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

ADRIENNE SEEAR: In loving memory of Adrienne Seear, who sadly passed away on 21.05.2021, aged 66. Beautiful and much loved Mum to Sophie, Ellie and Chloe. Cherished Nanny to Dexter, Rocco, Raffy, Jasmine, Daisy, Xavi and Oscar. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Funeral to be held at Colchester Crematorium on Thursday, 1st July at 11am. Family flowers only. If desired, tributes and donations in Adrienne's memory can be made by visiting adrienneseear.muchloved.com

PETER EDWIN PARTNER: Peacefully, passed on Wednesday, 9th June 2021. Aged 86. Beloved Husband, Father, Grandad and Friend. Always loved and dearly missed. A funeral service is to take place at Birch Churchyard, Colchester at 2.30pm on Wednesday, 30th June 2021. Please park at Birch Memorial Hall. Donations in Peter's memory may be made to The British Heart Foundation or The Faith Mission via www.Hunnaball.co.uk All enquiries to Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7QT. Tel: 01206 760049.

BRENDA COURTIER: Peacefully at Stanway Green Lodge on 7th April. A restricted crematorium service took place in May. A memorial service is to take place at Eld Lane Baptist Church on the 13th August at 11am for family and friends. No flowers please. In accordance with Brenda's wishes, donations, if desired, for the benefit of Eld Lane Baptist Church, on the day, or sent to Hunnaball of Stanway, 8 Chapel Road, CO3 0PU Tel: 01206 489212.

DR IRVINE DOUGLAS MACMILLAN TURNER: Passed away peacefully at Colchester General Hospital on 8th June 2021, aged 76 years. Beloved Husband of the late Angela Turner. Much loved Father to Alex and Simon. Private committal to be held at Colchester Crematorium on Thursday, 15th July 2021 at 10.15am, followed by a Memorial Service at St John's Church. Donations, if desired, to Marie Curie may be made via www.hunnaball.co.uk All enquiries to Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester CO2 7QT Tel: 01206 760049.

SYLVIA THOMPSON (NÉE ORRIN): Sadly passed away on 17th June 2021. Aged 89 years. Much loved Wife of David, loving Mother of Elaine and Son-in-Law David. Grandmother to Michael and Joshua. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium at 2pm on 15th July 2021. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, made payable to Cancer Research UK or Blind Veterans UK 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

RODNEY ANGUS (ROD) YOUNG: 19th May 2021, aged 77 years. A dear Brother, Uncle, Great Uncle and Brother-in-Law. Rod died peacefully in Colchester Hospital, after a brave battle with cancer. He will be missed by all who knew him. Many fond memories remain. Funeral service will be held at Colchester Crematorium on Wednesday, 30th June 2021 at 3.30pm. Family flowers only, but donations can be made to Prostate Cancer UK by visiting Rod's tribute page: www.rodneyyoung.muchloved.com, or by sending a cheque c/o East of England Co-operative Funeral Services, 98 The Commons, Prettygate, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4NW.

ARTHUR GEORGE POWELL: It is with a heavy heart to announce Arthur passed away 22nd June 2021. Aged 91 years. A joint service for Arthur and Peggy will now take place on Tuesday, 6th July 2021. Much loved Dad of Karen and late Son Kevin. Loving Grandad to Zoe, Katy, Liam, Georgia and Joe. Great Grandad, Brother, Brother-in-Law and Uncle. Donations payable to St Helena Hospice may be sent c/o: John J Smith Funeral Service, St Mary's Chapel, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8RT. Tel: 01206 761800.

SYLVIA MAY YEOMANS: Sadly passed away on 6th June 2021 at her home, aged 89. Devoted Wife to the late Derek. Much loved Mum, Nan and Great Nan. A private funeral service will take place at a later date. 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, Stanway, Essex, CO3 0PU. Tel: 01206 489212.

PETER ERIC FRANK CLARE: Died 18th June 2021, after a long illness so bravely borne. Loving Husband of Janet, dear Dad of Joanne and Step-Father to Julian and Kirsty. Grandpa Peter to Isobel, Amelia and Thomas. Funeral to be held at St Mary's Church, Harefield on the 7th July at 2pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired for MS Society and Marie Curie Nurses to Heardon-Smith & Daughters, High Street, Harefield, Middlesex UB9 6BT.

PETER CHESTER: Sadly passed away on 11th June 2021. Much loved Husband to Chris. Dad to Stephen and Gary. Loving Grandad to Liane, Chantelle, Kallum and Lilie. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Alzheimer's Society.

IRENE CROUCHER: Formerly of 71, Belle Vue Road, Wivenhoe, passed away peacefully at St Wilfrid's Priory Care Home, Arundel on June 25th, 2021, aged 86 years. Much loved Mum, Nana and Great-Nana. She will be so missed.

PATRICK DANIEL MCLOUGHLIN: On 13th June 2021 at home, aged 68 years. Much loved Father of Louise, Maria, Ashley and Sian. Grandad of Brandon, Charlie, Ollie, Max and Emmy. Funeral service at 12.30pm on Thursday, 8th July 2021 at Colchester Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, made payable to RSPCA may be sent c/o R Gwinnell & Sons, 112 Ipswich Road, Colchester, Essex CO4 0AA.

BRIAN GEORGE TUCKWELL: Formerly of Prettygate Road, Colchester Passed away peacefully at home, aged 66 years, following a short illness. A much loved Dad to Ollie, Matt and Noah. His funeral will take place at 1pm on Thursday, 8th July at Cheltenham Crematorium.

MERVYN SYCAMORE: Passed away peacefully in Colchester Hospital on 18th June 2021, aged 84 years. Dear Husband of Christine. Sadly missed by Daughters, Family and Friends. Funeral service to be held at Colchester Crematorium on Friday, 9th July 2021 at 10.15am. Floral tributes or donations, if desired, made payable to the British Heart Foundation 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