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

Christopher John Spires

Sadly Chris passed away on 8th October 2021, aged 71, in Portugal. Much loved Dad to Paul and Karen, Grandad and Brother, who will be greatly missed by all his family. Funeral has taken place and Chris has been laid to rest in Lisbon, Portugal. Any kind donations can be sent to Cancer Research.

Joan Young

Joan passed away peacefully at the Oaks Nursing Home on 14th October 2021 aged 74, after being diagnosed with a brain tumour in March 2021. She was beloved wife of Joe, devoted mother of Faye and Kate, loving step-mother to Belinda and George, and adoring grandmother to eight beautiful grandchildren. Funeral service is Thursday 11th November 2021, 11.45am at Colchester Crematorium. Flowers welcome, or donations at https://joanyoung.muchloved.com

June Flint

1st June 1926 - 10th October 2021 June died peacefully at home surrounded by loving family. She will be sadly missed by her Children, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Family & Friends. The funeral will take place at Colchester Crematorium on Wednesday 3rd November at 1:15pm. Family flowers only. Donations to East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) which were June's wish can be made via www.hunnaball.co.uk or sent to J.K.May Funeral Service, Blackwater House, 51 High Street, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex CO5 8JE

Peter James Wilkin

PETER JAMES WILKIN of Colchester On 17th October 2021 peacefully in hospital, aged 76. Dear Husband of Mary and Brother of Robert. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday 3rd November 2021 3.30 p.m. at Colchester Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, made payable to RNLI may be sent c/o R Gwinnell & Sons, 112 Ipswich Road, Colchester CO4 0AA

Teresa Patricia Ainger

Passed away on 30.9.21 Aged 81 Sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Family flowers only. Donations if desired may be payable to Arthritis Society or Stroke Association c/o East of England Co-op Funeral Services, Century House, Station Road Manningtree CO11 1AA 01206 391855 In Loving Memory. Now at peace.

Betty Bright

Betty passed peacefully away at home on 26th September 2021. Treasured wife of the late Bill, adored mum to Karina and Annette, grandma to Jamie, Ashley, Leoni and Nicole, and a doting great grandma to her 4 great grandchildren. Funeral to take place at St Lawrence Church, Rowhedge on Tuesday 26th October at 2pm. Family flowers only - donations if desired to 'T Grove' for church flowers After her funeral Betty will make her final journey along the High St en route to her resting place.

Janice Margaret Litobarski

Sadly passed away on 13/10/2021 aged 70. Beloved Mother to Martin, Jenna and Kim. Nan to Jenna, Albert, Alex, Jack, Nathan and Jamie. She will be truly missed, fondly remembered and lives on in us all.

Joan Smith

Born Joan Merchant Passed away peacefully on 30th September 2021, just short of her 92nd birthday. Wife of the late Alan Smith, Mother to Nicholas, Jeremy, Simon and Giles, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. Dearly loved. The funeral service will be held on Monday 1st November 2021 at St Leonard's Church, Lexden, at 11:00. Donations in Joan's memory may be made to St Leonard's Church. All enquiries to Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7QT Tel: 01206 760049

Donald Myall

It is with sadness we announce that Don passed away at Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, on 2 October 2021 after a short illness. Funeral service to be held at St. Andrew's Church, North Weald on Thursday 28th October 2021 at 11.00am. Donations if desired, to be made payable to 'Macmillan Cancer Support' maybe sent c/o Daniel Robinson & Sons, 146 High Street, Epping, Essex, CM16 4AG Tel: 01992 560890. Alternatively, please visit the 'In Memory' page at www.drobinson.co.uk/donate-in-memory

Kenneth Edward Sparkes

Passed away peacefully on October 9th 2021 aged 92 years. Much loved Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad. Funeral to take place at Colchester Crematorium on 9th November 2021 at 10.15. Family Flowers only, donations to Alzheimers Society via https://kennethsparkes.muchloved.com/

Ray Lissimore

Sadly, passed away 5th October 2021, aged 91. Founder of R.L. Lissimore Electrical Contractors. Husband of the late Phillis Lissimore, dear Father to David and Jonathan, grandfather, and friend to many. Funeral service to be held at Colchester Crematorium on Friday, 29th October at 10:15 am. All are welcome. All enquiries to Hunnaball of Stanway, 8 Chapel Road, Colchester, Essex. CO3 0PU Tel: 01206 489212

Joyce Lilian Sadler Née Ribbans

Sadly passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, 6 October 2021 aged 93. Much loved Wife of the late Gus, wonderful Mother of Angela and Brigitte, adored Grandmother of Ben, Ellena, Laura and Oliver and Great Grandson Stanley. Will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral service to be held at St Lawrence Church, Rowhedge on Friday, 12 November at 11am. Family flowers only please but donations in Joyce's memory may be given to Essex & Herts Air Ambulance via www.hunnaball.co.uk All enquiries to Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester. CO2 7QT Tel: 01206 760049

William Pears

On October 8th in Frimley Park Hospital, William George (Bill) Pears, aged 94, formerly of Colchester and Ipswich. Beloved Husband of the late Betty and companion to Dorothy Walker. Father of Arthur, Sue and Jo and of the late Anthony and Timothy. Loved Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Funeral service will be held at Colchester Cemetery and Crematorium on Tuesday 2nd November at 3:30pm. No flowers please, however donations if desired for Parkinson's UK and British Polio Fellowship may be sent c/o the below address or online at williampears.muchloved.com Meredith Greengrass Funeral Services 15 Ipswich Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1AH

Brian Collins

Sadly, passed away on 2nd October 2021, aged 84 years. Beloved Husband for 55 years to Pat, dear Father to Stuart and Louise and Father-in-Law to Sarah and Vaughan. Adored Grandad to Neve, Erin, Freya, and Oliver. Brother to Michael and a friend to many. He will be sadly missed. The funeral service will take place at Colchester Crematorium on Monday 1st November 2021 at 11:45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Brian to St Helena Hospice can be made via www.Hunnaball.co.uk All enquiries to Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7QT Tel: 01206 760049

Alfred George Marshall

21.05.33 26.09.21 Alf passed away peacefully aged 88 years. Much loved Husband to Doreen, Dad, Father-in-Law, Granddad, Uncle and Friend who will be greatly missed. The funeral service will take place at Colchester Crematorium on Friday 29th October at 11.45am. Donations in Alfred's memory made payable to the RNLI or to Alzheimer's Society c/o John J Smith Funeral Service, Mersea Road, Colchester, Essex CO2 8RT. Tel: 01206 761800.

Richard Alun Garland

Sadly passed away at home after a long battle bravely borne. Much loved Husband, Dad, Grandad and Brother. Funeral service will take place on Tuesday 9th of November 11am at St Mary's Church, Tollesbury, followed by a family only service at Colchester Crematorium. All welcome afterwards at The Centre, East Street, Tollesbury. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to HASAG Asbestos Disease Support Group.

Eileen Joy Nee Chisnall Head

Passed away peacefully at home on 25th September 2021, aged 83 years. Beloved Wife to the late Leslie Roy Head and much loved Mum to Jim, Leslie, David and Rosina. A loving Mother-in-law, Grandma and Great Grandma. She will be sadly missed and forever remembered by all her family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Thursday 4th November at 11am. Family flowers only, but donations in Eileen's memory to Age Concern, Colchester & North East Essex https://www.dignityfunerals.co.uk/ funeral-notices/25-09-2021-eileen-joy-head/