The death notices published in the Gazette this week

Raymond Foley

Passed away peacefully 24th May 2022. Aged 80 years. Much Loved Dad and Grandad. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Friday 17th June 2022 at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations to Essex Air Ambulance may be sent c/o: John J Smith Funeral Service, St Mary's Chapel, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8RT Tel: 01206 761800

Jean Sears

Sadly passed away on Wednesday 18th May 2022, aged 88. Loving Wife of the late Joseph (Joe), much loved Mum, Mother-in-Law and Nana to Jill, Dom, Luke and Marcus. Thank you to the wonderful staff at Crouched Friars Care Home for their love and kindness. Funeral Service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Thursday 23rd June 2022, at 1.15pm. Donations in lieu of flowers to 'Alzheimers Research UK'

Carole Ann Oldfield

Passed away peacefully 5th May 2022, aged 75 years. Loving Wife of Richard, much loved Mum of Steven and Suzanne. Devoted Nan to Rosie, Bill and Savannah, and a dear Sister to David (Belated), Les and Pauline. She will be sadly missed by all that knew and loved her. Funeral Service to take place at Colchester Crematorium, on Wednesday 15th June 2022, at 11am. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired in Carole's memory for St Helena Hospice, may be sent c/o: Kemble Funeral Service, 59 High Street, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9AZ or online via https://caroleoldfield.muchloved.com/

Ellen Ruefine (Nellie) Braybrook (Née Potter)

Passed away peacefully in Silversprings Care Home on Wednesday 18th May 2022 aged 88 years. Beloved Wife of the late James Philip. Dear Mum of Andrew, Susan, Peter and Bev. Mother-in-Law to Mandy, John, Lesley and Phil. Much loved Nan of Natasha, Steven, Jamie, Claire, Daniel, Mash, Katherine, Alex and Robert. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Friday 17th June at 2:45pm. No flowers, donations if desired, made payable to Essex Air Ambulance c/o Co-op Funeral Services, 89 Wimpole Road, Colchester CO1 2DB

Barry David James

It is with great sadness to announce that Barry passed away peacefully on Tuesday 10th May 2022. Beloved Husband of Helen, devoted Father to Carol and Paul. Sadly missed by family & friends. Service to take place at Colchester Crematorium, Friday 10th June 2022 at 10.15am. Please wear casual colourful clothing - no black. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Helena Hospice c/o East of England Co-operative, 89 Wimpole Road CO1 2DB or via the Much Loved link: https://barryjames.muchloved.com/

Shirley Ann Saunders (Née Hipkin)

On 10th May peacefully at Stanway Green Care Home. Shirley of Frinton-on-Sea and Walton-on-the-Naze aged 85 years. Much loved Mother of Mark and Carole, a loving Nan to Matthew, Rebecca, Chloe and Ethan. Funeral Service on Wednesday 15th June at Weeley Crematorium at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Shirley may be sent to the British Sjogren's Syndrome Association via their Just Giving page at www.justgiving.com/bssa or c/o P.G. Oxley Ltd., 43/47 High Street, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, CO14 8BE Tel. 01255 675549

Ian Whitehead

Passed away very peacefully, after a long battle on 11th May 2022, aged 82 years. Dearly beloved Dad, Grandad and Great-Grandad who will be so deeply missed. Funeral Service will take place on Friday 24th June, Colchester Crematorium at 2.00pm. All Flowers welcome or donations if desired to 'Dogs Trust', c/o East of England Co-operative Funeral Services, Stanway, Retail Park, Peartree Road, Colchester, CO3 0LX Or via: www.eastofengland.coop/funerals/muchloved

Elizabeth Hermon

Died peacefully at home on 14th May 2022, aged 89. Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Friend and Teacher who will be sorely missed. The funeral service will be held on Friday 10th June at 2.45pm, at Weeley Crematorium. Please wear something bright or floral. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Elizabeth are welcome to Singlepoint (St Helena Hospice)

Janet Maureen Hartley

Sadly passed away on 8th May 2022, aged 85. Back in the arms of her husband Rex. Funeral Service to be held at Weeley Crematorium, Thursday 9th June at 2pm.

Georgina Lunan

Passed away peacefully at home on 27/4/2022, aged 73. Much loved wife, mum, grandmother and great grandmother. The service will take place at Colchester Crematorium on Friday 10th June at 2.45pm.

Alistair Steward

It is with great sadness, that we announce that 'Tick' passed away peacefully at home on the 14th May, aged 52 years. Much loved Husband to Helen and adoring Dad to Thomas and Harry. Tick will be forever missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Service to take place at Seven Hills Crematorium, Ipswich, on Monday 13th June at 2.15pm. Flowers are welcome, or donations to Cancer Research UK may be sent to Geo Paskell Funeral Service, 15 High Street, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1AG or at www.hunnaball.co.uk

Jean Alice Long

Passed away peacefully on Thursday 12th May, aged 86 years. She will be sadly missed by all that knew her. Funeral service on Friday 10th June at Weeley Crematorium at 11.45am. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Jean may be sent to Cats Protection 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

Victor Alan Freeman

Slipped his moorings on the 19th May in Welshwood Manor aged 90. Dearly loved Husband of Doreen. Father of Vicky, Mark and Jo. Grandfather to eight and Great Grandfather to five. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Friday June 17th at 3.30pm. No flowers by request, donations for Help for Heroes 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

Robin Bernard Jacomb Gibbon

Passed away on Thursday 19th May, aged 93. Much loved Husband, Father and Grandfather. Funeral to take place at Weeley Crematorium on Friday 10th June at 1.15pm. No flowers, any donations payable to Parkinson's UK sent c/o John J Smith Funeral Service, St Mary's Chapel, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8RT 01206 761800

David Macalistair Leyland

Passed away peacefully on 16th April 2022 at St Bartholomew's Hospital with his brothers by his side. Will be greatly missed by Richard, Basil, Mary, Elaine and all who knew him. A special thank you to all of the staff at the Collingwood Cancer Centre at Colchester Hospital for their care & support. Funeral service to be held at St Teresa of Lisieux Catholic Church, Colchester on Tuesday 7th June at 2pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity may be made via www.hunnaball.co.uk All enquiries to Hunnaball of Stanway, 8 Chapel Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0PU Tel: 01206 489212

Elizabeth Wicks

11th September 1938 - 16th May 2022 Elizabeth passed away peacefully at Colchester Hospital on 16th May 2022, aged 83 years. Beloved Wife of the late Tony Wicks. She was a loving Sister to Ron, Derek, Pamela and Peter. A cherished Aunt, Great Aunt and Great-great Aunt. Elizabeth was greatly loved by all the family and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. The Funeral for family and friends will be held at the All Saints Church, CO3 4RW, on Friday 17th June 2022, at 11:00 am. The committal will then take place at the Colchester Crematorium at 12:30 pm. The wake for Elizabeth will be held at the Shrub End Social Centre. If people wish to send flowers then this is warmly welcome. However, the family are happy for donations to be made to 'St. Helena Hospice'. All enquiries to R Gwinnell & Sons, Ipswich Road, Colchester.

Valda Marjorie Ashton, NÉe Brice

Loving mother, wife, sister and friend to so many, died after a short illness on Friday 27 May 2022. A Memorial service will be held in Valda's memory on Monday 6 June at 2pm at All Saint's Church, Narborough PE32 1TE with light refreshments afterwards in the Church Hall. In lieu of any floral tributes the family request donations be made to Tapping House Palliative Care Service. Envelopes for any such contributions will be provided on the day or can be made via their website quoting Valda Ashton at: https://www.norfolkhospice.org.uk/donate/donate/10/credit-card