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

Thomas Thomson Reid Blair

Passed away suddenly but peacefully 14th August 2021 aged 79 years. Much loved Husband, Dad and Gramps. A proud WO2 Warrant Officer of The Royal Marines. Funeral service to take place at All Saints Church, Brightlingsea on Thursday 14th October at 12.00 noon followed by burial in the churchyard. Donations in memory of Tom will be for either Brightlingsea First Responders or Essex Air Ambulance Service. Cheques payable to your chosen charity may be given at the service or sent c/o: John J Smith Funeral Service, 1a Tower Street, Brightlingsea, CO7 0AL Tel: 01206 761800

Molly Blake

Passed away peacefully at home on 25th August 2021, aged 84 years. Loving Wife, Mother, and Grandmother. Will be sadly missed.. Funeral service will take place on Tuesday 28th September at Colchester Crematorium, 10:15am. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Royal National Institute of Blind People.

Donovan Frank Hipkin

On 8th September peacefully in hospital, Don of Walton-on-the-Naze, aged 91 years. Much loved Brother, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather and Uncle. Funeral service on Wednesday 29th September at Weeley Crematorium at 12:30pm. Donations in memory of Don may be sent to Walton & Frinton Branch RNLI and Essex Air Ambulance c/o P G Oxley Ltd., 43-47 High Street, Walton-on-the-Naze CO14 8BE Tel. 01255 675549 or online at www.pgoxley.co.uk/donate

Dorothy Mary Elizabeth Yates (Née Mann)

Passed away peacefully on 14th September 2021 aged 83 years. Dearly loved Wife of Douglas, devoted Mother of Terry and Neil, cherished Nan to Sandra, Gail, Tamsin, Aaron and Abbey as well as a Great Grandmother, loving Sister to her siblings and friend to many. Dorothy will be greatly missed and forever remembered by all her loving family and friends. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday 5th October at Colchester Crematorium at 12.30pm. No flowers by request. Donations made payable to either Alzheimer's Society, or Alzheimer's Research in memory of Dorothy would be greatly appreciated c/o John J Smith Funeral Service, St Mary's Chapel, Mersea Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8RT Tel: 01206 761800

Elizabeth Leaman

Passed away peacefully on 12th September 2021, aged 93. Much loved Wife, Mother and Grandmother. If you would like to join her family to celebrate her life on 28th October, please contact Funeral Director. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Elizabeth can be sent to St John Ambulance 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

Caroline Ettie Emily Barker

Passed away peacefully on September 7th 2021, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Frederick Charles Barker and much-loved mum of Karen. At Caroline's request, no black to be worn please. Funeral service at Colchester Crematorium on Monday 4th October, at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, donations, if desired to St Helena Hospice, c/o East of England Co-operative Funeral Services, Stanway Retail Park, Peartree Road, Stanway CO3 0LX.

Janice Simmons

Passed away aged 81 peacefully at home on Tuesday 31st August. Much loved Mum, Sister, Aunt and Friend. Will be greatly missed. Funeral service to be held at the Chapel Co-operative funeral home, Wimpole Road Colchester at 1pm on Monday 11th October. No flowers but donations to St Helena Hospice and Colchester Hospital Blanketeers Knitting Group.

Lucy Ellen Osborn

13th February 1920 - 13th September 2021 A loving Mum, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great Great Grandmother passed away peacefully in Oaks Care Home in Colchester. Funeral to be held on 14th October 2021 at Colchester Crematorium at 10.15. No flowers, but donations for St Helena Hospice c/o Co op Stanway, Colchester. .

Jean Elizabeth Whybrew

On 12th September peacefully in hospital, with her family present, Jean of Frinton-on-Sea, aged 88 years. Much loved Wife to Derrick, dear Mother to Sharon, Paul, Richard and Rosalind, a loving Grandma to Tom, Debbie, Libby, Kate, Lizzie, Victoria and Adam and Great Grandma to Gabriella and William, Sister to John and Sister-in-law to Joan. Funeral Service on Thursday 14th October at Frinton Parish Church at 2pm followed by interment in Kirby Cross Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Jean may be sent to St. Marys Parish Church, Frinton and Alzheimer's Society 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

Jackie Johnson

On 12th September peacefully at home in Walton-on-the-Naze, Jackie aged 87 years. Beloved Mother of Sarah & Heather, much loved Wife of Doug and a very special Grandma to Joshua & Rory. Funeral Service on Thursday 7th October at Seven Hills Crematorium at 1:30pm No flowers please, but donations in memory of Jackie may be sent to NSPCC 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

Derek 'Del' Hinchcliffe

15.09.1938 - 10.09.2021 Sadly died suddenly whilst on holiday. Loving Husband of Pat, Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad, who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral to be held at Weeley Crematorium on Monday 18th October 2021 at 1.15pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Royal British Legion. Any enquiries to Lesley Barlow & Family Tel 01255 222899.

Sharon Anne Leece

Sadly passed away on Sunday 5th September 2021 aged 58. Much loved Wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt and Friend. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Tuesday 28th September 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, Colchester, Essex. CO3 0PU Tel: 01206 489212

Sandra Joyce 'Sandy' Jefferies

At rest 11th September 2021 aged 73 years. Much loved Wife, Mum and Nan. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Wednesday 29th September at 2.45pm. Flowers may be sent c/o John J Smith Funeral Service, St Mary's Chapel, Mersea Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8RT Tel: 01206 761800

Edward (Ted) Chapple Rowe

Passed away peacefully in Colchester General Hospital, Thursday 19th August. At Ted's express wishes he will be cremated at an unattended service.

Eileen Mabel Mortimer

Passed away peacefully at Alderwood Care Home on 31st August 2021, aged 91 years. Much loved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral Service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Friday 24th September 2021 at 9:30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in Eileen's memory, if desired, to St Helena Hospice or St Barnabas Church may be sent to Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester CO2 7QT Tel: 01206 760049

Parsons Alan George Ma

Former music teacher at Alderman Blaxhill School Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday 1st September 2021 aged 90. Much loved Dad to Brigitte and Clive. Grandfather to Kerry and Sarah Friend to many Funeral Service to take place at St Stephens Church, Colchester, on Wednesday 29th September 2021 at 10.00am. Flowers welcome, or donations if desired for St Stephens Church or 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

Margaret Alice (Peggy) Clarke

Of Mumford Road West Bergholt. Wife of the late Victor Charles Clarke. Passed away peacefully on the 5th of September 2021. Loving Mum to Colin, Amanda and Joanne. Dear Grandma to Stephanie, Mathew, Rebecca, Ross, Amie and Hollie. Great Grandma to Lucas, Isabella, Poppy, Dexter, Harry and Elsie. Forever in our hearts.

Arthur Smith

Passed away peacefully in Colchester General Hospital on 28th August 2021 aged 84. Beloved Husband of Maureen. Dear Dad of Julie and Sue, much loved Grandad to Daniel and Father-in-law to Paul and James. Funeral to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Wednesday 29th September at 1.15pm. All enquiries via East of England Co-op Funeral Service Greenstead. 01206 860584

Bridget Teresa Tyler (Née Pereira-Branco)

(Formerly of British Guiana) 27.08.2021 Beloved Wife of the late Edward Tyler and Mother to Patricia and Linda. With much love, Patricia & Bob, Linda & Roger. xxxx Private Cremation.

Chris Manning-Press

Died peacefully in Colchester on 13th September after a short illness, aged 91. Much loved Husband of Jan, Father to Sa, Prew, Ant and Jim, and "Pod" to seven grandchildren. A private family funeral and a memorial service which will be announced at a later date.

Joye Cathrine Dyer

Passed away peacefully on Monday 6th September 2021 at Alderwood Care Home, aged 90 years. Devoted Wife to Cyril Charles Dyer. Funeral will take place at Weeley Crematorium on Monday 27th September at 11-45am. Donations, if so desired, will be gratefully received for Cancer Research UK. All enquiries to COOP Funeralcare - Telephone 01206 867430

John Roy Woodhouse

Passed away peacefully in Colchester General Hospital. Beloved Husband of Jenny, Father of Adam and Matthew, Grandfather of William, Father-in-law of Neil and Charlotte. Much loved Brother and Friend. Funeral Service to be held at St John's Church, Colchester at 11am on Thursday 30th September. No mourning - Colour welcome. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, made payable to St Johns Church PCC (to benefit Youth Outreach) may be sent c/o R Gwinnell & Sons, 112 Ipswich Road, Colchester CO4 0AA or via the Tribute Page at www.gwinnell.co.uk

Daphne Pamela Bees (Nee Wright)

Died peacefully on August 29th 2021, aged 88 years. Dearly loved by her husband Bill, children Melanie, Michael and Timothy, and grandchildren Laura, Tom, James, Zoe and Katie. Daphne's funeral will be held on September 21st at Colchester Crematorium at 2pm. Family flowers only, but please wear a flower in her memory. The service will be available via a webcast, email webcast@press-gang.co.uk for details. Donations may be made to Sightsavers c/o Kembles Funeral Service, 16 High Street, Brightlingsea CO7 0AE.

James Alan (Jim) Brunning

Passed away peacefully on the 7th September 2021. Aged 88 years. Dearly loved Husband of Connie, Father of Ann, who will be greatly missed by his loving family. Service to be held at 12.30pm on Monday 27th September at Colchester Crematorium. No flowers by request, donations, if desired, payable to St Helena Hospice may be sent c/o: John J Smith Funeral Service, St Mary's Chapel, Mersea Road, Colchester. CO2 8RT Tel: 01206 761800

Barry Belchem

Died peacefully at home September 1st. Beloved Brother of Linda and Stephen. Much loved fantastic Uncle to Sophie and Phoebe. Service to be held at Three Counties Crematorium, Braintree CM7 5PB Friday 24th September 3.30pm. No flowers, but donations, to Cancer Research or Injured Jockeys Fund if desired.

Iris Doris Martin (Nee Rippingale)

Sadly passed away in hospital 5th September following a short illness. Funeral to be held at Colchester Crematorium 30th September 3.30pm - all friends are welcome. Family flowers only please but donations to Cancer Research if desired.