HERE are the death notices published in the Gazette this week:

GWYNLLIAN MARY 'GWEN' FELL: Passed away at Tall Trees Nursing Home on 15th April 2021, aged 89. Widow to the late Jim. A dearly loved Mum to Sue and Pete, Barry and Angie. A treasured Nan to Dan and Gaz. Loved by her friends and family. She loved everyone and all creatures great and small. Sadly died to dementia and it's complications after many many years. We are celebrating her life with a church service on Monday 7th June at St Lukes Church, Church Road Tiptree at 2pm, followed by stopping at Inworth Church to lay the flowers. Then a buffet and drinks at Sue and Pete's to remember Mum's life. Funeral service will also be available in an online webcast email Sue at petetodd1400@hotmail.co.uk for details and link. We have ordered our flowers from Flowers by Molly Louise at a very reasonable price on Tel: 07581411511 or flowers to East of England Co-op Funeral Services, 89 Wimpole Road, Colchester CO1 2DB on the morning of the 7th. If you would rather make a donation please pick one of your choice. Just a last note! Due to Covid restrictions I will need names and telephone numbers in advance for entry into church as there are still restrictions on numbers.

JOHN CHARLES CRANMER: Passed away peacefully in his sleep, aged 80 on 24th April 2021. Much loved Dad to Susan and Angela, Grandad, Great Grandad, Brother and Uncle. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Private family cremation will take place.

PAULINE TAYLOR-BALLS: Sadly passed away peacefully on the 8th May 2021 at Waterfield House Care Home, Hadleigh. Wife of the late David, beloved Mum to Helen and the late Christopher, Mother-in-law, Grandma and Great-Grandma. Private funeral service to be held at Seven Hills Crematorium, Ipswich on Friday, 4th June 2021. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK or Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals Charity for the Mary Barron Suite at Colchester General Hospital may be sent to Geo. Paskell, 15 High Street, Manningtree, CO11 1AG or online at www.hunnaball.co.uk

MARION CHRISTINE HEATH: Passed away peacefully at Colchester Hospital on 19th April 2021, aged 86 years. Much loved Wife of Michael & Mother to David. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her. Funeral service to be held at Colchester Crematorium, on 2nd June 2021 at 11:45am. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Essex & Herts Air Ambulance or St Helena Hospice. All enquiries to Colchester Funeralcare 01206 867430.

PETER COSTELLO: Sadly passed away on the 8th May 2021, aged 61. A devoted Husband to Julie, adored Dad to Phil & Jo and Father-in-Law to Ben. Treasured Grandad to Raffy, Rocco, Willow & Erica. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Monday 14th June at 1:15pm. Family flowers only, but donations, if desired, in Peter's memory for St Helena Hospice can be made online at www.peter-costello-1960.muchloved.com or sent c/o East of England Co-operative Funeral Service, 89 Wimpole Road, Colchester, CO1 2DB.

MARTIN POULTER: Passed on 5th May 2021. So loved by Maureen & all who knew him. Service on 10th June 2021. Please raise a glass at 6:00pm on the 10th June 2021. Thank you for the many cards received. Donations in Martin's memory to St Helena Hospice may be given via www.hunnaball.co.uk All enquiries to Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7QT TEL: 01206 760049.

BETTY PATRICK: Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Saturday 15th May 2021, aged 87 years. Dearly loved Wife to Ivan, Mum to Susan and Nigel, Grannie to Gary, Chelsea and Kirby-Lee and Great Grannie to Alysha, Kaitlyn and Emily. A service has been arranged, please contact family for details. Family flowers only. Donations to the Red Cross and Cancer Research UK. All enquiries to Lesley Barlow & Family, Station Rd, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 6AA. Tel: 01255 222899.

MAGGIE HARGRAVES: Hargraves Maggie 30th April 2021. Some people bring such incredible light to this world, That even after they are gone the light remains. A loving Wife, Mum, and Grandma. Forever in our hearts. Miss you so much. All enquiries to Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7QT Tel 01206 760049.

JANET PATRICIA FEW NÉE WEST: Passed away peacefully on Sunday 9th May 2021 aged 88 Devoted Wife to Roy, much loved Mum and Nanna. Will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Private family funeral to be held on Monday 14th June 2021 at 11.00am. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Dementia UK may be given via www.hunnaball.co.uk All enquiries to Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7QT. Tel 01206 760049.

MURIEL MARGARET LAWRENCE: It is with great sadness that Muriel passed away after a long illness on Sunday 2nd May 2021 aged 82. Much loved Wife to the late Brian, Mother, Nana, Sister, and dear Friend to many. Will be sadly missed by all but leaving behind wonderful memories. A private funeral will be held on Wednesday 2nd June 2021. No flowers by request, donations if desired to St Helena Hospice, who gave Muriel so much support and love when most needed. Donations may be given via www.hunnaball.co.uk or cheques sent to Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7QT Tel 01206 760049.

JUNE IVY 'MARA' OSBORNE: Passed away peacefully at St Joseph's Residential Home, Sudbury on 3rd May 2021, aged 89. Beloved Wife of the late John Osborne, Mother to David, Mother-in-Law to Nic, Grandma of Tom & Sam, Great Grandma to Sophia, Ivy & Henry. She will be greatly missed by all. Funeral Service on Friday 4th June at Three Counties Crematorium at 11.30am. Family flowers only please, but donations for the Suffolk Air Ambulance may be made via www.hunnaball.co.uk - much loved donations. Telephone 01787 313303.

VALENTINE HELENA (VAL) BAKER: Passed away peacefully on 1st May 2021, aged 94. Dearly loved Wife of David, Mother of Rowena and John, and Grandmother of Blake. Val brought a lot of love and laughter to all who knew her. She will be sadly missed by many and will remain in our hearts forever. Funeral to take place at Colchester Crematorium on 3rd June 2021 Donations please to: https://donate.barnardos.org.uk/

ELIZABETH ELLEN (LIZ) BOYSON: Much loved Wife to Hugo Rose; Mother to Rowan, Frances and Isobel, and to the late twins David and Matthew; Granny to Ruben, Min and Felix. Passed away peacefully in St Helena Hospice after a long illness, borne with dignity. A funeral service has been arranged in June, for family and close friends only owing to Covid restrictions. Donations by cheque to Essex Wildlife Trust, via Hunnaball Funeral Directors, 8 Chapel Road, Stanway, Colchester CO3 0PU Tel: 02106 489212.

BILL CARTER: Passed away after a short illness. Funeral to be held at Colchester Crematorium on Friday 18th June 2021 at 11am. No flowers Donations if desired may be made to Essex & Herts Air Ambulance via www.hunnaball.co.uk All enquiries to Hunnaball of Stanway, 8 Chapel Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0PU Tel: 01206 489212.

ALAN GREEN: Passed away peacefully on 30th April 2021 aged 91. Loving Husband to Brenda, much loved Father to Lorna & Fiona, Father-in-Law to Steve. Adored Grandfather to Rhiannon & Gabrielle and Great Grandfather to Hallie. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Wednesday 9th June at 11am. Donations if desired to Alzheimer's Research UK may be made via www.hunnaball.co.uk All enquiries to Hunnaball of Stanway, 8 Chapel Road, Colchester, Essex. CO3 0PU Tel: 01206 489212.

RUBY CHRISTINE READ (NÉE TAYLOR): Sadly passed away on 29th April at the age of 84. Widow of John, beloved Mother to Adrian and Neil, and treasured Grandmother to Hannah, Siobhan, Hayley & Rebecca. Funeral service to be held on Thursday 10th June, 2:45pm at Colchester Crematorium. No flowers by request. Donations welcome to the St Johns Ambulance Brigade (www.sja.org.uk/donate/), a large part of her life for many years.

MICHAEL HERBERT HESTER: Hester Michael Herbert 23.03.1940 - 17.05.2021 Peacefully at home after a short illness. Much loved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Gramps. Funeral to be held at Colchester Crematorium on Thursday 17th June 2021 at 2pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired to St Helena Hospice may be made via www.hunnaball.co.uk All enquiries to Hunnaball of Stanway, 8 Chapel Road, Stanway, Essex, CO3 0PU Tel: 01206 489212.

KENNETH 'KEN' JOHNSON: 06.08.1939 - 21.04.2021 Passed away peacefully, aged 81 years. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Funeral Service to take place at Dedham Church on June 2nd at 11am. Donations, if desired in Ken's memory are for Essex & Herts Air Ambulance via www.hunnaball.co.uk or Hunnaball of Witham, Old Bank House, 95 Newland Street, Witham, Essex CM8 1YZ 01376 511592.