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

JEAN DOREEN MARYON: Passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side. Much loved mum of Tina and Sarah. Nan to James, Luke, Ellen, Curran and Aron. Mother in law to Mark. Reunited with husband Pat. A private cremation will take place due to restrictions. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to St Helena Hospice and Merlin MS Centre may be sent c/o John J Smith Funeral Directors, St Mary's Chapel, Mersea Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8RT. Tel: 01206 761800.

PETER JOHN BRITTON: The family of Peter John Britton (born June 1st 1935) sadly announces that he died peacefully at home on the 8th of June 2021, and that his cremation took place on the 5th of July 2021. He was the dearly beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather of Prim, Petra, Charles, Joe, Jack, Ben and Hannah. He is greatly missed. All enquiries to Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7QT. Tel: 01206 760049.

RAYMOND (RAY) WOODNOTT: Passed away peacefully on 12th June 2021, aged 87 years. Dearly loved Husband to Wife Janet. Dearly loved Dad to Peter, Michael and David and Father-in-Law to Sandra and Elaine. A very special Grandad to Chantel, Leah, Jack and Tom. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral to be held on Wednesday, 14 July at 12pm at St Peter & St Paul at Little Horkesley followed by a private family committal. Family flowers only please, donations if desired, to St Helena Hospice. All enquiries to East of England Co-op, 89 Wimpole Road, Colchester, CO1 2DB. Tel: 01206 793492. https://raymondwoodnott.muchloved.com/

MAUREEN IRIS YEATS: Passed away peacefully on 24th June 2021. Aged 87 years. Dearly loved Mother of Peter and Chris and Adored Grandma of Cydney, Robyn and Jaimey. Funeral Service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Thursday, 8th July 2021 at 2pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired made payable to Parkinson's UK c/o Hunnaball of Colchester York House, 41 Mersea Road Colchester, CO2 7QT.

SIDNEY CHARLES SOUTH: Passed away peacefully on 8th June, 2021, aged 82. Dearly loved Dad to Peter and Sandy. Much loved Grandad to Abbie and Lauren. Due to Covid restrictions private funeral has been arranged. Donations if desired in memory of Sid to St Helena Hospice c/o Eustace King & Birkin, 87 Church Road, Tiptree. Tel: 01621 819145.

THOMAS CONINGTON: Passed away peacefully on 9th June 2021 aged 100 years. Much loved Dad to Janice and Alan. Devoted Grandad and Great Grandad. Funeral service to be held at Colchester Crematorium on Wednesday, 7th July at 2.45pm. Any enquiries may be made c/o East of England Co-operative Funeral Service, 89 Wimpole Road, Colchester, CO1 2DB.

PHILLIP BURTON: Passed away suddenly on 10th June 2021, aged 61 years. Will be sadly missed by Marilyn and Daughters Anna and Maria. Much loved Son of Geoff and Mollie and Brother Glen. His funeral will take place at Colchester Crematorium on 13th July at 11am.

DENNIS JOHN SADLER: Passed away on Monday June 28th 2021, aged 75. He will be missed by his family and all that knew him. Funeral at Colchester Crematorium on Wednesday, 21st July at 3.30pm.

RODNEY STANLEY 'RODGE' MAY: Passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on 21st June 2021, aged 76 years. Loving Husband, Dad and Grandad. Rodge's funeral service will take place at Weeley Crematorium on Thursday, 22nd July at 10.15am. Family flowers only please but donations in memory of Rodge may be made to St Helena Hospice and sent to Geo Paskell Funeral Service, 15 High Street, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1AG or online at www.hunnaball.co.uk

IRENE JENNER: On 28th June, peacefully at home in Walton-on-the-Naze, Irene aged 99 years. Much loved mother to David, dear nan to Clare, Mark, Steven, Christopher and Jason and a loving great grandmother and great great grandmother. Funeral service on Thursday, 29th July at Walton Parish Church at 11am followed by interment in Kirby Cross Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Irene may be sent to St Helena Hospice, 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

FREDERICK WOOD: Sadly passed away on 28th June. Will be deeply missed by his beloved Wife Kathleen Wood, his two sons Robert and David and his Grandchildren. Funeral to be held at Colchester Cemetery on 21st July at 1.15pm.

ALEX JAMES HUNT: Passed away Wednesday, June 23 2021. To announce the sad but peaceful death of Alex James Hunt on June 23rd. A loving father, son and brother, last living at Rosebank Park Care Home, Harwich and formerly Lexden, Colchester. Leaves a son, Stuart Hunt.

HEATHER EVELINE EVA COLE: On 21st June peacefully in hospital, Heather of Walton-on-the-Naze aged 91years. Much loved Wife of the late Arthur, dearest Mum to Lynda and Stephen and a beloved Sister. Funeral service on Monday, 26th July at Weeley Crematorium at 2pm. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Heather may be sent to Walton & Frinton RNLI c/o P.G. Oxley Ltd., 43/47 High Street, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, CO14 8BE. Tel: 01255 675549.

CONSTANCE BERTHA PAGE (NÉE COLE): Constance Bertha Page (née Cole) of Sycamore Road, Colchester. Passed away peacefully at Silver Springs Care Home on 19th June, aged 100, a very much loved Mother, Nanna, Great-Nanna, Sister-in-law, neighbour and friend, now reunited with her much loved Husband Charlie. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Special thanks to the Staff at Silversprings, Thorrington for all the love and care they gave her. Funeral service to be held at Colchester Crematorium on Friday, 16th July 2021 at 11.45am. Family flowers only, please. Donations in memory of Constance for a cause close to her heart - All Saints Church, Horseheath, Cambridge, may be sent c/o John J Smith, St Mary's Chapel, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8RT or online at www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/allsaintshorseheath

JAMES HENRY (JIM/JIMMY) PARTRIDGE: Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 26th June 2021 James of Clacton-on-Sea aged 83 years. Much loved Husband to Sue, a dear Dad to Lee, Mark and Lynda and a loving Grandad to Liam, Kiera, Erin and Emily. Funeral Service on Friday, 30th July at Weeley Crematorium at 10.15am. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of James may be sent to British Heart Foundation c/o P.G. Oxley Ltd, 54 Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SP. Tel: 01255 675549 or online at www.pgoxley.co.uk/donate