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

BROWN Joyce Eileen

Entered into rest on 6th July 2022, aged 84 years. Much loved Mum, Nan and Great-Nan, will be missed beyond words. Funeral to be held on Tuesday 16th August 2022, at 11:20am at Southend-on-Sea Crematorium, West Chapel. Family flowers only, but donations will be gratefully received for Lady McAdden Breast Screening Unit (B.U.S.T.). All enquiries to J W Tate & Son Funeral Directors, 20 North Street, Rochford, SS4 1AB 01702 544396

GRANT Gordon Thow

Passed away peacefully Wednesday, 13th July 2022 aged 90 years. He was much loved by all who knew him and will be sadly missed. Funeral service to be held at Basildon Crematorium on Friday, 12th August 2022 at 1pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Cancer Research or Alzheimer’s Society.

JOSCELYN Frederick John “Fred”

19/12/1925 - 27/6/2022 Aged 96 Widower of Joan Father of Alan & Brian Father-in-Law to Jo Grandad to James & Ben Great Grandad to Toby & Oliver Will be sadly missed by family and friends The funeral has already taken place

McFALL Mary Killin

Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday 10th July 2022, aged 96 years. Beloved Mother to Maureen, John & Charlie. She will be greatly missed by her family and by all who knew her. Funeral Service to be held at Southend Crematorium, West Chapel on Monday 22nd August 2022, at 2:00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Dementia UK c/o F. P. Guiver & Sons, 641 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PN 01702 467426 and online at www.guiver.co.uk

Sacha Antoinette Seels

Passed away on 18th July 2022, aged 53 years. Loving Wife, Mum and Nanna, Daughter, Sister and Auntie. She will be sadly missed. Funeral to be held on Monday 15th August 2022 at 10.40am at Southend on Sea Crematorium West Chapel. Wear colourful attire and avoid black if you can to honour Sacha’s wishes. Flowers welcome but donations will be gratefully received to Fair Havens Hospice. All enquiries to J W Tate & Son Funeral Directors, 20 North Street, Rochford, SS4 1AB 01702 544396

THORNE Ronald Wilfred

Entered into rest on 26th June 2022. Dearest Husband, Dad and Grandad. Funeral to be held on Friday 12th August 2022, at 11.20am at Southend-on-Sea Crematorium, West Chapel. Family flowers only, but donations will be gratefully received to Cancer Research UK. All enquiries to J W Tate & Son Funeral Directors 20 North Street, Rochford, SS4 1AB 01702 544396

WHITEHEAD Joyce Florence May

Sadly Joyce Whitehead passed away peacefully at St. Georges Care Home, Westcliff on 16 July 2022, aged 94. Much loved by her family and will be greatly missed by all. Funeral service to be held at Southend Crematorium, South Chapel on Wednesday 17 August 2022, at 11.00am. Family flowers only c/o Co-op Funeralcare, 15 Queensway, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6JJ. Donations to Parkinson’s UK via muchloved.com website.

Gladys Elsie Wyatt

Gladys (late of Wenham Drive, Westcliff-on-Sea also Nayland House) passed away on 30th June 2022, aged 79. A loving daughter to her beloved mum Annie Bruce, known as ‘Mick’. Gladys worked for many years in the offices of Ekco Plastics, Priory Crescent, Southend-on-Sea. The funeral service will be held on Friday 19th August 2022 at 2.45pm in the Sutton Road Cemetery Church followed by burial in Sutton Road Cemetery. All are welcome. Flowers to J W Tate & Son, 74 North Road, Westcliff-on-Sea by 12 noon on the day of the funeral