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

Freda Griffiths

Freda Griffiths passed away peacefully at the Royal Berkshire Hospital on 20th October 2020 aged 95 years. Much loved and missed by her sons Clive and Mark and all her family and friends. Funeral service to be held at West Berkshire Crematorium on Friday 20th November at 2pm. No flowers please. Donations for the Duchess of Kent Hospice may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A B Walker & Son Ltd., Tilehurst Branch. Tel: 0118 304 0068

Rita Littleboy

Rita Littleboy passed away peacefully on 27th October 2020 at St Luke's Care Home aged 87. Much loved mum to Stephen, Jayne, Deborah, Maria and Mark. Also a treasured nan and great nan. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. A private funeral service will be held on Monday 9th November. Flowers welcome, or donations if preferred for St Luke's Care Home may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A.B. Walker. Tel: 0118 957 3650

Audrey Marian Knight

Audrey Marian Knight passed away peacefully at the Royal Berkshire Hospital surrounded by loved ones on 27th October 2020, aged 87. A much loved mother and grandmother, now reunited with her late husband Bern (Bernard) There will be a private funeral service to celebrate her life.

David Alan Dean

David Alan Dean peacefully passed away at home on 30th October 2020, age 76 years. Devoted husband to Dianne, loving father to Paula, Jason, Karla and Sian and a treasured grandfather. David will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. There will be a private funeral service to celebrate his life on Wednesday 18th November at 12 noon. To view a live webcast of the service or to donate to Cancer Research UK in David's memory please visit www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to AB Walker 0118 957 3650

Pat Flood

Pat Flood passed peacefully in the RBH on October 19th, aged 84 years. A Wexford man and beloved husband of the late Ina, a much loved dad of Kevin and Pats and Grandad to Callum, George, Aidan and Toby (great grandson). Funeral at English Martyrs at 11.15am on 10th November by invitation (due to Covid). Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Engage Befriending www.give.net/engagebefriending/oneoff

John Macnaught

John Macnaught sad passing of John MacNaught 8/3/33 - 22/10/20 We lost our dear and much loved Dad and Grandfather to Lovisa, Elsa and Joe. He had a very short illness and passed away aged 87 at the RBH. His passing has touched many and we are comforted by the warm condolences and stories from his long life in Woodley, always busying himself with the local council, growing anything in his greenhouse, keeping up the share value of Aldi, and following our lives so closely! He will be sorely missed.

Professor John Allen Frs

Professor John Allen Frs passed away, peacefully, in the hospital on October 18th, aged 87 years. We loved him dearly and will miss him greatly. If desired, donations can be made in his memory to Macmillan Cancer Support at www.macmillan.org.uk/donate

James Geoffrey Albert Banning

James Geoffrey Albert Banning sadly passed away on 19th October at the Royal Berkshire Hospital age 91. Reunited with his beloved wife 'Betty', a loving father to Stephen, devoted grandad and great grandad to six. A true gentleman, so deeply loved, will be missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service at 'Reading Crematorium' 9th November at 12.15. Flowers welcome via. www.abwalker.co.uk

Peter Hunsdon

Peter Hunsdon After a short illness, Peter passed away peacefully at the Royal Berkshire Hospital on 20th October 2020, aged 92 years. Much loved dad to Lesley and Simon. A real character who will be greatly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service to be held at West Berkshire Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations may be made for Duchess of Kent Hospice via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A B Walker & Son Ltd., Tilehurst Branch. Tel: 0118 304 0068

Chris Nice

Chris Nice passed away peacefully at home on 27th October 2020 aged 57 years, after a long illness so bravely fought. Much loved husband of Lynn. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. A private funeral service will take place due to COVID restrictions. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Chris for Sue Ryder who gave him comfort and support can be made via www.abwalker.co.uk Enquiries to A B Walker, Tel: 0118 978 4040.