Here are the death and funeral announcements published in the Reading Chronicle this week. 

Diana Loades

LOADES Diana Passed away peacefully on 19th February 2023 aged 64 years. Devoted Mum to Samuel and Hannah and Gran to Jesse and Oscar. Funeral service will be held at Reading Crematorium West Chapel on Tuesday 21st March at 12:45pm. Family flowers only. Diana's wishes were for donations to be made to Cancer Research UK in memory of her Dear Friend Andrea. Donations can be made via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to AB Walker and Son. Tel: 0118 30 40 068

Anthony David (Tony) Hermon

HERMON Anthony David 'Tony' Passed away peacefully at home on the 4th of March 2023 aged 77 years following a short illness. Much loved and cherished Husband to Janet, Father to Trish, Darren and John, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather. The funeral service will be held at Reading Crematorium in the South Chapel on Tuesday the 21st of March 2023 at 12:15. All enquiries to A. B. Walker on 01189573650.

James Edwin Hodder

HODDER James Edwin "Jim" Sad to announce the death of James Edwin Hodder, known as Jim. He passed away peacefully at Austen House in Earley on Sunday 5th March. A loving husband to Maggie who sadly passed away only 48 hours earlier. Father to Steve and Keith and Grandad to Laura, Jamie, Max and Jared. Funeral Service to be held on Wednesday 29th March 13:00 at Easthampstead Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations welcome to Alzheimer's Research.

Robert Kirby

KIRBY Robert Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 28th February 2023 aged 78 years. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. The Funeral Service will take place in the West Chapel at Reading Crematorium, All Hallows Road, Reading RG4 5LP on Monday 27th March at 1:30 pm . Family flowers only please. Donations for Diabetes UK may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to A. B. Walker Woodley on 0118 969 8888

Barbara Elizabeth Brind

BRIND Barbara Elizabeth Passed away suddenly on 22nd February 2023 at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, aged 89. Reunited with her loving husband Ron. Devoted Mother to Lynne and Alison, a loving Grandmother to Hayley, Harrison, Freddie and Bow and a Great Grandmother to Isaac. Barbara will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service will be held at Reading Crematorium, South Chapel on Tuesday 21st March at 10.45am. Family flowers only, donations if desired to the Royal Berks Charity, ESU Unit may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to AB Walker 0118 3040068.

Steve Carne

CARNE Steve 23rd April 1965 - 15th March 2020 In memory of my darling husband Steve who died on 15th March 2020, after 3 months in intensive care suffering from severe acute pancreatitis - a terrible disease for which, currently, there is no cure. I miss him so, so much, think about about him constantly and will never, ever stop loving him. Dave x https://stevecarne.muchloved.com

Margaret Mellin

MRS. M. MELLIN CARDIFF (Formerly of Pentlepoir and Reading) The death occurred peacefully at The Heath Hospital, Cardiff on Tuesday 28th February 2023 of Mrs Margaret Mellin, aged 89 years of The Regency House Care Home, Cardiff and formerly of Pentlepoir, Pembrokeshire, and Reading. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Mellin. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Gareth, Tristan, Caroline and Robert. Much loved Grandma of Carly, Jessica and Jack and Great-Grandma of Lily, Ella and Alys. The funeral service will take place on Friday 17th March 2023 at St. Mary's Church, Begelly, Pembrokeshire at 12.30pm followed by interment in the Church graveyard. The funeral arrangements are being conducted by E.C. Thomas & Son Funeral Directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, Narberth, Pembrokeshire SA67 8QH. (01834 831876)

Lewis Charles Moghul

MOGHUL Lewis Charles Passed away suddenly on 3rd February 2023 aged 22 years. Our darling Lewis, we love you and miss you forever. The best big brother, son and Hooman brother. All our love, forever, Mum, Dad, Lottie, Leo, Reginald and Ronald. Xx xx xx Funeral service will be held at St John's the Baptist Church Whitchurch Hill on Friday 24th March at 1:30pm, followed by the committal at 2:30pm. Donations in Lewis's memory to Rhodesian Ridgeback Welfare Trust, Dogstrust and British Heart Foundation may be made via www.abwalker.co.uk All enquiries to AB Walker and Son. Tel: 0118 30 40 068

Joan Sinden

SINDEN Joan In memory of Joan Sinden Passed away peacefully on Monday 6th March at Signature Nursing Home Joan will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral will take place at Reading Crematorium West Chapel on 20th March at 11.15. Cyril H Lovegrove