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

Pauline Margery Smith

Passed peacefully away on 24 August 2021 at Colchester General Hospital, aged 91 years. Much loved Mum to Glynis, the late Trevor, Robin and Sarah and a treasured Grandmother and Great Grandmother. The funeral service to celebrate her life will be held at Colchester Crematorium on Monday, 20 September at 12.30pm. Flowers or donations, if desired, to Dementia Adventure c/o John J. Smith, Colchester, 01206 761800. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

John Anthony Vincent

On 1st September peacefully at home in Walton-on-the-Naze after a long illness, John aged 88 years. Much loved Husband of the late Monica, dearest Father to Steve, Simon, Anne-Marie, Phil, Nick and Jane, a loving Grandfather and Great-Grandfather and dear Brother to Neville and the late Doreen. Funeral Service at Sacred Heart and St. Francis Catholic Church, Frinton on Monday 4th October at 12 Noon followed by interment in Kirby Cross Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of John may be sent to CAFOD 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

Edna Chamberlain

Sadly passed away on 14th August 2021, aged 86 years. Much loved Wife and Mother. Private family funeral service will be at Weeley Crematorium on Friday 24th September at 10.15am. P.G. Oxley Ltd., 43-47 High Street, Walton on the Naze, Essex CO14 8BE Tel: 01255 675549

Donald Richard 'Don' Betteridge

Don passed away suddenly but peacefully on August 18th 2021, aged 90 years. Much loved Dad and Grandad, who will be greatly missed by family and friends. Funeral Service will be at Weeley Crematorium on Monday 27th September at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Don may be sent to the British Lung Foundation c/o P.G. Oxley Ltd., 112 Connaught Avenue, Frinton on Sea, Essex, CO13 9AA Tel. 01255 675549 or online at www.pgoxley.co.uk/donate

Leslie Mann

Passed away peacefully on 26th August 2021. Retired Fire Fighter. Loved and missed by all his family and friends. The funeral service will take place at Colchester Crematorium on Tuesday 21st September 12.30pm. All flowers welcome. John J Smith Funeral Service, St Mary's Chapel, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8RT. Tel 01206 761800.

Robert Charles (Bob) Garnham

Passed away peacefully on 26th August 2021 aged 76 years. A much loved Husband to Kathy, loving Father to Kathy and Tracey, and Grandfather to Sam, Jack, Ellie, Emma, Jake, Ben, Cody and Zach. He will be greatly missed. Funeral service to be held at Colchester Crematorium on Thursday 16th September at 10.15am. Family flowers only, but donations for St Helena Hospice can be sent c/o East of England Co-op Funeral Services, 98 The Commons, CO3 4NW or made on line at www.eastofengland.coop/funerals/muchloved

William John Everitt

Passed away peacefully at home on 18 August 2021, aged 94. Husband of the late May, Father of Susan and the late Jennifer, Father-in-Law of Adrian and Barry, Grandfather of Ruth, Richard, Tom and Alex, Great Grandfather of Sam, Ellie, Isla, Jack, Isabella and Penny. Dear friend of Alison. At Bill's request there will be no Funeral Service. The family would like to thank St Helena Hospice Home Care Team, the Ambulance Service, District Nurses and Creffield Surgery for their care and support. Donations, if desired, in Bill's memory, may be made to St Helena Hospice via East of England Co-op Funeral Services, 89 Wimpole Road, Colchester CO1 2DB

Annette Sillett

Passed away on the 28th of August 2021, aged 80. Beloved Wife of Tom, Mother to Sylvia, Susan, Tracy, Steven. Grandmother to Tiffany, Alice, George, Harry, Max. Annette's funeral will take place at Colchester Crematorium, on Monday 13th September, 2:45pm.

Sonia Ann Bones

Passed away in St Helena Hospice on 20th August 2021 aged 56 years. Daughter of the late Eric and Louise Bones, Sister to Stephen and Sister in Law to Carol Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Monday 13th September at 2.00pm No flowers, but donations in Sonia's memory for St Helena Hospice, can be sent c/o East of England Co-operative Funeral Service 98 The Commons, Colchester, CO3 4NW or made on line at:www.eastofengland.coop/funerals/muchloved

Ethel May Munson

Passed away peacefully on 17 August 2021 at The Haven Care Home aged 95 years. Wife of the late Eric Munson. Mother of Susan and Raymond, Stephen and Carolyn. Much loved Grandmother to Ben, Lucy and Sophie. Service of Thanksgiving and Celebration to be held at All Saints Church Shrub End on Monday 13th September at 12.30. No flowers please, but donations if desired in memory of Ethel to the Woodland Trust c/o East of England Co-operative Funeral Service, 89 Wimpole Road, Colchester. CO1 2DB.

Terence Roy 'Terry' Barnett

Passed away peacefully at home on 25th August 2021, aged 93. Dearly loved Husband of Pat, Father to Teresa and Linda, Father-in-Law to Graham and Steven. Much loved Grandfather to Dean and Holly and Great Grandfather to Amelia and Imogen. Service to be held at 12.30 pm on Friday 17th September at Colchester Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired to St Helena Hospice may be sent to John J Smith Funeral Directors, St. Mary's Chapel, Mersea Rd, Colchester, CO2 8RT Tel 01206 761800

Paul Arthur Lambert

Sadly, passed away Sunday 22nd August 2021 aged 75 years. Beloved Husband of Denise for over 50 years, dearly loved father of Pete and Mary and a much-loved Grandad and friend. A service to celebrate Paul's life will be held at Colchester Crematorium on Monday 13th September 2021 at 13:15. Denise and family would like to thank St Helena Hospice for their help and support during this difficult time. They have kindly asked for donations in Paul's memory to be made to St Helena Hospice in lieu of flowers. Donations may be made via www.hunnaball.co.uk Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7QT Tel 01206 760049

Josephine 'Jo' Jellis

Passed away suddenly at home, but without pain, on Wednesday 11th August. She leaves a loving family and a vast number of friends. Everyone who knew her will be very welcome to attend her funeral service, at 1.30pm on Thursday 9th September at St James Church, Clacton-on-Sea, with refreshments in the church hall afterwards. Family flowers only, but donations, if you wish, to Macmillan Cancer Support may be given via www.hunnaball.co.uk or sent to Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester CO2 7QT

Keith Pattle

Passed away suddenly in Colchester General Hospital on Saturday 14th August 2021 aged 78 years. Beloved Husband to Joan. Much loved Dad to David and the late Gary. Loving Grandad and Father-in-Law. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Colchester Crematorium on Wednesday 22nd September at 2pm. Family have requested if you could wear yellow and black. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Leukaemia UK c/o East of England Co-op Funeral Services, 44 Kingsland Road, West Mersea, CO5 8RA 01206 382120