Here are the death announcements carried in the Reading Chronicle last week.

Renee Franklin

FRANKLIN Renee Passed away peacefully on Monday 12th July 2021 aged 87 years. Reunited with Husband Harold. Renee will be missed by all her friends and family. Funeral Service will be held at Reading Crematorium South Chapel on Tuesday 3rd August 2021 at 11:30 Donations if desired in memory of Renee to Alzheimer's Research may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to AB Walker & Son. Tel: 0118 957 3650

Lilian Rose Mary Higgs

HIGGS Lilian Rose Mary Passed away peacefully at the Royal Berkshire Hospital on 17th July 2021 aged 96 years. Will be sadly missed by her son Alan, her family and many friends. Funeral service to be held at Henley Road Cemetery West Chapel on Friday 30th July at 10.30am followed by a burial. Flowers are welcome or donations may be made for Royal Berks - Berkshire Cancer Centre U382 via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A B Walker & Son Ltd., Tilehurst Branch. Tel: 0118 304 0068

Joan Kathleen Bennett

BENNETT Joan Kathleen Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on 19th July. Now reunited with her family in heaven, but very much missed by those still on earth. Funeral service to be held on Wednesday 4th August at 12pm at Christ The King Roman Catholic Church followed by burial at Henley Road Cemetery. Flowers welcome, please send to Eldon House, 36 Eldon Road, Reading RG1 4DL. If you would like to make a donation in Joan's memory please do so to a charity close to your heart. All enquiries to A.B. Walker. Tel: 0118 957 3650

Susan Edith Ellen Perks

PERKS Susan Edith Ellen Passed away peacefully on 11th July aged 80. Much loved partner of David and Aunt of Robert, Anthony, Sandra, Julie, Jane and Nicky. She will be very sadly missed by all of her family and many friends. The Funeral Service will be held at St Mary's Church Shinfield on 18th August 2021, 1.30pm at Shinfield. Please note, attendance of funeral services has been restricted, if you wish to attend, please confirm with the family before attending. I desired, donations can be made at www.funeralcare.co.uk/tributes-and-donations for Alzheimer's Society/ Cancer Research UK. Any queries, please contact Camberley and District Funeral Directors Tel 01276 33241

Linda Robinson

ROBINSON Linda Passed away at the Royal Berkshire Hospital on 12th July 2021 aged 75 years. Much loved wife of Alan, mum to Susan and Karen and grandma to Natalie, Andrew, Daisy, Milly and Corey. Funeral service to be held at Reading Crematorium West Chapel on Friday 6th August at 2.15pm. Flowers are welcome. All enquiries to A B Walker & Son Ltd., Tilehurst Branch. Tel: 0118 304 0068.

Joy Mann

MANN Joy Passed away peacefully at home with her carers by her side on Saturday 10th July 2021 aged 94 years. Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother. Funeral service to take place at Reading Crematorium in the South Chapel on Friday 30th of July at 10.45am. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired may be made payable to Cancer Research UK.

John Michael Home

HOME John Michael With immense sadness we announce that Mr John Michael Home, aged 64 years old, passed away on Saturday 17th July 2021. John was loved by all who knew him. He was the most incredible husband to Margaret, beloved father to Laura and Leanne, and a very special grandad to George, Charlie and Jack. John was the most kind, loving, and gentle man, who adored his family. Thanksgiving service for John's life will take place on Friday 30th July at 9:30am, at Easthampstead Park Crematorium. Donations are welcome to the British Heart Foundation in his memory: https://johnhome.muchloved.com

John Charles Hope

HOPE John Charles Passed away peacefully on 9th July, aged 85 years. Devoted husband to Carol and father to Sarah and Robin and grandfather to Howard, Jack, Lily, Olivia and Tom. John will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. John's funeral service will take place at West Berkshire Crematorium on Monday 9th August at 11am. Please send donations in John's memory to St Michaels Hospice c/o Ash Brook Funeral Directors, Mulfords Hill, Tadley, RG26 3JE

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