Here are the death announcements carried in the Reading Chronicle last week.

Martha Isobel Kingdon Ward

Martha Isobel Kingdon Ward died October 16, 2021, aged 93. Martha was a professional clarinettist and played as a soloist for many orchestras, including the Reading Symphony Orchestra, and other groups. For 30 years, she organised and directed the Mozart Summer Festival, which took place in historic buildings all over the UK, such as the Banqueting House and Highclere Castle. Most concerts featured Sweet Harmony, a sextet, which played 18th century music in 18th century costume. These history-based entertainments included over 60 songs and stories, all of which she wrote. She was a prolific composer, most notably of her cantata, Godec. Martha was a Mozart scholar and many of her articles about Mozart's instrumentation were published, as was her book, Immortal Mozart. Teaching was another of her interests, and many from the Reading area knew her as a patient and perceptive teacher. She will be much missed by the music fraternity as well as by her other friends and admirers.

Rosemary Gyngell

Rosemary Gyngell (known as Rosa) Passed away peacefully at Watlington and District nursing home on Friday 15th October, age 94. Much loved mum, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, Rosa will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service will be held at Reading Crematorium West Chapel on Wednesday 3rd November at 2.15pm. All enquiries to A.B. Walker Tel. 0118 947 7007

Gwendoline (Nicey) Medford

Gwendoline (Nicey) Medford passed away peacefully on the 20th of Sept 2021 aged 89 years. Loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Auntie, Great Grandmother and Great Great-Grandmother. Funeral service to take place at Christ Church, Reading followed by committal at Reading Cemetery on Friday the 29th of October at 10am. For the safety of all, masks must be worn in Church when singing and viewing, also indoors at the wake venue.

Ingeborg Anneliese Miles

Ingeborg Anneliese "Inge" Miles passed away Peacefully after a long illness at the Royal Berkshire Hospital on 7th October 2021 Aged 93 years. Much Loved Mum and Mum in Law to Rosi and Ian, Peter and Rita, Tina and Dallas and Wendy and Brian Loving Nan to her 8 Grandchildren and Great Nan to her 12 Great Grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at St Nicholas Church Hurst on Monday the 1st November at 1.30pm, followed by a committal graveside. Flowers welcome. Donations if desired in memory of Inge to British Heart Foundation can be made via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A. B. Walker & Son Tel 0118 9573650

Sylvia Joyce House

Sylvia Joyce House formerly of Bradfield Southend and Tilehurst. Passed away peacefully on 13th October 2021, aged 93, at Winchcombe Place Dementia Care Home, Newbury. Devoted wife to the late Dennis Norman House. Dearly loved mother to Andrew and Nicholas. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Funeral guest numbers will unfortunately be restricted. No flowers please, donations if desired for Bradfield Methodist Church. Enquiries to Thatcham Funeral Care, 31A The Broadway, Thatcham, RG19 3HX. 01635 868444

Peter Little

Peter Little passed away on Monday 11th Oct at home aged 76. He was a loving Father to Paul, David, Suzanne & Freddie. A loving partner to Dorothy and Grandad to Bethan, Josh, Caitlin, Martin & Ben. He will be deeply missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service will take place on Friday 5th Nov at 11am at West Berkshire Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Peter may be made to Cancer Research UK via AB Walker

Janet Elizabeth Wignall

Janet Elizabeth Wignall passed away suddenly at her home on 3rd October 2021 aged 78 years. Much loved wife of Andrew, Mother to Anna and David and grandmother to Lauren and Bronwyn. The family have requested a private funeral service. Donations if desired in memory of Janet to OOSO (Oxfordshire Oesophageal and Stomach Organisation) or St. Mungo's may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A.B. Walker & Son Tel: 0118 9573650

Kirsty Louise White

Kirsty Louise White passed way peacefully after a short illness at the Royal Berkshire Hospital on the 17th October aged 40 years. Much loved Daughter, Wife, Mum and Sister and will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service will be held at Reading Crematorium on Wednesday the 3rd November at 12.15pm Family flowers only please Donations if desired in memory of Kirsty to Macmillan Cancer Support may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A.B. Walker & Son Tel 0118 9573650

Roy Wheeler

Roy Wheeler formerly of Anglefield Road, Caversham. Passed away peacefully on 15th October 2021 in Ross on Wye, aged 86 years

William Coull

William Coull passed away on 12th September 2021. William will be greatly missed. A service will take place at Reading Crematorium on Thursday 2nd December 2021 at 9.45am. All enquiries to Tomalin & Son, 38 Reading Road, Henley on Thames, Oxon, RG9 1AG

Keith Frederick Cottrell

Keith Frederick Cottrell passed away on the 12 October 2021, aged 72 years. The beloved husband of Gill, loving father of Helen and Andy and much-loved Gramps. Funeral service will be held at Reading Crematorium on Wednesday 10th November at 10.45am. The family kindly request no flowers however donations in memory of Keith may be made for Helen & Douglas House via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A.B.Walker Tilehurst Branch. Tel: 0118 30 40 068

Christine Mary Beamond

Christine Mary Beamond sadly passed away at Parkside nursing home on Tuesday 19th October, aged 74. Much loved mum to Tracy, Denise, Steven and Nicki, a beloved Grandmother, Sister and Friend. Christine will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service will be held at Reading Crematorium South Chapel on Thursday 4th November at 11.30am. Donations if desired to Cancer Research UK and Unicef may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk

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