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

BYFORD Ronald George (Ron)

Passed away peacefully on 20th November 2022, aged 78 years. A much-loved Husband, Dad and Grandad who will be dearly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Service at Southend Crematorium, West Chapel on Thursday 15th December 2022, at 2:00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations are gratefully received for the Southend Bowls Club c/o F. P. Guiver & Sons Ltd, 641 Southchurch Road, Southend, SS1 2PN or online at www.guiver.co.uk

DREWER Beryl Rose

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 22nd November 2022 aged 85 years. Beryl was much loved by all who knew her and will be sadly missed. Funeral service to be held at Basildon Crematorium on Thursday, 15th December 2022 at 12:00pm. All enquiries c/o S. Stibbards & Sons Ltd, 4 Commonhall Lane, Hadleigh, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2RN 01702 558717

ROWELL Barbara Patricia

Who passed away peacefully on Monday 31st October 2022 aged 84 years. A beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Funeral service to be held at Basildon Crematorium on Friday 9th December 2022 at 11am. All who knew Barbara are welcome to attend. Flower donations only. All enquiries c/o Stibbards & Sons Ltd, 103 London Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 4DZ 01268 904 904.

Richard Edward Palmer

Passed away peacefully at home on 18 November aged 79 years. Beloved father and grandfather. Cherished friend to many. Funeral service to be held at Southend Crematorium at 1:20pm on Thursday 15 December. Everyone welcome. No black attire necessary. Donations to https://www.stroke.org.uk/.

SPRECKLEY Geoffrey

27/04/1939 - 17/11/2022

Loving Husband to Lorraine, Dad to Rob, Ann and Kelly. Grampy to Sophie, Joe, Olivia, Archie and Ethan. Owner of Sterling Cash Bingo. Passed away peacefully in his sleep. Life will never be the same without you by my side. Sleep tight “my dear old thing”. Funeral Southend Crematorium, 7th December at 1.20pm. Everyone welcome to celebrate Geoff ’s life.