The death notices published in the Gazette this week

Margaret Evelyn Garrad

Passed away peacefully at home on the 14th April 2022. A wonderful loving Wife to Paul and a special and well loved Mum, Nan and Great Nannie. Aways in our thoughts and hearts. Missed but never forgotten, love always. Funeral to be arranged at Mistley. Family flowers. Donations, if desired, made payable to either Parkinson's UK, Dementia UK or Epilepsy Society may be sent c/o R Gwinnell & Sons, 112 Ipswich Road, Colchester CO4 0AA

Debra Crampton

Debra "Debbie" Crampton Much loved, wife of Patrick, daughter, mother, grandmother and sister. A beautiful, thoughtful and generous person Who will be sadly missed but Forever in our hearts

Michael John Hembling

On 13th April suddenly passed away, Mike of Walton-on-the-Naze aged 73 years. Much loved Husband of Caro, dear Father to Michelé and Claire and a loving Grandad and Great Grandad. Sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Service on Thursday 12th May at Weeley Crematorium at 3.30pm. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Mike may be sent to Alzheimer's Research UK 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

Rita Hope

Sadly passed away on 1st April 2022 aged 86 years. Adored Mum and greatly missed by daughter Rosalyn 'Roz' and her beloved dogs. Funeral service to take place at the graveside, East Donyland Burial Ground on Tuesday 10th May at 2.00pm All welcome to attend.

Stephen Paul Bearns

BEARNS Stephen Paul aka Doc Passed away peacefully at home on 15th April 2022 aged 63. Beloved Husband to Lindsey, Brother to Belinda and Dad to Lisa, Tanya and Martika. Sadly missed by all. Funeral taking place on Friday 27th May 2022 at Colchester Crematorium at 13:15pm. Family flowers only. Donations in Stephen's memory to St Helena Hospice via tribute page https://stephenbearns.muchloved.com/

Leslie Bramhill

Les died peacefully in South Essex on May 2 after a long illness, aged 78. Widower of Pamela, Father of Chris and Richard, Grandfather of Anna and Megan and Toby, Brother of Eric, David, William and the late Frank.

Charlotte Alice Lewis

On 6th April suddenly in hospital, Charlotte of Frinton-On-Sea aged 31 years. Much loved Fiancé, Mum, Daughter, Sister and Granddaughter. Thanksgiving service on Tuesday 10th May at Frinton Parish Church at 11:30am. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Charlotte may be sent to Winston's Wish 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

Lidia Hildergard Erika Berris Née Hevershe

Sadly passed away on 12th April 2022 at Loganberry Lodge aged 89. Funeral service to be held at Lexden Methodist Church on Wednesday 11th May 2022 at 10am. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Good news for Everyone (formerly Gideons UK) All enquiries to Hunnaball of Stanway, 8 Chapel Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0PU Tel: 01206 489212

Doreen May Marshall

19.06.1933 - 21.04.2022 Doreen passed away peacefully after a short illness aged 88 years. Much loved Wife to the late Alfred, Mum, Sister, Mother in law, Nanny, Aunt and friend who will be greatly missed. The funeral Service will take place on Monday 16th May 2022 at Colchester Crematorium at 1.15pm. Family flowers only please, donations in Doreen's memory may be made payable to the RNLI c/o John J Smith Funeral Service, St Mary's Chapel, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8RT, Tel: 01206 761800.