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Levitt, WendyPassed away 19th July 2019A much loved wife, mum and nanSadly missed and always in our thoughtsKen, Lee, Jack & Lisa BM107325

Bennett, LeslieSadly passed away on the 27th Of June 2024, after a long illness.A loving husband, father and grandfather.The funeral will be held at Waltham St Lawrence Church on Wednesday 31at July at 11am.Any donations to be made to Island Donkey Sanctuary in Wallingford. Charity No. 06219248

SHOESMITH, JohnPassed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on 27th June 2024, aged 86.A cherished and much-loved father of Allison, Kate & Ellie and Grandad of Harry, George & Ben.Sorely missed and forever in our hearts.Funeral service at Slough Crematorium on Tuesday 23rd July at 11.00am. All welcome.Family flowers only but donations to Thames Valley Hospice & Marie Curie would be warmly welcomed.

Diana Herke, 1 Jan 1943 – 22 May 2024. It is with sorrow that we announce that Diana Herke died suddenly and unexpectedly on 22 May 2024 at home in Maidenhead where she had lived since 1980. Diana is survived by her husband Peter of 58 years, two children Vivienne, Kevin and five grandchildren. Diana was born in Exeter, her mother introduced her to tennis in early life and actively supported her at many junior tennis tournaments as a teenager in the West Country. In 1961 she passed the Level 1 coaching exam at Bisham, met her husband at Bracknell LTC in 1963 and they married 3 years later. In 1970 she joined Maidenhead Lawn Tennis Club and was a very active player and coach for 50+ years. Diana was also an active swimmer at the Holiday Inn for 25 years where she made many friends. Cultivating friendships wherever she lived and being a loyal, caring and thoughtful friend were hallmarks of her life.  Diana was also a keen reader, theatre goer and supporter of the Arts. Norden Farm Arts Centre doubled as her coffee shop. A celebration of life will be held, those with a personal connection to Diana should contact the family.

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