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GILBERT John William

7th April 1934 - 13th April 2023

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May 4, 2023
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Passed away peacefully at The Royal Berkshire Hospital on 13th April 2023 aged 89 years.

A much loved husband of Jenny and devoted father to Jacqui and Jonathan and Grandad to Joseph and Edward. A dear family member and long standing friend to many.

Funeral service to be held at Easthampstead Park Crematorium on Thursday 25th May at 1pm.

Funeral Directors, JB Hall, 142 Finchampstead Road, Wokingham, RG41 2NU

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However donations can be made to Dementia UK

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