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

Jackie Clayton (né​e O'Connell)

Three long years have now passed by, But we think of you every day. You're in my heart forever more, Until we meet at Heaven's door. Always yours, David and Family, Jay, Tig, David, Carl and Jo. x x x x x x.

David William 'Dave' Rose

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 3rd January 2023 at St Helena Hospice, aged 78. Devoted Husband of Sue, much loved Dad to Andy and Nick, Grandad to Madison, Stone and Josephine and Brother to John and the late Peter. Funeral Service to be held at St Mary's Church, Wivenhoe on Thursday 9th February at 9.30am followed by a private Committal at Colchester Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations if desired, to St Helena Hospice (which will be shared equally with SinglePoint) may be given at the service or to Kemble Funeral Services, 59 High Street, Wivenhoe CO7 9AZ.

Robin Edward Chandler

Passed away peacefully on the 9th of January 2023, aged 77 years old. Funeral Service to be held Wednesday 8th of February 2023, at 11:45am at Colchester Crematorium.

Margaret Rose Redgewell

Passed away on December 21st, 2022 aged 87 years. Beloved Wife of Ivan, Mum of Matt, Nanny of Bradley and Jody and Mother-In-Law to Alison. Will be greatly missed but always fondly remembered by her family and will remain forever in our hearts. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Friday 3rd February 2023 at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations can be made to NRAS or Lymphoma Action c/o East of England Co-op Funeral Services, 89 Wimpole Road, Colchester, Essex CO1 2DB.

Paul Thorpe

Passed away peacefully at home, aged 48. Dearly loved Son of Val and Chris. Brother to Tina, Brother-in-Law to Del. Uncle to Luke and Close Friend of Sophia. He will be missed dearly by his Family, Carers and Friends. Funeral to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Monday 6th February at 11.00 a.m. Blue colours preferred. No black to be worn. Family flowers only. Donations may be made for SHINE and sent to Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7QT. Telephone: 01206 760049.

Derek Arthur Bridges

Passed away peacefully on 2nd January 2023, at The Oaks Nursing Home, aged 94 years. Beloved Husband of Rosemary for over 68 years. A very dear Dad, Grandad, G.Pop and Great Grandad who is missed by us all. Funeral Service to take place on Friday 10th February 2023, at 10:15am at Colchester Crematorium. Everyone welcome to attend the service. No dress code. Family flowers only by request, but donations if wished to go to West Mersea, RNLI Branch via East of England Co-op Funeral Services, Wivenhoe.

Nick Stanley

Passed away on January 9th surrounded by family. Nick was a beloved husband to Pat, brother to Julie, father to Pete, stepdad to Lucie and Jonathan, grandad to Nicholas, Ada, ZEllie, Finn and Frida and father-in-law to Emily, Asser and Trudie. Nick was headteacher at Langenhoe Primary for 17 years and teacher at Hazelmere, Gosbecks and Stanway Fiveways. He touched so many people's lives with his musical talents, humour and zest for a huge variety of hobbies and projects. We are so enormously grateful to have been his loving family. A private family funeral will be held in February. Nick supported the charity Marie Curie. If you feel you would like to make a donation in his memory please use this link: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/lucie-barber1.

Stuart Robert Bacon

We are sad to announce the sudden death at home of Stuart Robert Bacon of Dallinghoo On the 9th of January 2023, aged 90 years. Funeral Service to be held at St Bartholomew's Church, Orford on 3rd March 2023, at 10:30am. Then the Cremation at Seven Hills Crematorium, Ipswich at 12pm. Family flowers only. Donations to the RSPCA.

Rosemary Ferguson

Passed away peacefully on the 6th January 2023 with her family, age 76. Funeral service will take place at Colchester Crematorium 7th February 2023, 10:15am. Flowers welcome. But donations in memory of Rosemary may be made payable to St Helena Hospice. Donations c/o Funeral Directors, East of England Co-operative Funeral Society, 89 Wimpole Road, Colchester CO1 2DB.

Patricia Ann Revett

Passed away peacefully on Friday 13th January 2023, with her girls by her side. Aged 76. Devoted Wife to John. Wonderful Mum to Sarah and Shells, Grandma (Margar) to Elliot, Lottie, Freddie and Floss. Funeral Service to take place at St James' Church, Nayland on Tuesday 14th February 2023, at 11.00am. Please do not feel obliged to wear black or dark clothing, bright colours welcome. Family flowers only, donations if desired for Parkinson's UK 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.

Tony Farrow

Died peacefully on Saturday 21st January 2023, aged 95. A devoted and much-loved husband to Gene, beloved dad to Christine, Michael, Stephen, David, Jane & Dianne, uncle, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral to take place at St James' Church, Brightlingsea 9th March 2023, at 12 noon followed by burial at All Saints Church, Brightlingsea. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Alzheimer's Research UK or Brightlingsea Museum c/o John J Smith, 1A Tower Street, Brightlingsea, CO7 0AL.

June Nash

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on 12th January, aged 95 years. Devoted Wife of the late Fred. A much loved Mum, Granny & Great Granny who will be deeply missed. Funeral service to take place at Weeley Crematorium on Monday 20th February 2023 at 1.15pm. Family flowers only, donations in June's memory may be sent to British Heart Foundation and sent to Geo. Paskell Funeral Service, 15 High Street, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1AG or at www.hunnaball.co.uk.

Derek William Darby

Sadly passed away in hospital on Monday 16th January 2023, aged 83 years. Loving Husband to Pauline, dearly loved Dad to Judy and Lisa, loving Grandad and Great Grandad to Jade, Jamie-Lee and Isla. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Tuesday 14th February 2023 at 2.45pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Essex and Herts Air Ambulance 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.

William Henry Waters

Sadly passed peacefully away at Loganberry Lodge on 5th January 2023. Much loved Husband, Father, Grandad, Brother, Uncle and friend. Funeral Service to be held at Colchester Crematorium on Thursday 23rd February 2023, at 13:15. Family flowers only, donations if desired in Bill's memory to Alzheimer's Association may be sent via Co-op Funeral Services, Wimpole Road https://william-henry-waters.muchloved.com/ All enquiries to Co-op Funeral Services, Wimpole Road, Colchester, CO1 2DB.

Stephen Whiten

It is with the greatest sadness that John & Shirley announce the passing of their dearly loved Son Steve, after a short illness on 25th December 2022. Steve will be lovingly remembered by his Brother Rick and his devoted and beloved Daughters Georgia & Hayley. Funeral Service will be held at Colchester Crematorium on Friday 17th February 2023, at 2pm. Steve's wish is for something red to be worn. Family flowers only, donations if desired for St Helena Hospice or Combat Stress may be made via www.hunnaball.co.uk or sent to Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7QT 01206 760049.

Audrey Clarke

Passed away on Tuesday 17th January 2023, after a short illness. Beloved Wife of Gordon. Treasured Mum of Trudi and Russel. Funeral Service to be held on Thursday 16th February 2023, at Park Wood Crematorium, Elland at 1:30pm. No flowers by request, donations in Audrey's memory are appreciated to SENSE. All enquiries to T W Birks and Son, Woodhead Road, Holmfirth HD9 2PR Telephone 01484 683322.

John Simons

Sadly passed away 22nd December 2022 aged 86 years. Loving Husband, Dad, Grandad, Great Grandad and Friend. Funeral to be held at Weeley Crematorium on Thursday 9th February 2023 - 11am. No black to be worn & family flowers only. Any donations to Dementia UK.

Betty Evelyn Spall (née Ewers)

Passed away peacefully at Welshwood Manor Care Home on the 10th January 2023, aged 90 years. Loving Wife of Peter. Caring Mother to Howard and Kathryn. Special Nanna and Great Nanna. Former Teacher at Alresford Primary School. Very sadly missed but now resting in peace. Funeral service to take place at Weeley Crematorium on Monday 20th February 2023 at 11.45am. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in Betty's memory can be made to Wivenhoe Scout & Guide Association or Essex Heart Fund Charity c/o East of England Co-operative Funeral Service, 89 Wimpole Road, Colchester CO1 2DB.

Christopher Baverstock

Passed peacefully on 11th January 2023, aged 83 years. Retired School Master. Beloved Husband of Rita. Dear Father of Mark and Michelle, Ian and Pom and Matthew (deceased). Grandfather of Harriet and Emily. Funeral Service at 2.00pm Monday 6th February 2023, at St Mary's Church, Great Bentley followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, made payable to 'Edensor Care Centre' may be sent to R Gwinnell & Sons 112 Ipswich Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 0AA.

Ann Freda Hudson

Passed away after a short illness, aged 88 years. A very much loved Wife of Jim, Mum to Stephen, James and Sharon. A Loving Nanna, Great Nanna, Sister, Aunt and friend who is so greatly missed. The Funeral Service will take place at Colchester Crematorium on Wednesday 8th February 2023, at 1:15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in Ann's memory can be made payable to the Alzheimer's Society c/o John J Smith Funeral Service St Mary's Chapel Mersea Road Colchester CO2 8RT Tel: 01206 761800.

Peter Mitton

Passed away peacefully on 6th January 2023. Much loved Husband of Susan, dear Father to Ian and Stephen and a cherished Grandad. Funeral Service on Thursday 16th February at Oakfield Wood, Wrabness at 1pm. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Peter may be made to Parkinson's 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.

Doris Florence Sadler

Passed away peacefully on Saturday 7th January 2023, aged 78 years. Devoted Wife to the late Paul. Much loved Mum to Sally and Judy and Grandmother to Toni. Funeral Service to take place at Colchester Crematorium Chapel on Wednesday 8th February 2023, at 11am. Family flowers only, donations if desired for PDSA or St Helena Hospice may be sent to Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7QT Tel 01206 760049.

Joyce Hardy

It is with great sadness we announce that Joyce passed away on 13th January 2023. Dearly loved Wife of the late Alfred and devoted Mum to Jill and the late Anne. A caring and generous lady who will be sadly missed. Funeral Service on Tuesday 7th February at Weeley Crematorium at 1:15pm. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Joyce may be made to Guide Dogs for the Blind 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.

Michael Cuthbert

Died on 7th January peacefully in hospital, Michael of Walton-on-the-Naze, aged 82 years. Much loved Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather and will be sadly missed by all his family. Funeral Service on Monday 6th February at Weeley Crematorium at 11:45am. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Michael may be made to MacMillian Cancer Support 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.

Anneliese Holohan

Passed away on January 4th 2023. Aged 75 years. Dearly loved Wife, Mum, Nanny, Great Nanny and Sister. Will be sadly missed by all. Funeral service will take place on Friday 27th January at 9:45 at All Saints Church, Shrub End Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 4RW. Then on to Colchester Cemetery for burial at 11:30. Family and friends welcome after to celebrate the life of Anne at Orchard Baptist Church Hall, Blackheath, 23 Mersea Road, Colchester, Essex CO2 0AE 12.30 onward.

David Read

Passed away peacefully at home, aged 59. Beloved Husband of Carol. Beloved Brother of Caroline, Lorraine and James. Much loved by all who knew him. Funeral to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Tuesday 31st January at 10.15 am. Bright clothing is preferred. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be made for The British Heart Foundation via www.hunnaball.co.uk or may be sent to Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7QT. Telephone: 01206 760049.

Vesta Butcher

On 12th January, this wonderful lady softly departed from our earthly world. Vesta was, and will always be "forever loved, cherished and admired" by family and friends. Funeral service and salutations will be held at Weeley Crematorium on 2nd February 2023 at 9.30 am. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Vesta may be made to St Helena Hospice c/o P. G. Oxley Ltd; 112 Connaught Avenue, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex CO13 9AA Tel: 01255 675549 or online at www.pgoxley.co.uk/donate.