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

Hilda Marjorie Golby

Wife of the late Denis William Golby, Mum to Denise, Deborah & Paul, Grandma to Kate, David and Simon. Died peacefully in hospital aged 91. Funeral service to be held at Colchester Crematorium on Monday 5th December 2022 at 1.15pm. If you wish, please wear something symbolic of animals. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Colchester Zoo and Clacton Arts and Lit Society (CANEEAALS) may be sent to Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7QT Tel 01206 760049.

Pauline Freda Betty Broom

Passed away peacefully at Springfields Nursing Home on 6th November 2022. Much loved Wife of Douglas, Mother of Jenny and Grandma of Kelly, Gemma and Holly. A service of Thanksgiving and Committal will take place at Colchester Crematorium on Monday 28th November at 10:15am. The Family wish to thank the Staff at Springfields for their loving care of Pauline during the last year. Family flowers only please. If desired, donations for the Charity Hope & Homes for Children can be sent to Richards Funeral Service, 78 Newland Street, Witham, CM8 1AH.

Eric Copping

The saddest moment is, when the father who gave you the best memories, becomes just a memory. Still deeply missed by Paul, David, and Susan.

Neville Charles Papworth

Passed away peacefully on 8th November 2022 at St Georges Nursing Home, Witham aged 87. Much loved Husband of the late Valerie, Uncle and dear friend to many. A TRUE GENTLEMAN Funeral to take place at Chelmsford Crematorium, South Chapel on Thursday 1st December at 1:30pm. Flowers welcome or donations to The Bressingham Steam Museum c/o Richards Funeral Service, 78 Newland Street, Witham, CM8 1AH 01376 386381.

Peter Henry Brindley

Passed away peacefully on Sunday 6th November 2022 aged 80 years. Much loved Father to James and William, Grandfather to Jasmine and Father-in-Law to Jane. Respected neighbour and resident of West Bergholt. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Thursday 8th December 2022 at 11:00am. Family flowers only. Donations in Peter's memory to Parkinson's UK may be made via www.hunnaball.co.uk All enquiries to Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7QT 01206 760049.

Mervyn Sexton

Died suddenly in hospital on 27th October 2022, aged 76. Much loved Husband and Soul Mate, Dad, Step-Dad, Brother, Grandad and Great Grandad. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on 24th November at 2pm. All welcome. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Heart Cells Foundation or Essex and Herts Air Ambulance c/o Kembles, East of England Co-op.

Tina Louise Harrup

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on 12th November 2022. Much loved Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Godmother and Friend. Funeral to be held at Colchester Crematorium on Friday 2nd December 2022 at 10.15am. Family flowers only, donations if desired to St Helena Hospice may be made via www.hunnaball.co.uk All enquiries to Hunnaball of Stanway, 8 Chapel Road, Colchester, Essex. CO3 0PU Tel: 01206 489212.

Nina Winifred Deasy

Nina passed away peacefully on Sunday 6th November at Blackbrook House Care Home after living with the effects of her deteriorating Dementia since early 2016. For all this time she has stoically accepted her condition with quiet, dignity and an invariably smiling countenance. Beloved Wife of Peter and devoted Mother of the late Timothy. Nina was loved and respected by all who knew her. The funeral to celebrate Nina's life is to be held at St Mary's Church, Lawford on Wednesday 30th November at 11.00am, followed by interment in the Churchyard beside the grave of her Son. All friends and family are welcome. Family flowers only please but, if desired, donations to the Salvation Army would be gratefully received at Geo. Paskell Funeral Service, 15 High Street, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1AG.

Beryl Lavinia Cook (Née Raven)

Passed away at home on Tuesday 1st November 2022, aged 77. Much loved Wife to Walter "Wally". Mother to Karen, Clare and Neil. Grandma to Joe, Libby, Katie, Hannah and Evie. Sister to Mick and to Jean (deceased). Mother-in-Law to Richard, James and Lou. Dearly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Tuesday 6th December 2022 at 11.00am. Black dress optional Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Cancer Research UK or Headway 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.

Margaret Blanc

It is with great sadness we announce that Margaret passed away on 8th November 2022 aged 89 years. Devoted and much loved Aunt and friend to so many. She will be sadly missed by all. The funeral will take place on Monday 28th November at 12:30 at Colchester Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, to The Cat Protection Charity.

George Henry William Mouser

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 2nd November after a long illness bravely borne. Aged 81 years. Husband to Gloria, Dad to Hugh, Brother to Geoffrey. The family particularly thank the staff of CK2 Care, Clacton for all their care and attention. Funeral to take place at Colchester Crematorium, Tuesday 22nd November at 2:45pm. All friends and family welcome. Donations can be made to CK2 Care c/o L&K Funeral Directors 01255 318524.

Alistair Garland

14th December 1932 to 23rd November 2018 Sorely missed by Cleo, Duncan & Carol, Alison & Mark.

Peter Ernest Allington

On 5th November 2022, peacefully at The Oaks Nursing Home, aged 79 years. Loving Husband of Carole, dear Father of Mark and Julie and Grandfather of Matthew, James and Daisy. Funeral Service 12 noon on Wednesday 14th December 2022 at St Mary's Church, Great Bentley followed by interment. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for the Alzheimer's Society may be sent c/o R Gwinnell & Sons, 112 Ipswich Road, Colchester CO4 0AA or via Peter's Tribute Page at www.gwinnell.co.uk.

Sheila Doris Kirkham

Passed away peacefully on 18th October 2022, aged 86 years, at Colchester General Hospital. Now reunited with her late Husband Ronald. A dear Partner to Stephen and a loving Mother to Alan, Ann & Michael, who have my deepest sympathy. Loving Nan to Alex, Lee & Laura, James & Nicola, Great Nan to Dylan, Summer, Max & Leo. Sheila's funeral will take place on Friday 25th November at Colchester Crematorium, 1:15pm. Flowers welcome but any donations, if desired, to SSAFA or Blind Veterans Association.

Peter Jones

Passed peacefully on Tuesday 8th November 2022 at Colchester Hospital. Beloved Husband, Dad and Grandad to Carol, Margaret, Adam and Leah. Funeral at Weeley Crematorium on Monday 5th December 2022 11:00am. Donations welcome to Kidney Research UK c/o East of England Co-operative Funerals, Manningtree.

Ada Doris Maynard

On 9th November peacefully at Frintondene Residential Home, Ada of Frinton-on-Sea, aged 103 years. Widow of the late Reginald Maynard and a much loved Mother, Nana, Great Nana and Great Great Nana. Funeral Service on Wednesday 30th November at Weeley Crematorium at 12:30. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Ada may be made to St Marys the Virgin Church (Payable to Frinton PCC St Marys Church Frinton) 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.

Joan Lewis

In loving memory of a special mum and nana. In our thoughts night and day. From Sue, Billy, Simone and Paul.

Derek Kenneth Lawrenson

On 1st November peacefully in Basildon Hospital, Derek of Walton-on-the-Naze, aged 69 years. Much loved Husband, Father and Grandfather. Funeral Service on Monday 28th November at Weeley Crematorium, at 12:30pm. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Derek may be made to Walton and Frinton Branch 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.

Lelia Black

On the 8th November 2022, at St. Helena Hospice, Lelia aged 90 years, passed away to be forever with her ever-loving Husband Dennis. A much loved and greatly missed Mum, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Funeral service to be held at Colchester Crematorium on Friday 25th November 2022, at 10:15.

Raymond Kenneth 'Ray' Baker

Passed away peacefully on 6th November 2022, aged 66 years. A much loved Husband, Dad, Son, Brother & Son-in-Law who will be deeply missed. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Wednesday 30th November at 2.45pm. Black attire not necessary. Family flowers only please, donations in Ray's memory may be made to British Lung Foundation and sent to Geo. Paskell Funeral Service, 15 High Street, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1AG or at www.hunnaball.co.uk.

Joan Lilian Miskiel

Mum to Christina, Michael and Maria, also in-law to Charlie, Frances and David. 7 Grandchildren, 5 Great-Grandchildren, and Supergran to all. Funeral Service will take place at 2.00pm, on 21st November at St James' Church, High Street, Brightlingsea. Followed by a private burial. Flowers, or donations to Brightlingsea Community Centre or Colchester Dialysis Unit most welcome.

Christine Nock

Passed away surrounded by her family, following a short illness, aged 84 years. A much-loved Mum, Nan and Great-Nan, Chris will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Funeral service will take place at 09.30am on Friday 18th November at Colchester Crematorium. No flowers please, but donations, if desired may be made in Chris' memory to 'Project 21' Supporting those with Downs Syndrome and their families, locally, at www.drobinson.co.uk or sent c/o Daniel Robinson & Sons, 31 High Street, Halstead CO9 2AA Tel: 01787 475533.

William Burns Duncan

Passed away peacefully on the 24th October 2022, at Colchester General Hospital. Beloved Husband to Susie, a much loved Dad and Father-in-Law to Louise and Shaun, Fiona and Jamie. A loving Grandpa to Jasmine, Ewan, Connor and Oscar. Willies Funeral will take place on Friday the 25th of November 2022, at Colchester Crematorium at 11:00am. All flowers are welcome, and donations if desired to Collingwood Centre at Colchester Hospital and SinglePoint Nurses (St Helena Hospice).

Janet (Janette) Vernon

Passed away peacefully 6th November 2022, aged 77 years at The Fryatt Hospital, Harwich. Reunited with her Children Dely and Trev. She was an immensely loved Mum, Nanny, Great Nanny, Sister, Auntie and friend to many. Funeral to take place at Colchester Crematorium Monday 5th December 2022 at 12.30pm. If possible, please wear a dash of tartan or purple. At Mum's request, immediate family floral tribute only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired to either Age UK (Colchester Befriending Scheme) or Warm and Toasty Club may be given via John J Smith Funeral Service, St Mary's Chapel, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8RT Tel: 01206 761800 Thanks to all those who cared for Mum in the final part of her life, including Sue and team at Comfort Care, EAU, Palliative Care Team @ CGH, Trinity Ward, Dr Nemeth and Abbeyfield Surgery and Sarah at Age UK befriending.

Glenys Ann Thornton (née James)

Died peacefully in her sleep at The Oaks Retirement Home, Aingers Green on 20 October, four days before 76th birthday. She was loving and much loved Wife of Philip, Sister-in-Law to Judy, Aunt to Cara, Godmother and friend. Green burial at Oakfield Wood, Wrabness, CO11 2TF on Friday 25 November at 12 noon followed by a Thanksgiving Service at St. Leonards Church, Beaumont-cum-Moze, CO16 0AZ at 12:45pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired 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 Please inform Philip if you are attending the wake at Frinton-on-Sea Golf Club.

Jean Anderson

With sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Wife and Mother Jean on 31st October 2022. An extraordinary lady who will never be forgotten. Church Service to be held at St Mary's Church Kelvedon on Thursday 24th November at 1pm, followed by burial. Family flowers only, Donations if desired to Cancer Research may be sent c/o Janet C Davis, 233 High Street, Kelvedon, Essex CO5 9JD or online at www.hunnaball.co.uk.