Sir, In response to the obituary announcement in last week’s Herald, Wantage Swimming Club for those with special needs wishes to acknowledge its great appreciation of Mrs Audrey Proctor’s service to it for over 40 years.

She was one of the local team of St John Ambulance first aiders on poolside. Not only did she attend regularly on Monday evening club night, but she was a friend to all its members. She helped to organise social events and in the past travelled to galas with team members.

We shall miss Audrey very much. We extend our deepest sympathy to her husband Gordon and to all her family members.

Our community in Wantage has lost a very special person.

Susanne Cox

Maureen P Dubenski

Wantage Leisure Centre