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

Sarah (née Batt) Thistlethwayte

Died peacefully at home on 1st October 2022. Much loved mother of Katie, Carina, Tania and grandmother and great-grandmother. A service of Thanksgiving on Friday 18th November 11.00am at St Andrew's Church, Fingringhoe, CO5 7BN. No flowers please, but donations to St Helena Hospice Single Point Service c/o www.hunnaball.co.uk, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester CO2 7QT.

Nancy Budworth

Passed away peacefully on 22nd September 2022, aged 94 years. Much loved Mother to Susan and Caroline. Wife of the late Foster Budworth. She will be missed by all her family and friends. A funeral mass will be held at St Monica's Church, Wivenhoe on Tuesday 18th October at 1.30pm followed by a private family committal. Family flowers only please. Donations in Nancy's memory can be made payable to Age UK c/o John J Smith Funeral Service, St Mary's Chapel, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8RT. Tel: 01206 761800.

Elizabeth Mary Crockford

Died peacefully at home on 20th September, aged 86. Dear wife of Neil, mother of Cate and Chris and grandmother of Ally, Sophie, Georgie and Abigail. An inspirational teacher. The funeral will be held at Colchester Crematorium on 24th October at 2 p.m. Family flowers only, but to mark her lifelong devotion to music, donations may be made, if desired, in favour of the Suffolk Villages Festival, of which she was a patron, via Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester CO2 7QT Tel 01206 760049.

William Edward Lynch Thomas

Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday 20th September 2022. Beloved Husband to Pauline, Loving Father to Mark, Stepfather to Ian and Kim, Partners Linda, Kathy and Malcolm. Loving Grandfather to Louis, Harry, Joseph, Dylan and Rose. Sadly missed by all. Funeral will be taking place at Colchester Crematorium Chapel on Monday 24th October 2022, at 12:30pm. Donations in Bill's memory to The British Heart Foundation.

Colin Burwood

Sadly after a short illness, Colin peacefully passed away in hospital on 24th September. He will be sadly missed by his partner Marion, sister Lyn, brother David, sons Dan and Josh, grandson Thomas and many others who Colin helped in his life. Such a good man.

Bernard Cross

Passed away peacefully on Saturday 1st October 2022, aged 89. Lovingly devoted Husband to the late Elaine. Fabulous Dad, Brother and Gramps who will be sorely missed by all the family. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Friday 21st October 2022 at 2.45pm. Family flowers only please, donations for British Heart Foundation may be given via www.hunnaball.co.uk All enquiries to Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 9PN Tel 01206 760049.

Anne Jones

Loved, remembered and sadly missed every day by Husband Brian, Daughter Gaynor, Son John, Son-in-Law Howard and Grandsons, Adam & partner Beth, Dan and Tom. It's been 4 years since you passed away. Treasured forever in our hearts.

Beryl Miriam Mary Coe

After a long illness, has passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord on 21st September 2022. Dearly loved Wife to Alan, much loved Aunt and Great Aunt to Corinne, Denise, Sarah, Matthew, Katie, Richard, Eliza and Elliot. Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday 26th October, at Plume Avenue Church at 12:15pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to RSPB or Essex Wildlife Trust c/o East of England Co-operative Funeral Services, Stanway Retail Park, Peartree Road, Colchester, CO3 0LX Or via: https://berylcoe.muchloved.com/.

Joye Watson

Sadly passed away on 22nd September 2022, aged 90 years. Wife to the late Adrian Watson and formerly of Gt Bentley Primary School. She will be sorely missed by her family and friends. Service to take place at St Mary's Church, Gt Bentley on Tuesday 18th October 2022, at 11:00 a.m. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired to Cancer Research UK. Any enquiries can be made via Lesley Barlow & Family. TEL: 01255 222899.

Beryl Gladys Balls

Passed away peacefully on Monday 19th September aged 87 years. Much loved Wife of late Husband Alan. Mother and Grandmother to Karen, Susan, Andrew, Jonathan, Thomas, Eleanor, Oliver and Benjamin. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Thursday 3rd November 2022 at 11am, followed by a Thanksgiving Service at the Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, West Mersea at 12.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations in Beryl's memory for MacMillan Cancer Support and St Helena Hospice may be made online via www.hunnaball.co.uk or sent to J.K May Funeral Service, Blackwater House,51, High Street, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex CO5 8JE.

Rik Booth

Always in our thoughts, Forever in our hearts. Love you forever Mum, Dad, Lou, Greg, Lia and all your friends. x x x x.

Jean Jarvis

In loving memory of a dear Mother, Nana and Great Nana Your love was a blessing, Your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words, And missed beyond measure. Love from Marion, Gareth and Grandchildren xxx.

In loving memory of my dear Wife Jean 12.07.1934 - 04.10.2017 Words and times we can no longer share, But in my heart you are always there. Love Dave xxx

Jill Marion Enfield

In loving memory of a very special Wife, Mum, Sister, Auntie and Grandma. Jill, you have been sorely missed over the past 26 years. Thinking of you each day with love John, Juliette, Keith, Family and Friends.

Brian Roger Barnes

Passed away peacefully on 18th September 2022 at Broomfield Hospital aged 78 years. A much loved Husband, Father, and Grandfather who will be sadly missed. Funeral service will be held at St Peters Church, Goldhanger on Friday 21st October 2022 at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only please, donations in Brian's memory if desired to Parkinson's UK c/o Eustace King & Birkin Funeral Services Ltd, 87 Church Road, Tiptree CO5 0HB.

Elizabeth Baker

Passed peacefully away at home on 19th September, with her loving family around her. Beloved Mum of Samantha, Georgina and Joanna and Grandma to her much loved Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Funeral Service will take place on Monday 17th October, at 12:45pm at the Frinton Methodist Church, Ashlyns Road, Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 9ET Family flowers only please, but donations if desired may be made to Singlepoint (St. Helena Hospice) c/o P.G. Oxley Ltd, Connaught Avenue, Frinton-on-Sea Essex CO13 9NQ.

Dorothy 'Dot' Alexander

Died peacefully in hospital, Dot of Walton-on-the-Naze, aged 98 years. Much loved Aunt and sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service on Tuesday 25th October at Weeley Crematorium at 2:45pm. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Dot may be made to The Cinnamon Trust 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.