Here are the death announcements carried in the Bracknell News last week.

Raymond Arthur Leonard ‘ray’ johnson

JOHNSON Raymond Arthur Leonard 'Ray' Passed away peacefully with his Family by his side on 21st February 2021 aged 84. Ray will be sorely missed by his Wife Jill, Daughters Cheryl and Tracy and his Son, Carl. Also his Grandchildren Louise, Claire, Christopher, Anthony, Jenna, Charlotte, Tia and Brooke. Great Grandchildren Rhys, Joel, Sienna, Mylo, Jayden, Isla and Max. Many People will remember Ray for his love of Gardening and a friendly lunchtime drink in the Crown Wood or Silver Birch pubs. He will be very sadly missed by all of his family and many friends. The funeral service will be held at Easthampstead Park Crematorium, Braccan Chapel on Thursday 18th March at 10.30 am. Please note, attendance of funeral services has been restricted, if you wish to attend, please confirm with the family before attending. Family flowers only please. If desired, donations can be made at www.funeralcare.co.uk/tributes-and-donations Any queries, please contact Cooperative Funeral Care, 12 Rectory Row, Easthampstead, Bracknell RG12 7BN. Telephone: 01344 454 398

Dorothy Evelyn (Dolly) smurthwaite

SMURTHWAITE Dorothy Evelyn (Dolly) Dolly passed away on 13th February 2021. She will be sadly missed by her children, Diana, Pat and Andrew, her brother Dennis and her eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Due to current restrictions a private family service is being held. All enquiries via AB Walker.co.uk Tel. 01628565 745.

Catherine Winifred Grattan
GRATTAN Catherine Winifred Sadly passed away peacefully at The Royal Berkshire Hospital on 9th February 2021, aged 79. Loving Wife to Patrick. Mother to Jackie, Rachel, Andrew and Justin. Loving Nanny to Sebastian, Carenza, Samuel and Lily-Rose. Survived by her Brothers James and Tony. Sisters Monica and Jennifer. She will be very much missed by her Family and Friends. Enquiries to A.B Walkers 01344 303707

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