This week’s death announcements feature the loving tributes from the family and friends of the loved ones who have passed away.

In total, there have been 16 announcements this week for people in the area who have recently died.

A family will publish the obituary as a way to say a few things about the life and death of their loved one.

They provide the opportunity to give the news of a death to the community as they are shared publicly.

If you would like to leave a death announcement, visit the link at the bottom of the page.

Elizabeth Marie ‘Liz’ CHAMBERS

CHAMBERS Elizabeth Marie 'Liz' Passed away peacefully on 21st February 2023, aged 71 years. Dearly loved Wife, Mother and Grandma. Sadly missed by all that knew her. Funeral Service will be held on... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Joan Osborn

OSBORN Joan At Rest 10th March 2023, aged 86 years. Much loved Mum of Steven and Barry. Dear Granny. Reunited with her late Husband Geoff. Funeral service to be held at Colchester Crematorium on... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Joy Irwin

IRWIN Joy Miriam Patricia 24/02/1930 06/02/2023 Our dear Mum, Mama, Grandma and Great Grandma has sadly passed away. She will be dearly missed by everyone. Funeral Service will take place on Friday... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Robert Douglas Ward

WARD Robert Douglas 'Bob' Passed away peacefully on 21st February 2023 age 81. Much loved Husband to Betty, Father to Alison & Mark, Grandad to Daniel & Abigail. Stepdad to Steven & Mark. Funeral... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Colin Anthony Gant

GANT Colin Anthony Passed away peacefully at home on 1st February, 2023. Funeral service to be held at St Andrew's Church, Fingringhoe on Monday, 20th March at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only. A... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Emily Houghton

HOUGHTON Emily Passed away at Colchester General Hospital on 6th March 2023. Much loved and sadly missed by family and friends. Burial at Ardleigh Cemetery on Wednesday 29th March at 10 a.m, followed... click here to read more or pay tribute 

KEVIN FRANK HODGSON

KEVIN FRANK HODGSON Died peacefully in St Helena Hospice after long illness stoically borne. Husband of 50 years, loving father, grandfather, father-in-law, brother, son and friend. Much missed.... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Edna Skeys

SKEYS Edna Passed away peacefully at home on the 26th February 2023 aged 95 years. Beloved Wife of the late Harvey and a much loved Mother to Paul, Linda, Janet and Mark, Grandmother, Great... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Frank and Sheila Quinney

A Celebration of Life in Honour of Frank and Sheila Quinney Who have both passed away peacefully. Much loved Dad, Mum, Nan and Grandad. They will be sorely missed. Service is to be held at Weeley... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Cecil Bertram Munson

MUNSON Cecil Bertram (Bert) 22.08.1947 - 26.02.2023 In loving memory of a dear Husband to Carol, Dad to Sarah and Lee. Grandad to Robbie, Ryan and Shannon and a Great Grandad. Sadly passed away at... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Robin Wilby

WILBY Robin Passed away peacefully on 8th March 2023 aged 82 years. Much loved Husband, Dad and Grandad. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Colchester... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Joan Irene Rees

REES Joan Irene 05.10.1926 - 16.02.2023 Passed away peacefully at Stanway Green Lodge on 16th February 2023, aged 96. Funeral service, to celebrate her life, at Colchester Crematorium on Friday 31st... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Penelope (Penny) Dimmock

DIMMOCK (Née Cranston) Penelope Ann (Penny) Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday 7th March 2023 aged 72. Much loved Wife of Ian, Mother to Matt & Chris and Grandma to Holly, Isla, Joshua, Joe,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Ann Maynard

MAYNARD Ann Sadly passed away at Mistley Manor, Manningtree on 7th March 2023, aged 80 years. Loving Wife to the late Brian. Mother of Linda & Sonja, Mother-in-Law of Alastair. Mama of Jof, Ash, Chloe... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Kathleen Mary Jones

JONES Kathleen Mary Passed away peacefully on 27 February 2023, aged 96. Will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral service will take place Tuesday 28 March 2023 at St Francis of... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Ian Cruickshank

CRUICKSHANK Ian 'Crookers' Sadly passed away in Basildon Hospital on 25th February 2023 aged 79 years. Dear Husband, Father, Stepfather, Father-in-Law, Grandad, Great Grandad and inspirational... click here to read more or pay tribute 

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