Death and funeral announcements published in Reading this week

Elizabeth May Locke

LOCKE Elizabeth May Previously of Mortimer and Newbury. Passed away peacefully on Saturday 14th January in Bath aged 95. Much loved wife of the late Alastair, Mum and Granny. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her, especially for her kindness, thoughtfulness and good humour. Funeral at Haycombe Crematorium, Bath on 17th February at 11.30am. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for 'Stratton House' may be made to Clarkson's Independent Funeral Directors, 7 Windsor Place, Upper Bristol Road, Bath BA1 3DF (01225) 426822.

Ruth Margaret Parker

PARKER Ruth Margaret Passed away peacefully at the Royal Berkshire Hospital on 24th January 2023. Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother and will be missed by all that knew her. Funeral service at St Nicolas Church Earley, Tuesday 7th February at 12.15. Family Flowers only please. Donations to Thames Valley Air Ambulance or British Heart Foundation may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A B Walker 0118 957 3650.

Malcolm John NORGATE

NORGATE Malcolm John Died peacefully at The Royal Berkshire Hospital surrounded by his family on 19th January 2023. Malcolm was a Devoted Husband to Yvonne, Father to Justin, Nathan and Zoe. Grandfather to Max and Issac, Brother to Wayne, Keith, Dean and the late Mark and he will be missed by all that knew and loved him. Funeral is to be held at Henley Road Cemetery Chapel on Monday 13th February at 11.30am. Flowers welcome. All enquires to A B Walker Tel: 0118 9573650

Mary Patricia Rollinson

ROLLINSON Mary Patricia Aged 91, died peacefully at home on 7th January. Beloved wife of Les, mother to Geoff, Cathy and Rob, stepmother to Ann and Jane. Doting Granny to Katie, Heather, Julie, Neil, Ian, Jenny, James, Helen, Robert, Tashi, Callum, Max, Oscar and Charlie. A Requiem Mass will be held at St. Bernadette's, Pangbourne at 11am on 16th February 2023 with a cremation at Thatcham Crematorium to follow at 1pm. Family flowers only please and donations, if desired, to the British Heart Foundation.

George Walter Coote

COOTE George Walter Passed away peacefully at home on 19th of January. Funeral to be held at Henley Road Crematorium, West Chapel Wednesday 15th of February at 2.15pm. All enquiries to A B Walker & Son 01189 477007.

Eric Joseph Breakspear

BREAKSPEAR Eric Joseph Passed away peacefully on 21st January 2023 aged 93. Much loved husband to Joy, beloved Dad to Julie and Sue and partner Colin. Brother to June and Alan. Devoted Grandpy to Ben,Sam and Aaron and their partners Helen and Sandy. GG to Mia Corey and Sophia. Step Grandpy to Lee and Paul. Funeral service to take place at West Berkshire Crematorium on Thursday 9th February at 4pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in memory of Eric to Parkinson's UK. May be made via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A.B. Walker & Son. Tel 0118 30 40 068.

Annette Thornton

THORNTON Annette Passed away suddenly on Sunday 22nd January 2023, aged 82. Dearly loved wife of Alan, Mum to Amy, Jacquie, Laura and Tim and Nana to eight grandchildren. A teacher of Classics at local schools and the University of Reading. The family is devastated at her loss. Funeral service to be announced. All enquiries to A. B. Walker Woodley on 0118 969 8888

Charles Edward and Violet Gladys EAST

EAST Charles Edward 1st February 1990 Violet Gladys 21st March 1997 In loving memory of our dear Mum and Dad Always in our hearts Your loving Family xxx

Peter Eric Woods

WOODS Peter Eric Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Passed away peacefully at Maitland House Care Home on 18th January 2023 aged 97 years. Funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Friday 17th February at Easthampstead Park Crematorium. No flowers please. Donations to Parkinson's UK via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A B Walker Tel: 0118 9573650.

June HOWARD

HOWARD June Our Mum Who fell asleep on 2nd February 2022 You left us beautiful memories Your love is still our guide Although we cannot see you, You are always by our side. Loved always and missed forever. Sweet dreams Mum Tracy, Kelly and Colin xxx

Edward John Brown

BROWN Edward John Passed away on 2nd January aged 83. A much-loved Dad, Brother and Uncle who will be missed by his family, friends and local community. Funeral service to take place at Reading Cemetery & Crematorium, All Hallows Rd, Caversham, Reading RG4 5LP on 17th February at 1:45pm.

Kathleen O'Connor

O'CONNOR Kathleen Passed away aged 74 at the Florence House Care Home in Westcote Road, Southcote on Monday, January 16th 2023. Kathleen was born and bred in Reading and lived here throughout her life, who knew a lot of people, she had a lot of friends. Kathleen will be sorely missed by her twin brother Terence.

Colin Spreadborough

SPREADBOROUGH Colin Passed away on 28th December 2022 aged 84. Colin will be sadly missed by all who knew him. The funeral service will be held at Reading Crematorium, West Chapel on Friday 3rd February at 9.45am. All enquiries to AB Walker 0118 9573650.

Thomas Charles Holland

HOLLAND Thomas Charles (Tom) Peacefully passed away on the 18th of January 2023, aged 94 years. A devoted Husband to Veronica, loving Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and Great Great Grandfather who will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. The funeral service will be held at Reading Crematorium, South Chapel on Friday the 10th of February at 1:45pm. Flowers are welcome or donations if desired in memory of Tom to Cancer Research UK may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A. B. Walker 01189573650.

Peter Eric WOODS

WOODS Peter Eric Beloved husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Passed away peacefully at Maitland House Care Home on 18th January 2023 aged 97 years. Funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Friday 17th February at Easthampstead Park Crematorium. No Flowers please. Donations to Parkinson's UK via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A B Walker Tel: 0118 9573650

June HOWARD

HOWARD June Our Beautiful Nan Who fell asleep on 2nd February 2022. Our hearts have been left broken Since the day you had to go And the memories we treasure dearly Are in the tears that still flow. Love you always Nan, Hayley, Deanna, Alysha, Harrison xxxx Great Grandson Joseph and soon to be Great Grandaughter xx

Ivy Masterman

MASTERMAN Ivy Passed away peacefully at home on 19th January, aged 97. Much loved Mum, Nan, Granny Grandma and Great Great Grandmother, Ivy will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral will be held at St. John's Church, Caversham on Wednesday 8th February at 11am. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to NSPCC may be made at www.abwalker.co.uk