The death notices published in the Gazette this week

Margaret Wendy Knighton (Nee Brook)

Passed away peacefully at Alderwood Care Home on 12th April 2022 aged 89. Much loved Mother, Granny and Aunt. She gave generously of her time to local charities, Great Horkesley Parish Council and was a long serving elected member of Colchester Borough Council. Funeral service at the Parish Church of All Saints, Great Horkesley on Tuesday 17th May 11.45am. Family flowers only, donations if desired to the British Heart Foundation or to St Helena Hospice via Wendy's tribute page on their websites.

Jean Cardew

On 7th April suddenly at home in Kirby-Le-Soken, Jean aged 80 years. Much loved Partner of Laurence, dear Mother of Ian and Grandma to Daniel and Adam. Sadly missed by her family and friends. Funeral Service on Wednesday 18th May at Weeley Crematorium at 12:30pm. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Jean may be sent to MacMillan Cancer Support 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

Amanda Louise King

It is with great sadness we announce that Mandy passed away on Sunday 3rd April 2022. Much loved wife of Robert, and cherised sister to Suzanne. She will be sadly missed by family & friends. Service to take place at Colchester Crematorium Wednesday 11th May 2022 at 12.30pm. Donations if desired to Cancer Research UK c/o East of England Co-Operative 89 Wimpole Road CO1 2DB or via the Much Loved link: https://amandaking.muchloved.com/

Doreen Winifred (Known as Peggy) Cowlin

Passed away peacefully 14th April 2022 in Cleaveland Lodge Care Home. A long time previous resident of Wivenhoe As per her wishes she will be buried with her late husband at Wivenhoe Cemetery on Friday 27th May at 10.30 am.

Monique Renee Lucie Woods

Passed away at Colchester General Hospital on 13th April 2022. Much loved Wife, Mother and Mamie. Sorely missed. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium Chapel on Monday 23rd May 2022 at 2.00 pm, followed by interment at Feldy View Cemetery. Flowers welcome, donations if desired to Queen Elizabeth Foundation for Disabled People may be made via https://moniquewoods.muchloved.com or may be sent to J. K. May Funeral Service, Blackwater House, 51 High Street, West Mersea, Essex CO5 8JE

Avril Helen Stevens

Passed away peacefully at Colchester General Hospital on 11th April 2022 aged 91 years. Beloved Wife of Ken, much loved Aunt and friend to many. Funeral Service and celebration of Avril's life at Colchester Crematorium on Tuesday 10th May 2022 at 3:30 p.m. Black dress code is not required. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Avril's memory to be made to West Mersea RNLI via www.hunnaball.co.uk All enquiries to Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7QT Tel: 01206 760049

David Roy Plummer

Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday 7th April 2022 aged 84. Devoted Husband to Peggy. Much loved Dad to Mark and Sean, Grandfather to Ben and Adam and Brother to Rob. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Wednesday 11th May at 1.15pm. If possible please wear a splash of red. Family flowers only, donations if desired for Diabetes UK or St Helena Hospice (Singlepoint) 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

Stanley Frederick Mackerness

"STAN THE MAN" On 15th April Stan of Frinton-on-Sea, aged 89 years peacefully passed away at Luff House Home. Much loved Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad who is finally reunited with his beloved Wife Johanna and Daughter Janet. Funeral Service on Thursday 12th May at St. Michaels Church, Kirby-le-Soken at 12 Noon, followed by interment in the churchyard. Flowers or donations to Alzheimer's Society in memory of Stan may be sent 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

Barry Shearing

Barry passed away suddenly on 20th April 2022 aged 81 years. Loving Husband to Daphne, Dad to Sally & wonderful Grandfather to Grace & Rosie. Barry was a friend to many & will be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. The Funeral Service will take place at Colchester Crematorium on Friday 13th May at 3.30pm Please wear bright colours if you would like to. Family flowers only, but donations for Leukaemia can be made via John J Smith, St Marys Chapel, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8RT. Tel: 01206 761800

Keith Frank Moore

It is with great sadness that we must announce that Keith passed away on the 19th of April at Colchester General Hospital. He was a wonderful Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, and friend to many. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Following his wishes, there will be no funeral service, but a celebration of his life will take place at a later date. If anyone would like to donate to charity in his memory, he supported the British Heart Foundation and the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance.

Ray Alford

Passed away peacefully on the 12th April 2022, aged 82 years. A much loved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather who will be greatly missed. Funeral service to be held at Colchester Crematorium on Monday 9th May at 3:30pm. All friends welcome. Family flowers only please, but donations are welcome to St Helena Hospice.

Vera Diggle

'Formerly Stott' On 6th April after a long painful illness bravely borne, Vera aged 95 years. A dearly loved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Funeral Service at Weeley Crematorium on Tuesday 3rd May at 3:30pm. No flowers please, but donations in memory of Vera may be sent to The Osteoporosis Society, 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

Dorothy Nellie Sheppard Née Greenleaf

21.9.1928 - 7.4.2022 Dorothy passed away peacefully at home on 7th April 2022. Dearly loved Mum of Sara, Nanny to Becky and Jack and 'Dot' to Mike. Funeral service to be held at St. Peter & St. Paul Church, West Mersea, on Thursday 12th May at 11:30am. Family flowers only please. Donations for East Anglian Children's Hospice can be made in Dorothy's memory via J.K.May Funeral Service, Blackwater House, 51 High Street, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex CO5 8JE

Phyllis Amy Girling Webber

Passed away peacefully on 6th April 2022, aged 104 years. She will be sadly missed by her Children, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Family and Friends. Funeral to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Tuesday 3rd of May 2022, at 2:00pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to St Helena Hospice may be sent to Hunnaball, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7QT

Mary Clare Archer Née Mcparland

Passed away peacefully on 6th April 2022 aged 81 years. Beloved Wife, Mother, Granny and favourite Auntie Clare, all the family will miss her dearly. Funeral service to be held at St James the Less and St Helen RC Church, Priory Street, Colchester on Wednesday May 4th at 2pm. Family flowers only please, but donations are welcome to St Helena Hospice via www.hunnaball.co.uk All enquiries to Hunnaball of Stanway, 8 Chapel Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0PU Tel: 01206 489212

Glyndwr & Marian Guy

Passed away peacefully March 24th and 28th, aged 94 and 88 years. Much loved Father, Mother and Grandparents. Sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium, on Thursday 5th May 2022 at 11am. All flowers welcome. Donations if desired to St Helena Hospice c/o East of England Co-operative Funeral Service, 89 Wimpole Road, CO1 2DB or via the Much Loved link https://glyndwrmarianguy.muchloved.com

Martyn Richard Pettican

Sadly passed away at home after a short illness on 11th April 2022 aged 58. Much loved by all the family and his friends. He will be greatly missed. Following Martyn's wishes - no funeral - no fuss! Raise a glass in memory and if you wish to donate to a charity that Martyn was involved with or admired, it would be much appreciated. Colchester Caring For Our Cats @ Colne Valley Vets - tel: 01206 794695 Or LDSAMRAGosforth Cumbria https://ldsamra.org.uk/

Gordon Alexander Wakley

07.05.1933 - 22.04.2019 Remembering our dear Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. 3 years have passed and you are loved and missed everyday. Remembering you always. Sheila, Cheryl, Gary, Alison and all the family here and in New Zealand, God Bless xxxx

Pat Joseph

Passed away peacefully on 8th April 2022, aged 84 years. A very much loved mum to Clive and Tamsin, mother-in-law to Melanie and Mark, nanny to Jack, Sammy, April and Katy and great nanny to Archie. Funeral to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Thursday 28th April at 3.30pm. Flowers welcome. Donations if wished for the British Heart Foundation either by donation box on the day or via Kingsbury and Saunders Funeral Service, 61 George Street, Hadleigh, Suffolk, IP7 5BW

Susan Mary Gay

Passed away peacefully on 30th March 2022, aged 66. Loving mother of Matthew and James, who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. A service to celebrate her life will be held at St John's Church, Mount Bures, at 14:00, Friday 29th April 2022. Donations being received in memory of Susan will be given to St Helena Hospice, c/o A Birkin & Sons, Market End, Coggeshall, CO6 1NH or via: https://memorygiving.com/susanmarygay

Margaret Pauline Long

Passed away peacefully 17th April 2022, aged 94 years. Wife of the late William Long (Bill), Mum of Sheenagh & Stephen, Grandma of Thomas and Gemma. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium, Thursday 12th May 2022, at 2.45pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Single Point may be sent payable to St Helena Hospice, c/o John J Smith Funeral Service, St Mary's Chapel, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8RT Tel: 01206 761800