Tower and Town, April 2018

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Family News

Reverend Howard Gilbert, son of Eileen and Eric, who is a Cirencester vicar and Area Dean of the South Cotswolds, is to be installed as an Honorary Canon in Gloucester Cathedral on Sunday May 13th. Howard attended St.Mary's Infants and St. Peter's Junior Schools and St John's. He was a Curate in Dulwich before moving to Cirencester. 

Audrey Brodrick (mother of Michael Reynolds) died peacefully on 18th January at Savernake View Care Home, aged 93. Audrey trained at the Royal Manchester

College of Music and was a very accomplished pianist, and especially enjoyed playing music by Chopin. For many years she taught music at a school in Cheltenham. She and Michael’s father retired to South Devon where they sailed, walked and playing bridge. They then moved to Marlborough in the early 2000's. After Michael’s father died in 2006 Audrey married Roy Brodrick and they enjoyed three happy years together, including a world cruise. Audrey remained an enthusiastic bridge player and continued, until a few years ago, to play at the Friday afternoon Bridge Club at the Scout Hut. Our sympathy to Michael and all the family.

Stan Radnedge grew up in Coulston, near Erlestoke and he cycled to Dauntseys School each day. Later he did his National Service with the Horse Guards. He lived and worked in Marlborough for over 50 years and ran his building firm, S.Radnedge Ltd, one of the biggest employers in the town. He was a life member of the Golf Club, a Town Councillor and a member of the Conservative Club, but his main interest was cricket. He was President of Marlborough Cricket Club for many years. His funeral took place at West Berks Crematorium, Thatcham. Our sympathy to his friends and family,

David Smith loved to tell stories about the absurdities of  life and to tease the family about the little calamities that happen from time to time. He and his sister Mary were born in 56 London Road. His father ran a drapery delivery service from Moffat House opposite ATS tyres. His uncle ran Mundy’s shoe shop, now Costa Coffee. His mother was disappointed that he showed little interest in learning and sent him to Colston’s, a strict boarding school in Bristol. He loved flying but poor sight kept him grounded. However, he joined the ATC and Observer Corps and took every opportunity to fly. He joined the Service Corps and was posted all over Europe and then worked in the family business. He and Margaret married in 1954 and lived in Forest Dale Road where Migs and Simon were born. In the 1980s he became a milkman - another source of amusing anecdotes. He was a voracious reader, regularly walked the dogs in the forest, loved fishing, learning about historic aircraft and playing cribbage with his granddaughter, Kirstie. David died in November and will be sadly missed by all his loving family.

Sheila Robinson retired as a GP in Chandler’s Ford, Hampshire, in 1999. Sheila made the move to Marlborough with her husband Robert. Here she was able to see more of two of her grandchildren who at the time lived near Calne. She enjoyed her garden and was a member of U3A. Always keen to learn, she attended Summer School for several years, participating in a range of studies. She enjoyed travel and had many years of holidays worldwide with her late sister Margaret.  Other hobbies included tapestry and the making and fitting out of doll’s houses. She also partnered Robert at their Friday Bridge Club. She was a member of St. Mary’s church and a regular worshipper there until she needed to move from St Luke’s Court into Merlin Court Care Home in the latter half of last year where she died. Sheila is much missed by her husband Robert, children Sue, Gill and Ian, and grandchildren Becky, Charlotte and Sam.

Audrey Peck