The death notices published in the Echo this week

Sheila Margaret BURROWS Barbara and Tim are sad to announce the death of their Mum, Sheila on Sunday 10th January 2021 aged 83. Mother in Law to Steve & Kathy and Grandma to Andrew & Matthew. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. We would like to thank to entire team at Admiral Court for all the care they have shown during Mum's time with them. Private family funeral service only. Family flowers only please, donations are gratefully received to go towards a fund, set up for the Staff and Carers at Admiral Court Care Home c/o F P Guiver & Sons Ltd, 641 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PN 01702 467426.

Hazel Rosalie Chandler

CHANDLER Hazel Rosalie 15.11.1930 - 01.01.2021 Loving Wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt and friend to many. Sadly missed by all. Funeral, West Chapel, Southend Crematorium at 10:40 on 10th February. All enquiries to Tanners, East Street Southend.

(Andrew) John Parlane

PARLANE (Andrew) John age 87 Died suddenly on the 19th January 2021. A wonderful Husband to Pam and Father to Ian and Glyn. Pam, Ian and Glyn would like to thank everybody for their kind letters, cards, telephone calls and beautiful flowers. For Funeral Arrangements please contact F. P. Guiver and Sons Ltd (01702) 467426

Lin Smith

Lin Smith 29.01.51 - 29.12.20 In loving memory of my dear Wife Lin, Mum to Mark, Emma, Fiona, Hayley, Scott and Nan to all the Grandchildren, she now has her gravy babies with her. All the animals will miss you. Would have been 70 today. Loved by all sleep tight our angel xxx

Rachel (Rae) Francis

FRANCIS Rachel (Rae) Rachel Francis (Rae) 88, passed away peacefully on 19th January. She was married to Des, who predeceased her, and was mother to Andy and Jon. Rae was well known in Benfleet and Pitsea as a teacher and headteacher. Her first school as Headteacher was Montgomery Infant School in Benfleet, in the 1970's, a new and revolutionary school at that time. She then became Head of Eversley Primary School in Pitsea. Eversley was another brand new school where she worked until her retirement in the late 1990's. She was very active in the community; singing in the local choir, bell-ringing, organising an indoor bowls team and running Benfleet Methodist Wives Club for many years. She will be missed by all her family and friends. The funeral is to be arranged by T Cribb and Sons, Benfleet. Any donations to Parkinson's UK

Josephine Hull

Josephine Hull 07.04.1936 - 19.01.2021 Will be sadly missed by Husband Derick, Daughters Samantha and Michelle and all of her Grandchildren.

Dorothy 'Dot' Taylor

Dorothy 'Dot' TAYLOR Dorothy died peacefully on 21st January 2021, aged 92. Much loved mother to Kathy, Ken, Michael and Linda. Wife to Ron (who passed away in 2015). Also a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother. We would like to express our massive gratitude to the staff at Crowstone Manor Care Home in Westcliff (her second family) who cared so lovingly for Mum over the last five years and particularly in her final days. Private cremation. Messages can be sent via Penrose Funeral Services Tel: 01702 436000 or e-mail: info@penrosefunerals.co.uk

Josephine Hull

Josephine Hull 07.04.1936 - 19.01.2021 We miss you By her twin Wynne and family

Ruth Marion Circus

Ruth Marion CIRCUS Died peacefully on 14th January 2021 aged 94 years. Much loved by her family and friends. Graveside Service to be held at Great Wakering Parish Burial Ground. All enquiries to the Funeral Director at the address below. Family flowers only please. Donations are gratefully received for Fair Havens Hospice c/o F.P. Guiver & Sons Ltd., 641 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PN, 01702 467426 or online www.guiver.co.uk

Robert Sydney William Kellard

Robert Sydney William KELLARD Sadly passed away on 10th January 2021. He will be greatly missed by all his Family & friends. Private Funeral Service to be held at Southend Crematorium. Charitable donations are gratefully received for Off The Streets. All enquiries through F P Guiver & Sons Ltd, 641 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PN 01702 467426.

Kathleen May Fairweather

KATHLEEN MAY FAIRWEATHER 5.2.1936 - 11.1.2021 Devoted Mother to Michael, David and Deb. Wonderful Grandmother to Joe, Cullen, George and Jack. Loving Great Grandmother to Elissia and Evelyn. Unbelievable, strong, kind, loving lady who will be kept in our hearts forever. Funeral service to take place at Southend Crematorium on Wednesday 3rd February 2021 at 4:00pm. Flowers to S Carter & Son Funeral Directors, 32 London Road, Wickford, SS12 0AN 01268 733108

John Bell

John BELL Passed away peacefully at Brambles Residential Home on Wednesday 13th January 2021, aged 94 years. A long serving member of both the Naval and Military Club, Southend-on-Sea and also the British Korean War Veterans Association. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Funeral Service to be held at Southend Crematorium. Live Webcast details and all enquiries to the Funeral Director at the address below. Family flowers only please. Donations are gratefully received for Brambles Residential Home, Leigh-on-Sea c/o F. P. Guiver & Sons Ltd., 641 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PN 01702 467426 or online www.guiver.co.uk

Ada Margaret Saunter

SAUNTER Ada Margaret Sadly passed away on the 18th January 2021, aged 97 years. A much loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Family flowers only, but donations are welcomed to support Alzheimer's Research UK. All enquiries are care of: Albany Funerals, 669 Loose Road, Maidstone ME15 9UX. Tel: 01622 746688

Roy Cox

Roy Cox passed away on the 20th January 2021 after a long struggle with cancer. Due to current restrictions a funeral is not being held, a memorial service will take place later in the year. Rest in peace my love xx

Kenneth Bowser

BOWSER Kenneth Cyril Sadly died after a very short sharp battle with Covid 19 on 22nd January 2021, aged 94 years. A loving Partner to Beryl, Father to Lois and Ceiri, fit and active Grandad to Anna, Ailsa, Alice, Duncan, Mark and Rona, Great Grandfather to Jakub. Much loved, missed and taken far too soon. Enquiries to the Chelmsford Star Co-op Funeral Directors Tel 01245 373543

Audrey Rose Barrett (Née Lawson)

BARRETT (née Lawson) Audrey Rose It is with sadness that we announce the death of Audrey Rose BARRETT (née Lawson) who passed away peacefully on Thursday 7th January 2021 aged 90. A special lady who will be dearly missed by family & friends. Private funeral service to be held at Southend Crematorium on Thursday 4th February 2021 at 2pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Dementia UK. Enquiries c/o Hockley Co-op Funeralcare on 01702 207518.

Richard David Robert Brown

BROWN Richard David Robert (Big Rich) Sadly passed away on the 26th December 2020 due to Coronavirus. A loving Son, Brother and Uncle. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Family flowers only and donations for Parkinson's UK using this link: www.Justgiving.com/fundraising/ richbrown40

Ellen Player (Née Carpenter) MBE

Ellen Player MBE (née Carpenter) Ellen passed away on Wednesday 23rd December aged 82 years, at home surrounded by her family. Ellen was a devoted Christian, much loved Wife to Roy, much loved Mother to Tracey, Darrell, Damian, Paula, Kerina, Kirsty and Melanie. She had many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren whom she adored. The funeral will be held at Bowers Gifford Crematorium, but due to restrictions space is limited, however a link will be available on request if you would like to join us. Please contact East of England Co-op Funeral Service 01206 793492 for details. Mum requested instead of flowers, she would prefer donations to charity. A tribute page has been set up in her name for 2 Charities both held a connection to her life - Alzheimer's Society and Barnardo's. If you would like to make a donation or just leave a message the link to the website is below https://ellenplayermbe.muchloved.com.

Terry Walsh

TERRY WALSH 10-06-1940 - 06-01-2021 Passed away at Admiral Court Care Home, Leigh-on-Sea. (Previously of Surig Road, Canvey Island Essex). Terry worked at The Methane Terminal Canvey Island until retirement. Survived by two Daughters Tracy and Sharon and two Sisters Jackie and Sandra. Forever in our Hearts. For further information please contact Mrs J Diamond on 07788 803227 (Sister)

Ruby Ager

RUBY AGER 15th December 1927 - 6th January 2021 Passed away peacefully at home following a short illness. Widow to dearest Ron, much loved Mother to Richard and Debra, and beloved Sister to Jill, dearest Grandma to Daniel, Rob, Paul, Hannah, Megan, and Grandy to Ffion, Olivia, James, Zach and Bertie. The funeral will take place on Friday 5th February at 3pm at Basildon & District Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Little Havens, c/o T Cribb & Sons, 61 High Road, Benfleet, SS7 5LH

Patricia Annie Louise Abrams

Patricia Abrams (Pat) It is with great sadness, we announce the loss of our adored mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Pat, who passed away on 10th January 2021. She will be missed more than words can say. Some people will remember Pat from her many happy years working at The Flarepath. Pat's funeral service will take place on Tuesday, 2nd February at 11.20 a.m. at Southend Crematorium, West Chapel.

Dennis Leslie William Carey

CAREY Dennis Leslie William Sadly passed away on Friday 1st January 2021, after a short illness, aged 67. He will be so greatly missed by all of his family, friends and people who knew him. Rest In Peace. The funeral service will take place on Friday 5th February 2021, at 12.40pm at The West Chapel, Southend Crematorium, Sutton Road, Southend-on-Sea. Flowers, if desired, can be sent directly to J W Tate & Son, 20 North Street, Rochford, SS4 1AB. Anybody who may not be able to attend due to lockdown or health reasons, and would like to make a donation in Dennis's memory, are welcome to make a donation to the NHS staff at Southend Hospital who cared for him so lovingly in his final days. Please make any cheques payable to Mid & South Essex Hospitals Charity. Cheques can be sent directly to Tate's at the above address. Dennis's family would like to say a big thank you to all NHS staff for your loyal dedication.

Lorene Katherine Camy

LORENE KATHERINE CAMY Passed away suddenly on 12th January 2021, aged 77 years. Beloved wife of the late Tony. A loving mum to Tony (deceased), Gary, Kevin and Vicky. A devoted granny and friend to many. Forever in our hearts. For those wishing to watch the service online they may do so at https://www.obitus.com/ username:Kici8924 password:956985 on Thursday 4th February 2021 at 10.00am. Donations if desired made payable to SCOPE or U3A may be sent c/o Clarabut and Plumbe Funeral Directors, 11 Kingsway, Bedford, MK42 9BJ. Tel: 01234 354547

Andrew Chaney

Andrew Chaney Sadly passed away peacefully on 6th January 2021 aged 73. He will be sadly missed by all his Family and Friends. A loving Son, Husband, Father and Grandfather. All flowers and donations for the Alzheimer's Society c/o F. P. Guiver & Son, Southchurch, SS1 2PN.