All 25 death notices published this week.

Marion Ruth Doran

Passed away peacefully at Colne View Care Home on Sunday, 20th February, 2022 aged 80. Much loved Mum to Catherine and Gillian, and Brother to John. Funeral service details will be announced in the following days. If desired, please send donations to the National Brain Appeal via www.nationalbrainappeal.org

Patricia Joy Pettitt

Suddenly but peacefully following a short illness 21st February, 2022. Aged 86 years. Loving Mum to Neil and Ian and proud Nanny. Reunited with her late Husband Gerald John Pettitt. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium Monday, 21st March, 2022 at 11.45am. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired payable to Guide Dogs for the Blind may be sent c/o: John J Smith Funeral Service, St Mary's Chapel, Mersea Road, Colchester CO2 8RT Tel: 01206 761800

Terrence John Lancefield

6th June, 1947 - 11th February, 2022 Terry sadly passed away on Friday, 11th February, aged 74 years. Much loved Husband of Angela, Father to Peter and David. Dearest Brother and Uncle. Terry will be fondly remembered by his family and many friends. The funeral service will take place on Monday, 14th March at 12.15pm at The Church of St Edmund, King and Martyr, East Mersea. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for Mersea Island Festival Trust may be given on the day or sent c/o J.K.May Funeral Service, Blackwater House, 51 High Street, West Mersea Colchester, Essex CO5 8JE www.hunnaball.co.uk

Janet Nixon

Passed away peacefully on Friday, 11th February, 2022, aged 78 years. A loving partner, Mum, Nan, Great Nan, Sister, Aunty and friend. She will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her. Funeral service to be held at Colchester Crematorium on Thursday, 10th March, 2022 at 1.15pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, made payable to Cancer Research UK may be sent c/o R Gwinnell and Sons, 112 Ipswich Road, Colchester, Essex CO4 0AA or via Janet's Tribute Page at www.gwinnell.co.uk

Judy Holmes

Wife of Steve, Mum of Jen and Richard, Stepmum to Hollie. Much loved Granny. Died 21st January, 2022 following a very short illness. Funeral at St Mary's Church, Langham on Friday, 11th March at 11am.

Raymond Arthur Peck

(Late of Cedric Coaches) Ray sadly died on Tuesday, 8th February, 2022. Much loved Husband to Pauline and Dad to Stephen and Jason. Funeral service on Friday, 18th March, 2022 at Colchester Crematorium at 2pm. All friends welcome. Thanks to all staff at Colchester General Hospital and Loganberry Lodge, Stanway for their care of Ray. Family flowers only but donations if desired to Parkinson's UK c/o Kemble Funeral Services, 59 High Street, Wivenhoe CO7 9AZ

Gillian Spooner Née Shaw

Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, 16th February, 2022, aged 74 years, after a long illness, she is now free of pain. Much loved Wife of John and a devoted Mum and Nanna. Funeral service to be held at Colchester Crematorium on Tuesday, 8th March, 2022 at 10.15 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, made payable to either Children With Cancer UK or St Helena Hospice may be sent c/o R Gwinnell and Sons, 112 Ipswich Road, Colchester, Essex CO4 0AA or via Gillian's Tribute Page at www.gwinnell.co.uk

Jean Gilray

The Family of Jean Gilray (Goodings) announces with great sorrow her passing away, peacefully at home on Tuesday, 1st February, 2022. Beloved Wife of the late Ron (Jock) a much loved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. The Funeral will take place at Colchester Crematorium on Tuesday, 8th March, 2022 at 2.45pm. Family flowers only or donations if desired to St Helena Hospice c/o East of England Co-op Funeral Service, Greenstead CO4 3PX

David John “john” Hearn

Passed away peacefully on February 5th, 2022, aged 93 years A much loved dad, grandfather and great grandfather who will be sorely missed by all, but will live forever in our hearts. Funeral service will take place at St Andrews Church, Wormingford on Monday, 14th March at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please Donations if desired to benefit Cancer Research UK can be made online at www.davidhearn.muchloved.com or sent c/o East of England Co-operative Funerals, Cornard Road, Sudbury, CO10 2XA

John Westbrooke

Passed away peacefully at Freda Gunton Lodge on 14th February, 2022, aged 90. Beloved Husband of Judy, much loved Father and Grandfather. Funeral Service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Monday, 7th March at 10.15am. Family flowers only. Black attire not necessary. Donations to the Charity Crisis in lieu of flowers, should you wish, can be made through www.johnwestbrooke.muchloved.com

Sybil Baxter

Passed away peacefully 15th February, 2022. Aged 82 years. Devoted Wife of the late Allan Baxter. Dear Sister, Auntie and Great Auntie. Funeral service to take place at St John the Baptist Church, Layer de la Haye on Wednesday, 23rd March, 2022 at 11am. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be sent payable to Dementia UK c/o: John J Smith Funeral Service, St Mary's Chapel, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8RT Tel: 01206 761800

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Margaret Eleanor Brown Née Everett

Passed away peacefully in hospital on 29th January, 2022, aged 86 years Treasured Wife of Fred and beloved Mother, Mother-in-Law and Nana. Will be greatly missed. Funeral to be held at Colchester Crematorium on Wednesday, 9th March, 2022 at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Margaret may be given online via https://margaret-eleanor-brown.muchloved.com

Mawson Breary

Passed away peacefully on the 15th February, 2022, aged 86. Beloved Husband of the late Geraldine, Father of Philip and the late Julian, Father-in-Law to Gill and Siobhan Grandfather to Abigail and Victoria. Great Grandfather to Felicity, Tessa, India and Wilfred. Funeral Service at Mendip Crematorium on Monday, 14th March at 11.30am. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Cancer Research UK c/o Harold F Miles Funeral Director, South Cadbury, Somerset BA22 7ES

Valerie Endean

Died after a short illness on 29th January, 2022 aged 78. Loving Wife to the late Trevor, amazing Mum to Ian and Stuart, Grandma to Courtney and also a great Sister and Aunt. She will be fondly remembered by all those who knew and loved her. Funeral service will take place at St Mary the Virgin Church, Wivenhoe on Monday, 7th March 2022 at 2.30pm followed by a committal service at Colchester Crematorium at 3.30pm. Val requested that all those attending please wear bright colours to celebrate her life. Family flowers only, but donations if desired in memory of Val to St Helena Hospice and Wivenhoe Dementia Support Group.

Victor Martin

Passed Away 14th February, 2022. Funeral to be held at Colchester Crematorium on 11th March, 2022 at 11am. Always be remembered. Love Richard, Theresa & Annabelle-jo

Joy Lee (Nee Thompson)

75, of Colchester, Essex, passed away at home with her family by her side on the 20th February, 2022. Loving wife of Len, devoted Mother to Daren and Andy and doting Nana to Josh, Joe, Sam, Gabe, Daisy and Poppy. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.

Florence (Olly) Harden

Passed away peacefully at Cheviot Nursing Home on Monday, 7th February, 2022 aged 92. Devoted Wife to the late Charles. Much loved Mum to Jane and Graham. Mother-in-Law to Robin and Diane. Nan and Great Granny. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Thursday, 10th March, 2022 at 11am. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Balkerne Garden Trust may be sent to Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7QT Tel 01206 760049.

Anne Hockridge

4/11/1962 - 11/2/2022 Gone too soon, but always in our hearts. Passed away peacefully at home, whilst being cared for by her devoted family as she wished. Loving Wife to Keith, Mum to James, Victoria, and Hannah, Grannie to Oliver, Arthur, Orla, Emelia, and Ralph. Wonderful Daughter, Sister, Auntie, and friend to many. Memorial service to be held at St. Mary's Parish Church Frinton-on-Sea on Friday, 11th March at 3.30pm. Bright colours to be worn. Family flowers only please, as it was Anne's wish for donations to be made to St Helena Hospice and The Brain Tumour Charity 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

Charles Gibson Scofield

Passed away peacefully at home on 5 February. 2022 aged 91 years. Loving and much-loved Husband, Father, Father-in-law, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather. All are welcome at St Mary's Church, Wivenhoe for the funeral service on Monday. 14 March at 11.30am. This will be followed by a private committal at Colchester Crematorium. The family will later be holding a private function to share memories and celebrate Charles' life; unfortunately, due to limited numbers, this will be by invitation only. No flowers please but donations, if desired, to Prostate Cancer UK or The Masonic Charitable Foundation may be made via https://charlesscofield.muchloved.com/ or c/o Kemble Funeral Services, 59 High Street, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex CO7 9AZ.

Sheamus “sheamie” Wilson

Sadly passed away in hospital on 10th February, 2022 aged 63 years. Much loved by sister Margaret, James and Russell, he will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Funeral service to take place on Monday, 7th March, 2022 at Colchester Crematorium at 11.45am. Please feel free to dress in bright colours. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Sheamus made payable to Colchester Kidney Patients Association c/o John J Smith Funeral Service St Marys Chapel, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8RT. Tel: 01206 761800.

Frederica Armstrong

Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, 2nd February, 2022, aged 85. A much loved Mum to Michael, Caroline and Helen, and a wonderful Granny and Great Granny. Will be sadly missed by all. Cremation to be held on Friday, 11th March at 11.45 am at Colchester Crematorium. Donations to Colchester Cat Rescue in lieu of flowers can be made by following the link:- fredericaarmstrong.muchloved.com

Steven Peter ‘lefty’ Wright

Passed away peacefully at Broomfield Hospital on 25th January, 2022 aged 62 years. A much loved Husband, Father and Grandad who will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Friday, 18th March at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations are desired to MS Society UK c/o Eustace King and Birkin Funeral Directors, 87a Church Road, Tiptree, CO5 0HB Tel 01621 819145.

Margaret Swan Davie Belsham

Passed away peacefully on 28th January, 2022, aged 83. A much loved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother who will be dearly missed. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Thursday, 3rd March, 2022 at 10.15am. All welcome at the Colchester Indoor Bowls Club following the service at Fitzgilbert Road, Colchester CO2 7XB. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Royal British Legion c/o East Of England Co-operative Funeral Service, 89 Wimpole Road, Colchester, CO1 2DB or via the Much Loved link: https://margaretbelsham.muchloved.com/

Beryl Margaret Cowen Née Fisher

Passed away peacefully at home on 5th February, 2022, aged 85. Beloved Wife of the late John Cowen. Beloved Mum to Susan and Patricia. Mother-in-Law to Brian. Grandma and Great Grandma. Sister to the late John and Edna and Beloved Auntie. Will be sadly missed. Funeral to take place at Wimpole Road Methodist Church on Monday, 7th March, 2022 at 1pm followed by Committal at Colchester Crematorium at 2pm. Wear something colourful. Family flowers only. Donations can be made payable to Jessie's Fund via www.hunnaball.co.uk or sent to York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7QT Tel 01206 760049.