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

John Charles Wells

John Charles Wells sadly passed away at the Donnington Care Home, Newbury on 18/11/2020 aged 101. A much loved father to Chris. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Private service to be held. Flowers or Donations to Cats Protection Newbury. All enquiries to Coop Funeral Reading.

Marina Mary Abery nee Mansbridge

Marina Mary Abery, nee Mansbridge, of Whitley, passed peacefully away at home on 25th November 2020 aged 85 years. Amazing Mum of Glenn, Michael, Trevor, Joann and Helen, fantastic Nan and Grandma, wonderful sister of George, Joyce, Iris and Frank, she will be deeply missed by all who knew her. The Funeral Service will be held at West Berkshire Crematorium on Thursday 17th December. Flowers may be sent or donations may be made in Marina's memory to the NSPCC c/o Miles & Daughters Funeral Directors, Tamela House, 157-161 Caversham Road, Reading. RG1 8BB. Tel: 0118 9590022.

Georgina "Georgie" Anne Cook

Georgina Anne Cook "Georgie". Dearest Georgie. Forever in our hearts. Love Dave, Anny, Kim, Guus, Chris and Ben.

Sylvia Holley

Sylvia Holley passed away peacefully at Haldane House on 23rd November 2020, aged 87. Beloved wife to George, devoted mother to Melvin, Susan and Karen and loving nan. She will be missed by all her family and friends. There will be a private funeral service to remember Sylvia and donations can be made in her memory to the Alzheimer's Society via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquires to AB Walker 0118 957 3650.

Joyce Newton (nee Blackford)

Joyce Newton (nee Blackford) passed away peacefully at home on 25th November 2020, aged 77 Years. Mum of Shaun, Paul and Kevin, Grandma of Scarlett, dearly loved friend of Kelly, she will be missed by all who knew her. The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday 16th December in the South Chapel at Reading Crematorium. All enquiries c/o Miles & Daughters Funeral Directors, Tamela House, 157-161 Caversham Road, Reading. RG1 8BB. Tel 0118 9590022.

Joyce Rowlands

Joyce Rowlands, of Witney and late of Wye Close, Tilehurst, Reading. Peacefully on 23rd November 2020, at Lake House, Adderbury, aged 88 years. Dearly loved Wife of the late Joseph. Mother to Linda and the late Stephen and Kevin. Mother-In-Law to Ian and Lynn. Dearly loved Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Funeral service to take place at North Oxfordshire Crematorium on Wednesday 9th December at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Dementia UK or British Heart Foundation may be sent c/o Peter Smith & Son Funeral Directors Ltd, 135 Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxon, OX28 5LP. Tel: 01993 702000. www.petersmithandson.co.uk.

David John Beek

David John Beek passed away peacefully at Parkside Care Home on 22nd November 2020, aged 89. Devoted husband of Meryl, father to Martin and Marion, Grandfather to Matthew and Rachel, and Great Grandfather to Kristy. David will be deeply missed by all his family and friends. There will be a private funeral service to remember David, and donations in his memory can be made to his chosen charities, Leprosy Mission and Christian Community Action, via www.abwalker.co.uk. Enquiries to A.B. Walker 0118 957 3650.

Patricia Doreen Baker

Patricia Doreen Baker passed away at Parkside Care Home on the 9th November 2020, aged 83 years. Much loved and sadly missed by all her family and friends. Private Funeral service at Reading Crematorium. Family flowers please, but donations for the Cats Protection may be made via Patricia's Tribute Page at www.wbfd.co.uk or cheques sent c/o West Berkshire Funeral Directors Clarendon House 44 London Road Newbury RG14 1LA. Tel: 01635 43355.

Georgina Anne Cook

Georgina Anne 'Georgie' Cook sadly passed away at the Duchess of Kent Hospice at 5 minutes to midnight Tuesday November 17th 2020. Brave and caring until the end. Much loved wife, daughter, mother, step-mother and friend. Will forever be sorely missed by all who knew her. The world is a poorer place since her passing. Rest in peace sweetheart. Cooklet, Denny, Kelly-Ann, Alistair, Bridget, Mark, Teresa and Tim.

John Upham

John Upham passed away on 19th November 2020 aged 85 years. Much loved partner of Jenny and Daughters Janine, Lisa, Wendy, Suzanne, and Emma. John will be greatly missed by all family and friends. Due to the current restrictions the funeral service will be private. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of John for the British Heart Foundation can be made via www.abwalker.co.uk. Enquiries to A.B. Walker, 40 The Broadway, Thatcham. RG19 3HP Tel: 01635 873672.

Michael David (known as Dave) Vince

Michael David Vince, known as Dave, died peacefully at Duchess of Kent House hospice on 24th November, aged 73. Much loved husband, father and grandfather, Dave will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service will be held at Reading Crematorium on Thursday 10th December. Family flowers only please. Donations in Dave's memory to DOKH may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A.B. Walker Tel 0118 947 707.

Noel Leslie Layfield

Noel Leslie Layfield, sunrise: 30th December 1932, sunset: 4th November 2020. Tragically and unexpectedly taken from us. Noel was a marvellous Husband to Carolyn. Wonderful Father to Fiona, Neil, Diana and Shaun. Much loved Grandfather to Nine Grandchildren. Noel will be very sadly missed. This is a private Family Funeral Service. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Gurkha Welfare Trust in memory of Noel may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk or Cheques made payable to the charity and sent to A B Walker 36 Eldon Road Reading Berkshire RG1 4DL.

Valerie Jones

Valerie Jones passed away peacefully at the Royal Berkshire Hospital on 27th November 2020, aged 73. She was a much loved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be deeply missed by all her family and friends. There will be a private funeral service and donations in memory of Valerie can be made to PSP Association via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquires to AB Walker 0118 957 3650.

Carl Gilkes

Carl Gilkes passed away peacefully on the 15th of November 2020 at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. Much loved by family and friends. Now, in perfect peace and rest. The Funeral to take place on 15th December 2020 in Lewisham. Donations to the Salvation Army.

Janet Susan Chalkley

Janet Susan Chalkley passed away peacefully at home after a short illness on 12th November 2020, aged 70. A wonderful Mum to Anna and Simon, and much loved by all who knew her. Janet's funeral will be held on Thursday 3rd December at 4pm at Reading Crematorium. Flowers welcome, or donations if preferred for British Heart Foundation may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A.B. Walker. Tel 0118 957 3650