Tributes have been paid to a Woodley “community hero” following his death this week.
Until very recently, 65-year-old Ronnie Goodberry had been leading calls for a banking hub in Woodley town centre.
Many residents will also know Ronnie for his Halloween fundraising efforts, turning his home into a spooky wonderland to raise funds for charity.
He also spearheaded collections and deliveries for Ukraine, and operated his own food bank, among numerous good deeds.
He was also involved in supporting the Woodley carnival.
His efforts earned a Woodley Community Hero award from the town council, as well as Pride of Reading awards.
He was also invited to Buckingham Palace in recognition of all he did for Woodley during the pandemic, and he was also a staunch supporter of the British Legion Poppy Appeal.
Cllr Kay Gilder, former Woodley town council mayor, told Wokingham Today: “Ronnie was a very special friend.
“He was a wonderful, caring man who worked tirelessly to help others.
“He will be greatly missed by the many whose lives he touched.
“RIP Ronnie.”
David Dunham, organiser of the Wokingham Poppy Appeal, said he was upset on hearing the news.
He said: “My thoughts and condolences are with his family and friends at this difficult time.”
