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

Molly Winnie (Nee Little) Streather

Molly Winnie (nee Little) Streather passed away peacefully at home in Reading on 12th November 2020 aged 88 years. Private family funeral service to be held at Reading Crematorium, live streaming details for this service can be found at www.abwalker.co.uk Donations if desired, for Hearing Dogs For The Deaf may be made using the website above. All enquiries to AB Walker, Tilehurst, 0118 304 0068.

Dennis 'Denny' Ball

Dennis 'Denny' Ball sadly passed away on 5/11/2020 aged 89. A much loved Dad Grandad and Great Grandad who will be missed more than words can say. Restricted funeral to take place on: Monday 30th Nov 2.30pm at Reading Crematorium.

Anne-Marie Williams

Anne-Marie Williams passed away peacefully on 16 November 2020 aged 50 years. Anne-Marie will be sadly missed. Funeral Service will be held at Reading Crematorium, on Monday 21st December at 9.45am. All enquiries to Tomalin & Son, Funeral Directors, RG91AG. Tel: 01491 573370.

Evelyn El-Tai (Nee Tyler)

Evelyn El-Tai (Nee Tyler) passed away November 14th in Southend Hospital, Essex, after a short illness bravely fought, aged 88. Widow of the late Rabe El-Tai and beloved mum to Eeman, Omar, Zina and Faysal. Evelyn was also a much-loved Nan and great-Nan who will be very sadly missed. Funeral service will be held on 2nd December and due to Covid restrictions will be for close family only.

Caroline (Carol) Mary James (Nee Reynolds)

Caroline (Carol) Mary James (Nee Reynolds) passed away peacefully on Monday 16th November, in Glan Clwyd Hospital in Rhyl North Wales, aged 80. Mum to Russell and Allyson, Nanny to Emma and Sam. Great Nanny to Phoebe-Grace, Poppy-Mae and Finn. A private funeral service will take place on Thursday 26th November 2020 @ 3pm at St Asaph Crematorium. Family flowers only please.

Frederick Victor 'Vic' Allen

Frederick Victor 'Vic' Allen passed away peacefully at the Royal Berkshire Hospital on 13th November 2020 aged 91 years. Much loved dad, grandad and great grandad. Vic will be greatly missed by all family and friends. Family funeral to be held at Reading Crematorium. No flowers, donations may be made for Breast Cancer UK via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A B Walker & Son Ltd., Tilehurst Branch. Tel: 0118 304 0068.

Jim Lewis

Jim Lewis passed away peacefully aged 82 on 17th November 2020. A much loved Husband to Sandra and strong and supportive Dad to Michael (Mick), Sharon, Debbie and Leigh. Jim was also a fun loving Grandad and Great Grandad. Jim will be very much missed for his sense of humour and kindness by all who knew him. Family funeral to be held at Reading Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations may be made for Alzheimer's Society via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A B Walker & Son Ltd., Tilehurst Branch. 0118 304 0068.

Ronald 'Ron' Jerome

Ronald 'Ron' Jerome passed away peacefully on 12th November at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, aged 84 years. Loving husband to Sylvia, devoted dad to Paul and Nadine, and a cherished grandfather to Ben, Katie, Matthew, Thomas, Isabelle & Aiva. Ron will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Private Family funeral service. Donations in Ron's memory, if desired, for the Jim Shahi Unit at Royal Berkshire Hospital may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk. All enquiries to A Walker, Tel 0118 304 0068.

Michael Palmer

Michael Palmer passed away peacefully at the Royal Berkshire Hospital on 16th November 2020, aged 76. Devoted husband to his late wife Janice and much loved father to Andrew and Helen and grandfather to Robyn, Jessica, Eleanor, Dylan and Lily. Twin brother to Mary and elder sibling to Chris, Peter, Ann and Eddie. A life well lived. He will be deeply missed by all his family and friends. There will be a private funeral service on Wednesday 2nd December at 1pm. To view a live webcast of the service, please visit: www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to AB Walker 0118 9573650.

James Francis Towey

James Francis Towey of Derrinabruck, Ballaghaderreen, Eire. Passed away peacefully at Royal Berkshire Hospital on Monday 16th November, aged 89. Now reunited with his beloved wife Ann, James will be sadly missed by his daughter, son, 5 grandchildren, family and friends. Funeral will be held at St. James's RC Church, Reading on Friday 4th December at 9.45am. Donations if desired to Alzheimers Research UK may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk.

Charles Michael Garrigan

Charles Michael Garrigan passed away peacefully at Katharine House Hospice, Adderbury, on 3rd November 2020, aged 85. Charles will be greatly missed by his loving wife Brenda, sons Shane and Simon, and his family and friends. Charles was retired from the British Army: Warrant Officer, Prince of Wales's Own Regiment of Yorkshire. He boxed for the Army and was Welterweight champion. He was also a senior ABA referee and a member of Reading Roadrunners in the 80s and 90s.

Christine Banister

Christine Banister passed away on 7th November 2020 at Duchess of Kent House hospice, aged 73. A much loved daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and a dear friend to many. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. A private funeral service will be held on Friday 20th November. Donations for Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent house hospice in Christine's memory may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A.B. Walker. Tel 0118 957 3650.

Edward (Affectionately Know As Ted) Woodrow

Edward Woodrow passed away peacefully at the Royal Berkshire Hospital on the 7th of November, aged 89 years. Dearly loved Husband to Dorothy, Father to Barry, Sue, Paul and a loving Grandfather to Vikki, Michael, Sarah, Harry, Robert, James, Emma, Matthew and Great Grandad Birdie to Ava Grace, Oliver, Edith and James. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Donations only to the British Heart Foundation may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk Private family funeral service. All enquiries to AB Walker, Tilehurst 0118 304 0068.

Arash Dabestani

Arash Dabestani passed away November 6th in Wellington Hospital, London after tough battle against severe illness aged 57. Beloved husband of Hazel and brother to Nikoo and Minoo, sadly missed by parents-in-law Pat and Vince, nephew Kaveh, niece Roya, all family and friends and colleagues at the BBC, where he was an inspirational leader, and journalist and all those who knew him. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, 26 November. Unfortunately current restrictions dictate only close family and friends will be able to attend. For all enquiries and if you wish to view the service on line please contact Tomalin & Son, 38 Reading Road, Henley on Thames RG9 1AG. telephone 01491573370. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to crisis or refugee council c/o Tomalin & Son.

Katherine Long

Katherine Long passed away after a long illness at Duchess of Kent on 12th November 2020, aged 75. She was a much loved wife, mother and a wonderful nanny to her four grandsons. She will be deeply missed by all her family and friends. There will be a private funeral service on Monday 30th November at 1pm. To view a live webcast or make a donation in memory of Katherine to Sue Ryder/Duchess of Kent visit www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to AB Walker 0118 957 3650.