• Hilary De Chastelai Bentall (née Williams) "Aitch" We are absolutely heartbroken to announce that our devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt passed away peacefully on Sunday, 27th December 2020, aged 62 years. Hilary was much loved by Pendril, James and Danielle, David and Paulina, Scarlett and Lily, Daniel and Denise and Olivia, she will be sadly missed by all that knew her. Funeral service to be held at Southend Crematorium on Monday, 1 February 2021 at 10:40am. Due to restrictions space is limited, however a link will be available on request if you would like to join us remotely. Flowers (Lilies were her favourite) to Stibbards. Any donations to be made to either MIND or the R.A.B.I All enquiries c/o S. Stibbards & Sons Ltd, 74 Ness Road, Shoeburyness, Essex, SS3 9ND 01702 293 400.

• Leslie James Barker 28.09.34 - 14.01.21 Former Director of Environmental Health and Community Services. Sadly passed away peacefully aged 86. Much loved husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

• Doreen June Chapman (née Ashton) Passed away peacefully on 25th December 2020. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and life-long friend. Funeral Service to be held at Southend Crematorium, West Chapel on Wednesday 3rd February at 2 p.m. Family only, due sadly to Covid restrictions. Family flowers only please. Donations are gratefully received for Dementia UK c/o F. P. Guiver & Sons Ltd., 641 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PN 01702 467426 or online www.guiver.co.uk

• Pam Giera In Loving Memory of Pam. We are saddened to announce the passing away of Pam on Monday 4th January 2021 aged 87. A family funeral will take place on the 22nd January at Southend crematorium and a memorial service at Trinity Church, Argyll Road, Westcliff-on-Sea for friends and family will be arranged at a later date. Memorial donations in Pam's name may be made to Essex and Herts Air Ambulance, Colne Business Park, Colchester, Essex CO6 2NS. God Bless

• Sylvia Teresa POTTER née Collins Passed away at home on Saturday 26th December 2020 aged 80 years. She will be greatly missed by her Daughters Vida, Beccy & Charlee, her Partner Brett and all who knew her. Funeral Service at Southend Crematorium, West Chapel on Tuesday 2nd February 2021 at 2.40pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Cats Protection & Alzheimer's Research UK c/o F. P. Guiver & Sons Ltd, 641 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PN, 01702 467426 and online at www.guiver.co.uk

• Ambrose John RICE 'John' Passed away peacefully at Southend Hospital on Monday 21st December 2020 aged 81 years. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Requiem Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Southchurch on Thursday 4th February 2021 at 12.15pm followed by committal at Southend Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to HARP c/o F. P. Guiver & Sons Ltd 641 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea SS1 2PN. 01702 467426 and online at www.guiver.co.uk

• Alan Brimelow Passed peacefully on Monday 28th December 2020. Alan will be sadly missed by his daughter Tracy, son Daniel, sister Marjorie, daughter-in-law Natasha and his grandchildren Bethany, Joshua, Lia and Hollie. A private service will take place at Bentley Crematorium Chapel, Brentwood on Monday 25th January 2021 at 2.30pm to commemorate Alan's life. For enquiries regarding the streaming of the service or donations please contact the family or Bennetts Funeral Directors, Brentwood. 01277887493.

• In Loving Memory Of Josephine Anne Thomas "Josie" Loving Mum to Jackie and Julie. Sadly passed away on 24th December 2020. Funeral Service to be held at Basildon & District Crematorium on Thursday 4th February at 3pm.

• PAVITT Sheila Joyce Sheila died peacefully in her sleep on 2nd December after a short illness. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Funeral to be held on 26th January at Southend Crematorium at 12.40. Followed by burial at Sutton Road Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Penrose Funeral Services. Service may be viewed by Webcast online, details from family, tel 07749905240.

• JOAN HURRELL 'JO' 15th January 1944 - 10th January 2021 Peacefully at Admiral Court Care Home. Jo will be sadly missed by her family and friends. The Funeral service will take place on Friday 12th February at Southend Crematorium. Flowers may be sent to Paul J King Funeral Directors, 5 Guild Way South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5TG. 01245 321866 • JAMES WILLIAM HIGGS WILSON Passed away suddenly on 6 January 2021. Loving and loved father of Mitchell, brother of Jack and brother-in-law of Rosamund. Will be greatly missed by family and friends. Funeral to be held at Southend Crematorium on Wednesday 10 February at 10am by invitation due to current restrictions. Service will be available by webcast. Floral tributes may be sent to Stibbards & Sons, 242 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7JG • BURROWS Phyllis Irene (ex W.A.A.F. & Essex / Southend Borough Police) Beloved wife of Ken, passed away peacefully on 12th January aged 96 years. She will be missed by her family & all who knew her.

• BECKWITH Laura Viola Passed away peacefully on 5th January 2021, aged 96 years. Loving Mother to Wendy and Roy and much loved Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great Great Grandmother. Funeral Service at St. Martins Church, Little Waltham on Tuesday 26th January at 11-00am, by invitation only due to covid restrictions. Donations if desired for Cancer Research UK may be sent to T Pennack & Sons, Funeral Directors. 1/3 Maldon Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford CM2 7DW.

• McKAY Pamela Juliana (Pam) 6.5.1938 - 15.1.2021 It is with deep sadness we announce the death of Pam, the beloved Wife of Sam for 52 years. Pam will be so sadly missed by her Sister-in-Law, her 3 Sisters and their families and all her many friends. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

• Peggy Winifred Gladys HART Sadly passed away on 29th December 2020. She will be greatly missed by all her Family & friends. Private Funeral Service to be held at Southend Crematorium. All enquiries through F P Guiver & Sons Ltd, 641 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PN 01702 467426