These are all the death notices published in the Colchester Gazette this week.

SCOTT William 'Bill' Bill passed away peacefully at Colchester General on 25th August 2020 aged 84 years. A much loved Husband of Millie, he will be sadly missed by all his family. Funeral service to take place at Weeley Crematorium on Monday 21st September 2020 at 2:45 p.m. Family flowers only please donations if desired to 'St Helena Hospice' c/o Lesley Barlow & Family.

DINES Rita Ruth Passed away peacefully at Freda Gunton Lodge on 12th August 2020. Dearly loved Friend of Janet and Auntie to Joanne. She will always be greatly missed. Private funeral service for invited family and friends to be held at Colchester Crematorium on Wednesday 9th September. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, made payable to Stroke Association, in memory of Rita may be sent c/o R Gwinnell & Sons, 112 Ipswich Road, Colchester, Essex CO4 0AA

HOMEWOOD Geoffrey John (Geoff) Passed away peacefully 12th August 2020. Much loved Husband, Father, Father-in-Law, Grandad and Great Grandad. Private family funeral Thursday 10th September 2020 at 11:45 am. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Geoff to Back Care, National Back Pain Association may be given via www.hunnaball.co.uk All enquiries to Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester Essex CO2 7QT Tel: 01206 760049

BARTLETT Greta 9.12.1935 - 26.08.2020 It is with overwhelming sadness that we announce the death of our Mum following a short and sudden illness bravely fought. Mother to Marilyn, David, Beverley and Carolyn. Mother-in-Law to Alan,Tilley and Ed. Grandmother to Marcel, Dionne, Leanne, Kyleigh, Makayla, Tashan, Jonathan and Sam. Great Grandmother to Levi, Landon, Taylor, Eden, Lola and Bayleigh. At peace now with our Dad, her ever loving Husband Mike. A private cremation will be held due to current Government Guidelines. Donations in memory of Greta may be sent made payable to "CLIC Sargent" The Cancer Charity for Children c/o John J Smith Funeral Service, St. Marys Chapel, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8RT Tel. 01206 761800

WADE-SMITH Philip Sadly passed away on the 26th of August 2020, aged 85. He was at home surrounded by his family, and was a very much loved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandad. He leaves in the certain assurance that he will now be with his saviour. Private funeral on September 10th.

DE'ATH Jean Linda Passed away peacefully in hospital on 25th August 2020. A beloved Wife, Mother, Mother-in-Law and Grandmother. Will be sadly missed by everyone. Due to current government guidelines a private cremation will be held at Colchester Crematorium on 14th September at 3.30pm. Family flowers only but donations in memory of Jean may be sent made payable to The Essex and Herts Air Ambulance c/o John J Smith Funeral Service, St. Mary's Chapel, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8RT Tel. 01206 761800

HIPKIN Elsie Rose May On 24th August peacefully at Loganberry Lodge Care Home, Elsie of Walton-on-the-Naze, aged 87 years. Much loved Wife of Don, dear Mother to Gill and Donnie and a loving Granny and Great Granny. Due to the present circumstances there will be a private family funeral service on Wednesday 9th September at Weeley Crematorium at 1.15pm. Donations in memory of Elsie may be sent to Walton & Frinton Branch RNLI and Essex Air Ambulance c/o P G Oxley Ltd., 43-47 High Street, Walton-on-the-Naze CO14 8BE Tel. 01255 675549 or online at www.pgoxley.co.uk/donate

ELLIOTT Doreen Passed away peacefully at home on 18th August 2020, aged 92. Much loved Mum to Marilyn and Kate and devoted Nan to all her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Private family cremation. Donations if wished to St Helena Hospice.

BARNES Ellen Doreen Passed away peacefully in her sleep at Alderwood Care Home on Sunday 23rd August 2020, aged 90 years. Dear Mum, Grandma and Great Grandma. Funeral service to take place at Wivenhoe Cemetery on Thursday 10th September at 11.30am. Flowers welcome. All enquiries to Kemble Funeral Services, 59, High Street, Wivenhoe, CO7 9AZ 01206 822880

JOHNSON Ray Passed away at Colchester General Hospital on 13th August 2020 with his family by his side. Much loved Husband to Barbara, Dad to Robert & Donna and Grandad to James, Lewis, Jack & Alfie. Funeral to be held at Colchester Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Cancer Research UK may be made via www.hunnaball.co.uk All enquiries to Hunnaball of Colchester - Stanway, 8 Chapel Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 0PU Tel: 01206 489212

STEGGALL John Andrew Passed away peacefully on 20th July 2020, aged 59 years. Beloved Dad to Jade and Chelsea, much loved Brother to Simon and Ruth and Son of Mary and Ken. Will be sadly missed by family and friends.

HATCH Ron Passed away peacefully on 10th August, aged 90. He lived independently to the last Much loved Father, Father-in-Law and Grandfather to Sarah and Steve; Elise and Nat Allison and Wim; Danielle and Justin; Laura, Alex and Ellie; Jonathan Gareth (deceased) Reunited with his Wife Audrey Private funeral service Donations in Ron's memory to Colchester Food Bank may be sent c/o L. Jaschok, Freedom Funerals, Colchester

BARTON Doris Rosina Gladys On 6th August peacefully at Colchester General Hospital, Doris of Kirby Cross, aged 89 years. Much loved Wife of the late George and Mother to Trevor, David and the late Richard. Due to the present restrictions a private funeral service will be held at Weeley Crematorium on Wednesday 2nd September at 1:15pm. Flowers welcome. P.G. Oxley Ltd., 43/47 High Street, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, CO14 8BE. Tel. 01255 675549.

MARTIN Julia Annette Passed away peacefully at home with family and dear friends on 9th August 2020, age 65. A beloved Mother, Grandmother and Dear Friend. Private funeral at Colchester Crematorium at 2pm on Friday 11th September 2020. Family flowers only - donations if desired to SinglePoint via St Helena Hospice.

HINNELLS Arthur Walter Peacefully died on 30th July 2020 at Colchester General Hospital. He remained his chirpy, cheeky and witty self right up until the end of his 91 years! The cremation will take place on 4th September, at Arthur's request, instead of floral tributes that a donation to The Salvation Army is made.

DOROTHY 'Dot' BISHOP née WAGER Formerly of London Road, Feering. Passed away peacefully at home in Cambridgeshire, 18 August 2020, aged 78. Dearly loved by family and her many friends. Private family funeral. Donations in Dorothy's name, if desired, made payable to Arthur Rank Hospice c/o William Peacock & Sons, Castle Hill Lodge, Huntingdon PE29 3PG. Forever in our thoughts, Elizabeth and Philip xxx

IRVINE Jeanette Passed away suddenly on 2nd August 2020, aged 57 years. Much-loved Mum of Naraine, Sam and Rob. Devoted Nanna of Amana, Samuel-Jack and Louis. A private cremation will take place. Donations in Jeanette's memory may be made payable to Priory Lodge Care Home.

Dr. Paul Nigel Sharpe 27.05.49 - 19.08.20 Husband of Sue, Dad to Tim and Anna and Grandpa to William, James, Oliver, Charlie and George. Dearly loved and missed by all his family and friends. Donations directly to The Cure CJD Campaign or St. Helena Hospice.