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

ANTHONY (TONY) KEVIN DOYLE It is with deepest sadness that Anthony's loved ones announce his sudden passing at Colchester Hospital on Monday 25th January 2021, aged 42. Beloved Fiancé of Megan, Son of Denise, Big Brother to Micheal. Treasured Grandson, Nephew and Cousin, much loved Son-in-law to be and a wonderful Godfather, Friend and Colleague. Remembering an inspiring person who we love dearly and will remember always. Funeral service at St Peter & St Paul's Church, West Mersea, on Thursday 25th February at 2pm. Due to restrictions, guests inside the church will be by invitation only. Please contact Megan directly for Zoom details to watch the funeral online. Flowers can be sent to J.K. May Hunnaball, West Mersea. To honour Tony's life, the family ask that you speak with your loved ones about your wishes regarding organ donation.

GEORGE Brian Maurice Age 80 Dearly loved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle and Friend, lost his valiant fight in St Helena Hospice on Thursday 21st January. Due to current restrictions, private funeral to take place at St Peter & St Paul's Parish Church, West Mersea at 14:00 on Friday 26th February 2021. Family flowers only. Donations welcome to the Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals Charity for the Collingwood Centre in recognition of the fantastic support Brian has received over the past 10 years, and can be made via www.hunnaball.co.uk or sent to J.K. May Funeral Service, 51 High Street, West Mersea, CO5 8JE.

BENNETT Douglas James Passed away suddenly at home 8/2/21 aged 81. Loving husband, dad, grandad & friend. Limited funeral due to restrictions. Donations if desired to GOSH c/o Co-op 89 Wimpole Road, Colchester, CO1 2DB. Sylvia & family sincerely thank everyone for their kind messages and cards.

OPPEZZO Barbara Passed away peacefully on 11th February 2021 aged 81 years, at Mistley Manor Residential Home. Dearly loved Wife of the late Richard (Dick) and wonderful Mum to Michelle and the late Robert (Bloom), much loved Nan to Toby, Ricki and Amber. Sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral at West Mersea Parish Church on Monday 22nd February 2.00pm by invitation only due to Covid restrictions and burial at West Mersea Cemetery (numbers also limited). Flowers or donations if desired to Parkinsons UK to be sent to J.K. May of West Mersea, Blackwater House, 51 High Street, West Mersea CO5 8JE

WARD Nancy Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 9th February 2021, aged 85 years. An active member of Colchester's Chinese Community. Beloved Mum to Kay and Anne, and Mother-in-Law to Darrell and Andrew. Much loved Wife of the late Herbert. Will be greatly missed by all of her family and many friends. Forever in our hearts. Due to current restrictions, a private service will be held at Colchester Crematorium. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations made payable to British Lung Foundation may be sent c/o R Gwinnell & Sons, 112 Ipswich Road, Colchester CO4 0AA or via the Tribute Page at www.gwinnell.co.uk

MCINTYRE William Andrew Sidney "Bill" 2.5.1932 26.1.2021 Margaret Ruth Kate "Ruth" 23.10.1930 26.1.2021 Beloved parents of Nicholas and Andrew. Much loved Grandparents and Great Grandparents. Private funeral service by invitation at 11.45 a.m. Monday 1st March 2021. The service will be available via a Live Webcast at https://www.obitus.com/ Username: Qose6482 Password: 989954 Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, made payable to Essex Wildlife Trust may be sent c/o R Gwinnell & Sons, 112 Ipswich Road, Colchester CO4 0AA

Linda Jane Bird (formerly Baldwin) Sadly passed away on 20th January 2021, aged 79 years. Much loved Wife to Malcolm, loving Mum of Diane, Jane, Stephen, Helen, Leta, Paul & Jason. Loving Nan to her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. A private funeral will be held with current restrictions applied. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Guide Dogs for the Blind c/o Harwich & Dovercourt Independent Funeral Services, 8 Oakley Road, Dovercourt CO12 4QR

SPIRES Queenie 12.04.1926 - 04.02.2021 Mum will be sadly missed by all of her children, Leslie, Chris, Ruth, Maria and Nicky, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and friends. Service on 23rd March at St Albright's Church at 1pm followed by burial at Colchester Crematorium at 2pm. Family only due to Covid restrictions. Private gathering to be held in the future. Any donations in memory of Queenie to be sent to Dementia UK

ELLIOTT Robert Douglas Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday 3rd February 2021, aged 94 years. Dearly loved Father, Granddad and Great Grandad. Funeral service will take place on Friday 19 March 2021 at St James the Less & St Helen Church then burial at Colchester Cemetery. Due to the current pandemic, attendance by invitation only.

JOSEPHINE MARY BUNKER "Josie" On 14th January peacefully at De La Mer House, Walton-on-the-Naze. Josie of Kirby Cross, aged 86 years. Much loved Wife of the late Derek and sadly missed by her family and friends. Due to the present restrictions there will be a private family funeral service at Weeley Crematorium on Friday 26th March at 11:45am. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Josie may be sent to St. Helena Hospice 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

BIBBY-CAROEN George William On Monday 8th February sadly passed away peacefully at Colchester Hospital. Aged 96. He leaves a Son and Daughter and two Grandsons. He will be sadly missed by his family and all that knew him. Due to present restrictions, there will be a private family funeral service on Tuesday 2nd March at Frinton Free Church at 12 Noon. Flowers welcome, P.G. Oxley Ltd., 43/47 High Street, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, CO14 8BE Tel. 01255 675549

BALL Suzanne On 2nd February peacefully at home in Walton-on-the-Naze surrounded by her family, Suzanne aged 72 years. Much loved Wife of Richard, dear Mother to Michelle and Christopher, loving Grandma to William, George, Harry, Wilbur and Dorothy and a dear Sister to Yvonne, Trevor and Martin. Due to the present restrictions, there will be a private family funeral service at Weeley Crematorium on Monday 15th March at 12:30pm. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Suzanne may be sent to St. Helena Hospice 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

In loving memory of RONALD JOHN CLARK Passed away peacefully on 15/01/2021. Loving Husband to Gwen, Dad to Gillian and Jackie. Deeply missed Grandad and Great Grandad. Donations to East of England Co-op Funeral Services, Wimpole Road, Colchester

SCOTNEY Deanna It is with great sadness that the family of Deanna Scotney announce her passing on the 17th January 2021 at Corner House Care Home she was aged 80 years. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service will take place at Weeley Crematorium on Wednesday 17th February 2021 at 11:45 a.m. Please wear a token of pink if attending. Due to COVID restrictions numbers are limited, so please direct any enquiries to Lesley Barlow & Family Tel 01255 222899. If you would like to make a donation in her memory Deanna's family have chosen to support 'Action for Children' and you can make your donation via the weblink https://deannascotney.muchloved.com/ or C/O Lesley Barlow, Clacton Funeral Service.

HINTON Gillian Myra Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 27th January 2021, aged 82 years. Beloved Wife, dearly loved Mother and Grandmother. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday 10 March 2021 at Colchester Crematorium. Due to the current pandemic, attendance by invitation only. Donations may be made to Dementia UK.

HARMAN Iris 'Jean' of Tiptree Passed away at home on 30th January 2021 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer, aged 83. Devoted Wife, loving Mum, Grandma, Great Grandma. Good Friend and Neighbour. Jean will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Limited family funeral at Colchester Crematorium 11th March. Donations in Jean's memory may be made to St Helena Hospice and sent c/o East of England Co op Funeral Services, 1-3 Chapel Road, Tiptree, CO5 0RA (01621 279999) or via the following link irisharman.muchloved.com

POULTER Terry Passed on 17th January 2021. So loved by Maureen & Martin. Service on 2nd March at 1:15pm Please raise a glass at 6:00pm on the 2nd March 2021. Thank you for the many cards received. Donations in Terry's memory to St Helena Hospice 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

PEACHEY Colleen Sheila Sadly passed away 23rd January 2021 at Bowthorpe Care Village, Norwich. Loving Partner of David, Mum of Sally and Son-in-Law Steve, Nannie, Great Nannie, Sister and Aunt. Funeral service will take place Friday 19th February 2021 at East of England Co-op Chapel, Wimpole Road, Colchester, followed by burial at Colchester Cemetery.

STONE Malyn Davina Sadly passed away on 18th January 2021, aged 82 years. Dearly loved Mum to Charlotte and Nick, much loved Granny to Bethany, Imogen, James, Tom and Lucie. Sadly missed by all. Private Funeral Service. Donations, if desired, made payable to Essex & Herts Air Ambulance or St Helena may be sent c/o R Gwinnell & Sons, 112, Ipswich Road, Colchester, Essex CO4 0AA or via the Tribute Page at www.gwinnell.co.uk

ARNOLD John David Charles Passed away in hospital, on January 25th 2021, aged 81 years. Much loved Husband of Pat. Loving Dad to Stuart, Katharine and Sarah. Father-in-Law to Karen, John and Damian. Loving Grandad to Louisa, Leo and Rueban. Funeral will be held at Colchester Crematorium, 3rd March 2021, 1:15pm. Family Flowers only please, Donations if desired to Alzheimer's Society via, john-arnold.muchloved.com

STOBBS Faith Mary Passed away peacefully on 19th January 2021. Loving Wife to Clive, Mother of Clare and Paul and Grandmother of Francessca, Imogen and Felix. Sady, due to current restrictions a private funeral will take place. Family flowers only. Donations are welcome to NSPCC or Autism Anglia and can be made by visiting Faith's tribute page: www.faithstobbs.muchloved.com Clive and family would like to thank everyone for their lovely cards, kind words and donations that have been received so far in memory of Faith.

BLACKSHAW Leslie Fredrick "Les" Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 13th January 2021 aged 97. Devoted Husband to Miriam. Much loved Dad to Michael and Susan. Cherished Grandad to Gemma, Thomas, James, Victoria and Great Grandad to William, Isabelle, Jack, Henry, Sylvie, Felix and Hugo. Private Funeral Service. Family flowers only please. All enquiries to Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7QT Tel 01206 760049

HURRY Edward Albert Eddie Passed away peacefully on 30th January 2021, aged 81 years. Beloved Husband of Jenny. Treasured Dad to David, Peter and Pauline, his Daughter-in-Law. Much loved Grandad to Thomas, Aimee, Elinor and William. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. A private family service will be taking place at Colchester Crematorium.

CRISP Malcolm William 'Hobi' Passed away on 19th January 2021, aged 73 years. A proud Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Malcolm will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Due to current restrictions, a private Funeral Service will take place. Donations in memory of Malcolm may be made payable to Dedham Therapy Farm and sent to Geo Paskell Funeral Service, 15 High Street, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1AG or online at www.hunnaball.co.uk