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

Alan McGrane

02.02.1940 - 12.12.2021 Passed away peacefully at Southend Hospital. Beloved Husband to Sheila, Father to Mick, Carol and Nikki, Grandfather to Ross, Georgia, Ben, Casey and JJ, and Great Grandfather to Lexi. The funeral will be held at Southend Crematorium on 21st January 2022 at 3pm. Flowers welcome. Donations, if desired, to be made to giftofhope.org.uk/Alan-McGrane He will be sadly missed by all.

Joan Ellen Sloan

Sadly passed away on the 13th December, 2021, aged 92 years. A beloved wife to Bill (who sadly passed in 2004), a much missed mother, grandmother, great grandmother and dear friend to all who knew her. She will be deeply missed. Joan's funeral will take place on Friday 21st January 2022, at 1.40pm, Southend Crematorium. Donations in Joan's memory would be gratefully received for Cancer Research UK, c/o JW Tate & Son, 20 North Street, Rochford, SS4 1AB. Joan's family would like to thank everyone for the love and support given at this difficult time.

Perry Norman Cooper

It is with great sadness that we have to announce the passing of Perry Cooper. A much loved husband, father and grandfather will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends. His funeral service will be held on Tuesday 18th January 2022 at 11.20 in the West Chapel at Southend Crematorium. All are welcome. Flowers are optional and donations are gratefully received for: Cancer Research UK via www.guiver.co.uk c/o F.P. Guiver & Sons Ltd, 416 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 5PT 01702 527258.

John Stanley Williams

14/09/51 - 4/12/2021 The funeral will take place on 13th January at 11.30 at Emmanuel Church, Billericay CM12 9LD. Family flowers only. Donations to Cancer Research, RNLI and/or Tear Fund. Also available on YouTube. Sadly missed by his loving family..

John Clee

So sad to announce the passing of John Clee on Christmas Eve. The funeral will be held at Southend Crematorium on the 20th January at 3.20pm in the large chapel. Family flowers only although donations to Fair Havens would be appreciated. We will then proceed to raise a glass to his life at the Royal British Legion, Great Wakering. All friends and family are welcome.

Maureen Anne Brooks

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 14th December 2021, aged 83 years. Funeral service to be held at St Laurence Church, Aviation Way, Southend on Sea on Tuesday, 18th January 2022 at 2:30pm. All enquiries c/o S. Stibbards & Sons Ltd, 1034 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 3ND. 01702 474389.