These are all the death notices published in the Colchester Gazette this week.

BALDWIN Brenda Jean Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 8th July 2020 in Colchester General Hospital aged 85 years. Dearly loved Wife of the late Dennis. Mum to Kevin and Andrew. Mother-in-Law to Lindsey and Hugo, Nana to Jonathan, Sister to Linda. Private Funeral service to take place. Donations in memory of Brenda may be made to British Heart Foundation or Essex & Herts Air Ambulance via www.hunnaball.co.uk All enquiries to J.K. May Funeral Service, Blackwater House, 51 High Street, West Mersea CO5 8JE.

FARTHING Sylvia Winifred Betty passed away peacefully on 13th July, her 83rd birthday, after a short illness. Dearly beloved Wife of Arthur and loving Mum to Debbie, Steve and Kevin. Proud Nan to Harry, Laura and Katie and Mother-in-Law to Peter and Joanne. Private family service 28th July. Family flowers only but donations can be made to Colchester Cat Rescue, c/o East of England Co-operative Funeral Services, Stanway Retail Park, Peartree Road, Colchester, CO3 0LX

MILLS Maureen Valerie Passed away peacefully on the 3rd July 2020. Much loved by family and friends and will be greatly missed. A private funeral service is being held on the 29th July. Flowers welcome or if desired donations to URC Christ Church, Ireton Road, Colchester CO3 3AT. All enquiries to East of England Co-op Funeral Service, 89 Wimpole Road, Colchester CO1 2DB Tel: 01206 793492

POOLE Leonard Frank Sadly passed away on Wednesday 1st July 2020 aged 95 years. Funeral service to be held at Three Counties Crematorium on Monday 27th July at 1:30pm.

HARRIS Ronald Aubrey Died peacefully in his sleep on 10th July. Beloved Husband of the late Eileen Lily Harris and much loved Father of Trevor, Sue and the late Richard Harris. Also, much loved Grandpa and Great Grandpa. Will be greatly missed. Private family funeral service is to be held at Colchester Crematorium on Monday 10th August at 2 pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, payable direct to St Helena Hospice please.

CHURCH David Christopher Passed away peacefully on 16th July 2020 aged 95 years at Cheviots Nursing Home. Devoted family man to Daughters Carol, Sue and their families. Private family funeral. Donations if desired in David's memory may be made to St Helena Hospice via www.hunnaball.co.uk. All enquiries to Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7QT Tel: 01206 760049

FARRELL Samuel Passed away peacefully on 6th July 2020. Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Great Great Grandfather and Brother. Private family funeral to take place on Monday 27th July at 2pm at Colchester Crematorium. Flowers welcome. Donations, if wished to The British Legion.

PEGG Hazel Hilda Passed away peacefully, aged 88 years on the 9th July 2020. Devoted Wife of the late John Pegg. Much loved Mother, Mother-in-Law, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great Great Grandmother, who will be so sadly missed. Funeral on 5th August 2020 at 1.00pm. Close family only due to the current situation. Flowers welcome c/o East of England Co-op Funeral Service, 89 Wimpole Road, Colchester, CO1 2DB or if preferred donations to Parkinsons UK

SOUTH Elizabeth Ann 'Liz' Passed away peacefully at home on 9th July, aged 78 years. Wife of the late Graham John Smith. A beloved Mum of Sarah, Jacqueline and Jo. A Grandma, Sister and Friend to many. A private cremation will take place. Donations in Liz's Memory may be made payable to St. Helena Hospice/Single Point at www.eastofengland.coop/funerals A celebration of Liz's life will take place at a later date.

TOMLIN Joan Mary Formerly of Maldon Road, Colchester. Sadly passed away after a short illness on 13th July at St. Teresa's Nursing Home, Bath. Beloved Wife to Geoffrey, Mother to Nicola and Stephen, Grand-Mother and Great Grand-Mother. A family funeral and thanksgiving service will take place at Haycombe Crematorium, Bath on 27th July. You will always be in our hearts. Donations, if desired, to Christian Aid are being received by Clarkson's Independent Funeral Directors 7, Windsor Place, Upper Bristol Road, Bath BA1 3DF. 01225 426822

HOLLAND Ernest William (Ernie) Passed away peacefully on 8th July 2020, aged 90 years. Beloved Husband, Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad. Private family funeral will take place. Donations, if wished to The British Heart Foundation or Cancer Research UK.

FURZE Christopher Passed away peacefully on Friday 17th July 2020, aged 70 years. Dearly loved Husband of Suzanne. Private family funeral at St Andrews Church, Abberton. Family flowers only, donations in memory of Chris made payable to St Helena Hospice, c/o John J Smith Funeral Service, St Mary's Chapel, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8RT. Tel: 01206 761800

ACKER Margaret Mary Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 30th June. Much loved Wife to Jim, Mother to Rob and Aunt to Sarah, Mark and Jo. Margaret was an enthusiastic member of the Townswomen's Guild and Handicraft Group for 52 years. A private cremation will take place. Donations to Bliss Premature Baby charity for which Margaret did so much knitting, via www.hunnaball.co.uk or sent c/o Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester CO2 7QT. Tel: 01206 760049

COLE Robert James On 10th July peacefully at home, Robert of Beaumont-cum-Moze, aged 97 years. Much loved Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and friend. Due to the present restrictions a private funeral service will be held at St. Leonards and St. Mary's Church, Beaumont-cum-Moze at the graveside on Monday 27th July at 12 Noon. The church will be open between 9.30 am and 11.30 am for private prayer, signing of a book of commemoration (please bring your own pen) and lighting of a candle in memory of Robert. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Robert may be sent to Friends of St. Leonards and St. Mary's Church c/o P.G. Oxley Ltd., 43/47 High Street, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, CO14 8BE Tel. 01255 675549.

BASQUILL Gillian Passed away on 10th July 2020 at home, aged 73 years. Much loved Mum and Nan who will be sadly missed by us all.

SUCCAMORE Vaughan Beverly Martin Passed away peacefully on 8th July 2020, aged 77. A private Funeral Service will take place on 31st July at 10.30am. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, for British Heart Foundation may be sent via www.hunnaball.co.uk or c/o Janet C. Davies Lady Funeral Directors of Kelvedon, 233 High Street, Kelvedon, Essex CO5 9JD 01376 573 691