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

Patricia Ann Parker

Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, 30th October 2021 aged 77 years. Much loved Wife, Mum and Grandma. She will be greatly missed by all friends and family. Funeral service to be held at Basildon Crematorium on Tuesday, 30 November 2021 at 2:00pm Refreshments afterwards at the Gun Pub. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for the British Heart Foundation via www.stibbards.co.uk All enquiries c/o S.Stibbards & Sons Ltd, 4 Commonhall Lane, Hadleigh, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2R

Henry Robert Deal

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 10th November 2021 aged 89 years. Funeral service to be held at Southend Crematorium on Monday, 6 December 2021 at 12:00pm. Family flowers only, but donations if desired to Stroke Association online via www.stibbards.co.uk All enquiries c/o S. Stibbards & Sons Ltd 01702 474389.

Joan Audrey Partington Née Cocking

Passed away peacefully on 31st October following a short illness. Beloved Wife of Bill, Mother of Janet and Grandma of Emma & Molly. You will always be in our hearts. Funeral service to take place on Thursday 25th November at Southend-on-Sea Crematorium at 1.40pm. Donations if desired to HARP, Southend's Homeless Charity c/o A.R. Adams Funeral Directors Ltd, 141/143 The Broadway, Essex SS1 3EX.

Richard Arthur Kirton

Passed away peacefully in Southend Hospital on Saturday 6th November 2021, aged 75 years. A loving Husband to Beryl, the kindest of Dads to Marie & Trevor and the most thoughtful Grandad to Mitchell, Elsie and Buddy, who will be sadly missed by all of his friends and family. Funeral Service to be held at Southend Crematorium, West Chapel on Friday 26th November 2021 at 2:40pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the British Heart Foundation & Cure Parkinson's c/o F.P. Guiver & Sons Ltd, 641 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PN 01702 467426 and online at www.guiver.co.uk

Beryl Rifka Spratt

The family are extremely sad to announce the death of Beryl. She died peacefully at home on 4th November, surrounded by her family. Her death will leave a huge gap in the hearts of the many people whose lives she touched. The funeral will take place at Southend Crematorium on 30th November, at 12.00pm. Flowers to A. R Adams Funeral Directors, 141-143 The Broadway, Thorpe Bay, or donations to Fair Havens Hospice, Southend via aradams.co.uk/donate

Edith June Barbara 'June' Whittaker

Passed away peacefully in Southend Hospital on Thursday 28th October 2021, aged 92 years. A dear Mother to Robert, Barrie, Andrew & Simon, who will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Funeral Service to be held at St. Nicholas Church, Great Wakering on Monday 29th November 2021 at 2:00pm Flowers and donations, if desired, to Age 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

Arthur Frederick Haynes

Passed away at home on Monday, 18th October 2021, aged 85 years. Much loved Husband, Dad and Grandad. He will be greatly missed by all family & friends. Funeral service to be held at St Margaret's Church, Leigh-on-Sea on Thursday, 25th November 2021 at 11:30am followed by a cremation at Southend Crematorium. All enquiries c/o S. Stibbards & Sons Ltd, 4 Commonhall Lane, Hadleigh, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2RN 01702 558717.

Dorothy Elizabeth Reddington

Born 14.04.1930 - Passed 12.11.2021 It is with great sadness that we have to announce the passing of our Mother following a short illness. Funeral to be Held at Corbetts Tey, Upminster on Thursday 25th November 2021 at 12 Noon. Family Flowers only, any Donations to St Lukes Hospice, Motor Neurone or Dogs Trust

Joan Nickels (Née Purdy)

June 14th 1962 - November 11th 2021 aged 59 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Joan, known to everyone as Jo. Beloved Mother to Emma and Samantha, beloved Sister to Dorothy, precious Nanny to Brody. Much loved ex Wife to Steve. Gone far too soon but still living in all our hearts forever. x x x x x

Desmond Leslie Archer

"Des" 9/6/1931 - 26/10/2021 Reunited with Mary

Genevieve Barker

BARKER Genevieve from Leigh on Sea, passed away peacefully. at the age of 97. 

Dr Beverley Sue Davies

Passed away on Tuesday, 19th October 2021 aged 64 years. Much loved Mum and Nanna. Her family and many friends will miss her greatly. Funeral service to be held at St James The Less Church on Monday 22nd November 2021 1.45pm followed by a private cremation at Southend Crematorium. Donations if desired for British Heart Foundation or Essex and Herts Air Ambulance via www.stibbards.co.uk All enquiries c/o S. Stibbards & Sons Ltd, 4 Commonhall Lane, Hadleigh, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2RN 01702 558717.

John Herbert Cooper

Sadly passed away on the 29th of October, aged 88 years. A devoted husband to Jean (who sadly passed in 2013), a beloved father and dear grandfather. John's funeral will take place on Monday 29th November, at 2.20pm, at The South Chapel, Southend Crematorium. Donations in John's memory would be gratefully received for The British Heart Foundation, c/o JW Tate & Son, 20 North Street, Rochford, SS4 1AB. John's family would like to thank everyone for the kind words of support & sympathy at this difficult time.

Hazel Yvonne Judge

Passed away at home in Wickham Market, Suffolk on 21 October 2021, aged 78 years. She will be greatly missed by her sons, Rupert and James and her grandchildren Chris, Matt, Isobel and Alice and her wider family. A much loved mum, granny and friend to many in the local community and further afield. Funeral service to be held on Monday 22 November 2021, at 11.00am at the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Pettistree, Suffolk. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to the RNLI or Cats Protection, courtesy of E B Button & Sons Ltd. 24 St Johns Street, Woodbridge IP12 1EB.

Rita Dorothy Martinali

Sadly passed away on the 22nd of October, aged 76 years. She will be deeply missed by all of her family & friends. Rita's funeral service will take place on Monday 22nd November, at The South Chapel, Southend Crematorium at 11.40am. Rita's family respectfully request family flowers only please. Donations in Rita's memory, if desired, can be made to The Stroke Ward at Southend Hospital, c/o JW Tate & Son, 20 North Street, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1AB. Rita's family would like to thank everyone for the love & support given at this difficult time.

Phyllis Audrey Brown Known As “ Phyl Brown “

Passed away on the 18th October 2021 aged 91yrs. Much loved Mum, Grandmother and friend. Will be sadly missed by all who knew her but is now at rest with Dad The service will be held at Southend Crematorium on Monday 22nd November 2021 at 10.20am in the South Chapel. If you wish to send flowers please send them to. S.Stibbards & Sons 74 Ness Road, Shoeburyness, SS3 9DG Tel No 01702 293400

John Neville Reynolds

Passed away peacefully on 9th October aged 81 years. He will be greatly missed by all his Family & friends and by all who knew him. Funeral Service to be held at St Stephens Church, Southend at 12.15pm followed by burial at Sutton Road Cemetery on Wednesday 17th November 2021. Family flowers only please, donations are gratefully received for St Stephens Church, Southend c/o F P Guiver & Sons Ltd, 641 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PN, 01702 467426 or online at www.guiver.co.uk

Julie Née Rolfe Bunt

Passed away peacefully at Dorset County Hospital on 23rd October 2021, aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Michael. Julie will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Julie was well known in the area as a midwife and delivered lots of local babies. A private interment will take place at Higher Ground Meadow, Corscombe on Tuesday 16th November at 10.00am followed by a Thanksgiving Service at St Marys Church, Beaminster at 11.30am. Julie asked please could no-one wear black for the service. No flowers please by request but any donations if desired may be made payable for either the RSPCA or The Donkey Sanctuary and left on exit from the church, online or sent c/o A.J. Wakely, 91, East Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3LB www.ajwakely.com