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Boxer Michael Sprott's sister Ginette was hit by a train
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Station death victim named as Ginette Sprott

By Victoria Corbett
September 10, 2009

The woman who died at Twyford train station on Tuesday has been named by her family as Ginette Sprott.

The mum-of-two is the sister of former heavyweight boxing champion Michael Sprott, from Reading.

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She was on her way to work at CfBT in Reading when she is believed to have jumped in front of a train at around 9.30am.

Woman dies after being hit by train

She lived in Earley with her fiancé John Potter and their two children, aged one and eight.

He paid tribute to Miss Sprott, 36, today, calling her a “generous” woman who would do anything for her friends.

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Ginette, although i didn't know you for very long, you were a loving bubbly person. I just wish i had talked to you more and spent more time with you seeing as we only lived over the road from each other. I can still remember the first day you moved in with your amazing family and the moment we first spoke. I was very sorry to hear of this tragic event and may you rest in peace.

My Condolences to her family and friends x

Lottie89
14/09/2009 at 12:51

i hope you feel happier ginette as to where you are now.. above us,looking down on your loved ones,you will strongly be missed, i wish your family all the support.. life is unreversible but they are all aware that someone as great as you are in their family,and memorys,just because your not around doesnt mean your leave any of our hearts.Big hugs go out from me to your family.i send my wisdom to you,no other word but to say you are a LOVELY person.i love you,you and your family are family friends xxxxxxx rest in heavenly peace

Kstaar, Reading
11/09/2009 at 01:58

Not, how did they die, but how did they live... Not, what did they gain, but what did they give... Those are the units too measure the worth... Of a woman or a man, regardles of birth. Not what was their church, nor what were their creed But how they befriended those really in need... Were they ever ready, with word of good cheer, To bring back a smile, to banish a tear? Not what did the sketch in the newspaper say, But how many were sorry when they passed away .....

RIP XXX

sun flower
10/09/2009 at 23:35

Devasting news for her family and also young children who will never know there family. I also feel for the other people who were involved: the train driver, the police and clean up crew....

Mim
10/09/2009 at 21:58

my condolences to all the Sprott family at this truely sad time.D.x

peoplespoet, Reaing
10/09/2009 at 21:54

RIP Hunnie, this world wont ever be the same without you. Lots of love Xxxxxx

cheekymunkey13
10/09/2009 at 20:37

What an absolute tragedy. The Sprott family are so well known in the area and I'm sure many of the children and their children have touched many people's lives over the years. My sincerest condolences to all of the Sprott family and especially to the two little ones who have lost their mother. Ginette was not just Michael's sister, she was a daughter, a sister, an aunt, a partner and a mother. Her memory will live on. Rest in peace, eternally.

Carmen from Katesgrove, Reading
10/09/2009 at 20:35

I feel so sorry for Michael and the children but terribly sorry for Ginette. She was a lovely woman and a great mum. It's tragic that this happened.

Rest in peace Ginette.

Local Lady
10/09/2009 at 18:34

my thoughts are with family and friends of Ginette....My sister used to go around with Ginette when they were younger. My sis said she was a lovely and would do anything for anyone.... REST IN PEACE...