Find all 15 death notices placed in the Gazette this week below

David Arthur Fordham

Passed away peacefully at Colchester General Hospital on 22nd February, 2022, aged 84. A much loved Dad, Grandad, Great Grandad and friend to many. He will be sadly missed, a genuine countryman. Funeral service to take place at 2.45pm on 10th March at St Barnabas Church, Chappel. Family flowers only. Donations in memory collected for the R.N.I.B. and Chappel C of E Primary School c/o A Birkin and Son, Market End, Coggeshall, CO6 1NH.

Janet Smith

Passed away peacefully on 10th February, 2022, aged 84 years. A much loved wife to her late Husband Charles Edward Smith, Mother to Miranda and Anita and a dear Grandmother to Abby, Charlie and Lily. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Funeral service will take place at St Peter ad Vincula Church, Coggeshall on Thursday, 17th March at 1pm, followed by burial at Coggeshall Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired can be made in Janet's memory to 'Cancer Research UK' at www.drobinson.co.uk

Beryl Mary Butcher (née Young)

Passed away on the 29th January, 2022. Aged 82. Mother to Claire, Laura and Ken. Funeral service will be held at Colchester Crematorium on Thursday, 10th March at 11.45am, No flowers. Black attire not essential. Donations if desired to Acorn Village may be made via www.hunnaballs.co.uk. All enquiries to Hunnaball of Stanway, 8 Chapel Road, Colchester, Essex. CO3 0PU Tel 01206 489212.

Sylvia Marion Moss (née Swaine)

Sadly passed away on Friday, 18th February, 2022 aged 80. Much loved Wife of the late David Moss and Mum to Colleen and her Partner Stephen. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Tuesday, 22nd March, 2022 at 2.45pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in Sylvia's memory to Cancer Research UK may be sent via Hunnaball of Colchester Stanway. All enquiries to Hunnaball of Stanway, 8 Chapel Road, Colchester, Essex. CO3 0PU Tel 01206 489212.

Stephen John Gandolfini

Peacefully passed 27th February, 2022 aged 63 years. We are utterly heartbroken that Steve has gone, but thankful we had this extraordinary man in our lives. He was a beautifully kind, generous loving Father, Husband, Brother, Nonno and Friend, he enriched the lives of anybody who was lucky enough to ever meet him. A service of celebration will take place at Colchester Crematorium Chapel on Thursday, 31st March, 2022 at 11am, followed by burial in Colchester Cemetery. All Welcome. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Steve may be sent payable to St Helena Hospice c/o: John J Smith Funeral Service, St Mary's Chapel, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8RT Tel 01206 761800.

Ernie William (Ernie) Woodward

"Ernie" passed away at home on Tuesday, 1st February, 2022, aged 92. Much loved Dad to Ian and Tracey, a special Grandad to Jamie and Luke. Will be sadly missed by family and friends. Grateful thanks to St Helena Hospice nurses and Bluebird carers for their kindness and support. Funeral service to be held at Colchester Crematorium on Monday, 14th March, 2022 at 1.15pm. Family flowers only please, donations in Ernie's memory can be made to St Helena Hospice c/o East of England Cooperative Funeral Service 89 Wimpole Rd, Colchester CO1 2DB or via the Much Loved link: https://ernestwoodward.muchloved.com/

Ian Joseph Kenward

Passed away on 12th February, 2022 aged 85. Funeral at Colchester Crematorium on Tuesday, 15th March ,2022 9.30am.

Michael (Mick) Britton

The family wish to announce the sad passing of Michael, aged 83, after a short spell in hospital. Funeral to be held on 11th March, 1.15 pm at Colchester Crematorium. Family flowers, donations to Prostate Cancer. c/o Co-op Funeralcare, 12a St John's Rd, Colchester 01206 867430.

Anthony (Tony) Michael Pye

Passed away peacefully on the 20th February, 2022, aged 91. Loving Husband of Jean, and dearly loved Father of Richard and Sally. Celebration of his Life on the 17th March, 2022 at 1.30pm. Three Counties Crematorium, Halstead Road, High Garrett, Braintree, Essex CM7 5PB. Afterwards, at Bocking Village Club, Church Street, Bocking, Essex CM7 5LA. Wear some colour please. Family flowers only. Donations to Gt Ormond Street Children's Hospital www.justgiving.com/TonyPye

Brian Wood

Passed away peacefully at home aged 90 years. Loving Husband to Freda. Father to Michael, David, Roger, Brian, Diane and Samantha. Funeral service at St Michaels Church, Kirby-Le-Soken on Monday, 14th March at 12.30pm. Donations if desired to British Heart Foundation c/o P G Oxley Ltd, Frinton-on-Sea or online at www.pgoxley.co.uk/donate. Rest in peace

Simon (Si) Alexander Pearce

Passed away 8th January, 2022. Sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral to be held at Colchester Crematorium on Thursday, 10th March at 12.30pm. Please wear something colourful. Family Flowers only, but donations if desired to GOSH c/o East of England Co-op Funeral Service Greenstead CO4 3PX.

Gary Kemp

Passed peacefully after a short illness. 6th June, 1955 - 24th February, 2022. Much loved Husband of Lesley. Loving Dad to Jodie, Hollie, Tom, Lucy and Ad. Proud Grandad. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Friday, 25th March, 2022 at 2pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Gary payable to Cancer Research UK may be sent c/o: John J Smith Funeral Service, St Mary's Chapel, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8RT Tel 01206 761800.

Joy Lee

The service for Joy will take place at Colchester Crematorium on Wednesday, 30th March, 2022 at 11am. Family flowers only by request but donations for SinglePoint may be sent, made payable to "St. Helena Hospice" c/o John J Smith Funeral Service, St. Marys Chapel, Mersea Road, Colchester CO2 8RT Tel 01206 761800

Brian Clifford Townes

Passed away peacefully at home after a brave battle on 14th February, 2022, aged 75 years. A much loved Husband of Carol. A cherished Dad, Grandad, Brother and Friend who will be deeply missed. Funeral service to take place at St Lawrence Church, Bradfield on Wednesday, 16th March at 10.45am, followed by a burial in the Churchyard. All flowers welcome and may be sent to Geo Paskell Funeral Service, 15 High Street, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1AG.

Stephen Howard Anthony Wells

Passed away on the 8th January, 2022, aged 87 years. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral service to take place on Friday, 11th March at 11am at Clacton Catholic Church followed by burial at Burrs Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Stephen may be sent to Clacton RNLI 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