HERE are the death announcements carried in the Bracknell News last week

Violet Klappa

Violet Olive Klappa passed away peacefully on 4th April 2020. Will be sadly missed by her loving son Colin, daughter-in-law Solange, family and friends. Reunited with her husband, father, sisters and brother. The closed cremation has taken place at Easthampstead Park Crematorium on 20th April 2020. A memorial service will take place at Warfield Church at a later date when coronavirus-related restrictions have been lifted. Donations, if desired, to the RSPCA via www.rspca.co.uk.

Lesley Jarman

Lesley Jarman, from Sunninghill passed away on the 25th of March 2020 after a brave battle with Cancer. Lesley was a beloved mother to Charlotte Jarman and Henry Brown, and leaves behind a whole family and many friends who will hugely miss her. Lesley was the head of the learning support department at Papplewick School, it was her dream job and was so happy there. She fought so hard and worked through out all treatments, operations and medication and was a true hero in her family and friends eyes. Lesley wrote down before she passed what makes her happy in life and that was Family, Dogs, pancakes, Daffodils, Walking, Long legs, Silly faces, Dancing and singing. Lesley passed away at Thame Valley Hospice who cared for her incredibly well. We are so grateful for everything they did for us as a family also. She has left great grief behind her but brought so much life, love and laughter to this earth and will forever be in our hearts.'

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Kenneth Humphreys

Canon Reverend Kenneth Humphreys passed away peacefully on 15th April 2020 aged 91 years. A much loved Father to Paula, Brother to Michael, Grandad to Kate, Sally, Chris and Alice and Great Grandad to eight. Ken will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. A private funeral service will be held on Monday 4th May followed by a Service to celebrate his life later in the year. Donations if desired in memory of Ken to The Childrens Society may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk. All enquiries to AB Walker 0118 9573650.

Keith Watson

Keith Watson of Ascot (Builder) passed away on 2nd April 2020 aged 74. He will be sadly missed by all of his family and many friends. A private funeral will take place at St.Michael & All Angels Church in April, with family flowers only. A remembrance service will be held later in 2020. Please visit keithwatson.muchloved.com to post thoughts and memories

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Ruby Leader

Ruby Leader passed away peacefully on 15th April 2020, aged 83. She will be sadly missed by her loving Husband, Charles, family and by all who who knew her. The Funeral Service will take place at Easthampstead Park Crematorium, Wellington Chapel on Thursday 30th April 2020 at 3:00 pm. Enquiries to A B Walker 01344 303707.