Colchester death notices from the Gazette from August

As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost.

Anyone who wishes to send their own message of condolence can do so by visiting the deceased's death notice page.

Here are the most recent notices placed in the Gazette:

Coates

COATES John Aubrey John passed away on 7th August aged 84 after a period of ill health. He will be very much missed by his wife Jackie, his family and friends.
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Janet Ann Dunne

DUNNE Janet Ann Sadly passed away on 29th July 2024, at home with her family by her side. Funeral service to be held at Colchester Crematorium on 27th August 2024 at 1pm.
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Amitava Roy

Amitava Roy Passed away peacefully on 12th August 2024 aged 88 years. Husband of the late Sylvia Roy, a keen photographer and member of Colchester Photographic Society.
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Yvonne PITTAWAY

PITTAWAY Yvonne Passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday 6th August 2024. A much-loved Mum, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother who will be sadly missed.
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Shirley Elizabeth Davidson

DAVIDSON Shirley Elizabeth Passed away suddenly on August 5th, 2024, aged 76 years. Widow of Paul, much-loved mum of Aynsley, Lindsay, Laura and Tom, and proud grandma of Alfie, Freddie, Isabella and Harry.
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Jean Marion MITCHELL

MITCHELL Jean Marion (also known as Jean Marion Back) Sadly passed away 9th August 2024, aged 92 years. Loved Mother of Kevin and Glenn.
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Brian John Morris

MORRIS Brian John Died peacefully at home on 2nd August 2024 aged 88. Loving Husband, Father, Brother and Grandfather who will be missed by us all.
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WATERSON

WATERSON Derrick Passed away peacefully on 13th August 2024, aged 89. Devoted Husband to Pat, Father to Andrew & Robert, Father-in-Law to Karen and Rosanna, Grandfather to Adam & Laura and Great Grandfather to Morgan.
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Margaret Jean Hamilton

HAMILTON Margaret Jean of Colchester It is with great sadness that the family of Margaret wish to inform you of her sad passing on 13th August 2024. She will be deeply missed by all.
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Nigel John BAKER

BAKER Nigel John (of Wivenhoe) It is with sadness that the family of Nigel wish to inform you of his sad passing on 1st August 2024. He will be deeply missed by all.
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Eileen Eileen Sellwood

SELLWOOD May Eileen On 13th August 2024 passed away at Blenheim House Care Home. May of Walton-on-the-Naze, aged 96 years.
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Robert Patrick Olley (Bob) OLLEY

OLLEY Robert Patrick Olley (Bob) 11/08/1946 - 21/07/2024 A much-loved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle, Cousin, Father-in-Law, Brother-in-Law and Friend. Bob passed away in hospital after a short illness on 21st July 2024.
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Robert John William 'Bob' TAYLOR

TAYLOR Robert John William "Bob" On 28th July peacefully in hospital, Bob of Kirby-le-Soken, aged 79 years. Much loved Husband of Janet, dear Dad to Elton, Michelle & Natalie.
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CRONK

CRONK Thomas Charles 'Tom' Passed away peacefully on 11th August 2024, aged 92 years. Beloved Husband of the late Josie.
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Joan SLADE

SLADE Joan Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday 7th August 2024. Beloved Wife of Rod and much loved Mother of Susan, Victoria and Jeremy.
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Lewis Martin Footring

FOOTRING Lewis Martin Lewis passed away on Friday 9th August 2024. The private cremation has taken place.
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Diane Mary Rouse

ROUSE Diane Mary Passed away on 13th July 2024 aged 71. Will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends.
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Russell Timothy Blake

BLAKE Russell Timothy Passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on 5th August 2024 aged 89. Devoted Husband to Rita.
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Patricia May Rickett (née Butcher)

RICKETT Patricia May (née Butcher) Passed away peacefully on 28th July 2024 aged 81 years. Beloved Wife of Chris (dec'd), Mum to Mark and Melanie and adored Nanny to Isabella, William, Lewis and Luke.
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Ida Florence TOTHAM

TOTHAM Ida Florence Ida passed away peacefully in her sleep at Freda Gunton Lodge on Friday August 9th, aged 89 years. Much-loved Mother of Nicholas and Andrew, Mother-in-Law to Cindy and Sue, Sister of Janet, proud Grandma to Sam, Bethan, Oliver and Harry and Great Grandma to Arla.
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Pamela Ethel Grace EVERETT

EVERETT Pamela Ethel Grace 'Pam' Passed away peacefully at Mistley Manor on the 1st August 2024, aged 98 years. Formerly of Hunter Drive, Lawford.
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Sally FISHER

FISHER Sally Of Lexden. Passed away peacefully at Horkesley Manor on Tuesday 30th July 2024, aged 83 years.
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Bidmead

BIDMEAD Peter Reginald Born in Finchley 25.01.
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Ivy Christina Thurlow

THURLOW Ivy Christina Sadly passed away on the 19th of July 2024. A dearly loved Wife, Mum and Friend to many.
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Steven TEMPERTON

Steven (Steve) Temperton Steven sadly passed away on the 5th August 2024. Dearly loved, cherished, and greatly missed by all his family and friends.
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Margaret Delyth MILES

MILES Margaret Delyth "Delyth" On 26th July, peacefully at home. Delyth of Walton-on-the-Naze, aged 72 years.
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Betty Alice May and Michael (Mike) Arthur WILLIAMS

WILLIAMS Betty Alice May 03.05.
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PREDDY

PREDDY Alan Thomas Sadly passed away in hospital on 4th July 2024, after a long illness. Husband of Patricia, Brother of the late David Preddy, Brother-in-law of Oswald, Cousin of Joan.
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BROWN

BROWN Alan 'Brouff' Sadly passed away 1st August 2024, aged 78 years. Much loved Brother and Uncle, Friend to many.
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Jean Schwier

SCHWIER Jean (née Strang) On the 3rd August, Jean died peacefully aged 87 in hospital after a long illness and brave battle. Beloved Wife of Gordon, adored Mother of Peter and Bill, Grandmother of Annabel, Henrietta, Camilla, Will and Georgie and Great Grandmother to Freddie.
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Frederick William Game

GAME Frederick William "Fred" Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 16th July 2024, aged 79. Dearly loved by Jenny, Tony and Michael.
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Ken Brazier Ken Brazier

BRAZIER Ken Loving Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad, passed peacefully 24th July 2024. Service at Colchester Crematorium on 14th August 2024 at 1.
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VERNON

VERNON Gilian Mary Passed away peacefully after a recent period of illness on 23rd July 2024. Beloved Wife of Michael and much-loved Mother to Sarah, Clare and Peter.
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Lucas

LUCAS Jeremy Robert Passed away peacefully at home on 21st July aged 79 years. Beloved Husband of Pauline, Stepfather to James, Angus and Sarah.
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Martyn Gerald Cutmore

CUTMORE Martyn Gerald Sadly, passed away on 8th July, aged 78. Beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather.
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Howard

HOWARD Janet Shirley 09.09.
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