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

BRIAN STIMPSON: Passed away peacefully on 2nd June 2021, aged 84 years, surrounded by his family. A devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Due to current restrictions, please contact the family for funeral details. Family flowers only, donations may be made payable to RNLI and sent to Geo. Paskell Funeral Services, 15 High Street, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1AG.

MURRAY JAMES HARLOW: Passed away 21st May 2021, aged 70 years. Much loved Dad, Pompa and Brother. A celebration of Murray's life is to take place at St Mary's Church, West Bergholt on Monday 28th June at 2.30 pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, made payable to St Helena Hospice may be sent c/o East of England Co-operative Funeral Services, Stanway Retail Park, Peartree Road, Stanway CO3 0LX.

PETER ROBERT WATKINSON: Passed away peacefully on Monday 17th May 2021, aged 85. Devoted Husband to the late Nita. Will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. Private funeral service to take place on Wednesday 30th June 2021 at 1.15pm. Donations in Peter's memory for St Helena Hospice, may be sent to Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7QT. Tel: 01206 760049.

JOHN FREDERICK COOKE: Formerly of Elmstead Market and Colchester Sadly passed away on 29th May 2021, aged 87 at the J R Hospital, Oxford after a long illness. Much loved Husband to Irene, Brother, Brother-in-Law and Uncle. Private family cremation will take place. Donations if desired for Ward 7A J R Hospital may be sent c/o Peter Smith & Son Funeral Directors Ltd, 135 Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxon, OX28 5LP Tel: 01993 702000. www.petersmithandson.co.uk

RAYMOND 'RAY' MEDLER: Sadly passed away on the 3rd of May 2021, aged 74 years. Funeral service to be held at Colchester Crematorium, Mersea Road, CO2 8RU, on Wednesday 16th of June, at 1:15pm.

IAN PAUL BRADBURY: Passed away on 1st June 2021 aged 68 years. Much loved Husband and Dad. Funeral Service will be held on Monday 21st June at Colchester Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the R.N.L.I. may be sent to Geo. Paskell Funeral Service, 15 High Street, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1AG or online at www.hunnaball.co.uk

JENNIFER ANN FARRANT: Sadly passed away at Tall Trees Nursing Home on 17th May 2021 aged 73 years. Beloved Partner of Ian, much loved Mum to Glenn, Step Mum to Michelle and Laura and cherished Grandmother to Chloe, Dominic, Harvey, Kai and Max. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium Chapel on Monday 28th June 2021 at 12:30 p.m. followed by a burial in the cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Attendance by invitation only please. All enquiries to Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7QT Tel: 01206 760049.

JOHN DEREK (KNOWN AS DEREK) MILLER: Passed away peacefully after a long illness bravely borne on 22nd May 2021 aged 89 years. Loving Husband to Stella, Adored Dad of Beverley, Stuart, Tracey and Carolyn. Much loved Grandad to Lisa, Alex, Cole, Clarke, Grace, Steven, Callum, Alan and Hannah, Great Grandad to Sofia and Massimo. Funeral service at Colchester Crematorium on Wednesday 30th June at 11.45am. Family flowers only, donations, if desired to the Alzheimer's Society c/o East of England Co-operative Funeral Service, 89 Wimpole Road, Colchester, Essex CO1 2DB.

ANTHONY GERALD 'TONY' ADAMS: Passed away peacefully on Saturday 29th May 2021 aged 87. Devoted Husband to Gwen. Much loved Dad to Carole, Jan and Kevin. Adored Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Friday 25th June 2021 at 3.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations in Tony's memory for MS-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.

LYNN JULIA EHIKHAMETALOR (NÉE MADLE): Passed away peacefully on Saturday 22nd May 2021 aged 54. Loving Daughter to Vera and dear Sister to Glen and his Partner Wendy. Funeral service to take place at All Saints Church, Wrabness, on Wednesday 23rd June 2021 at 11.00 am. Attendance by invitation only please. Cheques in Lynn's memory payable to either B Davy for Alresford Kitten and Feral Cat Rescue or Hedgehog Haven Essex may be given via www.hunnaball.co.uk or sent to Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7QT Tel 01206 760049.

PATRICIA LEYLAND: Died peacefully at Blue Gates Farm, Alresford on 26th May 2021. Wife of the late Michael Leyland. Much loved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and friend to many. Private Funeral Service at Colchester Crematorium on 5th July, followed by a thanksgiving service at St Anne and St Laurence Church, Elmstead Market at 12pm. No flowers, donations if desired to Essex Air Ambulance and St Anne & St Laurence Church can be sent c/o East of England Co-operative Funeral Services, 89 Wimpole Road, CO1 2DB.

JOAN EILEEN BROOKS: On 2nd June peacefully passed away, Joan of Frinton-on-Sea. Much loved Wife of the late Len, dear Mother to Sally and Michael and loving Nanny to her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Joan may be sent to Dementia 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

JOAN MILDRED BECKWITH: Formerly of Hills Crescent, Colchester Passed away peacefully on 8th June 2021 aged 93. Reunited with her husband David. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Friday 9th July at 11am.

COLLEEN BOYS: Passed away peacefully at St Helena Hospice on 6th June aged 64 years after a brief illness. Sadly missed by family & many friends. Funeral Service to be held on Monday 21st June. Family flowers only, donations if wished to Colchester Cat Rescue. Enquiries to Abbey Funeral Service, 01206 366632.

JUDITH MCNULTY: 15.07.1954 - 27.05.2021 Greatly missed.

MOLLY ANN FIELD (GRAY): A very smart and kind lady Passed away peacefully after a short illness on May 21st 2021 aged 83 years. Much loved Wife to Michael, beloved Mum to Anthony and Jonathan and Daughter-in-Law Sharon, loving Nan to Natasha and Jade, Sister to the late Eileen and Beryl and a much loved Aunty. A kind and caring lady to all whose life she touched. Forever in our hearts. Funeral Service on Monday 12th July at Walton Parish Church at 10:30am followed by cremation at Weeley. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Molly may be sent to Brightlingsea Ward, Colchester & Ipswich Hospital Charity 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 Colourful attire please to celebrate Molly's life.

MYRTLE OLIVE PEARSON: It is with deep sadness that we announce the departure of Myrtle Olive Pearson who passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Thursday 29th April at Colchester General Hospital, aged 93 years young. Myrtle was a much loved Mother, Nan, Great Nanny and will be much missed by family and friends alike. The family would like to make a special thank you to the neighbours, friends and extended family who provided the friendship, support and conversation that was so important to Myrtle and made her life worth living every day. You are truly wonderful people. The Funeral will be at Weeley Crematorium on Tuesday 29th June (Myrtle's birthday) at 11.00am by invitation only (due to COVID Restrictions). However, you can join us virtually as the service will be live streamed. Celebrations of Myrtle's birthday and life to take place after the funeral - details to be announced. Donations or flowers to The Dogs Trust may be sent to Geo Paskell Funeral Service, 15 High Street, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1AG or via www.hunnaball.co.uk

GRAHAM JAMES ROWE: 17.1.1940 2.6.2021 Passed away on 2nd June 2021, unexpectedly after a long illness, bravely borne. Much loved and sadly missed by his Wife Sylvia and his large family. xxxxx Donations in memory of Graham may be sent to National Animal Welfare Trust 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 All funeral enquiries to P.G. Oxley Ltd.

EDWARD GEORGE 'TED' GREENFIELD: Passed away peacefully at Colchester General Hospital on 2nd June 2021 aged 83 years. Beloved Husband of Daphne, much loved Dad to Paul. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Monday 28th June 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Donations, if desired, to Dementia UK may be made via www.hunnaball.co.uk All enquiries to Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7QT Tel: 01206 760049.