude and Brother to Senga. Geoff had a been a member of the local Bar Billiards leagues for more than 40 years. Geoff will be missed by all his friends and family. Funeral service will be held at Easthampstead Park Crematorium (Braccan Chapel) on Tuesday, 5th October, 2021 at 10.30 am. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in memory of Geoff to Cancer Research UK may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A. B. Walker Woodley on 0118 969 8888

Brian Kirton

KIRTON Brian Passed away peacefully at the Royal Berkshire Hospital on 9th September 2021, aged 74. Loving Partner to Joan, Uncle and Great Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Funeral service to take place at St Michael's Church, Tilehurst at 1pm on Wednesday 6th October 2021. Family flowers only.

Ellen Teresa (Tess) Carter

CARTER Ellen Teresa 'Tess' Passed away in her 96th year on 11 September 2021 to be with her beloved and deceased husband Patrick Carter. Mother of eight, grandmother of nineteen and great grandmother of ten, Tess will be dearly missed by all, but her legacy remains and will forever be cherished by all that shared her long and rewarding life. A funeral service to celebrate Tess's life will be held at the Church of Our Lady and St Anne, 2 Southview Ave, Caversham, Reading at 10.30 am on 21 October 2021 followed by a celebratory gathering at The Caversham Golf Club. Family flowers only. Donations, in memory of Tess, can be made to the organisations nominated in the website https://ellencarter.muchloved.com set up in memory of Tess.

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