On Monday 2nd January our dear friend Chris Smith died following a collision on the A329 Reading Road at the junction of Larch Avenue while out jogging in the evening. A split second that has changed the lives of so many forever. As well as being Son, Brother, Grandson, Nephew, Cousin, Uncle, Husband, Daddy, Brother-in-law and Son-in-law, Chris was like family to so many, as he spread his love, charm, warmth, laughter and smiles so generously.

Where Chris held a permanent space in our hearts is now a large dark hole, we don’t know how to fill. Our thoughts are especially with his beautiful wife Lucy and son Dylan (10) and daughter Isla (6).

We can’t take any of their pain or darkness away but we want to ease some of their worries about their financial future, given Chris was the main bread-winner.

Carrying on Chris‘s way of spreading love and warmth, please donate generously to Dylan‘s and Isla‘s future. Let’s all help to enable them to live the life Chris and Lucy had planned and worked so hard for.

Even though our lives have been forever changed, we are all family.

Before donating, please note this appeal is not for any charitable organisation. All money raised will go directly to the family.