Here are the death announcements carried in the Gazette this week.

HARDIE Sarah (Sally) Passed away suddenly but peacefully at 83. Loving Wife of the late Bill. Loving Mother to Gordon, the late Lee, Terry, Caroline and the late Jacqueline. Loving Nan and Great Nan who will be sadly missed. Service to be held at 11.45am at Colchester Crematorium on Friday 3rd July. Due to Covid all welcome to stand outside the Chapel. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Helena Hospice c/o www.freedomfunerals.co.uk 01206 862963

SORRELL Chris Passed away peacefully at home on 8th June 2020, aged 81 years. A much loved Father, Brother, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Funeral service to take place at Weeley Crematorium on Wednesday 15th July 12:30 p.m. Please check current restrictions on funeral before attending Chris' service. Family flowers only please but donations if desired to St Helena Hospice or Cancer Research UK via the much loved donations link http://chrissorrell.muchloved.com/

SLATER Roy Edward Sadly passed away on 2nd June 2020, aged 82. Beloved Husband to Jane. Loving Father to Cindy and Grandfather to Harrison. Private Service to be held at Colchester Crematorium on July 2nd. Donations, if desired, to British Heart Foundation may be sent c/o East of England Co-operative Funeral Services, 1-3 Chapel Road, Tiptree, CO5 0RA. Telephone 01621 279999

FISHER Linda Passed away peacefully at Colchester Hospital on 19th June 2020, aged 69. Much loved Wife, Mother and Grandmother. Linda will be missed by her family, friends and her colleagues at the hospital. A private family service will be held at Colchester Crematorium. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK c/o John J Smith Funeral Service, St Mary's Chapel, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8RT. Tel: 01206 761800

HOPKINS Peter James Lifetime resident of Fingringhoe passed peacefully away on Wednesday 10th June aged 95 years. Devoted Dad to Cheryl, Trish and Becky. Grandad to Nichola, Terry, Joanne, Kerry and Amy. Great Grandad to Megan, Jack, Dylan, Layla, Cleo and Lily. Great friend to many. The very best of men. Funeral service, Wednesday 1st July, 12:30 at Colchester Crematorium. Family only due to current restrictions. Peter will take his final journey through Fingringhoe at approximately 12:00. Donations to The British Heart Foundation or Blind Veterans UK c/o John J Smith, Mersea Road, Colchester CO2 8RT.

WHITE Jeannette June On 15th June peacefully at home in Walton-on-the-Naze, Jeannette aged 89 years. Much loved Wife of Peter and sadly missed by her family and friends. Jeannette was a leading ballerina and soloist with The International Ballet Company and London's Festival Ballet Company. Due to the present situation there will be a private family funeral service. Donations in memory of Jeannette may be sent to The Cinnamon Trust 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

MILGATE May Peacefully at Abberton Manor Nursing Home after a short illness courageously borne aged 92 years. Much loved Wife of the late Syd, beloved Mum of Tilly, Mark and Jo. Grandmother to Dale and Aiden. Funeral Service has taken place. Donations if desired in memory of May to Mersea Island Royal British Legion via www.hunnaball.co.uk

PARKS David Alan Passed away at home on Thursday 14th May 2020 aged 50 years. Much loved Brother of John and the late Andrew. Sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. A private Service will be held at Colchester Crematorium. All enquiries to Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester CO2 7QT Tel: 01206 760049 www.hunnaball.co.uk

HODSON Henry Russell Sadly, passed away at Silversprings Care Home in Thorrington on 29th May 2020, aged 94. Funeral Service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Monday 6th July 2020. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Henry to St Helena Hospice may be sent c/o Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7QT Tel: 01206 760049

MILES Derek On 31st May, aged 86 years, passed away peacefully with his family around him. Finally reunited with his dearly missed Wife June. Much loved Dad of Tina and Steven, dear Father-in-Law of David and Sian, devoted Grandad to Joe, Amelie and Baxter. Special thanks to the amazing staff at Cheviots Nursing Home. Funeral Service, 11am 2nd July at Colchester Crematorium. Immediate family only due to current restrictions. Family flowers only. Donations if desired will be passed to Balkerne Gardens Trust.

SPACEY Barry Passed away peacefully at home on 26th May 2020, aged 83. Dearly loved Husband of Aileen and much loved Dad of Diana, Steven, Shaun and Paul. Adored Granddad and Great Granddad. Private Service to take place on the 6th July.

DYKE Eric Raymond Passed away peacefully on 4th June 2020, aged 90. Beloved Husband to Patricia. Much loved Father to Gillian and Valerie. Private funeral service. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to St Helena Hospice may be sent to Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7QT Tel: 01206 760049.

LORD Marlene Sadly passed away at Colchester General on 8th June 2020. Loving Mother, Mother-in-Law and Grandmother and a loving Wife to the late William Lord. Private burial to be held on the 29th June 2020

HEMPSTEAD Margaret Ann 25.04.1947 - 15.06.2020 Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at St Helena Hospice on 15 June 2020. Much loved Wife, Mother, Nan, Mother-in-Law and Auntie. Margaret will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. A private family cremation will be held. Donations if desired to St Helena Hospice Colchester may be made via www.abbey.colchester@dignity funerals.co.uk

TIDEY Sheila May Passed away peacefully on the 6th June 2020. Beloved Wife to Roger, Mum to Jayne, Steve and Sue and a much loved Nan and Great Nan. Forever in our hearts. Private service at Weeley Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, can be sent in Sheila's memory to Save the Children, 1 St Johns Close, London, EC1M 4AR. Enquiries to East of England Co-op Funeral Services, 89 Wimpole Road, Colchester CO1 2DB.

Bernard Brown 12.03.1931 - 20.05.2020 Passed peacefully aged 89 years. Sadly missed by Sister Marretta, Nieces Rosalyn and Celia and Nephew Andrew. Funeral at Colchester Crematorium on Monday 22nd June at 12:30. Rest in Peace

DUNCAN Isabel Hamilton Passed away peacefully on Sunday 14th June 2020 aged 71. Much loved Mum to Kay and Robin. Granma to Mabel, Callum and Peter. Private funeral service. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Alzheimer's 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.

HURRELL Gregory Nathan 'Greg' (16th May 1967) Passed away at Colchester General Hospital on 9th June 2020, aged 53 years. Much loved Son, Brother, Brother-in-law. Proud Father, Father-in-Law, Grandfather and Uncle. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. A private Family Service will be held at Colchester Crematorium. Donations, if desired, to Help for Heroes and Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity Langham Ward may be made via www.hunnaball.co.uk or sent c/o Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester CO2 7QT. Tel: 01206 760049

DUFFETT Michael John “MICK” Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his devoted family on 9th June 2020, aged 66 years. A cherished Husband to Sheila, loving Dad, Son, Brother, Grandad, Son-in-Law, Uncle and a loyal friend. Mick touched the lives of so many. He was enormously loved and treasured by all his family and many dear friends. A Private family service will take place and a Celebration of Mick's Life will be held at a later date. Family flowers only please. Donations payable to either 'Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals Charity' for The Collingwood Centre or 'St Helena' for The Virtual Ward at St Helena Hospice. All enquiries to John J Smith Funeral Service Tel: 01206 761800