Here are the death announcements carried in the Reading Chronicle last week.
Julie Ann Mortimer
MORTIMER Julie Ann Passed away peacefully at West Berkshire Community Hospital on Sunday 24th April, aged 85. Much loved mum to Richard, Sam and Jake, grandmother and great grandmother, now reunited with her beloved husband Michael. Julie will be sadly missed by all her family and friends and by those who remember her as a lecturer at Chiltern Nursery and Langley Colleges. There will be a graveside committal at Henley Road Cemetery on Thursday 26th May at 1.30pm, followed by a memorial service at St. Andrew's Church at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations to Autism Berkshire may be made at www.abwalker.co.uk
John Anthony And Margaret Ann (Meg) Vought
VOUGHT John Anthony and Margaret Ann (Meg) It is with great sadness that the family of John and Meg wish to announce their passing. John, aged 85, died after a short illness on 4th April. Meg, aged 79, lost her brave battle with cancer on 13th April. Reunited and at peace. They will be greatly missed by their family and friends. Donations in memory of John and Meg may be made to Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice, Reading. We are having a small celebration of their lives on 26th May. For more information please contact wakeforvought@gmail.com
George Ernest Holley
HOLLEY George Ernest Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 4th May 2022 aged 91 years. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. The Funeral Service will take place in the South Chapel at Reading Cemetery, All Hallows Road, Reading RG4 5LP on Monday 30th May at 1.45pm. Donations for the Alzheimer's Society may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A. B. Walker Woodley on 0118 969 8888.
Alan Maurice Brockbank
BROCKBANK Alan Maurice Peacefully at his home in Rhoshill, Cardigan, Pembrokeshire, Wales (formerly of Manor Farm Lane, Tidmarsh, Reading) in the arms of his loving wife, on Monday May 2, 2022. Alan leaves his wife of 54 years Hilary, son Phillip, daughter Suzie, daughter-in-law Lisa, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Private funeral service on Monday, May 16. Family flowers only, but donations, if desired, to the Oxford Transplant Foundation c/o Mrs Lowri Evans of Colin Phillips and Daughters Funeral Directors, 4 Morgan Street, Cardigan, SA43 1DF. Tel: 01239 621192.
Jacqueline Ann Summers
SUMMERS Jacqueline Ann Passed away peacefully at Royal Berkshire Hospital on Sunday 1st May, aged 78. Beloved wife to Bill, Mum to Julie and Michelle, Mother-in-law to Alun, Nanny to Leah, Karis, Luke, Callum and Joe and Great-nanny to Elias. Jacqueline will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral will be held at Reading Crematorium South Chapel on Wednesday 18th May at 10.45am. Family flowers only. Donations to the ICU department at Royal Berks may be made at www.abwalker.co.uk
Michael Angus Henry Macdonald
MACDONALD Michael Angus Henry Passed away peacefully on 20th April 2022 aged 85 years. Dearly loved Husband to Mary. Loving Brother to Janet. Devoted Dad to Clare and Becky and caring Grandad to Josh, Ryan, Jack and Joe. Sadly missed and never forgotten. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday 24th May at 10:45 at Reading Crematorium South Chapel. Family flowers only. Donations to be made via www.abwalker.co.uk. All enquiries to AB Walker. Tel: 0118 30 40 068
Rachel Julie Drewitt
DREWITT Rachel Julie Died suddenly on 16th April 2022 in Wrexham Park Hospital, aged 31. Rachel will be greatly missed by all her family and many friends. Funeral service at Slough Crematorium on Wednesday 18th May at 12.30pm
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