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

John Howard

Passed away peacefully at Basildon Hospital 2nd June 2022 aged 79 years. Loving Husband of Marilyn. Much loved Dad of Tracey. Proud Grandad of Jasmin. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Tuesday 5th July 2022 at 2.00pm. Donations in memory of John may be sent payable to British Heart Foundation c/o: John J Smith Funeral Service, St Mary's Chapel, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8RT Tel: 01206 761800

June Amelia Waters

Sadly passed away peacefully aged 84. A much loved Mum to Tina and Mark and a loving Mother-in-Law, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Funeral service at Colchester Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday 28th June at 11am, followed by burial in the cemetery. Donations if desired to Alzheimer's Society c/o Freedom Funerals, Freedom House, Hawkins Road, Colchester CO2 8JY 01206 862963

Gordon Frederick Quested

On 22nd May suddenly at home in Walton-on-the-Naze, Fred aged 94 years. Much loved Father, Grandad, Great Grandad and Brother. Funeral Service on Wednesday 29th June at Weeley Crematorium at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Fred may be sent to Cancer 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

Rex William Farmer

Passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday 31st May 2022 aged 88. Devoted Husband to the late Carol. Loving Dad to Angela, Colin and Michael and treasured Grandad. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium Chapel on Monday 4th July 2022 at 1.15pm followed by a burial in Colchester Cemetery. Family flowers only donations if desired for R.N.L.I ( Clacton) 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.

Colin Howard

Peacefully passed away on May 20th 2022. Devoted Husband to the late Hilda Howard. Funeral Service will take place at Colchester Crematorium on Friday June 17th, at 10.15am. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Colin to St Helena Hospice, may be sent c/o East of England Co-op Funeral Service, Tamarisk Way, Greenstead, CO4 3PX Tel 01206 860584

John David Wheatley

Passed away at home 10 May 2022 aged 93. Much loved father, grand and great grandfather. Funeral service 11am Weeley Crematorium 21 June. No flowers. Memorial donations: Essex & Herts Air Ambulance. Flight House, Earls Colne BP, CO6 2NS

Elsie Walker

Aged 87 years. Formerly of Cape Close, Colchester. Passed peacefully Saturday 4th June 2022. Much loved Wife of Robert. Mother to Susan and Mark and Grandmother to Katy. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Tuesday 21st June 2022 at 11.45am. All Welcome. Flowers may be sent c/o John J Smith Funeral Service, St Mary's Chapel, Mersea Road, Colchester CO2 8RT Tel: 01206 761800

Bernard George Pepper

Bernard passed away peacefully on 26th May 2022, aged 93 years. Much loved and devoted husband, father and grandfather. A friend to many, he will be sadly missed.

Janet Farquharson

Formerly Janet Blois Sadly passed away suddenly on 27th May 2022 at Colchester General Hospital aged 67. Beloved partner to Michael, much loved Mother to James & Kirsty and Grandmother to Tilly. Funeral service to be held at Colchester Crematorium on Monday 20th June 2022 at 1.15pm. Flowers welcome, donations if desired to the MS Society may be made via www.hunnaball.co.uk All enquiries to Hunnaball of Stanway, 8 Chapel Road, Colchester, Essex. CO3 0PU Tel: 01206 489212

Max Howells

Passed away peacefully at St Helena Hospice on 31st May 2022, aged 41 years. A much loved Dad, Son, Brother and Uncle who will be deeply missed. A private family cremation will be held. A celebration of Max's life will be announced at a later date. No flowers please, donations in Max's memory may be made to St Helena Hospice or Cancer Research UK and sent to Geo. Paskell Funeral Service, 15 High Street, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1AG or at www.hunnaball.co.uk

Janet Scott

SCOTT Janet (née Sales) Passed away suddenly but peacefully on May 4th 2022, aged 73 years. A much loved Wife, Mum, Nanna, Sister and Aunt, who will be sorely missed. Funeral service to take place at St Peter & St Paul's Church, West Mersea, on Thursday, June 23rd at 10.45am, followed by a cremation at Colchester. Family flowers only please, donations in Janet's memory may be made to Royal British Legion (West Mersea Branch) and sent to Geo Paskell Funeral Service, 15 High Street, Manningtree, Essex CO11 1AG and at www.hunnaball.co.uk

George Edward Bedding

Passed away peacefully in Colchester General Hospital, aged 92 years. He will be sadly missed by all that knew him. Funeral to take place on Friday 24th June, at 2.00pm at Weeley Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of George may be sent to Cancer Research. 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

Philip Rogers

Much adored Dad, Grandad, Brother, Uncle and friend. Fell asleep peacefully surrounded by his Daughters and Sister on May 23rd. Funeral will be held at Colchester Crematorium on Monday June 27th at 1.15pm. All who knew him are welcome.

Robert Calver

Passed away suddenly and peacefully at home on 16th May 2022, with his daughter by his side. Husband to Dorothy for 71 years. Much loved Father, Grandfather & Gt Grandfather. Funeral Service to take place at Three Counties Crematorium on Thursday 23rd June 2022, at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired to R.N.L.I may be made via www.hunnaball.co.uk All enquiries to Hunnaball of Stanway, 8 Chapel Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0PU Tel: 01206 489212

Jean Elizabeth Wyatt

Loving Mum, Grandma and Great Grandma suddenly passed away 19th May 2022. Gone but not forgotten. Funeral to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Tuesday 21st June at 11am. Further details from Freedom Funerals, Freedom House, Hawkins Road, CO2 8JY 01206 862963

Brian Charles Woollard

March 15, 1938, to May 28th, 2022 Sadly, we must announce the death of our dad, he died peacefully in his sleep. David his son and Jackie his daughter extends an invite to the Chelmsford Crematorium on Monday 13th June at 15.30 for his funeral. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him, a kind man who loved his family and was always loyal to his friends.

Eva Mary ‘kay’ Crook

Sadly passed away 7th May 2022. Aged 91 years. Much loved and greatly missed by Family and Friends. A Private Burial Service at Kay's request has taken place at St Andrews Church, White Colne. May God Bless you all. Donations in memory of Kay payable to St Helena Hospice may be sent to John J Smith Funeral Service, St Mary's Chapel, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8RT Tel: 01206 761800

June Elsie Woods (Née Terris)

Sadly passed away on 16th May 2022. Aged 91 years. Much loved Mother of Mark and Wife of Richard. Funeral Service will take place on Thursday 16th June, St James the Great, East Hill, Colchester at 10:30am followed by a burial in All Saints Churchyard, Great Horkesley. Family flowers only or donations if desired to St Helena Hospice c/o East of England Co-operative Funeral Services, Stanway Retail Park, Peartree Road, Colchester CO3 0LX Or via: www.eastofengland.coop/funerals/muchloved