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

Kevin John Powell

It’s ten years since you went away, But it still feels like yesterday. Loved and missed so much by us all, Forever in our hearts always. Zoe, Georgia, Joe, Andrew, Chris, Will, George, Leo & Louie xxxxxxx

Valentine Myrtle Bell

In Loving Memory Of My Dear Sister Who passed away 24th October 2021, aged 86 years. Now that you have gone, the memories linger on, The times we shared, will mean you truly cared. Little Brother.

Roger Miles

Passed away peacefully at Springfields Nursing Home, Copford, where he received wonderful care and attention. Dearly loved by his Wife Hilary; Sons James, Matthew and Alex and their partners, his Grandchildren and extended family. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium, CO2 8RU on Monday 31st October, at 11am. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for RNLI or Action For Pulmonary Fibrosis may be sent to Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester CO2 7QT, United Kingdom. Tel 01206 760049.

Brenda Evelyn Gaisford

Passed away peacefully at Aveley Lodge Care Home aged 91. Loving Mum to Pat and Barrie. Funeral service will be held on Monday 14th November 2022 at 10 am at United Reformed Church in Plume Avenue, Colchester and a private service at Colchester Crematorium. All that knew her are welcome. Family flowers only please, Donations if desired in aid of the Stroke Association can be sent c/o East of England Co-operative Funeral Services, 98 The Commons, Prettygate, Colchester, CO3 4NW.

Raymond Ashley John Beales

Passed away peacefully on 13th October 2022, aged 82 years. A much loved Husband of Rona. Beloved Dad of Steven and Natalie. A cherished Grandad of Abbey and Alex. Funeral service to take place at St Mary's Church, Ardleigh on Monday 14th November at 1.30pm. Black attire not necessary. Family flowers only, donations in Ray's memory may be made to Parkinson's UK and sent to Geo. Paskell Funeral Service, 15 High Street, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1AG or at www.hunnaball.co.uk.

Phillip Lynch

Treasured Memories of Uncle Phil 23/10/2020 Two years have passed since we lost you, quietly remembered & missed everyday. Forever in our hearts Lucy & Mark.

Terry Kinsey

It is with great sadness to announce that Terry passed away on the 3rd October aged 91. Devoted and much loved husband, father, grandfather and friend to so many who will be sadly missed by us all. The Funeral will take place on Friday 11th November at 12:30pm at Colchester Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations very welcome to R.N.L.I.

Catherine Ford

Catherine Passed away peacefully on 3rd October, aged 74. Dearly beloved Wife of Steve, she is sorely missed. Requiem Mass to take place at 11.00am at St John Payne Church, Greenstead with the committal at the Green Burial Site in Wrabness. No flowers please, but donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Society c/o East of England Co-op Funerals in Greenstead.

Claude Southernwood

Claude Passed away peacefully on 8th October, aged 91. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday 27th October 2022, at 10.15am at Colchester Crematorium. Family flowers only by request. Donations gratefully received will go to Tiptree Ward, Colchester General Hospital and may be sent to East of England Co-op Funeral Services.

Jack Ernest Burmby

Passed away peacefully on 5th October 2022 aged 92 years. Beloved Husband of Joy, loving Brother and Uncle. Will be sadly missed but always remembered. Funeral service at Three Counties Crematorium on Friday 11th November at 1.30pm. Flowers or donations if desired to Multiple Sclerosis Society or Essex & Herts Air Ambulance may be sent c/o Janet C Davies, 233 High Street, Kelvedon, Essex, CO5 9JD or online at www.hunnaball.co.uk.

Malcolm Alistair Humphrey

Passed away peacefully at home on 1st October 2022, aged 85 years. Much loved Husband of late Wife Celia, loving Dad to Darren and Gavin, devoted Grandad to James, Lauren, Alistair and Anousha & Great Grandad to Frankie. Special Father-in-Law to Jade and Katrina. Malcolm will be sadly missed by all. Now reunited with his beloved Wife Celia. Together Forever. Funeral Service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Friday, 28th October at 11.00am. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, made in Malcolm's memory to Parkinson's UK c/o R. Gwinnell & Sons, 112 Ipswich Road, Colchester, Essex CO4 0AA.

Beryl Dorothy Strehler

Passed away peacefully at Loganberry Lodge on 30th September 2022, aged 91 years. Much loved Wife of the late Heinz, Mum, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, fondly remembered by all her family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Colchester Crematorium on Wednesday 2nd November at 11:45. Donations, if desired, made payable to The British Heart Foundation or Help For Heroes maybe sent to East Of England Co-op, 89 Wimpole Road, Colchester, CO1 2DB.

Bernard 'Bernie' Regan

Passed away on the 8th of October 2022 aged 76 years. Funeral service to be held at Weeley Crematorium on Wednesday 2nd November at 2.45pm. All Welcome. The family request no black to be worn, no flowers, but donations can be made to Alzheimer's Society in Bernie's memory. He will be sadly missed.

Beryl Reynolds

Passed peacefully at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland on Thursday 13th October 2022, Beryl (née Boast) aged 87 years. Beloved Wife of the late John, much loved Mum of Glenn and Debbie and a devoted Nan of Charlotte, Elliot and Sophie.

Margaret Middlebrook

Passed away peacefully on Thursday 6th October 2022, aged 93 years. Reunited with her Husband of 65 years Terry, who passed away on 28th April 2021, aged 91 years. Much loved Mum to Diane and Karen, Mother-in-Law to Paul and Tim. Funeral will take place at Weeley Crematorium on Wednesday 26th October 2022, at 10:15am. Family flowers only, but donations welcome to Age Well East (previously Age Concern). c/o East of England Co-op Funeral Services Manningtree.

Michael John Davis

Passed away unexpectedly at home on 9th September. Much loved brother of Janet and uncle to Russell and Lucy. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Funeral Service on Monday, 31st October at 10.15 AM. Family flowers only but donations may be made to Cancer Research UK.

Brenda Harrison

Passed into Heaven on 24th September 2022. A beautiful, caring Mum, who will be sadly missed by all who knew her. A celebration of her life will be held at St. Peter's Church, Boxted on 28th October, at 11.30am. Night, night, God bless. Resurgam. Donations in Brenda's memory can be made payable to The Dog's Trust c/o John J Smith Funeral Services, St Mary's Chapel, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8RT. Tel: 01206 761800.

Martyn Myles McKellow Ashforth

"Captain Woody" Sadly passed away on 5th October 2022, aged 66 years. Beloved Partner of Maxine, much loved Dad to Kelly, Daniel & Myles and Pops to Leo, Sienna & Ivy. Dear Brother to Howard, Nick and Sue. Funeral Service at Weeley Crematorium on Friday 4th November at 11am. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Martyn may be made to Hedgehog Haven and RSPB 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.

Beryl Ashwell

Passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday 6th October 2022, aged 86 years. Much loved Wife of the late Maurice and Mum to Gary and Lesley. A cherished Grandma, Nana and Great Grandma. Fondly remembered by all of her family and friends. Funeral Service to be held at St Luke's Church, Tiptree on Tuesday 1st November at 2:00pm. Donations, if desired, made payable to Dementia UK may be sent c/o Harvey Darke Funeral Service, Alexander House, Swan Street, Sible Hedingham, CO9 3HT or via Beryl's Tribute Page at www.harveydarke.co.uk.