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

Christine Hillyard (Nee Brockbank)

Christine Hillyard (Nee Brockbank) passed away peacefully on 7th December 2020 age 89. A much loved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. A private service will be held on the 21st December at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Family flowers only, donations in Memory of Christine can be made to Guide Dogs for the Blind. All enquiries to John Roberts & Son Funeral Directors 01646 683115 johnrobertsandson.co.uk.

Alf Davis

Alf David - A brave gentleman sadly taken by cancer from his wife Liz, daughter, son-in-law and granddaughters on 5th December 2020, aged 88. Much loved and greatly missed by his wife Liz, family and friends, and well-liked and highly respected by his business associates. Hard-working all of his life, Alf was still enjoying tending his garden, running his business, and his charity work, thwarted only by his recent illness. He loved to travel, but most of all, he loved his family. There will be a private funeral service to remember Alf and donations may be made in his memory to Pancreatic Cancer UK, or to Sue Ryder via www.abwalker.co.uk Rest in Peace Alf - you will always be cherished in our hearts and minds. All enquiries to AB Walker, Tilehurst, Tel: 0118 304 0068.

Jack Smith

Jack Smith passed away peacefully at home in Pangbourne on 10th December 2020 aged 92 years. Much loved husband of Roberta (Bobby), dad to Alison, Peter and Denise and grandad to Niall, Jessica and Ryan. Funeral service to be held at West Berkshire Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations may be made in memory of Jack for Alzheimer's Research UK via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A B Walker & Son Ltd., Tilehurst Branch. Tel: 0118 304 00678.

David and Patricia Murray

David and Patricia Murray: David 29/4/1936 - 20/11/2020. Patricia 15/1/1939 - 29/5/2020. Together again forever.

Daphne Turner

Daphne Turner passed away peacefully on 20th November 2020, aged 88. Sadly missed by her son David, family and friends. Funeral to be held at St Mary's Church, Whitchurch 14th December 2020 at 11.30am.

William Pardoe Geoff

William Pardoe Geoff sadly passed away on 30th November 2020 aged 83 years. A much Loved Husband, Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad. Geoff will be missed more than words can say by all that knew him. Restricted Funeral Service to take place on Wednesday 16th December at West Berkshire Crematorium.

Brian Glass

Brian Glass passed away peacefully at Coombe House on 29th November, aged 89. He was a much loved brother, uncle and great-uncle who will be deeply missed by all his family and friends. There will be a private funeral service. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Brian can be made to RNLI or Cancer Research via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries AB Walker 0118 957 3650.

Douglass James Wheeler

Douglas James Wheeler passed away 21st November 2020 after a short illness. Now reunited with beloved wife Joyce. He will be loved and remembered forever by daughters Jane and Mary, grandchildren James, Jonathan, Andrew, Sophie and Katie and son-in-laws Malcolm and William.

Brenda Irene Hester (Nee Ostridge)

Brenda Irene Hester (Nee Ostridge) passed away peacefully at home on 3rd December 2020 aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Keith, mother of Gillian and David, mother-in-law of Philip and Heather, grandmother of Matthew, Thomas, Andrew, Sian, Kieran, Cameron and Corrinne. Great grandmother of Tyler. Private funeral service on 15th December due to Covid restrictions. Donations if desired to Cancer Research UK, may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk. All enquiries to AB Walker, Tilehurst, Tel 0118 3040068.

John R. Whitehead

John R. Whitehead passed away peacefully at home on 30th November 2020, aged 77. He was a much-loved husband to Rosemary, a devoted father to Chris and Nick, adored grandfather to Daniel, Josh, James and Matthew, and brother to Francis and Peter. He will be deeply missed by all his family and friends. There will be a private funeral service on Tuesday 15th December at 10:30am. To access a live webcast of the service please visit www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries AB Walker 0118 957 3650.

David FRCS Goodwin

David FRCS Goodwin died peacefully at home on 26th November. Surgeon, magician and much loved eldest brother to Tim, Peter, Philip and Paul. Predeceased by his wife Sarah. All enquiries to A.B Walker, Reading 0118 9573650.