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

John White

Passed away suddenly on the 18th September at home aged 79. Dearly loved Husband of Jenny, much loved Father of Andrea and Carl and beloved Grandad of Sophie, Charlotte, Zak and Alex. Funeral service at Colchester Crematorium on Thursday 20th October 2022 at 1.15pm. All Welcome. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of John to the RNLI c/o Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester CO2 7QT or via www.hunnaball.co.uk.

Cherry Ann Lewin

Passed away peacefully at Silversprings Care Home aged 82. She leaves behind Daughter Lynne, Son-in-Law Martin and Brother John. Cherry and her family wish to say thank you for their care and attention to Colchester General Hospital, St Helena's Hospice, Oncology Unit, Urology Department and Silversprings Care Home. Funeral to be held at Colchester Crematorium, Monday 10th October 2022 at 2.00pm. All welcome, the family have requested flowers which can be sent c/o East of England Co-operative Funeral Service, 89 Wimpole Road, Colchester CO12DB.

Valerie Pratt

Passed away peacefully after a long illness at Foxburrow Grange, Colchester, aged 76 years. Fondly remembered for her long service as a teacher and governor at Thomas Lord Audley School in Colchester. A much-loved friend who will be greatly missed. The Funeral Service will be held at Colchester Crematorium on Friday 14th October, at 11am. Flowers welcome, or donations in Val's memory may be made payable to Cancer Research UK c/o John J Smith Funeral Service, St Mary's Chapel, Mersea Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8RT Tel: 01206 761800.

John Robert Whybrow

A dearly loved Father, Brother, Grandad, and Great Grandad, John passed away peacefully aged 92 at Great Horkelsey Manor surrounded by those who loved and cared for him. Funeral will be held at Colchester Crematorium on 10th of October 2022 at 11:45am. The family have asked if family only flowers are to be donated. There will be a donation box at the service, all donations going to Dementia UK.

Douglas James Bailey

Passed away suddenly but peacefully on 13th September in The Westerley Care Home, aged 87 years. Dearly loved Father of Alison, Father-in-Law of Mark. Grandad to Joshua, Isabella and Ellis, their partners Amrita, Dean and Sharlie, Great Grandad to Lucas, Aurabella and Arlo. Missed so much by us all. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Luccombe on Friday 21st October at 10.30am. Please wear or bring something blue. Family flowers only but donations welcomed to The Beacon Centre (cheques payable to Love Musgrove) and Parkinson's UK c/o Hedley Price Funeral Directors, Mart Road, Minehead, TA24 5BJ. Tel 01643 703111.

Liz Lilley

Peacefully at St Serfs Care Home, Newport on Tay, with her family close by in this her 100th year. Liz beloved Wife to the late Gerry of Colchester, much loved Mum of David, Mother-in-Law of Pat, loving Grandma to Katie and Sarah, Great Grandma of Owen, Lily, Harry, and a good friend to many. Funeral Service to take place in Dundee Crematorium on Tuesday October 11 at 1.30pm to which all are invited. Family flowers only but donations if so desired may be made to Cancer Research UK as you leave the service.

Robin John Lacey Gooding

Husband and soulmate to Tricia, Father to Suzi and Stuart. Father-in-law to Gary and Sarah, Doting Grandpa to Abigail, Ethan, James and Juliet. Local farmer. Funeral Service to take place at Colchester Crematorium, CO2 8RU on Tuesday 25th October 2022, at 2:45pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired for Cancer Research UK 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.

Christopher David Ayers

It's with broken hearts that Penny & David announce the passing of their devoted Son Chris. Twin Brother to Simon, Brother-in-Law to Julie, Uncle to Charlotte & Poppy who he adored. Nephew to his Aunties and Uncles. Funeral Service has taken place. Donations, if desired, can be made online to East Anglian Air Ambulance or Pancreatic Cancer UK via www.christopherayers.muchloved.com Or posted to East of England Co-operative Funeral Service, Cornard Road, Sudbury CO10 2XA.

Lydia Robinson

My beloved Wife 'Her children call her blessed, Her husband praises her.' prov. 31:23.

Malcolm Sidney Goldsmith

It is with great sadness that Malcolm's family announces his passing on Sunday 28th August at the age of 79. He passed away peacefully at St Helena Hospice surrounded by family and will be lovingly remembered by his Brother Charlie, Sister Sandra and his many Nieces and Nephews. Malcolm put his love of engineering and fixing problems to good use during a long career as a plumber and would go to extraordinary lengths to help a friend in need. He was a much loved member of his local community and enjoyed playing for his local Football and Quoits teams. Malcolm is regularly described as one in a million and will be sorely missed. The funeral service will be held at Colchester Cemetery and Crematorium, Mersea Road on Thursday 13th October at 10:15am followed by a gathering of friends and family at Stanway Rovers Football Club at 12 noon to celebrate his life. All are welcome to attend. Flowers to be delivered to Wimpole Road Co-op Funeral Home by 9am. All donations will be made to St Helena Hospice.

Peter Francis Kerins

Passed away peacefully at St Helena Hospice, aged 92. Remembered by his loving Wife, Children, Grandchildren and extended family. Funeral service 11.45 am Monday 3rd October 2022 at St James the Less and St Helen Church, Colchester followed by committal at Colchester Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, made payable to St Helena Hospice may be sent c/o R Gwinnell & Sons, 112 Ipswich Road, Colchester, Essex CO4 0AA or via Peter's Tribute Page at www.gwinnell.co.uk.

Sheila Ivy Levina Pentney

Passed away on August 27th 2022 aged 91 years. Sheila will be sorely missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service will take place at Colchester Crematorium on Wednesday 5th October at 2pm. No flowers. No black to be worn. Donations if desired may be made payable to Redwings Horse Sanctuary and sent c/o East of England Co-operative Funeral Service, Cornard Road, Sudbury CO10 2XA.

Margaret Rae ‘Margie’ Craig

Sadly passed away in the company of Granddaughters on 3rd September 2022, aged 88 years. Much loved Wife of Jim. Dear Mum of Ken and Colin. Devoted Grandma and Great Grandma. Funeral to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Tuesday 4th October at 10.15 am. Family flowers only. Donations if desired, in memory of Margaret, for Arthritis UK or St Helena Hospice may be sent to Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7QT Tel: 01206 760049.