The following death notices were published in the Echo this week:

Richard Ward aka 'Bob the Milkman'

Passed away peacefully 12th May aged 83. Sadly missed by his loving family. Funeral at Southend Crematorium, 14th June at 2pm. All family and friends welcome - please wear something bright! Donations gratefully received for Prostate Cancer UK c/o F.P. Guiver & Sons Ltd, Rochford or www.guiver.co.uk.

Stephen 'Steve' Frost

Very sadly passed away on 10th May 2022, aged 62. A much loved Dad to Becci and Dan, Loving Partner to Pat and Brother to David and Tracy. Funeral to be held at Southend Crematorium West Chapel, on Monday 13th June 2022, at 14:40. Close family flowers only, and donations to Great Ormond Street Hospital via https://www.funeralguide.co.uk/obituaries/100562 All enquires to S. Stibbards & Sons, 7 Spa Road, Hockley SS5 4AZ 01702 206222.

John Kingsley Ward

Passed away peacefully on Sunday 22nd May, aged 84. Funeral service at South Chapel, Southend Crematorium on Monday 13th June at 11.40am. Flowers welcome. All enquiries c/o W. Thorp & Son, 62, Broadway, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex. SS9 1AE 01702-476323.

Frances Knowles

8th June 2021 Loved and remembered by all her family Que sera, sera Whatever will be, will be xxx