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READER, Eric William (Bill):
Peacefully at Elizabeth R Rest Home, Stratford, on Saturday, 3 August 2019. Aged 92 years. Loved husband of Joy for 66 years, loved father and father-in-law of Brian (Bushie) and Judy (Inglewood), Susan and Tom Maurer (USA), loved pop of Shelley and Tat, Mike (Boof) and Rachel, loved great-poppa Bill of Ethan, Kalen, Rocco, Tate and Klay, and respected friend of Damen. All messages to the Reader family may be sent C/- PO Box 218, Stratford 4352 or heavenaddress.com In preference to flowers, a donation to the Salvation Army would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for Bill will be held at the Mary Alice Chapel, 119 Regan Street, Stratford, on Wednesday 7 August 2019 at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Kopuatama Cemetery.
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To Joy, Brian and Susan, so sorry to hear that Bill has passed away. We have many fond memories from hockey travels in the 70's and 80's plus the guidance for my huntaway. Our thoughts and sympathies are with you all during this time. Steph and Rex Portway.
August 10, 2019
Marlene her. I'm so sorry. I didn't think my note had gone through so did it again etc. As you can see I'm not very computer minded. Sorry about that again folks.
August 8, 2019
Aunty Joy, Brian, and Susan
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time . We will always treasure the memories we have of Uncle Bill as we grew up and later in life.
Unfortunately we cannot be with you at this time but we will be shareing the sorrow you feel at this time.
Love
GRAEME and Josie Reid
August 7, 2019
Joy, Brian, Susan and Family, My Uncle Bill was delight, we never saw a lot of each other but when we did memories were made. Keith and I snd Bon and Pete went to visit them. We were all about to retire, Bill came up to me and whispered for me to go out of the bedroom, I was pregnant at the time. Uncle Bill and the Fire extinguisher let go up the sheets of Bon and Petes bed. I must confess it was funny. He was so mischievous at times. He was a simple but happy man as long as he had Joy, his dogs and land under his feet. Keith and I are truly sorry that we won't be there in person to say goodbye tomorrow but we will be there in spirit. Have a Happy Time upstairs till we all meet again. ❤
August 6, 2019
Joy, Brian, Susan and Family, What a great Guy My Uncle Bill was a bit of a cheeky side came thru every now and then. Bon Pete and I were staying with them. Uncle Bill came up to me and said come with me., I was pregnant at the time. All of a sudden there was a lot of noise and laughter as Bill had put the Fire Extinguisher up the sheets of Bon and Pete bed, I had a good laugh on that one lol. He was a simple man as long as he had Joy, his dogs and land under his feet he was a happy man. Bless you Uncle Bill xxx
August 6, 2019
Brian Susan and all, what a special character our Uncle Bill was he loved his farm life and his dogs. Oh how I wish he had won that big one, We had a few stays with them at times and always a fun time. I remember one night he got the fire extinguishers and put it up the sheets of Bon and Petes bed lol I was pregnant so he let me off. That child is now 60. We go back a long way. Only happy times are in my memories of Bill. We are very sad that we can't be there to say goodbye but we will be their at 11am with you all. Love to all ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
August 6, 2019
So sorry to hear the news
Our sympathy goes to the family.
Thinking of you all xx
Cheryl nee Reader and John Piper
Cheryl Piper
August 6, 2019
Brian, Susan and families - sending condolences to you all. Thinking of you - Neil & Marian Head.
August 6, 2019
Brian Judy & family sorry to hear your sad news. Sending love & sympathy to you all.
Helen & Graeme Sullivan
August 5, 2019
Bushie + Judy
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal
Love leaves a memory no one can steal
Thinking of you at this sad time
Sincere condolences
Glenys Capstick
Tasman Croquet
August 5, 2019
To Joy, Brian and Susan.
Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time as you farewell Bill.
We remember happy times in Eltham when you hosted the Motor Cross meetings. Lots of fun, good homemade food and friends. Bill had an awesome control and command with his many dogs and this lead to his success at many dog trials. He will be missed. Take care Jo Campbell & Dave Johnston
August 5, 2019
thank you for the good meals when we were flying off the airstrip.much appreciated.
willis mike
August 5, 2019
Aunty Joy, Brian,Susan & Families
Our sincere condolences to you all on the passing of Uncle Bill.
Warmest Regards
Pete,Lynne & Aimee Wisnewski ( Melbourne, Australia )
Ryan Wisnewski ( Stratford )
August 5, 2019
our deepest sympathy to the reader family harvey and erica russ stratford
August 5, 2019
to Joy, Brian and Susan, our heart felt condolences , Bill was a great old character and we enjoyed the times we had with the Reader Family
Ian & Clarissa McNab
August 5, 2019
To dear Joy and family, my thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Deepest sympathy. Regards Jean Hastie
Jean Hastie
August 5, 2019
In memory of Bill, a favourite uncle and the last of Fred's family. A kind word to Joy,
Brian and Susan. To the rest of the Family, our condolences and love.
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Ross & Elizabeth Reader, Helen & Shaun
August 5, 2019
To Joy and Family deepest sympathy in your sad loss of Bill remember all the good times at hockey thinking of you all
Rona& Bill Butler
August 5, 2019
Many happy memories of staying with the family in my school days, condolences to Joy, Susan and Brian.
Lynne Stevens (Sheriff)
August 5, 2019
RIP BILL FROM THE AYTON
August 5, 2019
On behalf of the Eltham Takau Sheep Dogtrial Club,we bid farewell to our Lifemember and competitor Bill Reader.A great dogman in his time and loyal servant to the club.
Rest easy
August 5, 2019
READER, Bill:
The last dog has been whistled the final gate closed. The sun has gone down on the farm and the lolly bag is empty so now Bill it’s time to rest. We will continue to love and care for Joy. Elizabeth R staff and residents extend their sympathies and thoughts to your family.
August 6, 2019
READER, Bill:
On behalf of the Eltham Takau Sheepdog Trial Club we bid farewell to our life member and competitor Bill Reader. A great dog man in his time and a loyal servant to the club. Rest easy and our deepest sympathies extended to the Reader family.
August 6, 2019
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