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

Joan Lilian Henson

Three years have passed since you left us. You are forever in our hearts and always in our thoughts. We miss you every day. Love you always. Roy and all the family.

Dorothy Calver

'Gran' Passed away peacefully at home on 14th October 2022. Wife to her beloved late Husband Robert 'Bobpa'. Much loved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Funeral Service to take place at Three Counties Crematorium on Friday 11th November, at 12:30pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired to the Suffolk Punch Trust may be made via www.hunnaball.co.uk All enquiries to Hunnaball of Stanway, 8 Chapel Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 0PU Tel: 01206 489212.

William Bill Tex Smith

Passed away peacefully in St Helena Hospice on the 9th October 2022, aged 80 Years. Devoted Husband, Loving Dad, Brother and Grandad. Funeral Service to be held at Weeley Crematorium on Thursday 3rd November 2022, at 3.30pm. All welcome, no black to be worn. Donations, if desired, can be made to St Helena Hospice.

Marion Elizabeth Butt

Passed away peacefully at Stanway Green Lodge Care Home. Much loved Mother to Christine, Mother-in-Law to Michael, Grandmother to Mark and Adam. The family wish to thank SinglePoint nurses from St Helena's Hospice for their care and attention, also the carers from Stanway Green Lodge Care Home. Funeral service to be held on Tuesday 8th November at St Andrew's Church Abberton at 1.30 p.m. A Private service for family only follows at Colchester Crematorium. All family and friends are welcome at the church and afterwards. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be paid direct to St Helena's Hospice or sent to East of England Co-op, 89 Wimpole Road, Colchester CO1 2DB.

Peter William Hall

Passed away unexpectedly in Colchester General Hospital on 12th October 2022, aged 90 years. A loving Dad to Ann, Grandad to Lyndsey, Ruby and Lois and Great Grandad to Lilly-May and Lola, a loving family member and friend to many. Funeral to be held at Colchester Crematorium on Tuesday 1st November 2022 at 2:00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired made payable to Alzheimer's Society may be sent to East of England Co-op, 89 Wimpole Road, Colchester CO1 2DB.

Eric Merrikin

In treasured memories of my dear Husband. To hear your voice, to see your smile, to sit with you and chat for a while. To be together in the same old way, would be my greatest wish today. I miss you so much, all my love Jean Many many thanks to all friends and neighbours who are still supporting and helping me.

Joshua Walker

25.5.2010 - 28.10.2010 12 years since we lost you. It does not get any easier. Always loved, never forgotten. Love Grandma and Grandad.

Donald Stockley

Rosie and I miss you so much every day. Rest In Peace Don. Lillian x x

Nancy Elizabeth Jane Leggett

Passed away on the 18th of October 2022, aged 91. Her funeral will be held at Colchester Crematorium, on the 8th of November, 10:15am. She is sadly missed by all of her Family & Friends. Donations if desired to either, Essex & Herts Air Ambulance or The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.

Helen Joyce Dean

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 5th October 2022, aged 66. Devoted Wife to Doug. Much loved Mum and Grandma. Funeral to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Friday 4th November 2022 at 1.15 pm. Family flowers only please, donations in Helen's memory if desired for Macmillan Cancer Support 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.

Baynam, neé Rabett (Thoday) Charlotte

"Lottie" Passed away on 12th October 2022, aged 71 years. Beloved Wife of Jim, Sister to Louise, Adrian and the late Malcolm. Aunt to many Nieces and Nephews. Funeral is to be held at Huntingdon Crematorium on Wednesday 9th November, at 11:30am. Family flowers only; donations in support of MS Society and EA Air Ambulance can be made at the service or to The Co-operative Funeralcare, PE19 1BG, 01480 210780.

Lynda Elizabeth Lanham

In loving memory of a special Wife and Mother. In our thoughts everyday and in our hearts forever. All our love, Kevin, Rachel, Dan, Kaleigh, Liam & Mollie xxxxxx.

Philip Adrian Vincent

Phil died at home between 20th August and 6th September. Loving and loved son of Monica and John, father of Tara and Kylan, brother of Steve, Simon, Anne-Marie, Nick and Jane-Elizabeth. Funeral Mass on Tuesday 8th November at Sacred Heart & St Francis RC Church, 114 Connaught Avenue, Frinton-on-Sea at 12 Noon, followed by ashes interment at Kirby Cross Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Phil may be sent to Walton & Frinton RNLI 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.

Raymond Elliott Whittle

Peacefully passed away on Friday October 21st, 2022 at Abberton Manor Care Home in Essex aged 89. Ray was born on October 6th 1933 in Clifton near Bristol. A beloved husband to Jean (deceased) father to Christopher and Grandfather to Kelly, Samantha and Jonathan. Kindly remembered most for his kindness, politeness and sense of humour. Deeply missed by all your family and friends.

Gertrud Dean

In loving memory of a very special Wife, Mum and Aunt who lives eternally in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. The years go by so fast, but our memories are strong.

Jean Olive Lonsdale (Formerly Bruce)

On 18th October peacefully at Beaumont Manor, Jean of Frinton-on-Sea and Holbrook, aged 83 years. Much loved Mum to Kevin and Stephen, dear Nan to Nathan, Kerrianne and Jack and Great Nan to Cayson. Funeral Service on Thursday 3rd November at Weeley Crematorium at 11am. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Jean may be made to Dementia 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.

Brian Leonard Vagg

Passed peacefully after a short illness, Brian of Kirby, aged 84 years. Much loved Partner of Pat, dear Father to Michael, Jacquelynn and Andrew, a dearly loved Grandad and a loving Brother to Ken. Funeral Service on Monday 7th November at Weeley Crematorium at 3:30pm. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Brian may be made to Essex Air Ambulance 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.

Bill Mace

Passed away peacefully in Silver Springs Care Home on 20th October 2022 aged 93 years. Much loved Husband of Marion. Dad of Stuart, Jo and the late Valerie. Proud Grandad & Great Grandad. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Thursday 3rd November 2022 at 2.45pm. Family flowers only please. Marion and family would like to say thank you to all the staff who looked after Bill at Silver Springs Care Home and ask any donations, if desired, payable to 'Care UK Community Partnership' These may be sent c/o: John J Smith Funeral Service St Mary's Chapel, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8RT Tel: 01206 761800.

Eric John Lowe

Sadly passed away aged 86 at St Helena Hospice on 15th October 2022. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Tuesday 15th November at 10.15am. All welcome. Family flowers only please. Donations in Eric's memory to Cancer Research may be made either on the day or via Co-op Funeral Care, 12a St Johns Road, Colchester CO4 0JW.

John Cox

loved Husband of Milly, loved Dad of Heather & Chick, Grandad of Adam and Great Grandad of Jessica. Funeral service to be held at Colchester Crematorium on 8th November at 11:00. No flowers, donations to Essex Air Ambulance or St Helena Hospice.

Terry Barber

Passed away after a short illness in Ipswich Hospital on Wednesday 12th October 2022 aged 80 years. Loving Husband, Dad, Grandad, Great Grandad and Brother. Terry will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Funeral service to be held at Seven Hills Crematorium on Thursday 3rd November at 1:30pm. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Terry for 'EACH' may be sent c/o Hunnaball of Ipswich, Dove House, 291 Norwich Road, Ipswich, IP1 4BP, Tel 01473 748808 or via www.hunnaball.co.uk.

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.