These are all the death notices published in the Colchester Gazette this week.

Stutter (née Nice) Heather Anne Passed away peacefully on 26th July 2020 aged 84 years. Loving Mother to Lynne and Jeremy and much loved Nanna Darling to her Granddaughters and Great Grandchildren. Private family funeral to be held at Portchester Crematorium on 13th August 2020. No flowers please but donations in Heather's memory to Alzheimer's Society via https://heather-stutter1.muchloved.com/

CRANMER Rosalind Ivy (Ross) 1932-2020 Passed away peacefully at The Oaks Care Home, Lexden on 29th July 2020. Dearly loved Mum of Kath & Maureen. Private cremation is being arranged. No flowers please, but if desired, donations in memory of Ross may be made to Essex & Herts Air Ambulance via memorygiving.com or by contacting Eustace King & Birkin on 01621 819145

PAGE Daphne Linda Passed away peacefully on 17th July aged 77 years. Much loved Mother to Wendy and Paula, Partner to Allen and Sister to Mary. A private family funeral will take place. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished to St Helena Hospice c/o Abbey Funeral Service, 23 Dury Road, Colchester CO2 7UY. 01206 366632

HURRELL Betty Passed away peacefully at home on Friday 24th July, aged 91 years. Devoted Wife to her late Husband Bill. Much loved Mother to Janet and Kay, Nan to Liza, Gemma and Jack, Great Nanny and Mother-in-Law. Greatly missed and never forgotten. Private cremation at Weeley on Tuesday 18th August. Family flowers only but donations in Betty's memory, made payable to St Helena Hospice, can be sent to East of England Co-op Funeral Service, The Centre, Tamarisk Way, Colchester, CO4 3PX

BOWLER Ralph Leslie Passed away peacefully at Stanway Green Lodge on 17th of July, aged 93. Dear Husband to Beryl. Loving Father to Michael, Stephen, Philip and Richard. Wonderful Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Private family funeral has been arranged. Family flowers only. Donations to Dementia UK, c/o East of England Co-operative Funeral Services, Stanway Retail Park, Peartree Road, Colchester, CO3 0LX. May he rest in peace.

(Sam) Steven Martin aged 52 Passed away peacefully with his Wife, Paula by his side. Much loved by Liam, Nicola and family. Private cremation. Donations in memory of Sam to be made to https://stevenmartin. muchloved.com

DEMPSEY Michael John Passed away on 10th July 2020, aged 77 years. A much loved Brother, Father and Grandfather, who will be greatly missed. A private funeral service will take place at Colchester Crematorium. Enquiries may be made to East of England Co-op Funeral Services, 89 Wimpole Road, Colchester, CO1 2DB.

PETTIT Raymond Passed away peacefully on 16th July 2020. Much loved Husband to Marjorie, Dad to Sarah, Rachel, Paul and Denis. Proud Grandad to Lewis, Bradley, Daniel and Matthew. Forever in our hearts. Private funeral to be held. Family flowers only.

GARWOOD Barbara Anne Passed away 17th July 2020 aged 86 years. Enquiries c/o Braintree Co-op Funeral Directors 01376 551951

BARRETT Esmé (née Wailes) Died peacefully on 1st August 2020 aged 104. Much loved Mother of Andrew and Margot, Mother-in-law of Anne-Marie, beloved Grandmother of Anne, and Great Grandmother of George and Luc. Private Cremation. No flowers please but donations if desired to Balkerne Gardens Trust via Hunnaball of Colchester - Stanway, 8 Chapel Road, Colchester. CO3 0PU Telephone 01206 489212. A Thanksgiving Service will be held at a later date.

LEWIS Michael Maurice aged 87 years Passed away peacefully on 24th July 2020. Beloved Husband of Pauline, Father and Grandfather. Mike served as a Detective with Essex Police in Colchester for many years. A private funeral will be held at Colchester Crematorium on 19th August 2020 at 11.45 am. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Michael to Help the Heroes may be sent c/o Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7QT Tel: 01206 760049.

PARKES John Robert 01/09/1933 - 25/07/2020 Passed away peacefully at home aged 86 in the presence of his loving Wife Shirley. Devoted Husband, loving Dad, Grandfather and friend to all. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal. Funeral service will be at Weeley Crematorium on Tuesday 18th August 11:45 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of John may be made payable to "St Helena" and sent c/o R Gwinnell & Son, 351 Holland Road, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 6PD or via the Tribute Page at www.gwinnell.co.uk

HEWITT Ivan Age 76 Passed away peacefully at St Helena Hospice on 28 July 2020. Much loved Husband of Shirley, devoted Father of Claire and Rachel, Father-in-Law to Richard and Paul and adored Grandfather of Hannah and Joshua. A great friend to many. Private cremation and family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Balkerne Gardens Trust c/o John J Smith Funeral Service, St. Marys Chapel, Mersea Road, Colchester CO2 8RT. Tel: 01206 761800

MOSS Keith Passed away peacefully in his sleep 8th July 2020, aged 88 years. Much loved Father and Grandfather, he will be sadly missed by Richard and Sarah along with their families. Also, his two Brothers Brian and Ian with their families, and his friends. Private family funeral service is to take place on Monday 17th August 11.45 am at Colchester Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, in memory of Keith and in support of The British Heart Foundation may be made by going to Keith's tribute page at https://keithmoss.muchloved.com/

FARTHING Shirley Pamela Passed away peacefully on 25th July 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Much loved Mum of Mark, Bev and Lisa. Mother-in-Law to Julia, Andy and Matthew and devoted Nannie to her seven Grandchildren. Private family funeral to take place on Monday 10th August 2020 at 11.45am. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Shirley to St Helena Hospice may be sent c/o Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester CO2 7QT. Tel: 01206 760049

JOSEPH Francis 'Frank, also known as Paddy' In Loving Memory. Frank passed away peacefully in St Helena Hospice on 15th July 2020, aged 90 years. Beloved Husband of the late Barbara, much loved Dad of Eddie, Dale, Stephen and Sharon. Father-in-Law, Grandad and Great Grandad. A much-loved character who will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral Service Monday 17th August 2020 at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to St Helena Hospice or The British Heart Foundation may be sent c/o Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester CO2 7QT Tel: 01206 760049

CLAXON Dennis Harold Died peacefully in Colchester Hospital on 18th July, aged 98 years. Sadly missed and loved Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Great Great Grandfather and friend. Due to the current restrictions a private family service will be held at Colchester Crematorium on Friday 7th August at 2.45 pm. Family flowers only. Donations in Dennis' memory may be made to Dementia UK and sent c/o East of England Co-operative Funeral Services, 1-3 Chapel Road, Tiptree, Colchester, Essex CO5 0RA.

GURNEY Gerald Nicholas Gerald Gurney who died on 8th July 2020 at the family home in Great Bromley, where he had lived with his wife Joan for the last 60 years, was born in the rectory of the same village in 1931, the youngest of seven children. He also leaves their son Anselm (married to Jayne) and two grandaughters Martha and Isabella. A private cremation will take place. No flowers please, but if desired, donations to St George's Church, Great Bromley. Cheques should be made payable to PCC of the Bromleys and sent c/o Geo. Paskell of Manningtree, 15 High Street, Manningtree, Essex CO11 1AG. A service of remembrance will be held at a later date when restrictions are lifted, and all will be welcome.

MORRIS Philip Edward Passed away peacefully at home on 27th June aged 77 years. Beloved Husband to Susan. Much loved Dad to Andrea and Julie and adored Grandad. A private service will be held at Colchester Crematorium on Wednesday 12th August 2020 at 1:15 p.m. Donations, if desired, to IPF Foundation and the Colchester School of Gymnastics 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

PARTRIDGE Clare Frances Died peacefully on 22nd July 2020 after a long illness bravely borne with her characteristic stoicism and humour. A serenely beautiful lady who was adored by Husband John, Daughters Frances, Hilary and Victoria and her nine Grandchildren. Plantswoman, artist, singer and accomplished hostess whose warmth and empathy were an inspiration to all who knew her. She will be deeply missed and never forgotten. Private cremation with a celebration of her life in due course.

CHILD Cynthia Grace Ad Passed away peacefully on 20th July 2020 aged 99 years. Dearly loved Mum of Pamela and Christoph, Sheila and Pip. Private family funeral. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Family flowers only please but donations welcome for Cancer Research UK or Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. Please send cheques made payable to charity to Kemble Funeral Services, 59, High Street, Wivenhoe, CO7 9AZ 01206 822880

BIRCH George Patrick Albert 1938-2020 Passed away peacefully at home on 12th July 2020. Beloved Husband of Ann, loving Father to Amanda, Paul, Miriam and Clare and loving Grandfather of ten Grandchildren. Loved by all and Rest in Peace Any donations in George's memory directly to St Helena Hospice or MS UK via George's tribute page at https://georgebirch.muchloved.com

FENSOME Danny Suddenly passed away on 8th July 2020 aged 64 years. A truly wonderful Husband. Brilliant Dad, Brother, Grandad and Great Grandad. Hugely Missed. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Wednesday 12th August at 2pm. Donations for British Heart Foundation may be made via Danny's memorial page at www.eastofengland.coop/funerals All enquiries to East of England Co-operative Funeral Services, 89 Wimpole Road, Colchester, CO1 2DB.