Here are the death announcements carried in the Reading Chronicle the past week:

Dora - Vickie Stratford

Dora - Vickie Stratford was born and lived in Reading for almost her entire life. She was also school secretary for 25 years at Little Heath School from when it opened in 1963. Passed away on 20th April 2020 aged 99 years. Spouse of Thomas and mother of John and Brian. Private funeral service to be held. All enquires to A B Walker, 40 The Broadway, Thatcham RG19 3HP. Tel: 01635 873672

Sean Murphy

Sean Joseph Murphy - Beloved father, grandfather and brother. Passed away on 9th April 2020, after a short illness. He will be missed by family and his many friends, especially those made during his 49 years working at the Reading Chronicle. Private family funeral to be held. A Service to celebrate Sean's life will be arranged at a later date. All enquiries to A B Walker & Son Ltd., Tilehurst Branch. Tel: 0118 304 0068

Linnette Watts

Linnette Watts née Beaumont - In loving memory of Linnette Watts who passed away at Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester on the 4th April 2020, aged 82 following a short illness. Our dearly loved mother will sadly be missed by her 6 children, 15 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, family and friends. There will be a private funeral service followed by a cremation. No Flowers, but donations in Linnette's memory can be made for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance Charity via www.grassby-funeral.co.uk go to the donate page.

John Davis

John Michael Davis passed away at Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent after a long illness. He was a much loved husband, father, father in law, grandad, brother and uncle. John will be deeply missed by his family, friends, colleagues at BT and church family. There will be a private funeral and a service to celebrate John's life will be held at a later date. Donations in memory of John can be made to Alzheimer's Society, Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent or Cancer Research via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A.B Walker 0118 957 3650

Bridget Bowyer

Bridget Ruth Bowyer died peacefully at St Luke's Care Home, Emmer Green, Reading on 15 April 2020, much loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. There will be a service for the family. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for animal charity IFAW to www.memorygiving.com/bridgetruthbowyer or A B Walker, tel: 0118 947 7007.

Anthony Fleming

Anthony John Edward Fleming, known as Tony, passed away suddenly at home on 11th April, aged 69years. Now reunited with his beloved wife Pauline. Tony will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. A private funeral service will take place at Reading Crematorium on Monday 4th May with a suitable celebration of his life to be held later in the year. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in Tony's memory to the Multiple Sclerosis Society may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk

Norman & Jean Smith

Norman Dennis Smith passed away on 11 April 2020, and Jean Sylvia Smith passed away on 19 April 2020, at their Care Home in Spencer's Wood. Married in 1956, Norman, a screenprinter and Jean, a book-keeper, they were devoted to each other. They previously lived at Cornfield Road, Woodley. They will be sadly missed by friends and family. Now together always.

Jennifer Pattrick

Jennifer Anne Pattrick taken away suddenly at Royal Berkshire Hospital on 31 March 2020, aged 79 years. Beloved wife to husband Allen, a much loved mum to Helen & Robert, a nanny to 5 grandchildren and a great grandmother. She will be sorely missed by all her family and many friends. Funeral service at Reading Crematorium on 11th May 2020 at 14.30 but attendance is restricted to immediate family members as a consequence of coronavirus restrictions. Donations to either "Macmillan" or "National Kidney Federation" may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk Family flowers only to A.B Walker & Son Ltd., 13 School Road, Tilehurst, Reading RG31 5AR.

Joyce Plunkett

Joyce Plunkett passed away peacefully at home on 15th April, aged 83. Very much missed wife, mum, grandmother, great grandmother, auntie, sister, cousin and friend to many. Although you are gone, you will live on forever in our hearts and we will treasure the time we spent with you.

Nancy Richie

Nancy Richie passed away peacefully at the Royal Berkshire Hospital on Monday 20th April 2020, aged 85 years. Beloved mother to Martin and Karen. Nancy will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Private funeral service to be held. Donations in memory of Nancy to Cancer Research UK and The Royal Berks Charity may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquires to A B Walker, Blyth House, 158 Reading Road, Henley on Thames, RG9 1EA Telephone 01491 413434

Bernard Howes

Bernard William Howes passed away peacefully on Saturday 18th April 2020, aged 90 years. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. A private funeral service will take place in May. Donations in memory of Bernard for Dementia UK may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A. B. Walker Woodley on 0118 969 8888

Richard Elliot

Richard Elliot passed away peacefully in Wantage on Saturday 18th April 2020, aged 82 years. Beloved husband to the late Stella Elliott. Richard will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Private funeral service to be held. All enquires to A B Walker, Blyth House, 158 Reading Road, Henley on Thames, RG9 1EA Telephone 01491 413434

Marie Robbins

Marie (Chris) Robbins passed away peacefully on 23rd April 2020. Much loved mum to Michael, Kathy and Annie. Nanny/nanna to Georgina, Matthew, Hanna and Megan. Finally reunited with her beloved Dennis. You can now rest in peace mum. Family flowers only please, donations for Dementia Research UK may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A B Walker & Son Ltd., Tilehurst Branch. Tel: 0118 304 0068

Karen Batsford

Karen Jennifer Batsford passed away peacefully on 26th March 2020, aged 70 years. Karen will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral Service will be held at Reading Crematorium, on Monday 18th May at 9.45am. All enquiries to Tomalin & Son, 38 Reading Road, Henley, Oxon, RG91AG. Tel: 01491 573370

Alfred (Bob) Goodwin

We are sad to announce the passing of Bob (Alfred Robert) Goodwin on 9 April 2020. Beloved husband to Valerie and devoted dad to Julie and Greg, he is now at peace. A celebration of his great life will be held in the future. http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/SomeoneSpecial/BobGoodwin or via Co-op Funeralcare Tilehurst,104 School Road, Tilehurst, Berkshire, RG31 5AX Tel: 0118 9433 922

Alfred Hawkett

Alfred Hawkett passed away peacefully at Jasmine House on 10th April 2020, aged 88 years. Much loved father to Veronica, Patricia, David and father in law to Steve. Alfred will be sadly missed and always in our hearts. Private family funeral to be held. No flowers please, donations if desired for Dementia UK may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A B Walker & Son Ltd., Tilehurst Branch. Tel; 0118 304 0068.

Ida Barnes

Ida Barnes passed away peacefully at home in Reading on 8th April 2020, aged 99. She was a much loved Nanna to 6 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren. A true hero and inspiration to her family. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. There will be a private funeral service to celebrate her life. Donations in her memory can be made to British Heart Foundation or Cancer Research UK via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A.B Walker 0118 957 3650

Lawrence Tingle

Lawrence Tingle (Larry) Aged 88 died peacefully at home on Friday 10th April 2020. Reunited with his beloved wife June. A dear dad, granddad, great granddad and brother. He will be greatly missed by everyone. All enquiries to A B Walker & Son Ltd., Tilehurst Branch. 0118 304 0068.

Arnold Johnson

Arnold Charles Johnson passed away peacefully on the 15th April 2020, aged 78 years. Arnold will now be reunited with his devoted Wife Muriel. He will be sadly missed by his loving Children, Sue and Andrew, Grandchildren, Family and many friends. This is a private funeral for the family, they will arrange a Celebration of Life later in the year. Donations in memory of Arnold to Parkinson's UK may be made via https://www.abwalker.co.uk/funerals/donations-and-funeral-collections/

Pauline Reeves - Underwood

Pauline Reeves - Underwood (formerly Kelly) Sadly passed away on the 16 April 2020. Previously lived in Reading. Pauline Reeves-Underwood's service will take place in Ruskington, Lincolnshire on Monday 4 May at 12:30. For all enquiries please contact Reading Borough Council Deputy's Office directly on 0118 937 4062.