Two hundred people paid their last respects to Vicky (left) and Emma

Vicky Horgan, 27, and her sister Emma Walton, 25, were killed by Ms Horgan's husband Stuart, 39, in Highmoor Cross, Oxfordshire, on 6 June.

Their mother Jacqueline Walton, 55, was also badly hurt and left hospital for the first time for the funeral.

Two hundred mourners gathered on Saturday at St John the Baptist Church in Kidmore End near Reading, Berkshire.

Mr Horgan killed his wife and her sister with a single-barrelled shotgun.

Two weeks later, he was killed himself with a dismantled disposable razor while on remand at HMP Woodhill in Buckinghamshire.

Jacqueline Walton left hospital for the funeral

Police later revealed the unemployed bricklayer had a history of violence against his wife, who was a learning assistant at a local special school.

Ms Horgan's daughters, Jade, seven, and Bobbie, three witnessed their mother's murder.

Since the tragedy, neighbours have raised thousands of pounds for the children, with events including a sponsored bike ride from Hamburg in Germany to Oxfordshire.

A Walton family statement released ahead of the funeral thanked the community for its support.

"The family of Jade and Bobbie, Vicky's children, would like to take this opportunity of thanking all the residents of Highmoor, surrounding areas and those who do not live in the local community for their generosity in giving to the children's fund.

"They would also like to thank all those who were so generous in the laying of flowers and sending cards in memory of Vicky and Emma.

"All these contributions and acts of kindness have meant a great deal to the family and have been gratefully received."