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

Thomas (Tom) Dunne

Passed away suddenly on 15th September 2021, aged 78 years, after a long illness bravely fought. Loving husband to Janet, dad to Tony, Sean, David, Alison and Patrick and loving grandparent and great grandparent to all their children. Funeral Service to be held at Co-op Service Chapel, 89 Wimpole Road, CO1 2DB on Wednesday 20th October 2021 at 13.00hrs followed by committal at Colchester Cemetery at 14.00hrs. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be made payable to the British Heart Foundation via the East of England Co-operative Funeral Service or via Tom's much loved tribute page

James (Jim) London

Passed away at Colchester General Hospital 19th September 2021, aged 77. Much missed Brother of Terry, Eileen, David, Philip and Families. Funeral Service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Tuesday 19th October at 10.15am.

John Louis Halls Mbe

On 12th September peacefully at home in Kirby-le-Soken, John aged 88 years. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends and the local community as a whole, who were very dear to his heart. Funeral Service on Monday 1st November at Walton Parish Church at 1pm followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of John may be sent to The Royal British Legion, RAFA and Walton & Frinton Branch RNLI 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

Moyra Vivien Hart

Beloved Wife of the late Ralph David, passed away peacefully aged 100 at her care home in Colchester on 29 September. Private cremation on Thursday 14 October. Donations, if desired, may be made to Médecins Sans Fronti (MSF UK) c/o Hunnaball Funeral Directors, at Stanway 01206 489212. email: stanway@hunnaball.co.uk

Derek Capes

Derek Capes formerly of Townsend Road Tiptree Passed away at St Fillans Care Home on 20th September 2021 age 86. He will be much missed by all his family and friends but is reunited with Jean. Funeral to take place at 1.15pm on 18th October at Colchester Crematorium. Wake to follow at the Berechurch Arms, Shrub End Road. You are welcome to join us but please contact 07941028175 to confirm attendance if not already done so. Family flowers only, donations to Alzheimer's Society.

Christine Ward

Passed away suddenly on Sunday 12th September 2021, aged 62 years. Daughter of the late Tony and Joan Golby. Much loved Wife of Mark, devoted Mum to Shelley and David. Wonderful Sister to Sandra, Terry and Ian and Sister-in-Law to Len, Sue and Emma. Loving Aunt and Great-Aunt. Funeral service at Colchester Crematorium on Tuesday 12th October 2021, at 1.15 pm. Family flowers only, donations made payable to the British Lung Foundation, and sent c/o East of England Co-operative Funeral Services, Peartree Road, Stanway CO3 0LX.

Pamela Stammers

Passed away peacefully on 21st September aged 83 years. Wife of the late Barry, and loving Mother to Ashley. Also a much loved Nana to Daniel, Lewis and Owen. She will be greatly missed. The Funeral service will take place at Colchester Crematorium on Monday 25th October at 2.00pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Versus Arthritis and can be sent c/o East of England Co-op Funeral Services, 98 The Commons, CO3 4NW

Judy Pearce

Very sadly passed away peacefully on the 18th September at the age of 79. Beloved Mum to Bridget, Denise, Rob and Gavin, Gran to Davina, Gemma, Sunny, Melike and Firdevs, Nanny Judy to Gracie, George, Jesse, Abe, Eli, Millie and Lilah, Sister to Phil and Auntie to Beccy and Carl. Friends and family are invited to attend the funeral service at Weeley Crematorium on Monday 11th October at 11.45am. In lieu of flowers the family request donations, if desired, in Judy's memory to Alzheimer's Society UK or Kidney Research UK 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

Gwen Croucher

Sadly passed away peacefully on 16th September 2021, aged 96. A loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all. The funeral service will take place on 13th October at Colchester Crematorium, 2.45pm. A heartfelt thank you from all of the family to her carers, the nurses and doctors at Colchester General and to all at Silver Springs Nursing Home.

Janet Hewer

Passed away peacefully at home on 21st September 2021, aged 82. Much loved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many, who will be greatly missed. Funeral service at Colchester Crematorium on Monday October 11th at 3.30pm. No Black ties, smart casualwear please, Donations can be made in lieu of flowers, if desired, to St Helena's Hospice c/o Colchester Funeralcare, 12a St John's Rd, Colchester CO4 0JW.

Muriel Joyce Harber (Née Goddard)

Passed away peacefully on 6th September 2021 aged 92. Beloved Wife of Bill and much loved by the many members of the Hampshire family and greatly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service to take place at Lexden Methodist Church on Tuesday 12th October at 10:30am (Due to church restrictions family and special invitation only) followed by committal at St Albright's Church, Stanway at 11:30am. Donations if desired to Lexden Methodist Church c/o East of England Co-op Funeral Service, Peartree Road, Stanway CO3 0LX

May Kent

Passed away peacefully at home on 24th September 2021, aged 95. A much loved Mum, Nan, Great Nan & Great, Great Nan. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Wednesday 13th October at 10.15am. All welcome. Family flowers only, donations if desired for Acorn Village can be made online at memorygiving.com/maykent or via Eustace King & Birkin, 87 Church Road, Tiptree CO5 0HB

Eileen Mary Pool

Passed away suddenly on 16th September 2021 at Loganberry Lodge Stanway, aged 98 years. Beloved Wife of the late Godfrey Pool. Loving Mother to Karen, Angela, Godfrey and Cathleen, a loving Grandma to three generations of Grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by all her loving family and friends. The funeral service will take place at St Teresa of Lisieux Catholic Church Clairmont Road on Monday 11th October 2021 at 11 am followed by burial at Colchester Cemetery. Flowers may be sent c/o Hunnaball Funeral Service, Old Coach Road, Colchester CO1 2TH Donations to Dementia UK at https://eileenpool.muchloved.com

Madison Beau 'Maddy' Campbell

Sadly passed away on the 14th September 2021 aged 17 years. Much loved Daughter of Chris and Kelly and adored Sister to Tori, Summer and Darcy. Maddy will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral Service to take place at St Andrew's Church, Earls Colne on Friday 15th October 2021 at 1:00 p.m. followed by a private burial. All enquiries to Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester CO2 7QT Tel: 01206 760049

Richard 'Dick' Letch

Passed away peacefully on 7th September 2021, aged 91 years. A much loved Father and Grandfather. Funeral service to be held at Colchester Crematorium on Thursday 7th October at 11.00am. Family flowers only, donations if desired may be made payable to St. Helena Hospice and sent to Geo. Paskell Funeral Service, 15 High Street, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1AG

Charlotte Martin

Died peacefully on 21st of September 2021 aged 68 in Albany, West Australia, following a two year illness with cancer. Born and brought up in Colchester Angela moved to Australia with her life partner Dave Everett (formerly of West Mersea) who survives her. Angela was the much loved sister of Margaret Shambrooke and Charlotte Martin and aunt to John. Her funeral will be held in Albany on October 1st 2021. Enquiries to: 01206 560184

Kevin Wilson-Webb

14/01/1961-11/09/2021 Dearly beloved twin Brother to Susan and Brother-in-Law to Andrew, who will be very much missed by his family and friends. Funeral service will be held at The Parish Church of St Peter & St Paul, West Mersea on Wednesday 13th October 2021 at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Farleigh Hospice can be sent to J.K.May Funeral Service, Blackwater House, 51 High Street, West Mersea, Essex, CO5 8JE or made on line via www.hunnaball.co.uk

Dawn Jillian Varley

07.09.1952 13.09.2021 Passed away peacefully at home aged 69 years. Loving Mum to Richiander and Mark, Nan to David and a dear friend who will be greatly missed. Funeral Service to take place on Thursday 7th October 11am at St Andrews Church, 124 Forest Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3XH. Donations in Dawn's memory can be made payable to St Helena Hospice c/o John J Smith Funeral Service, St Mary's Chapel, Mersea Road, Colchester, Essex CO2 8RT.

Isabel Janet Wright Née Blaxill

Died peacefully at home on 13 September 2021 aged 89. Beloved wife to the late James and adored mother to Catherine, James, Alexander and Andrew. A loving mother-in-law, grandmother, aunt, teacher and friend. Funeral 10am, St Edmunds Church, Tendring on Friday 15th October 2021. No flowers please, but donations, if desired, to Marie Curie. Enquiries to Lesley Barlow 01255 222899.

Doris Fleury Neé Scates

12.02.1922 - 08.09.2021 Passed away peacefully in her sleep. Funeral to be held Friday 15th October 2021 at 2.30 p.m. at St Albrights Church, Stanway. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to RNLI may be sent c/o R. Gwinnell & Sons, 112 Ipswich Road Colchester CO4 0AA

Brian Dunt

DUNT Brian "BCF Dunt Decorator" Sadly passed away on 10th September 2021, peacefully in Ipswich Hospital. Loving Husband to Margaret. Dear Father to Jason & Sue, Josie & Leon. Adored Granddad to Charlie, Taylor, Nikki & Emma and Great Granddad to Harvey, Millie & Angelica. Also a friend to many, many people. He will be sadly missed. The funeral service is at Colchester Crematorium on Thursday 21st October 2021 at 11.45 hrs. Family flowers only please. But donations in memory of Brian may be sent to Alzheimer's Society c/o East of England Co-operative Funeral Service Branches.