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The family of John Donovan, a man who tragically died following an assault in Reading on 20 July, have released a tribute to him.
“As a family we are devastated by John’s untimely death.
“He was a much loved brother, father, grandfather, uncle and brother in law.
“If any of us ever needed anything, John would always be there to help with a smile and offers of support.
“John had a huge circle of friends due to his varied interests, notwithstanding all his friends from his childhood and school days in Reading.
“We would like to take this opportunity to express our thanks to the police and ambulance staff who attended John immediately after the incident and escorted him to the John Radcliffe Hospital.
“We would also like to say a huge thank you for the excellent care that he received in the Neurosciences ICU in Oxford.
“The staff not only looked after John, they supported us as a family in the last three weeks of his life.
“We would now be very grateful as a family if we are given time to grieve for the lovely person who was John in private.”