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

John Elliott

Passed away peacefully in his sleep at St Helena Hospice. Much loved Husband to Doreen, Father to David, Peter and John and Grandfather to Bethany. Funeral to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Wednesday 16th November 2022 at 10.15. Family flowers only. Donations can be made to Cancer Research UK or to St Helena Hospice.

Raymond George 'Jake' Till

Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday 6th October 2022 aged 75. Devoted Husband to the late Jill. Much loved Daddy to Sophia and Kelly, Grandad to Brendon, Sophie and Tyler. Funeral service will take place at Weeley Crematorium on Tuesday 15th November 2022 at 2.45pm, Ray's family invite any friends who knew him to join them at the crematorium. Flowers welcome or donations if desired for Colchester and Ipswich Hospital Trust, 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.

Arthur Harry Farthing

Passed away peacefully on Monday 31st October after an illness bravely borne. Aged 89 years. Beloved Husband of the late Sylvia, Dad to Debbie, Stephen and Kevin. Grandad to Harry, Laura and Katie. Funeral to celebrate Arthur's life to be held at Colchester Crematorium, Thursday 24th November at 11am. All friends and family welcome. Family flowers only please, but donations can be made to St Helena Hospice c/o East of England Co-operative Funeral Services, Stanway Retail Park, Peartree Road, Colchester CO3 0LX or via: https://arthurfarthing.muchloved.com/.

David John Edwards

Passed away on Thursday 27th October 2022. Beloved Husband to Mary, much-loved Father to Jack and Emma and Grandad to Polly. Funeral Service to be held at St Mary Magdalen Church, Thorrington on Friday 2nd December at 11:30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Multiple System Atrophy Trust may be sent via Geo. Paskell Funeral Service, 15 High Street, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1AG or online via www.hunnaball.co.uk.

Derek Ernest Wheeler

Passed away peacefully on Monday the 31st of October 2022. A much loved Husband to Peggy. A loving Dad to Mark and Grandad to Will, Ben and Harry. Brother to Brenda, Cousin to Norman and Nephew to Freda. The family would like to thank all the staff of Colchester Hospital Haematology Department and at Welshwood Manor Care Home for all their care and attention. Funeral service will take place at Colchester Crematorium on Friday 2nd December 2022 at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please, any donations, if desired to the Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity (for the Haematology Department) may be made via www.hunnaball.co.uk All enquiries to Hunnaball of Stanway, 8 Chapel Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 0PU Tel: 01206 489212.

Stephen Webb

Passed away 21st October 2022, aged 63 years. Much loved Dad and Brother. Funeral Service at Colchester Crematorium Chapel, followed by burial on Monday 14th November 2022, at 11:00am. Enquiries to John J Smith Funeral Service 01206 761800.

Finley Andrew Rogers

Finley was diagnosed with Leukaemia in January 2022. He was so courageous and always had a smile on his face. Sadly, he lost his battle on 19th October 2022, aged 3. He passed away peacefully, surrounded with love. An amazing Son to Becky and Scott and a loving little Brother to Ollie. Funeral to be held at St. Michaels Church, Myland, on Tuesday 15th November 2022 at 11am. Followed by a private cremation. Donations can be made in Finley's memory to the following charities; Each, Lennox, Make a Wish, Tiny Teas, Wiggly T, Young Lives Vs Cancer or The Sick Children's Trust. These can be made using the link below https://finleyrogers.muchloved.com/.

David Duncan Jack

Passed away on Friday 21st October 2022, aged 81. A beloved Husband to Evelyne, devoted Father to Jean-Michel and Nathalie, Pappy to Chloé, Daisy, Ellie, Milly, Philippe and Isobel and Great Pappy to Archie and Amelia. Funeral Service on Friday 18th November at 11o'clock at Colchester Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but donations may be made to Alzheimer's Society and Parkinsons UK c/o East of England Co-op Funeral Services, 1-3 Chapel Road, Tiptree, CO5 0RA or online at davidjack.muchloved.com.

Frank Leslie Butcher

Sadly passed away aged 93 years. He will be deeply missed by all his family and friends. A celebration of Frank's life will take place at Weeley Crematorium on Wednesday 16th November 2022 at 10:15 am. Family flowers only but donations will be gratefully received for The Alzheimer's Society.

Frederick Dover

Sadly missed along life's way, Quietly remembered every day. No longer in our life to share, But in our hearts, you are always there. Love from Linda Jasmine and Family.