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

George Farrell

Passed away peacefully on 14th November 2022, aged 83. Much loved husband of Christine and treasured dad, grandad and great grandad. Funeral will take place at St James the Less, Priory Street, Colchester on Monday 12th December at 10.45, followed by burial at East Bergholt. Special thanks to the staff at Layer Marney Ward at Colchester Hospital for their kindness and care to George in his last days. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, to St Helena Hospice c/o R Gwinnell & Sons, Ipswich Road, Colchester.

Cyril Fayers

Cyril, beloved father to Lesley and Wendy, sadly passed away at age 97 at Colchester General Hospital, on 10th November 2022. Service will be held at St George's Church, Hall Rd, Great Bromley, Colchester CO7 7TS on Sunday, December 4th at 2pm. Flowers can be sent to Co-op Funeralcare, 12a St Johns Road, Colchester, CO4 0JW, or donations can be sent to Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity, Charity Office, North Zone, Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road, Ipswich IP4 5PD or online.

June Tracey

Now reunited with her late husband Cyril. It is with great sadness that the family of June Tracey announces her passing after a short term illness on Thursday 17th November 2022 at the age of 88 years. June will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by her children Gillian and Paul, son-in-law Mark, daughter-in-law Linda, 6 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, much loved sisters Phyl and Ro and her many nieces, nephews and friends. The funeral service will be held at Colchester Crematorium on Thursday 22nd December at 11 o'clock. Immediate family flowers only and donations if desired to St Helena Hospice Colchester.

Dorothy Lesley Bradshaw

Passed away peacefully on 17th November 2022, aged 90 years. Dearly loved Mum, Gran, Great Gran and Wife to the late Bill Bradshaw. A Thanksgiving service will be held on Thursday 15th December, Fordham All Saints Church at 11.30am. No black please. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Cardiac Unit, CoHoC c/o East of England Co-operative Funeral Services, Stanway Retail Park, Peartree Road, CO3 0LX.

Greta Welham

The matriarch of our family, passed away on the 13th November 2022, only a few weeks ahead of her 103rd Birthday. Having lost her only Son, John this summer, her heart was no longer with us and this world. Devoted to her late Husband Jack, Mother-in-Law to Pat, Nan to Jane and Victoria, the best 'Old Nanny' to Mary, Denis and James and loved dearly by Barny and David. Friend to many who passed through her home at Mersea Court over the last 26 years, and to warden Alison. For the past two and a half years, Greta was blessed to have been cared for by the amazing ladies from Native Angels, Debbie, Lisa and Mel to whom we once again owe our deepest gratitude for the end of life care they provided during her last weeks, with the upmost dignity and devotion. The Funeral Service will take place on Friday 16th December, at The Parish Church of St Peter & St Paul, West Mersea at 11:00am. Donations in Greta's memory for Native Angels may be made via www.hunnaball.co.uk or sent to J.K.May Funeral Service, Blackwater House, 51 High Street, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex CO5 8JE.

Eric Frank Rust

Passed away peacefully at Stronvar Residential Home on 13th November 2022. Remembrance Sunday, aged 94. Devoted Husband to Eileen, Father to Michael and Philip, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Thanksgiving service to take place at Weeley Crematorium on Wednesday 7th December 2022, at 2:45pm. Family flowers only. All enquiries to Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7QT Tel 01206 760049.

Roy Arthur Scott

Passed away peacefully aged 90 years. Much loved Husband to the late Olive Scott, Dad of Susan, Peter and Mark, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and friend who will be greatly missed. The funeral service will take place at Colchester Crematorium on Thursday 15th December at 1.15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in Roy's memory can be made payable to Alzheimer's Society or The British Heart Foundation and sent c/o John J Smith Funeral Service, St Mary's Chapel, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8RT Tel: 01206 761800.

Christine May Withers

Passed away peacefully aged 84 years. A much-loved Wife, Mother, Nanna, Great Nanna, Sister, Aunt, and friend who will be so greatly missed. The Funeral Service will take place at St Mary's Church, West Bergholt on Tuesday 20th December, at 11am. Family flowers only please. Donations in Christine's memory can be made payable to Sue Ryder and sent c/o John J Smith Funeral Service, St Mary's Chapel, Mersea Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8RT Tel: 01206 761800.

Bryan Mellor

Sadly passed away on 11th November 2022 aged 88. A beloved husband of June and devoted father and grandfather. A celebration of Bryan's life will be held on Thursday 8th December at 2.30pm in the United Church, Brightlingsea. Donations if desired for the RNLI can be sent to Kemble Funeral Service, 16 High Street, Brightlingsea CO7 0AE Tel: 01206 805836.

Colin Coan

Sadly passed away on 20th November 2022 aged 81. Dearly missed and much loved Husband to Margaret, Father to Jonathan and Robert. Daughter-in-Laws Vicky and Lisa, Grandchildren Christian, Daisy, Oliver and Toby. Step Grandchildren Ellie and Amelia and Great Grandchildren Autumn and Isla-Rose. All family, friends and colleagues knew him as a true and wise farmer, a fighter to the end and the most kind and lovable man who would do anything for anyone if he could. The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of St Peter and St Paul Church, West Mersea on Thursday 15th December at 14:15 followed by a Cremation at Colchester Crematorium at 15:30. The ashes will be spread at a later date on Colin's beloved farm. Flowers are welcome as are donations through the memorial site colincoan.muchloved.com with all donations going to Blood Cancer UK. Heart felt thanks for all the loving cards and gifts received.

Jean Valerie Ponder

Passed away peacefully at Broomfield Hospital. Sadly missed, but forever remembered by Son Jeffrey, Grandchildren Kelly & James & Great Grandchildren. Funeral service at Colchester Crematorium on Wednesday 14th December at 3.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations to Diabetes UK c/o R Gwinnell & Sons Funeral Directors.

Gwen Starling (nee Cocksedge)

Gwen Passed away peacefully at Colonia Court Care Home on 7th November, aged 91. A devoted Wife to the late Len Starling A much loved Aunt to many Nieces and Nephews. Funeral service on Tuesday 13th December at 10.15am at Colchester Crematorium Flowers may be sent c/o East of England Co-Operative Funeral Services 89 Wimpole Road, Colchester, CO1 2DB.

Anthony Cullum

Passed Away on 4th November, 2022. Tony is dearly loved and respected. Funeral service to be held at Colchester Crematorium on Friday 9th December 2022 at 10.15am. Please feel free to wear as much or as little colour as you wish. Family flowers only. Donations in Tony's memory to either Essex & Herts Air Ambulance or DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. c/o East of England Co-op Funeral Services, 213a High Street, Kelvedon CO5 9JD.

Margaret Mary Overton

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on 8th November 2022. Much loved Mother to David and Elizabeth, Mother-in-Law to Mark and Lucy and Grandma to Hannah. Funeral Service at St. James' Church, Brightlingsea on Friday 16th December 2022 at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please and donations if desired to Addenbrookes Kidney Patients Association and The Brooke Animal Hospital c/o East Of England Co-op Funeral Care, 2, Central Parade, Rosemary Road, Clacton-on-Sea.

Ruby Florence Goodwin

Sadly passed away peacefully on 23rd November 2022, aged 101 years. Much loved Wife of the late George Goodwin. Sadly missed by her many Nieces and Nephews, their families and friends. Funeral service will take place 9.30 a.m, Thursday 15th December at Colchester Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, made payable to British Heart Foundation may be sent c/o R Gwinnell & Sons, 112 Ipswich Road, Colchester CO4 0AA or via Ruby's Tribute Page at www.gwinnell.co.uk.

Brian Rodney Nippress

Sadly, passed away on the 23rd of October 2022, aged 79 years. A service will be held at Weeley Crematorium on the 8th of December 2022, at 12:30pm. Donations if desired to British Heart Foundation or Diabetes UK.

Janet Cynthia Wright

Passed away on 19th November 2022 aged 82 years. Dearly loved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother who will be sadly missed. Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday 6th December, Aldham Parish Church at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to British Heart Foundation c/o East of England Co-operative Funeral Services, Stanway Retail Park, Peartree Road, Colchester, CO3 0LX or via: https://janet-cynthia-wright.muchloved.com/.

Maureen Sparks

Passed away peacefully at Colchester General Hospital, aged 69. Loving Sister to John and a much loved Auntie to Fiona, Laura and James. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday 13th December 2022, at Weeley Crematorium at 11am. She will be forever in our hearts.

Kathleen 'Penny' Whale

On 10th November peacefully at Frintondene Nursing Home, Kathleen of Frinton-on-Sea aged 99 years. Much loved Mother to Nicholas and Deborah and a dear Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Funeral Service on Thursday 8th December at St Mary's Old Church, Frinton-on-Sea at 11am followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Kathleen 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.

Graham Hartley

On 19th November peacefully in hospital, Graham of Frinton-on-Sea, aged 58 years. Much loved Husband of Linda, loving Dad to Danielle, Hattie, Sophie and Ben, Brother to Andy and a dear Gramps to Demi, Sebastian and Ralph. Funeral Service to be held on Monday 5th December 2022 at Weeley Crematorium at 3.30pm. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Graham may be made to Royal Papworth Charity 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.