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Here are the death announcements carried in the Reading Chronicle last week.
Jean Sutherland Robbins
Jean Sutherland Robbins passed away at Royal Berkshire Hospital on Sunday 24th January, aged 83. Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Jean will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service will be held on Monday 15th February. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Royal Osteoporosis Society or MacMillan Cancer Support may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk.
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Ron Colman
Ron Colman passed away peacefully on 28 January 2021, age 75, with his family by his side. Funeral to be held on 17 February 2021 at 11.30 am. Family flowers only, however, donations to Thames Valley Air Ambulance would be appreciated. All enquiries to Coop Funeralcare, 572 Wokingham Road, Earley, Reading RG6 7JD 0118 966 7922.
Ann Grace Plumley
Ann Grace Plumley reunited with husband John on the 31st January 2021, together again.
David Warnke
David Warnke, of Foxcombe Drive, Tilehurst, sadly passed away on the 27th January 2021 aged 68 years. Loved and Missed by all his family and friends. Private family funeral service to take place. Family Flowers only. Donations if desired to the ICU at the Royal Berks.
Audrey Dormer
Audrey Dormer passed away peacefully at the Royal Berkshire Hospital on 29th January 2021, aged 90. She was a much loved mother to Paul, Andy and Chris, a wonderful grandmother and mother in law and is now reunited with her late husband Eric. She will be deeply missed by all her family and friends. There will be a private funeral service to celebrate her life on Saturday 20th February at 1pm. To view a live webcast of the service or to make a donation in memory of Audrey please visit www.abwalker.co.uk.
Evelyn Diana Simmonds
Evelyn Diana Simmonds: Sad to announce the death of Diana who passed away in RBH on 19th January 2021 after a short illness. A dear sister who will be sadly missed. Funeral Thursday 18 February at 10.30am at West Chapel, Henley Road Crematorium. Family flowers only.
Hugh Ilott
Hugh Ilott passed away peacefully at the Royal Berkshire Hospital on the 28th January aged 94 years. Much loved Husband, Father and Grandfather. Private family funeral to take place at Reading Crematorium. Co-op Funeralcare Caversham 42 Church Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8AU Telephone 0118 947 9213.
Mavis Eileen Gomm
Mavis Eileen Gomm passed peacefully away on 1st February 2021 after a long struggle with dementia. Beloved wife of the late Les, mother to Linda and the late Nigel, grandmother, great nan and sister to Rita. She will be so sadly missed. Private funeral service. Donations in Mavis’ memory can be made payable to Music for Dementia. All Enquiries to A B Walker, 40 The Broadway, Thatcham, Berkshire. RG19 3HP.
David Arthur Chaplin
David Arthur Chaplin passed away peacefully on 1st February 2021 aged 76 years. David is now reunited with his loving Wife Jan. David will be sadly missed by all his Family and Friends. All enquiries to A B Walker Tel: 0118 9573650.
Peter John Brunt
Peter John Brunt passed away aged 54, in the Royal Berkshire Hospital late January 2021. Peter lost his brave, long battle with multiple sclerosis, complicated by contracting Covid-19. Thankfully, doctors kept him comfortable and pain free. He is survived by his parents, Patricia and Alec, his ex-wife, Paula, his sons, Owen and Jack, his siblings, Jennifer, Simon, and Nicola, and numerous ‘Carry On’ DVDs which appear to be indestructible. Peter enjoyed a career in the Royal Mail postal service before his health issues forced early retirement. The closed family funeral is at Reading Crematorium on Thursday 25th February 2021 at 3.15 p.m. In lieu of flowers, we request donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
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Ann Aurelius (nee Cole)
Ann Aurelius (nee Cole). Ann passed away peacefully aged 81 at her son’s home in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, after a 10 year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Wife of Mark (Marcus, deceased), Mother of Colin and Richard, and Grandmother of Megan, Emily, Tom, Toby and Marcus. Born in Cardiff, South Wales, Ann moved to Henley-on-Thames where she married Mark in 1961, before moving to Woodley, Reading, where she lived for all of her married life. Her connection with Henley-on-Thames continued however, where she and her husband operated Scotford and Teasdale, refrigeration and air conditioning, for many years. Ann continued to reside in Woodley, Reading, before living with her Sons, Richard in South Wales, and latterly Colin in Cheltenham over the last 12 months. The funeral will take place at Cheltenham Crematorium, Gloucestershire on Friday 12th February 2021 but is sadly limited to those invited by the family. There is a memorial page at annaurelius.muchloved.com where tributes and memories can be shared. The service will be broadcast on-line. If you would like to attend please contact the family for detailsvia the memorial page. The family have suggested donations to Parkinson’s UK, which can be made via the memorial page, or via Mason and Stokes Funeral Directors, Tudor Lodge, 54 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham, GL52 6AH.
John Rouse
John Rouse passed away peacefully at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, aged 85, on 29th January 2021. Reunited with Pat. Much loved dad to Sandra and Karen, father in law to Dean and Mick, grandad to Jordan, Kirsty, Hannah and Sophie. Will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. John worked for the S.E.B. for forty years. There will be a family only funeral service on Thursday 11th February. The hearse will pass Coley Park play area at approximately 1.15 pm if anybody would like to pay their respects social distancing. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of John to Thames Valley Air Ambulance. All enquiries to Cyril H Lovegrove Tilehurst Branch. Tel: 0118 9452103.
Jennifer (Jennie) Ingram
Jennifer (Jennie) Ingram: Much loved sister of the late Sheila, cousin and friend, died peacefully on 29th January 2021 following a stroke last year. Private family funeral due to the current restrictions. Donations, if desired, for The Stroke Association in Jennie’s memory, may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk. All enquiries to AB Walker, Tilehurst 0118 304 0068, alternatively more information for the Live Streaming details may be obtained from 0118 9571 057.
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Kenneth O’Shea
Kenneth O’Shea: It is with much sadness that Ken passed away on Tuesday 19th January, aged 92. A lovely man who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A private committal has already taken place at Reading Crematorium. When circumstances allow, a celebration of Ken’s life will take place. All enquiries to AB Walker 0118 947 7007.
Joan Lilian Howarth
Joan Lilian Howarth: Former registrar at Reading Borough Council. Passed away suddenly on Saturday 30th January 2021 aged 78 years. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. The Funeral Service will take place at Reading Crematorium (South Chapel) on Monday 15th February at 10:00 am. Flowers welcome. Donations in memory of Joan for the Dog’s Trust may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk Arrangements by and all enquiries to A.B. Walker Woodley on 0118 969 8888.
Jean Tyrrell
Jean Tyrrell: In memory of Jean Tyrrell who sadly passed from us. Jean was a wonderful Mum and Nan, who will be greatly missed. Donations, if desired, for Dementia UK may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk. All enquiries to AB Walker, Tilehurst, Tel 0118 304 0068.
Gloria Dobson
Gloria Dobson passed away peacefully at the Royal Berkshire Hospital on Friday 29th January 2021 aged 80 years. A much-loved wife, mother and grandmother who will be deeply missed by all her family and friends. The Funeral Service will take place at Reading Crematorium (South Chapel) on Tuesday 23rd February at 11:30 am. Due to current restrictions, the service will be by invitation only – thank you for your understanding. The service may be viewed online at www.abwalker.co.uk Family flowers only please. Donations for the charity Sarcoma UK may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk Arrangements by and all enquiries to A.B. Walker Woodley on 0118 969 8888.
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