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

Dawn Cairns (Née Lewis)

Sadly passed away on 8th October, aged 83 years. Mum to Phil and Julie. Funeral Service to be held at Colchester Cemetery Chapel on Monday 13th December at 1.15pm. Followed by Committal. Donations if desired to: Beacon House (homeless support service) 24 Crouch Street, Colchester, CO3 3ES 01206 761960 www.Beaconhouseministries.org.uk

Peter James Lambrick Seward

Sadly, passed away in Colchester Hospital on Friday 22nd October 2021, aged 75 years after a courageous 12-month battle with ill health. A strong & loving Husband to Margaret, caring & supportive Father to Hannah, Tim & Daughter-in-Law to Tracy. A very special Pops to Tyler & Beau. Dearest Brother to Priscilla, Brother-in-Law, Uncle and a Friend to many. A service to celebrate Peter's life will be held at St Mary's Church, Boxford, Suffolk on Monday 6th December at 1.30pm. Wearing some colours is warmly encouraged. Each Anglian Children's Hospice (EACH), or East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund (End of Life Care Fund) has been chosen for family and friends to donate in memory Peter. Please visit www.drobinson.co.uk to make a donation and to leave a condolence message. Alternatively, donations may be sent c/o Daniel Robinson & Sons, 7 Manor Street, Braintree, Essex CM7 3HW 01376 320582

Joe (Ernest) Dowman

Passed away at Brightlingsea Stronvar Care Home on 31st October 2021, aged 95 years. A loving Husband to the late Joan. Dearly beloved Dad of Steve, Julie and Terry. A dear Father-in-law of Lynn, Paul and Joanne. Much loved Grandad of Hayley, Shaun, Leanne, Ria, Becky and Georgia. Much loved Great Grandad of Isla, Freya, Joseph, Iris and Audrey. A wonderful man who was loved by all his family and friends who knew him. Funeral Service to be held at St James Church Brightlingsea on the 14th December at 1pm, followed by burial at All Saints Churchyard Brightlingsea. Family flowers only. Kind donations if desired may be made to Alzheimer's Research UK, c/o Kembles Funeral Service, 16 High Street, Brightlingsea CO7 0AE

Judith Ann Hughes

Was reunited with Tony on 9th November 2021 and will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. The funeral service will be held at St Peter ad Vincula, Parish Church of Coggeshall on Monday 29th November at 11am. Family flowers welcome, donations if wished to Cancer Research UK c/o A Birkin & Sons, Market End, Coggeshall CO6 1NH

Roger Toop

It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of Roger Toop, Husband to Norma, Father to Jacqueline, Christopher and Philip. Grandfather to Michelle, Karl, Nathan and Liam. Roger passed away on the 3rd of November 2021, at home, after a short illness. Much Loved and will be sadly missed. Rogers funeral is on the 8th December 2021 at 13:15 at Colchester Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations to St Helena can be made via Roger's tribute page, https://rogertoop.muchloved.com

Michael Dennis Woodward

Passed away peacefully on 12th November 2021, aged 72 years. Son of June, Husband to Alison, Dad to Charlotte, Martyn & Danielle, Grandad to Courtney, Francesca, Freya, Tristan and Joshua. Will be sorely missed by all. Funeral to be held on Thursday 9th December at 13:15pm at Colchester Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations if desired, to Parkinsons UK https://michael-woodward.muchloved.com/

Karen (Karin) Aldridge

Daughter of Martha & Arthur Skingley. Sadly passed away peacefully at home on the 7th November after a long battle with health issues bravely borne. Much loved Wife of Kai Bech-Nielsen and Friend of a large circle of close and devoted Friends. Funeral to be held on Monday 13th December at Oakfield Wood, Wrabness, 11:00 service. Donations in memory of Karen to Cats Protection c/o Harwich & Dovercourt Funeral Service, 8 Oakley Rd, CO12 4QR

Linda Christine ‘auntie Linda’ Waller

Passed away peacefully at The Haven Residential Home, Colchester on 12th November 2021, aged 73 years. A much loved Wife to David and Mum to Simon. She will be sadly missed by her family and many friends. Funeral service to be held at 12.30pm on Thursday 9th December at Colchester Crematorium. Please wear something purple or lilac. Family flowers only. Donations to Alzheimer's Society c/o Eustace King & Birkin Funeral Services Ltd; 87a Church Road, Tiptree, CO5 0HB Tel: 01621 819145

Doreen Joyce Robinson

Passed away peacefully on 8th November 2021 aged 97. Loving Wife of the Late Thomas Robinson, Mum to Peter and Anthony, Mother-in-Law to Diane. Nan to Tracy and David, Great Nan to Emma and Max. Funeral Service at Colchester Crematorium on 2nd December 2021 at 12:30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations memory of Doreen may be sent to Alzheimer's UK https://doreen-joyce-robinson.muchloved.com/

Anthony John Osborne

Passed away in hospital on 16th October 2021 aged 79. Much loved Husband to Lynn and Father to Sarah-Jane. Funeral to take place on Monday 29th November at 11am at Colchester Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations to Essex and Herts Air Ambulance c/o www.freedomfunerals.co.uk

Robert Reginald (Bob) Collins

of Tiptree and 31 years at McCreadies, Layer Marney. Passed away at home aged 70 years after a long illness bravely borne. Beloved Husband to Jan and devoted Dad to Rebecca. Brother to Richard and a friend to many. A Service of Thanksgiving and celebration of his life will be held at Colchester Crematorium on Tuesday 14th December at 11am. Black attire optional Donations in Bob's memory may be made to Myeloma UK c/o East of England Co op Funeral Services, 1-3 Chapel Road, Tiptree CO5 0RA or via the following link robert-reginald-collins.muchloved.com

Beryl Tidbury

Passed away peacefully on 5th November 2021 at Tall Trees Nursing Home aged 94 years. Service to be held at Colchester Crematorium on Tuesday 7th December 2021 at 1:15pm. All welcome. Family flowers only, however donations can be made in lieu of flowers to; Fellowship Afloat Charitable Trust c/o East of England Co-operative Funeral Service, 89 Wimpole Road, Colchester, CO12DB or via the much-loved link: https://beryltidbury.muchloved.com/

Linda Tilley

On 10th November peacefully at home Linda of Great Holland, aged 79 years. Much loved Wife of John, dear Mum to Jon and Lisa, loving Nan to Jessica, Joe and Jack and Great Nan to Archie. Funeral service on Tuesday 30th November at Weeley Crematorium at 12:30pm. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Linda 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

Brenda Barber

Passed away peacefully on 11th November 2021 at home aged 89 years. Now reunited with her beloved Husband Dennis Much loved Mum, Nan and Great Nan Funeral service to be held at St Michael's Church Myland on Thursday 2nd December 2021 at 1.30pm. 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

John Nathaniel Hitchen Palmer

We are sad to announce the passing of John Nathaniel Hitchen Palmer Who died in hospital on October 28th 2021 aged 91 after a short illness. Widower of Doreen, devoted Father to Tim and Nick, much loved Grandpa and proud Great Grandpa. The funeral will take place at St Mary Magdalene Church, Thorrington on Thursday 9th December at 11.00 am. Donations in lieu of flowers to be equally divided between British Heart Foundation and Motor Neurone Disease entrusted to Harwich & Dovercourt Funeral Service, 8 Oakley Rd, Dovercourt CO12 4QR

Paul Richard Demuth

Passed away, peacefully in Abberton Manor Nursing Home on Sunday 14th November after a very long illness, stoically borne. A much loved Husband to Maggie. Private cremation.

Gwendoline Mary Howard (Née Britton)

Sadly, Gwen passed away peacefully at St Helena Hospice on 5th November 2021 aged 81 years. A much loved Mum to Stephen & Andy. Daughter-in-Laws Paula and Kay. Grandsons Aaron, Tom & Harrison. The much loved Wife of T/L Brian Howard. Gwen was a beautiful lady inside & out and will always be cherished for the wonderful memories we all shared. A special thank you to Deb & Zac from Caregivers and to all the staff at St Helena Hospice. The funeral service will take place at Colchester Crematorium on Thursday 2nd December at 11am. Flowers welcome or donations if desired in memory of Gwen made payable to St Helena Hospice c/o John J Smith Funeral Service, St Mary's Chapel, Mersea Rd, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8RT or via johnjsmithfunerals.com

Marjorie Henderson

Sadly passed away on 22nd October 2021 aged 92. Devoted Wife to the late Ian Henderson, much loved Mother of Alan and Derek, Grandmother of Emma and Laura, Great-Grandmother of Olivia and Mother-in-law to Alex and Jennifer. She will be very much missed by all her family and friends. Marjorie's funeral service will be held at The Parish Church of St Peter & St Paul, West Mersea on Friday 26th November 2021 at 11:00am Family Flowers only. Donations welcome for Alzheimer's Research UK and may be sent to J.K.May Funeral Service, Blackwater House, 51 High Street, West Mersea, Colchester CO5 8JE or made online via www.hunnaball.co.uk

Patricia 'Pat' Rickard

Died peacefully with her family by her side on 5th November 2021 at New Copford Place. Much loved Wife of the late Roger, Mother and Grandmother. Funeral service to be held at All Saints Church, Shrub End on Wednesday 1st December 2021 at 12pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired to All Saints PCC may be made via Hunnaball of Stanway, 8 Chapel Road, Colchester, Essex. CO3 0PU Tel: 01206 489212

Andrew Davidson Pirie

Passed away peacefully on 3rd November 2021, aged 78 years. Father to James, Matthew and Andrew. Grandfather to Hattie, Daisy and Harry. A service to commemorate Andy's life will be held at St. George's Church, Great Bromley on Tuesday 30th November at 2.00pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired to British Heart Foundation may be sent to Geo. Paskell Funeral Service, 15 High Street, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1AG

Michael George Ellerker

Passed away peacefully on 25th October 2021 aged 77 years. A much loved Husband, Father, Grandad and Great Grandad who will be greatly missed. Funeral service to be held at Colchester Spiritualist Church on Monday 22nd November at 1.00pm, followed by Committal at Colchester Crematorium. Please wear bright colours, no black. Family flowers only, but donations for Children In Need or The Army Benevolent Fund 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