In Memoriam - the 22 death notices published this week

Iris Kathleen Margaret Jay (Née Banks)

Passed away peacefully on the 1st January, 2022, aged 90 years. Beloved Mother of David, Stephen and Theresa, also much loved Mother-in-Law, Sister-in-Law, Auntie, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Your zest for life, and energy will be missed by us all. All welcome for the funeral service on Friday, 4th March at 12.30pm held at St James the Less Priory Street Church, Colchester. This is followed by a short family interment service at Colchester Crematorium. The family members will be holding a private party celebrating Iris's Life later in the day.

Brian Fitt

Passed away peacefully on the 2nd January, 2022, aged 84 years. Funeral service to take place at Burrs Cemetery Chapel on Tuesday, 8th February at 11am. Donations in memory of Brian may be sent to Battersea Dogs Home or Essex & Herts Air Ambulance c/o P.G. Oxley Ltd., 54 Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SP Tel 01255 675549,

Ancel Morgan Atd

28.1.1930 to 15.1.2022 Head of Art at Wilson Marriage School, Colchester 1960-1985 Died peacefully in his sleep at home aged 91. Dearly loved and deeply missed by his wife of 35 years Jenny, sons Gareth and Owen, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. An artistic genius and a true Yorkshireman to the end! Funeral service and burial at St Mary's Boxford, Friday, 4th February 2pm. Family flowers only. Donations to St Elizabeth Hospice and the church via J Edwards Funeral Directors, 28 North Street, Sudbury or at the church. All friends, ex-colleagues and ex-students welcome...no strict dress code.

Barbara Dorothy Parmenter

On 4th January suddenly at home in Kirby Cross, Barbara aged 81 years. Much loved Wife of the late John, dear Mother to Martin and Geoffrey and loving Grandma to Thomas, Becky, Sophie, Helen, Lucas, James and Pearl and Great Grandma to Elena and Lianna. Funeral Service at St Michaels Church, Kirby-le-Soken on Thursday, 3rd February at 12.30pm followed by interment at Kirby Cross Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Barbara may be sent to Breast Cancer Research c/o P.G. Oxley Ltd, 112 Connaught Avenue, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, CO13 9AA Tel 01255 675549 or online at www.pgoxley.co.uk/donate

Brian Mountain

Passed away suddenly on Wednesday, 5th January, aged 72. Devoted and much loved Husband, Father and Grandfather. Funeral Service to be held at Colchester Crematorium on Tuesday, 8th February, 2022 at 10.15am. Family flowers only. All enquiries to Hunnaball of Stanway, 8 Chapel Road, Colchester, Essex. CO3 0PU Tel: 01206 489212.

Valerie (Val) Donnelly Née Stearne

Sadly passed away on 11th January, 2022 aged 83 Years Loving Mum, Nan and Great Nan. Forever in our hearts. Funeral Service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Monday, 14th February at 10.15am. All flowers to go to the Co-operative Funeral Service 89 Wimpole Road, Colchester, CO1 2DB.

Penelope Anne Wellsted

Sadly passed away at her home on the 11th January, 2022 aged 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Roderick Wellsted and much loved mother, grandmother and sister. Will be sadly missed by all who knew her. The funeral will take place on Monday, 21st February, 11am at Colchester Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations to St Helena Hospice c/o Hunnaball Funeral Directors, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester CO2 7QT.

Christine Monica Topple (Née Duthie)

Reunited with Micky on 14th January, 2022. Aged 81 years. Dearly loved Mum to Andrew, Clare and Ann, Grandma, Sister and friend. Funeral service to take place at St Peter and St Paul Church, Little Horkesley on Tuesday, 1st February, 2022 at 12 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to The Royal Signals Charity c/o East of England Co-operative Funeral Service 89 Wimpole Road CO1 2DB or via the Much Loved Link https://christinetopple.muchloved.com/

Cynthia Margaret Pierpoint (Née Timson)

19.07.1930 - 04.01.2022 91 years young Loving wife to Brian, wonderful Mother to Anne and June, amazing Grandmother to Paul and Nicola, respected Great Grandmother to Louis, Max, Charlotte and Jessica. Passed away peacefully with Brian and family by her side, supported by the outstanding staff of Peldon Ward, Colchester General Hospital. All welcome at Cynthia's funeral service and at the wake afterwards. Further details from Anne or June. Cynthia loved her family, she loved Colchester, she loved music and she loved life. 'If Music Be The Food of Love, Play On'.

Ashley Emlyn Rowe

Passed away peacefully on 9th January, 2022, aged 92. Reunited with his beloved wife, Valerie. Much loved Dad of Lynda, Gill and Jan. Father-in-law to Richard, Mel and Rob. Loving Grandad and Great Grandad. Will be so sadly missed. Funeral service to be held at St. Leonard's Church, Lexden, Colchester. 7th February, 2022 at 11.30am. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to: St. Helena Hospice c/o East of England Co-op Funeral Service 44 Kingsland Road, West Mersea, CO5 8RA.

Iris Isabella Humm

Beloved Wife of the late Trevor, passed away peacefully after a short illness on December 26th. Much loved Mum to Kevin, Gwenda, Barry, Graham and Helen, and Nans to 10 Grandchildren and 6 Great-Grandchildren. Funeral service to be held at Colchester Crematorium 16th February at 11am. Family flowers only please, donations to MS Society and Prostate Cancer Trust.

John Michael Brown

14.04.40 - 31.12.21 At Peace Dearest Husband to June. Much loved Dad to Sarah and Grandad to Olly, Alex and Bertie. Funeral service to take place at St Leonards Church, Lexden, Colchester on Tuesday, 25th January 2022 at 2.15pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Cathedral Music Trust, 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.

Jonathan Paul Wombwell

Passed away at home on 13th December, 2021, aged 44 years. Much Loved Son to Kate and Rob, Brother to Leif, Sven and Kyle and friend to many. Funeral Service to be held at Colchester Crematorium on Friday, 28th January, 2022 at 3.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, in Johnny's memory to Crisis, may be sent c/o Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester CO2 7QT Tel: 01206 760049.

Iris Emily Pickard

Sadly passed away at home on 1st January, 2022 aged 88. Much loved Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and Friend. Funeral Service to be held at The Salvation Army, Butt Road, Colchester on Thursday, 3rd February, 2022 at 10.30am followed by a private family cremation. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust may be made via www.hunnaball.co.uk. All enquiries to Hunnaball of Stanway, 8 Chapel Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0PU Tel: 01206 489212.

Ann Lunn

Sadly passed away on Tuesday, 30th November, 2021 aged 80 Much loved wife to the late John, mother to Tim, Mark and Chris. Memorial service to be held at St Mary's Church Langham on Friday, 4th February, 2022 at 2pm Donations if desired to the Multiple Sclerosis Society may be sent via www.hunnaball.co.uk. All enquiries to Hunnaball of Colchester Stanway, 8 Chapel Road, Stanway, Colchester CO3 0PU Tel 01206 498 212.

David Richard Cardy

Died peacefully at home on 10th January, 2022 aged 83 years. Chief Development Engineer (Ret'd) Paxman Diesels Colchester. Dear Husband of Sandra, loving Father to Laura, Glynis and Ian. Grandad to Eleanor, Jasmin and Nicole. Service to celebrate the life of David on Saturday, 29th January, 2022 at 11am at Seven Hills Crematorium, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich IP10 0FG. Family flowers only but donations, if desired, in David's memory to Cancer Research UK c/o R Gwinnell & Sons, 32 High Street, Hadleigh IP7 5AP.

Carolyn Mary Almond

Passed away at Colchester General Hospital on 9th January, aged 74. Beloved Wife of Miles, much loved Mum of Marcus and Nicole and adored Grandma of Joseph, Rebecca and Milly. Funeral service to take place at Great Tey Church on Wednesday, 9th February at 11.30am. Family flowers only, please. Donations in memory of Carol may be sent to Colchester Samaritans.

Norman (Jd) Peckston

1932-2022 Norman died peacefully on Tuesday, 4th January, 2022, surrounded by his Wife Norma and their Children. His family would like to thank everyone for their kind messages of support. A service for Norman will be held at Wimpole Road Methodist Church on Wednesday, 9th February 2022 at 2.45pm. Immediate family flowers only. Donations in Norman's memory to The Salvation Army via Norman's memorial page at normanpeckston.muchloved.com or post a cheque c/o East of England Co-operative Funeral Services, 89 Wimple Road, Colchester, CO1 2DB.

Peter 'Barrie' King

Passed away peacefully at Rendlesham Care Centre on Tuesday, 11th January, 2022 aged 87 years. Much loved Husband to Anne, Father of Andrew, Deborah and Richard, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. The funeral service will take place at St Martin and St Mary's Church, Trimley St Mary on Tuesday, 15th February, 2022 at 11.30am. Family flowers only please. Donation if desired to 'Cancer Research UK' & 'Alzheimer's Society' may be made via www.hunnaball.co.uk

Heather Caroline Whitfield

11.09.1948 - 01.01.2022 Heather sadly passed away on New Year's Day. She will be greatly missed by her Husband Norman, Sons Shaun and Steven and Daughter-in-Law Melanie. Funeral Service will take place at Colchester Crematorium on Thursday, 27th January at 11am. Please wear bright colours ~ family flowers only. Donations if desired for Essex and Herts Air Ambulance may be made via Hunnaball.co.uk or sent to JK May Funeral Service, Blackwater House, 51 High Street, West Mersea, Colchester CO5 8JE.

Barbara Gladys Parkinson

Passed away peacefully at home in Elgin, Scotland Monday, 13th December 2021, age 88 years. Beloved Wife of the late Roy Parkinson and much loved Mother to Hilary, Ian and Andrew. A Grandmother and Great-grandmother she will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Family only Committal at Colchester Crematorium at 11.45am on Wednesday, 2nd February, 2022. Followed by a Thanksgiving Service for Barbara's Life at Colchester Baptist Church, Eld Lane, Wednesday, 2nd February, 2022 at 1pm. All are welcome. Donations to Versus Arthritis in memory of Barbara following the link on muchloved below: https://barbara-gladys-parkinson.muchloved.com/

Kenneth Hugh Barker

Passed away peacefully at Colchester Hospital on the 8th January, 2022, aged 87. Beloved Husband to Yvonne. Funeral service to take place at St Barnabas Church on 8th February at 2.45pm and 3.30pm at the crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations for the Essex Air Ambulance and St Barnabas Church. kennethbarker.muchloved.com