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

BOWERS Michael Allan 'Mick' Passed away on 28th September 2020 aged 78 years. Dearly loved Husband to Yvonne, devoted Dad to Jane and Sue and an adored Grandad to Jake, Frazer and Freddy. Due to current restrictions a private funeral service will be held. Family flowers only please but donations if desired to St Helena Hospice may be sent to Geo Paskell Funeral Service, 15 High Street, Manningtree, CO11 1AG or online at www.hunnaball.co.uk

BROWN Jean Passed away suddenly but peacefully on 1st October 2020. Aged 83 years. Devoted Wife of the late Duncan Brown. Beloved Mum of Sally, Colin, Anthea and Phil; very much loved by her nine Grandchildren and all who knew her. She will be greatly missed. Due to the current circumstances, a private service will take place at Little Horkesley Church, followed by Cremation. Donations, if desired, to either Dementia UK or St Helena Hospice may be sent c/o John J Smith, St Mary's Chapel, Mersea Road, Colchester CO2 8RT. Tel: 01206 761800

BARBER Emeritus Professor David Passed away peacefully after a protracted illness, stoically borne, on 27th September 2020. Dearly loved Husband of Jill, loving Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. A private funeral service will be held at Weeley Crematorium on Friday 23rd October Family flowers only please, donations if desired for The National Amyloidosis Centre online at https://www.justgiving.com/ fundraising/uclamyloidosisresearchfund or may be sent to Geo Paskell Funeral Service, 15 High Street, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1AG

VALLENTYNE Beth Passed away peacefully at home 1st October 2020. Aged 70 years. 'Mum to all' Will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. A private cremation will take place due to government guidelines. Heartfelt thanks to staff at St Helena, ECL Care, Bluebird and all on Nayland ward for the love, care and attention given during this difficult time. Donations to St Helena Hospice may be given via the family Facebook or sent c/o: John J Smith Funeral Service Tel: 01206 761800.

Joanna Hilary Dunn Dob 08/09/1932 Passed away peacefully at home on 24/09/2020. Much loved and missed by many. Funeral at Southend Crematorium on Tuesday 13th October 2020 at 2.00pm. All enquiries to Penrose Funeral Directors 01702 436000. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers please to Balkerne Gardens Trust - Reg Charity No R13299 www.balkernegardens.org.uk

June Lorraine Harrison (née McKelvey) Passed away 23rd September 2020 Aged 80 years Dear Wife of John, Mother to Anita & Blair, Daughter of Norma and Robert The family intends to host a celebration of June's life at a later date, when circumstances permit For enquiries and donations to Alzheimer's Society John J Smith Funeral Service Tel: +44 (0) 1206 761800 PITT

Derek Standon Sadly passed away on 2nd September 2020, aged 79. Loving Husband, dear Father, Stepfather, Grandfather & Great Grandfather. Much loved and deeply missed by all. Donations, if desired, made payable to Cancer Research UK via www.hunnaball.co.uk or c/o Janet C. Davies Lady Funeral Directors, 233 High Street, Kelvedon, Essex, CO5 9JD 01376 573 691.

McQUIE Doreen Joan On 23rd September peacefully in Colchester Hospital, Doreen of Frinton-on-Sea aged 98 years. Much loved Mother of Keith, Jane, the late Bruce, Mother-in-Law to Jody, loving Grandmother to Scott and Daniel, a dear Great-Grandmother and dearest Sister to Maureen. Due to the present regulations there will be a private family funeral service at Frinton Parish Church on Wednesday 14th October at 2pm followed by interment at Kirby Cross Cemetery. Family flowers only please but donations in memory of Doreen may be sent to the British Heart Foundation c/o P G Oxley Ltd, 43-47 High Street, Walton-on-the-Naze, CO14 8BE. Telephone : 01255 675549 or online at www.pgoxley.co.uk/donate

BROADHURST Stephen Roy Passed away peacefully on Friday 21st August 2020. Much loved Husband of Dudu. Private Funeral service. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Stephen to The Institute of Cancer Research or Heart Research UK May be sent via www.hunnaball.co.uk Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester, Essex CO2 7QT. Tel: 01206 760049

GRIMWOOD Joan Evelyn 11.3.26 - 24.9.20 Much loved Sister, Sister-in-Law, Aunt, Great Aunt and Great Great Aunt. Passed away peacefully in hospital after a short illness. Will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Funeral to be arranged.

KING Janet On 26th September peacefully at The Royal Papworth Hospital, Janet of Walton-on-the-Naze aged 81 years. Much loved Mum, Grandma, Sister, Aunt, Partner and friend to many. Due to the present restrictions there will be a private family funeral service at Weeley Crematorium on Friday 23rd October at 12:30pm. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Janet may be sent to Walton & Frinton RNLI, The Fire Brigade Benevolent Fund and Cancer Research UK c/o P.G. Oxley Ltd., 43/47 High Street, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, CO14 8BE. Tel. 01255 675549 or online at www.pgoxley.co.uk/donate

JUDITH MAUREEN HILTON 'JUDY' (née Sullivan) Passed away peacefully after a short illness aged 76. Devoted Wife and dearly loved Mum and Nan. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Due to the current circumstances, a private family cremation will take place.