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

Doris Fleury Neé Scates

12.02.1922 - 08.09.2021 Passed away peacefully in her sleep. Funeral to be held Friday 15th October 2021 at 2.30 p.m. at St Albrights Church, Stanway. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to RNLI may be sent c/o R. Gwinnell & Sons, 112 Ipswich Road Colchester CO4 0AA

Brian Dunt

DUNT Brian "BCF Dunt Decorator" Sadly passed away on 10th September 2021, peacefully in Ipswich Hospital. Loving Husband to Margaret. Dear Father to Jason & Sue, Josie & Leon. Adored Granddad to Charlie, Taylor, Nikki & Emma and Great Granddad to Harvey, Millie & Angelica. Also a friend to many, many people. He will be sadly missed. The funeral service is at Colchester Crematorium on Thursday 21st October 2021 at 11.45 hrs. Family flowers only please. But donations in memory of Brian may be sent to Alzheimer's Society c/o East of England Co-operative Funeral Service Branches.

Rachel Wendy Thomas

Passed away peacefully on 14th September 2021, aged 87 years. Devoted Wife to Bryan and Mother to James, Emma, Ruth and John. Grandmother to James, Rebecca, Daniel, Sam, Andrew, Ben, Laura, Douglas, Mary. Great Grandmother to Eoin. She will be sadly missed by her family and all that knew her. Funeral service will take place at St Marys Church, Wivenhoe 2.30pm on Friday 8th October 2021. Donations if desired to St Helena Hospice and the Samaritans can be made online at https://rachelthomas.muchloved.com or may be sent c/o Kemble Funeral Services, 59 High Street, Wivenhoe, Essex CO7 9AZ

Philip Sydney Cowlin

Passed away peacefully at home on 6th September 2021, aged 84. Philip will be sadly missed by his loving family and all his friends. Funeral service will be held at St Peter ad Vincula Parish Church of Coggeshall at 2.00pm on Wednesday 6th October 2021. Flowers or donations to RSPCA Danaher Animal Home c/o A Birkin & Sons, Market End, Coggeshall, CO6 1NH or online at www.memorygiving.com/philipsydneycowlin

Olive May Holness

Passed away 23rd September 2021. Aged 83 years. Much loved Mum of Tracey, Shaun and Larry. Proud Nan of Jonathan, Dominic, Ryan and Shannon. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Friday 15th October 2021 at 11.45am Family flowers only please. Donations in Memory of Olive payable to Cancer Research UK may be sent c/o: John J Smith Funeral Service St Mary's Chapel, Mersea Road Colchester. CO2 8RT Tel: 01206 761800

Grazyna Osmolski

08.05.1949 - 11.09.2021 Passed away 11th September, aged 71 years. Much loved and cherished Wife to Jerzy. Mother to Kalina, Michael and Pawel. Grandmother and friend who will be greatly missed. Full Requiem Mass will be held at St James the Less Catholic Church, Priory Street, Colchester on Monday 4th October at 10.30am followed by Burial at Colchester Cemetery at 11.30am. Flowers may be sent to John J Smith Funeral Service, St Marys Chapel, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8RT. Tel: 01206 761800

Robert James Williams

14.1.47 - 19.9.21 Dearly beloved Husband to Sandra, a much loved Dad to Robert and David. Adored Grandad to Edwin, George, James and a beloved Father-in-Law to Wendy and Clare. Much loved and missed. Funeral service to be held at Colchester Crematorium on Tuesday 19th October at 11.00am. Family flowers only but donations for St Helena Hospice can be sent c/o East of England Co-op Funeral Services, 98 The Commons, Colchester, CO3 4NW or made on line at www.eastofengland.coop/funerals/muchloved

Vera Margaret Laitt

Passed away on Thursday 16th September 2021, aged 78 years, suddenly after a long illness bravely fought. Loving Wife to Colin, much-loved Mum to Nicky and Tracy and adored Nan to her Grandchildren. Funeral service at Colchester Crematorium on Wednesday 13th October at 11.45 am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired, may be made payable to the MS Society (Colchester) and sent c/o East of England Co-operative Funeral Services, Stanway Retail Park, Peartree Road, Stanway CO3 0LX, or alternatively these can be made via Vera's tribute page:- veralaitt.muchloved.com

Joan Pauline Franklin

19.08.1940 - 19.09.2021 Mother of The Franklin Sisters Wendy, Mandy and Cindy Sadly passed away on 19th September 2021. Much loved Wife to Peter, Grandma to Claire, Sophie, Lily, Brett, Scott and Simon. Great Grandmother to Jaiden, Charlie, Leo and Oscar. Missed by all family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Weeley Crematorium on Wednesday 6th October at 12:30. Please wear colours. Family flowers only, donations if desired to The Butterfly Charity or St Helena Hospice. These can be sent to R Gwinnell, 351 Holland Road, Clacton-on-Sea 01255 815600

Rita Littlewood

Formerly of St Johns Road, Colchester. Passed away peacefully on Thursday 12th August 2021. Aged 98 years. Fondly remembered by all family and friends. Reunited with Bill. Together again. Family flowers. Donations, if desired, made payable to Cancer Research UK may be sent c/o R Gwinnell & Sons, 112 Ipswich Road, Colchester CO4 0AA or via the Tribute Page at www.gwinnell.co.uk

Raymond Thomas Arthur Carey

Husband of Patricia, Father of Michael, John, and the late Robert, Stepfather to Marion and Nicky, a dear Father in Law, Grandad and Great Grandad, died 1st September 2021, aged 93 years. Funeral service at Colchester Crematorium on 1st October 2021 at 11am. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to R N I B

John Michael (Wally) Wilkins

Sadly passed away peacefully on 14th September 2021 at the age of 81. Much loved by Wife Teresa, Children Natalie and Joel and Sons-in-Law Brian and Sam. John will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Service to be held at Colchester Crematorium on Tuesday 12th October 2021 at 12:30 p.m. All welcome. All enquiries to Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7QT Tel: 01206 760049

Eric Stanley Hull

Passed away peacefully at home on 7th September aged 77 after a long illness. Much loved Husband to Andrea and dear Dad to Martin and Teresa. Proud and loving Grandad to Charlie, Megan and Imogen Father in law to Claire and Alan. Funeral enquiries to Hunnaball of Colchester Tel No 01206 760049 At Eric's request no mourning - colours welcomed. Family flowers only, but if you would like to make a donation to St Helena Hospice in Eric's memory, this can be done via erichull.muchloved.com

John Paul Terris

Passed away aged 58 years. Beloved Son of Alexander and the late Peggy. Service to take place at Seven Hills Crematorium on Tuesday 12th October at 11.15am. Family flowers only. Donations may be made for 'East Anglian Air Ambulance' c/o The East of England Co-operative Society, Kingsbury & Saunders, 61 George Street, Hadleigh IP7 5BW

Emily Eileen Sheldon

08.01.1928 - 12.09.2021 Passed away peacefully on Sunday 12th September at The Oaks Care Home, Lexden, aged 93. Much loved by all of her family, Mother of Tim and Andrew, Mother-in-Law to Lesley and Jan. Grandma to Howard, Laura, Gemma and Ross and Great Grandma to Arthur. Service will be held at Colchester Crematorium Monday 4th October at 3.30pm. Flowers family only. Donations, if desired, to Greenpeace either online or by cheque via Co-op Funeral Care, 12a St Johns Road, Colchester, CO4 0JW.

William Edwin George Treadaway

Known as Bill) Peacefully passed away on 29th August 2021, surrounded by his family. Much loved Husband to Ruby, Father to Sue, Stepfather to Sally and Mark, Grandad to Claire, Paul, Azzer, Michael, Kirsty, Lisa, Leanne, Danielle, Kia and Great Grandad to Ruby, Krystal, Sapphire, Amber, Jade, Dylan and Harper. The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday 28th September 2021 at 11:00 am at Colchester Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in Bill's memory to Cancer Research UK, may be made via www.hunnaball.co.uk All enquiries to Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7QT 01206 760049

Eileen Stow

17th April 1926 - 8th September 2021 Passed away peacefully at Colchester Hospital. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium Tuesday 12th October 2021 at 11.45am. Donations in memory of Eileen may be sent payable to Cancer Research UK c/o; John J Smith Funeral Service, St Marys' Chapel, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8RT Tel: 01206 761800

Linda Winder

26/08/1944 - 01/09/2021 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Linda, she died peacefully at home. Much loved and greatly missed by her family and friends. The funeral will take place at Colchester Crematorium on Wednesday 6th October 2021, 11.00am. Donations in lieu of flowers, payable to the British Lung Society may be sent c/o: John J Smith Funeral Service, St Mary's Chapel, Mersea Road, Colchester. CO2 8RT Tel: 01206 761800

Dione Blowers (Née Page) R.w.a.

1936 - 2021 A renowned Essex artist Beloved by family and friends died peacefully on 31st August 2021, aged 85 years. Funeral service will take place at Colchester Crematorium on Friday 1st October at 2:45 pm. Family flowers only. Donations if wished to the Artist General Benevolent Institution may be sent c/o Paskell Funeral Service, 15 High Street, Manningtree CO11 1AG

Michael Patrick Carroll

29/03/1958 to 14/09/2021 It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of Michael, Mick to his friends. Michael leaves behind his children, Mark, Suz', Ryan, Michaela and their partners. Adored Pops to JJ. Much loved Grandad to Amelia, Riley, and Caiden. Adored husband of Jane and step-father to Jo and Clare; special friend to Keelan, Freya, Mark and Richard. Also, his beloved sisters, Liz, Mary (RIP) and Rose; brothers in law Eddie (RIP), John and Paul. Much loved uncle to nephews Peter, Luke and Ross; nieces Nina, Kathryn and Stacey. A dear friend to many. The funeral service will be held at Colchester Crematorium on 4th October at 2.45pm. Facemasks will be mandatory. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Michael to be split between Marymount Hospice, Cork and St Helena Hospice. All enquiries to Eustace King Funeral Director, 87 Church Road, Tiptree, CO5 0HB. A life lived to the full. Loved and adored by many.

Donovan Frank Hipkin

On 8th September peacefully in hospital, Don of Walton-on-the-Naze, aged 91 years. Much loved Brother, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather and Uncle. Funeral service on Wednesday 29th September at Weeley Crematorium at 12:30pm. Donations in memory of Don 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