Here are the death announcements carried in the Reading Chronicle the past week:
Raymond Andrews
Raymond William Andrews "Ray" passed away peacefully at the Royal Berkshire Hospital on 16th July 2020, aged 89 years. Much loved brother to Freda, who will be sadly missed by friends and neighbours. There will be a private funeral service on Friday 31st July. Flowers welcome and may be sent to AB Walker, 36 Eldon Road, Reading. All enquiries to A.B. Walker. Tel: 0118 9573650
Patricia Mac Mahon
Patricia Mac Mahon passed away peacefully at the Royal Berkshire Hospital on 11th July 2020, aged 90. She was a loving mum to Brian, Rosaleen, Kevin, Desmond and Gerald, nan to many and is now reunited with her late husband James. She will be deeply missed by all her family and friends. A private funeral service will take place to celebrate her life and donations in her memory can be made to Parkinson's UK via www.abwalker.co.uk.
Helen Lockwood
Helen Guelph Lockwood passed away suddenly on 11th July 2020 Aged 86. She was a much loved Wife to Ron, Mum, Grandma and Great Grandma. She will be greatly missed by all her family and Friends. A private family funeral will take place at Reading crematorium. Family Flowers only please. All enquiries to the Co-op funeralcare. Tel 01189 667 922
Michael Clark
Michael John Clark passed away peacefully on Friday 17th July 2020 aged 88. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Reunited with his beloved wife Rosa. A private funeral service will take place in July. Donations in memory of Michael for Dementia UK may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A B Walker, Woodley on 0118 969 8888
Joyce Brooker
Joyce Brooker passed away at Riverview Care Home on 13th July 2020, aged 80 years. Joyce will be missed by all who knew her. Funeral service to be held at Reading Crematorium, South Chapel. Flowers are welcome. All enquiries to A B Walker & Son Ltd., Tilehurst Branch. Tel: 0118 304 0068.
Margaret Hudson
Margaret Kathleen Hudson passed away peacefully on Tuesday 7th July 2020 aged 94 years. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. The Funeral Service will take place at St. Andrew's Church, Sonning on Wednesday 29th July and is by invitation only. Flowers welcome. All enquiries to A. B. Walker Woodley on 0118 969 8888
Jean Nursten
Jean Nursten passed away peacefully on 4th July in Henfield, aged 93 years. The funeral will be held at Worthing Crematorium on 24th July at 2pm. For those unable to attend, details of a live webcast can be obtained from the Funeral Directors. The family would ask that donations be directed to Dementia UK in Jean's memory. C/o Henfield Funeral Services, The Old Bell, High Street, Henfield, BN5 9HN. Tel: 01273 494688
Muriel (Gwen) Dyal
Muriel 'Gwen' Dyal passed away suddenly on 26th June 2020, aged 86 years. Gwen will be sadly missed by her family and friends. A private family funeral will be held. This will be followed by a gathering that will be arranged when circumstances permit.
Gordon Smith
Gordon William Smith sadly passed away peacefully at home after a lengthy illness on 4th July 2020, aged 78. Devoted Husband of Pat (née Aldridge); Much loved Father of Darren and Deborah; Grandfather of Abygail and Emma; Great Grandfather of Lily and Daisy. Funeral service to be held at West Berkshire Crematorium; A memorial event to be held at a later date; Family flowers only please. Donations to Royal Berkshire Hospital Charity or via link provided by the family.
Averil Aird
Averil Patricia Aird (nee Dowling, Love) passed away peacefully at the Royal Berkshire Hospital on 1st July 2020, aged 86 years. Much loved wife of Tom, mum to Neil and mother-in-law to Esther. Averil was a very special lady and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Due to current restrictions the funeral will be private. Donations in Averil's memory, if desired, can be made to Alzheimer's Research UK via https://averilaird.muchloved.com
David Harris
David Albert Harris passed away on 1st July 2020 at Cassa Di Lusso Care Home, Bridgwater formerally of Woodley and Former employee of Lloyds bank, Broad street, Reading. Beloved husband of Dorothy much loved father and Grandfather. A Private funeral will take place on Thursday 23rd July 2020. Flowers welcome and donations if desired for St Margarets Hospice may be sent to H. Biffen & Sons Ltd, Independent Funeral Directors, 32 Wembdon Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7DW, Tel 01278 423333
Jacqueline Robins
Jacqueline Ann Robins "Jacquie" passed away peacefully at the West Berkshire Community Hospital on 7th July 2020, aged 76 years. She will be missed by all. Funeral service will take place at Reading Crematorium. Donations, if desired, for the "Dogs Trust" may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A. B. Walker & Son Ltd, 13 School Rd, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 5AR. Tel no 0118 304 0068
Edward Corbett
Edward 'Ted' Corbett passed away peacefully at Royal Berkshire Hospital on 5th July 2020, aged 85. A devoted husband to Phyllis, loving father to Beverley, Michele and Sheryl and caring grandad to Scott, Grant, Aaron, Natasha and Lauren. Ted was loved by so many and will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. There will be a small service held at Reading Crematorium. Donations in Ted's memory can be made to Cancer Research UK, or Thames Valley Air Ambulance via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to AB Walker 0118 957 3650
Alan Pears
Alan Robson Pears passed away peacefully at Duchess of Kent House hospice on Saturday 4th July. Much loved husband of Sallie, father to Jonathan and Simon and Grandpa to Alexander, Benjamin and Jessica. Alan will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. The private family funeral service will be held at Reading Crematorium on Thursday 23rd July. All enquiries to AB Walker, Caversham Tel 0118 947 7007. Family flowers only please. Donations in Alan's name to Duchess of Kent House Hospice may be made online via www.abwalker.co.uk
Hugh Lockett
Hugh Lockett (1947-2020) It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Hugh Ernest Lockett, who died peacefully on Wednesday 8 July in Royal Berkshire hospital, aged 72. Hugh is survived by his loving wife Lucie, his children Dave and Gill, his grandchildren Jake, Holly, Sam, Archie, Danny and Toby, his sister Evelyn and brother John. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations can be made at abwalker.co.uk. Due to current restrictions, the funeral service on Monday 27 July will be private, but there will be an opportunity for his many friends to join online. You can also say a personal farewell as the cortege travels between Hugh's home and Reading crematorium from 10:25.
Patricia Charles
Patricia Charles passed away peacefully at Royal Berkshire Hospital on 4th July 2020, aged 87. She was a much loved Mum, Nan and Friend. She was loved by so many and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. There will be a small service held at the Reading Crematorium. Donations in Patricia's memory can be made to the British Heart Foundation and St Bartholomew's Hospital via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to AB Walker 0118 957 3650
Steve Whale
Steve Whale sadly passed away on the 10th July 2020, at Riverview care home aged 70 years. Top rank DJ in the 70s & long standing friend to many. Funeral Service to take place on 24/07/2020 at 12.15pm, Reading Crematorium South Chapel. Social distancing will be in place and observed. All flowers welcome. All enquiries Tilehurst Funeralcare 104, School Road, Tilehurst, Berkshire, RG31 5AX Tel 0118 9433 922
Duncan Webb
Duncan John Webb passed away at home on 26th June 2020 aged 56 years. Dearly loved son, who will be deeply missed by all his family and friends. Private family funeral due to current restrictions. The details for this service and if you would like to make a donation in memory of Duncan for The Royal British Legion and British Lung Foundation, can be found on www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to AB Walker, Tel: 0118 957 3650
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