Reading funeral and death notices published last week

Kenneth John Povey

Kenneth John Povey sadly passed away on Saturday 4th September 2021 at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, aged 84. Much loved Brother of Raymond. Funeral Service on Wednesday 22nd September 2021 at West Berkshire Crematorium at 11am. No flowers please, but donations if desired for Cancer Research UK. https://www.dignityfunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices/04-09-2021- kenneth-john-povey/

Timothy Large

Timothy Large unexpectedly passed away on 5th September 2021 aged 79 years. A beloved husband to Zoe, who will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. The fuenral Service will be held at Reading Crematorium, South Chapel on Monday 4th October for 1.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired in memory of Tim to the British Heart Foundation may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A.B Walker 0118 9573650.

John Bowles Titcomb

John Bowles Titcomb 5.10.1937 - 1.09.2021 A much loved husband, dad and grandpa. John was a man of faith who had a passion for family, music and knowledge. He remained positive until the end and will be dearly missed. A Thanksgiving Service will be held at Greyfriars Church on 15 October to celebrate John's life. Please contact AB Walker for further information. Family flowers only please. Donations can be made to Royal Berkshire Hospital Haemodialysis Unit and Kizizi Hospital by contacting AB Walker.

Grace Uren

Grace Uren passed away on 22nd August at Abbeyfield Care Home, Winnersh aged 92. Loving mum of Christopher, Desmond, Karen and Roland. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to be held on Friday 24th September at 2pm Earley St. Peter's Church, followed by a private committal at Mays Lane Cemetery. Flowers welcome, C/O A.B Walker Reading. Donations in Grace's memory for Abbeyfield Care Home may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A.B. Walker. Tel: 0118 957 3650

Bernadette Smeesters

Bernadette Smeesters passed away peacefully at Abbeyfield Care Home on 15th August 2021, aged 89. She will be missed by her family and friends. There will be a funeral service at St Josephs Roman Catholic Church Tilehurst on Wednesday 29th September at 10:45am followed by a committal at Reading Crematorium. Flowers are welcome or donations in memory of Bernadette can be made to Abbeyfield Care Home via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries AB Walker 0118 957 3650

David Leonard Gaida

David Leonard Gaida passed away after a long illness on 28th August 2021 at Royal Berkshire Hospital aged 87. A long standing member, and in recent years President, of The Reading Cycling Club. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to be held on Tuesday 21st September at 9am at Reading Crematorium. No flowers please. All enquiries to A.B. Walker. Tel: 0118 957 3650

Barry John Maskell

Barry John Maskell passed away peacefully after a short illness at the Royal Berkshire Hospital on Sunday 5th September aged 84. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends. Funeral service to be held on Wednesday 22nd September at Reading Crematorium for 1.45pm. Flowers welcome. All enquiries to Cyril H Lovegrove, Tilehurst 0118-9452103

Reginald Charles Izzard

Reginald Charles Izzard passed away peacefully at Royal Berkshire Hospital on Monday 30th August aged 96 years. Much loved Dad to Stephen and Sue, Grandad and Great Grandad to the family. Reg will be missed by all his friends and family. Funeral Service will be held at Reading Crematorium South Chapel on Wednesday 22nd September at 1pm. Donations if desired in memory of Reginald may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to AB Walker & Son. Tel: 0118 957 3650

Dorothy Smith (Nee Bonner)

Dorothy Smith (Nee Bonner) passed away peacefully on 28th August aged 90 years young. A beloved mother, grandma and great grandma who will be deeply missed by her family and friends and all that knew her. Funeral service to take place Friday 24th September at West Berkshire Crematorium 12.00 hrs. Family have asked for no flowers, however in Dorothy's memory donations if desired, can be made payable to Help the Heroes Charity and sent to Newbury and Thatcham Funeral Directors, 8 Pipers Court, Thatcham, RG19 4ER

Mary Knox

Mary Knox passed away peacefully on Monday 6th September 2021 in The Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading aged 81 years. Loving wife of the late Alan Knox, a much loved mother to Michael and Debbie and Grandma to Tristan. The funeral will take place at St. John Bosco RC Church, Western Avenue, Woodley on Friday 1st October at 12:00. Family flowers only please. Donations for the Stroke Unit at The Royal Berkshire Hospital may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk. Arrangements by and all enquiries to A. B. Walker Woodley on 0118 969 8888

Maureen Newey

Maureen Newey passed away peacefully at the Royal Berkshire Hospital on 1st September 2021 aged 85 years. Much loved wife of Gerry, mum to Jonathan and Rachel and an adored nanny. Funeral service to be held at St.Catherine of Siena, Tilehurst on Monday 27th September at 1.30pm. Flowers are welcome. All enquiries to A B Walker & Son Ltd., Tilehurst Branch. Tel: 0118 304 0068

Brian Hayes

Brian Hayes passed away unexpectedly on 3rd September 2021 aged 80 years. Beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather. Funeral service will be held at Reading Crematorium, South Chapel on Tuesday 28th September at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in memory of Brian for Kidney Research UK may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A.B. Walker & Son. Tel: 0118 9573650

David Malcolm Smith

David Malcolm Smith Of Twyford. Sadly passed away on 7th August aged 86 years. Involved with many local clubs and groups; David was active within his community. Funeral service at Reading Crematorium on Wednesday 22nd September 2021 at 10:00. All welcome.

Erika Husband

Erika Husband passed away peacefully at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, surrounded by her family, on 10th September 2021. Much loved wife, mum and grandma. Funeral service to be held at Reading Crematorium, South Chapel on Tuesday 28th September at 3.15pm. Family flowers only, donations for British Heart Foundation may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A B Walker & Son Ltd., Tilehurst Branch. Tel: 0118 304 0068

Robert Hawkins

Robert Hawkins passed away peacefully at home on 26th August 2021 aged 63 years. Much loved brother and uncle. Will be greatly missed by all family and many friends. Funeral service to be held at Reading Crematorium, South Chapel on Monday 20th September at 12.15pm. Family flowers only please, donations for Sue Ryder may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A B Walker & Son Ltd., Tilehurst Branch. Tel: 0118 304 0068

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