Ronald John Hawkins

Ron Hawkins passed away peacefully on 7th July, aged 81. A loving husband and father, he will sadly missed by all who knew him. The funeral will be held at Southend Crematorium on Monday 26th July at 2.20pm. Family flowers only. Donations to Diabetes UK or British Heart Foundation.

John Small

Passed away peacefully on Monday 28th June 2021, aged 94 years. John lived well and leaves sorrowful family and friends. He is greatly missed. The funeral service will be held at 10:30am Friday 23rd July 2021 at Basildon Crematorium. Donations, if desired, to Prostate Cancer c/o Stibbards & Sons Ltd, 22 Canvey Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0LW 01268 683136

David Robert Botson

We are sorry to announce the death of David, who passed away peacefully at home on 5th July 2021, aged 76, after a short illness. He leaves his beloved Daughter Charlene, Son-in-Law David and two Grandsons, William and Edward.

Mabel Joan Auger (formerly of Rayleigh)

Sadly passed away on the 26th June, 2021, aged 94. She will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends. Mabel's funeral service will take place on Friday 30th July, at 11.30am, at Great Wakering Parish Burial Ground. Floral tributes in memory of Mabel are welcome, c/o JW Tate & Son, 20 North Street, Rochford, SS4 1AB. Mabel's family would like to thank everyone for all of the love and support given at this difficult time.

Mary Hopkins

Passed away peacefully Friday, 9th July 2021 aged 90 years. An NHS nurse for many years, a Girl Guide leader, a long-time member of Benfleet Methodist Church where until very recently she ran a number of crafting groups. Mary was much loved by her Daughters, her 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren and all who knew her, she will be sadly missed. A Service of Thanksgiving will be held at Benfleet Methodist Church on Wednesday, 4 August 2021 at 3:00pm (preceded by a family committal at the crematorium). Donations in memory of Mary are gratefully received for Havens Hospice & Hospice at Home, all enquiries c/o S. Stibbards & Sons Ltd, 4 Commonhall Lane, Hadleigh, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2RN 01702 558717.

Hazel Rose Russell-Moor

Passed away peacefully at home on Monday, 5th July 2021 aged 90 years. Much loved Wife, Mother, Nan and Great-Nan. She will be greatly missed by all family & friends. Funeral service to be held at St Mary The Virgin, Benfleet on Tuesday, 3 August 2021 at 10:30AM followed by a cremation at Basildon & District Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Mary's Church or a charity of your own choice. All enquiries c/o S. Stibbards & Sons Ltd, 4 Commonhall Lane, Hadleigh, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2RN. 01702 558717.

Mary Christina O'Callaghan

"Chrissy" passed away peacefully on Sunday, 4th July 2021 aged 85 years. Much loved Wife, Mother, Mother In Law, Sister, Auntie & Granny. Is greatly missed by all family & friends. Funeral service to be held at Holy Family Catholic Church on Wednesday, 28 July 2021 at 11:00am followed by the burial at Woodside Cemetery. Donations if desired to Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity via www.stibbards.co.uk. All enquiries c/o S. Stibbards & Sons Ltd, 4 Commonhall Lane, Hadleigh, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2RN 01702 558717.

Frank Hooper

6.10.39 - 27.6.21 Anne, Dawn, Michael, and families are sad to announce the death of Frank at Southend General Hospital. His funeral will be held on Monday 26th July at 1.20pm at Southend Crematorium followed by a celebration of his life. With restrictions lifted we would love as many people who knew Frank to join us. Family flowers only or donations to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home https://www.battersea.org.uk/support-us/ legacies-memory/donate-memory

Robert Howie

'Bob' passed away peacefully in Southend Hospital on Saturday 10th July 2021 aged 99 years. Much loved and missed by his Wife Jean, Daughters Sheila & Anne and all his family. Funeral Service at Southend Crematorium, South Chapel on Monday 9th August 2021 at 11:40 Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the RAF Benevolent Fund c/o F.P. Guiver & Sons Ltd. 641 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PN 01702 467426 and online at www.guiver.co.uk

Marie Goulbourn

Passed away peacefully in hospital on Friday, 9th July 2021, aged 98 years. Much loved Wife, Step-Mum, Nan and Auntie. She will be greatly missed by all her family & friends. Funeral service to be held at Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church, Rayleigh on Tuesday, 3 August 2021 at 12:15pm followed by a burial at Woodside Cemetery, Benfleet. Family flowers only and donations if desired for Refuge via www.stibbards.co.uk All enquiries c/o S. Stibbards & Sons Ltd, 4 Commonhall Lane, Hadleigh, Benfleet, Essex SS7 2RN 01702 558717