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

Audrey Ruth Miller

MILLER Audrey Ruth Audrey sadly passed away peacefully on 29th April aged 92 in the company of both her children Julia and Keith, a much loved wife to her late husband Ted she will be greatly missed by them and her 4 grandchildren as well as the friends she made along the way. A former social worker she devoted her life to helping others continuing this into retirement. There will be a service at Acorn Ridge, Enborne, RG20 0JN 01635 255441 on 18th June at noon. Any Donations to Readibus 0118 9310000

Dorothy Mary Ednay

EDNAY Dorothy Mary Formerly of Southcote, Reading. Dorothy died peacefully on the 10th May 2022 aged 97. A loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be sadly missed by her family and friends. For details contact: Geoff Leather Funeral Director, 45 Upper James Street, Newport, Isle of Wight.

John Arthur Stocker

STOCKER John Arthur Passed away peacefully on the 3rd of May 2022, aged 86 years. John will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral service to be held on 30th May 2022 at St Mary's Church, Twyford at 11:00am. Flowers or donations welcome. Donations for Marie Curie may be made via, www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to AB Walker (Funeral Director) Tel 0118 957 3650

Melanie Jane Russell

RUSSELL Melanie Jane Passed away peacefully on Friday 6th May 2022 aged 62 years. Much loved wife of John and sister of Andrew. She will be sorely missed. Funeral service will be held at Reading Crematorium on Tuesday 31st May at 3:15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Melanie to Turner Syndrome Support Society & British Stammering Association may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk. All enquires to A.B. Walker, 0118 957 3650

Barbara Chandler (Nee Attfield)

CHANDLER Barbara (Nee Attfield) 1940-2022 Taken from us suddenly and unexpectedly. Much loved Wife of Paul and Mother to Mark, Neil and Clive, Grandchildren Lucy, Peter, and Georgina. Loved and blessed by all who knew her. Thanksgiving Service at Argyle Community Church, Reading at 2pm on Thursday 16th June. Family flowers only. Donations to be made via www.abwalker.co.uk. All enquiries to AB Walker. Tel: 0118 30 40 068

Hall David Malcolm

HALL David Malcolm With very great sadness the family announces the passing of Mr David Malcolm Hall on Friday, 15 April 2022 at the age of 83 of Motor Neurone Disease. David will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Cynthia, son Michael, daughter Alison and granddaughters Zoe and Charlotte. David was a lifelong supporter of Reading FC and a season ticket holder. He enjoyed golf and was a member of the Calcot, Reading and then Mapledurum Golf Clubs. The funeral service will be held at the Reading Minster church, Chain Street, at 2pm on Monday, 13 June. All welcome to attend. Please make Charitable donations payable to: MNDA

Michael (Mike) Brind

BRIND Michael (Mike) Peacefully passed away on 11th May 2022 aged 88 years. Reunited with his cherished Wife Jean. Much loved Dad to Jacky and Nicola, Grandad to Myles, Marcus and Chloe and Father in law to Jeff and David. Mike will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral service will be held at Reading Crematorium, South Chapel on Friday 27th May for 10.45am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired in memory of Mike to Sue Ryder, Duchess of Kent may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to AB Walker 0118 9573650

Gordon Ayres

AYRES Gordon Died peacefully at Acacia Lodge Henley on Thames on 11th May 2022 aged 94 years. Funeral service to be held at Reading Crematorium on Thursday 9th June for 3pm. Family flowers, donations will be to the Alzheimer's Society or MIND. All enquiries to Cyril H Lovegrove Caversham 01189461393. Cyril H Lovegrove