Here are the heartfelt tributes to people who have passed away which have been featured in this week's death announcements.
In total, 20 messages have been posted this week for people in the area who have died recently.
A family will publish the obituary as a way to say a few things about the life and death of their loved one.
As they are posted for the community to see, they give the opportunity to share the news of the death with the wider area.
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Michael MORRIS
MORRIS Michael Michael collapsed and died on holiday in South Africa on 8th February. Adoring husband to Emma and wonderful father to Joe, Tom and Emily. Beautiful son of Brian and Teresa. So full of... click here to read more or pay tribute
Oliver Charles Hewett
Oliver Charles HEWETT (Ollie or Charles) Passed away peacefully on 8th February 2023 aged 92. Reunited with his late wife Vanda and son Tim. Loving father of Jeanette and son-in-law Jerry. Much loved... click here to read more or pay tribute
Patrick Sabberton
Patrick Sabberton Passed away peacefully on Thursday 9th February 2023. A celebration of Patrick's life will take place at Colchester Crematorium on Monday 6th March at 11.45. Donations in memory of... click here to read more or pay tribute
Jacqueline Patricia Keeble
KEEBLE Jacqueline Patricia of Wissington On 20th February 2023 peacefully in hospital. Aged 79 years. Beloved Wife of Alistair. Funeral service 12.30 pm on Thursday 16th March at Colchester... click here to read more or pay tribute
Dave Fairweather
FAIRWEATHER Dave It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Dave Fairweather on the 19th January 2023, aged 84. Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother-in-law and Friend. The funeral... click here to read more or pay tribute
Ann Bentley (née Chatters)
BENTLEY Ann (née Chatters) Died peacefully in her care home on Saturday 11th February 2023, aged 86 years. Much loved Mum to Lisa and Son-in-Law Mark, Grandmother to Lucy and Josh, Sister to Margaret,... click here to read more or pay tribute
LAWRENCE WALKER
WALKER Lawrence 1953 2023 Much loved Partner of Lynda. Devoted Dad of Dion, Erika, Angel, Chaka, Alex, Marcia and Jamyle. Funeral Service to be held at Colchester Crematorium on Wednesday 15th March... click here to read more or pay tribute
Peggy Violet Clements
CLEMENTS Peggy Violet Beloved Wife of the late Maurice Clements. Mother of Dawn. Mother-in-Law of David. Gran of William and Anna. Great-Granny of Monty and Otto. Peggy died peacefully at Blackbrook... click here to read more or pay tribute
Liz (also known as Margaret) Faulkner
FAULKNER Liz (also known as Margaret) Died peacefully at Alderwood Care Home on Monday 13th February, aged 82 years. Beloved Wife of the late Joseph and Mum to Fiona and Margaret, a friend to all she... click here to read more or pay tribute
Derek John Flint
FLINT Derek John Passed away peacefully on Friday 6th January 2023 aged 73. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Tuesday 28th March 2023 at 11.00am. No flowers by request. All... click here to read more or pay tribute
Roy Philip Vaughan
VAUGHAN Roy Philip 1938 - 2023 Passed away peacefully at home on 20th February 2023 aged 84. A much loved Partner of Ann, Brother to Gordon, devoted Father to Michelle, Mark and Amanda, Father-in-law... click here to read more or pay tribute
Keely Jane Barton
Keely Jane Barton 9th January 1970 - 1st February 2023. It is with deep sadness, that we announce the passing of Keely (Pickle) on Wednesday 1st of February 2023, aged 53. Most adored Wife to Frank,... click here to read more or pay tribute
Diana Mary James
JAMES Diana Mary Passed away very suddenly on Wednesday 25th January 2023 aged 92. Greatly missed Mum of Gail, Angela, Venetia and David. Funeral service to be held at St Andrews Church, Marks Tey on... click here to read more or pay tribute
Allan Bird
BIRD Allan Harvey 28.10.1946 - 14.01.2023 "A man at one with the Sea" Suddenly at home on 14th January 2023. Loving Husband, Dad, Grandad and Great-Grandad. Allan's funeral has taken place. Donations... click here to read more or pay tribute
Yvonne Marian Lillistone
LILLISTONE Yvonne Marian Yvonne Marian Lillistone (formerly Masters) of 6 Cook Close, Dovercourt died on 8th February at Colchester General Hospital after a short illness. Widow of Barry, mum of Jill... click here to read more or pay tribute
Anne Bewick Meighan
MEIGHAN Anne Bewick Passed away peacefully on 22nd January 2023. A much loved Wife, Mother, Granny, Auntie and Friend. Private Family Cremation. All enquiries to East of England Co-op Funeral Service,... click here to read more or pay tribute
Ann Kathleen Bee
BEE Ann Kathleen Passed away on Friday 3rd February 2023 aged 75 years. Dearly loved Mum, Nana and Great Nana, who will be sadly missed. Funeral Service will take place on Friday 10th March 2023,... click here to read more or pay tribute
David Gallifant
GALLIFANT David William 21.06.1943 - 02.02.2023 Passed away at home on 2nd February 2023, aged 79 years. Funeral service at The Parish Church of St Peter & St Paul, West Mersea on Tuesday 14th March... click here to read more or pay tribute
Dennis John Scott
DENNIS JOHN SCOTT On 20th February unexpectedly in hospital, Dennis of Walton-on-the-Naze, aged 78 years. Much loved Husband of Marina, dearest Father to Melissa and Emma, loving Grandad to Stella and... click here to read more or pay tribute
Hazel Thelma Nixon
NIXON Hazel Thelma of Bromley Road, Colchester Sadly passed away on Monday 16th January 2023, aged 83. Much loved and will be very missed. Funeral to be held at Colchester Crematorium on Tuesday March... click here to read more or pay tribute
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