Death notices published in the Gazette to February 18

Sylvia Evelyn Lawder

17.7.1933 to 2.2.2022. Greatly missed by sons Jonathan and David, three grandchildren, family and friends. Oh, for the touch of a vanished hand and the sound of a voice that is still. Funeral Service at West Mersea Free Church, Mill Road, Mersea CO5 8RJ on Monday, 28 February 2022 at 1.15 pm for 1.30 pm. Family flowers only please, donations to the church.

Canham Kathleen Philomena

1927- 2022 Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 5th February at Read House Residential Home, Frinton, aged 94. Much loved and loving Mum and Granny who will be sadly missed. Funeral service to take place at 9.30 am on Friday, 25th February at Colchester Crematorium. Family flowers only, but donations in memory of Kathleen to Essex Blind Charity c/o Co-op Funeral Services, 89 Wimpole Road, Colchester, CO1 2DB. Tel: 01206 793492.

Peter Charles Huff

Died at home on Tuesday, 1st February 2022, aged 86. Much loved Dad to Mark and Sandra, devoted partner to Norma, and loved by Sarah, Debs, Stephen and Winnie. A true gentleman who will be greatly missed. The funeral service to be held at Colchester Crematorium on Tuesday, 15th March at 11.45am. (No dress code). Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Prostate Cancer UK c/o East of England Co-operative Funeral Service, 89 Wimpole Road, CO1 2DB, or via the Much Loved link https://peterhuff.muchloved.com/

Lorna Venetia Greenwold (Née Long)

Passed away on the 19th January, 2022 aged 91 years after a short illness. Much loved Mum, Nana, Great Nana and friend. Widow of her beloved Ron. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service is at All Saints Church, Eight Ash Green on Tuesday, 1st March at 3pm. Family flowers only but donations if desired to go to Gt Ormond Street, who Lorna has always supported, c/o East of England Co-op Funeral Service, 89 Wimpole Road, Colchester, CO1 2DB or via lornagreenwold.muchloved.com

Dorothy Margaret Cooke Née Deakin

Died peacefully at home on 16th January, 2022, aged 93. Beloved Mother to Terence, Robin, Anne and Suzanne. Funeral to take place on Friday, 4th March, 2022 at Seven Hills Crematorium, Ipswich, at 12.45pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to be sent to animal charities of your choice.

Peggy Gertrude Coupe

Passed away at Colchester General Hospital on 4th February, 2022, Aged 92. Beloved wife of the late Norman Coupe. Funeral service will be held at Colchester Crematorium on Wednesday, 9th March at 2.45pm. Flowers welcome, should you wish or donate to your chosen charity, in memory of Peggy.

Christine Carol Revill

Christine suddenly passed away on 15th February, 2022 at Colchester Hospital, aged 77 years. Sadly missed by Husband Bernard, Son Dean, Daughter Tina, and all the family. Funeral service at Colchester Crematorium on Tuesday, 8th March, 2022 at 11.45am. Donations in memory of Christine may be sent payable to British Heart Foundation c/o John J Smith Funeral Services, 1a Tower Street, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0AL Tel: 01206 308400.

Muriel Ann Adams (Née Pitt)

Passed away in hospital on January 22nd, 2022. Aged 82 years. Dearly loved Mother, sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium Tuesday, 1st March, 2022 at 10.15am. No flowers please. Donations if desired to St John Ambulance c/o East of England Co-operative Funeral Service, 89 Wimpole Road, CO1 2DB or via the Much Loved Link https://murieladams.muchloved.com/

Mary Elinor Cook

Beloved Wife of Ian and Mother of Judy, Chris and Buffy, was gadding about on her buggy in Woodbridge until early December. After a short illness she drifted peacefully away in the late afternoon on February 7th, 2022 aged almost 94 years. Cremation service to be held for family and friends at Ipswich Crematorium at 10.45 on Thursday, March 3rd and afterwards from 12 midday at The Great Hall, Seckford Hall Hotel and Spa, Great Bealings, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 6NU. Family flowers only please and any donations to causes dear to Mary: Marie Curie, RNLI, Inga Foundation may be sent to Farthing Funeral Service, 650 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich IP4 4PW or online at www.farthingfunerals.co.uk

Beryl Poole

Passed away peacefully on January 19th, 2022, aged 94 years. Dearly loved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium Friday, 4th March, 2022 at 3.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to RNLI or Guide Dogs for the Blind c/o East of England Co-Operative Funeral Service, 89 Wimpole Road CO1 2DB or via the Much Loved Link berylpoole.muchloved.com

Mervyn Anthony Robert 'Tony' Hewett

Passed away in his sleep on 31st January, 2022 aged 94 years. Much loved Brother and Uncle who will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. Funeral service to take place at 11am on Monday, 28th February at Colchester Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations if wished to Cancer Research UK c/o Eustace King and Birkin Funeral Directors, 87a Church Road, Tiptree, CO5 0HB Tel: 01621 819145.

Carol French

Passed away peacefully at home on 31st January, 2022, aged 72 years. Sadly missed by Husband, Children, Grandchildren and all the family. Funeral service at All Saints Church, Brightlingsea on Friday, 18th March, 2022 at 12 noon. Flowers or donations if preferred may be sent payable to Diabetic Association c/o John J Smith Funeral Services, 1a Tower Street, Brightlingsea, Colchester CO7 0AL Tel: 01206 308400.

Gordon John Spilling

On 8th February our dad sadly passed away after succumbing to cancer at the age of 81. Devoted husband to Carole, loving dad to Michael and Tracy, granddad to Alex and Annalise. He will be missed and forever in our thoughts. Anyone wishing to remember his passing, please donate to St Helena Hospice, which provided him with exceptional end of life care.

Lily Ann Whent

Passed away peacefully on 29th January, aged 98. A much loved Mum, Nana, Great Nana and Great Great Nana. Always in our hearts forever. Funeral service to be held at St Mary the Virgin Church, Wivenhoe on Monday, 28th February, 2022 at 10.30am. Flowers c/o East of England Co-operative Funeral Service, 89 Wimpole Rd, Colchester.

Peter Charles Huff

Died at home on Tuesday, 1st February, 2022, aged 86. Much loved Dad to Mark and Sandra, devoted partner to Norma, and loved by Sarah, Debs, Stephen and Winnie. A true gentleman who will be greatly missed. The funeral service to be held at Colchester Crematorium on Tuesday, 15th March at 11.45am. (No dress code). Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Prostate Cancer UK c/o East of England Co-operative Funeral Service, 89 Wimpole Road, CO1 2DB, or via the Much Loved link https://peterhuff.muchloved.com/

Sylvia Constance Dawkins

Passed away peacefully after a very short illness on 12th February, 2022. Age 89 years. A devoted and much loved Mum and Nan. Funeral service will take place at Colchester Crematorium on Wednesday, 2nd March, 2022 at 2pm. Family flowers only by request, donations in memory of Sylvia for St Helena Hospice if preferred may be given online via http://sylviadawkins.muchloved.com c/o John J Smith Funeral Service, St. Marys Chapel, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8RT Tel. 01206 761800.

Maureen (Mo) Wright Née Baker

Passed away peacefully on 4th February, 2022. Aged 82. Beloved Wife of Ron. Loving Sister, Mother and Grandmother. Will be sadly missed, but always remembered. Funeral Service at Three Counties Crematorium, Braintree on Friday, 4th March, 2022 at 3.30pm. Everyone welcome afterwards at Kelvedon Labour Club. Flowers or donations if desired to Alzheimer's Society or St Helena Hospice c/o East of England Co-op Funeral Services 213a High Street, Kelvedon CO5 9JD.

Margaret Mary Gilbert

Passed away on 2nd February, 2022. Aged 107 years. Dearly loved Wife, Mother, Sister and Aunt who will be sadly missed Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday, 2nd March, at St Margaret and St Catherine Church, Aldham at 10am. All Flowers welcome or donations if desired to St Margaret and St Catherine Church c/o East of England Co-operative Funeral Services Stanway Retail Park, Peartree Road, Colchester CO3 0LX.