In Memoriam: Death notices in the Gazette this week

GILLIAN ROSAMOND MOODIE (NÉE CLEMENTS): Passed away on the 13th December 2021, aged 78 years in Colchester General Hospital. She will be missed by her family and friends. Funeral service will be held at Colchester Crematorium on the 21st January at 10.15am. Family flowers only. Any kind donations to Parkinson's UK via Co-op Funeral Services.

PETER MILLER: Formerly of "Andilla" Church Road, Thorrington, passed away peacefully on 3rd January 2022, loving father to Suzanne and Richard, dearest Grandad and Great Grandad. Funeral service will take place on 19th January 2022, 12.00 at Seven Hills Crematorium, Ipswich, family flowers only. Donations can be made in memory of Peter to St Helena Hospice. c/o L&K Funeral Directors Ltd, 32 Clacton Road, St Osyth, CO16 8PA.

KATHLEEN MARY TOZER: Remembering our MUM Who passed away on the 27th December 2021. Much loved. God Bless Mum. Barry, Jerry, Belinda and the Grand Kids XXXXXX Enquiries to P.G. Oxley Ltd., 54 Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SP Tel. 01255 675549.

THOMAS WALTER 'TOM' TYLER: On 21st December peacefully in hospital Tom of Walton-on-the-Naze (and the Trophy Shop) aged 86 years. Much loved Husband of the late Enid, loving Father to Rosemary and dear Brother to Joan and a good friend to many. Funeral Service on Friday, 28th January at Walton Parish Church at 12Noon followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Tom may be sent to Help for Heroes c/o P.G. Oxley Ltd, 43/47 High Street, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, CO14 8BE Tel. 01255 675549 or online at www.pgoxley.co.uk/donate

JULIAN FROSTICK: On 5th December suddenly at home Julian of Weeley, aged 81 years. Much loved Brother to Derek and Ray and close friend to Lisa. Funeral Service on Monday, 17th January at Weeley Crematorium at 1:15pm. Flowers or donations in memory of Julian to a charity of your choice may be sent to c/o P.G. Oxley Ltd., 43/47 High Street, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, CO14 8BE Tel. 01255 675549.

JILL WORTH: Passed away peacefully in Colchester Hospital on 21st December 2021, aged 83 years. A service for Jill will be held at St. James Church, High Street, Brightlingsea on Wednesday, 2nd February 2022 at 12.00 noon followed by committal at Colchester Crematorium at 1.15pm. Family flowers only but donations may be sent made payable to "The RNLI" c/o John J Smith Funeral Service, 1a Tower Street, Brightlingsea, CO7 0AL Tel. 01206 308400.

MARGARET ANN SCOTT: A loving Mother to Catherine, Angela and Jeffrey, Grandmother to Emily, Joanna, Timothy and Natalie. A Great-Grandmother to Leah. Sister to Trish, Sister in Law to Colin Now reunited with her late Husband Denis. Passed away peacefully on 29th December 2021 at Freda Gunton Lodge, aged 83 years. The funeral and celebration of Margaret's life will take place at St Teresa of Lisieux. Clairmont Road, Colchester followed by Committal at Colchester Crematorium on Thursday, 3rd February 2022 at 12 noon. All welcome. The family wish to thank all the staff at Freda Gunton Lodge for their love and care. Family flowers only, however donations can be made in lieu of flowers to Medecins sans Frontieres via the Muchloved link below https://margaret-ann-scott.muchloved.com/ c/o East of England Co-operative Funeral Service, 98 The Commons, Prettygate, Colchester, CO3 4NW.

DAVID SARGENT: Suddenly but peacefully 27th December 2021 aged 75 years. Dear Husband, Dad and Grandad. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Tuesday, 25th January 2022 at 11.00am. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of David payable to Prostate Cancer may be sent c/o: John J Smith Funeral Service, St Mary's Chapel, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8RT Tel: 01206 761800.

AMY ELIZABETH "SWEETPEA" COOK: 17.12.75 - 15.12.21 Precious daughter, cherished sister of David, Paul & Adam, sister-in-law to Louise and Sarah. Aunt and Great Aunt Courageous in the face of severe illness Loved by all who knew her Funeral at Colchester Crematorium Thursday, 20th January, 11am Family flowers only, donations to St Helena Hospice, if desired. Please no black, be colourful. For further details please call Margaret on 07709917243.

Florence Ethel 'Florrie' Clarke: Passed away peacefully on 19th December 2021, aged 101 years. Dearly loved Mum, Nana, Great Nana and Great Great Nana. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium, Tuesday, 25th January 2022 at 10:15am. Coloured clothing preferred. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Macular Society c/o East of England Co-operative Funeral Service, 89 Wimpole Road CO1 2DB.

ANDREW TIMOTHY WITARD: Passed away peacefully at Colchester General Hospital on 8th December 2021, aged 68 years. Wonderful Brother to Claire and Brother-in-law to Neale. Former Chairman of Colchester Rose and Horticultural Society, friend to many at Halifax Building Society, 1st Colchester Air Scouts and 14th Colchester Guides. Funeral Service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Monday, 17th January 2022 at 11.00 am followed by Service of Thanksgiving at Christ Church, Ireton Road, CO3 3AT at 12 noon. Family flowers only. Donations to Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability via www.hunnaball.co.uk All enquiries to Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7QT Tel: 01206 760049.

DAVID MICHAEL FREEMAN: Died on 19th December 2021 aged 93 years. Always in our thoughts. Funeral to take place on Thursday, 20th January 2022 at Colchester Crematorium at 3.30pm. No flowers please, donations to St Helena Hospice.

JOAN HELEN SMITH: Passed away peacefully on 10th December 2021 Wife of the late Derek Smith Mum, Nanny and Great Grandma Funeral on Thursday, 20th January 2022 at 11:15am Graveside Colchester Cemetery. 12:00pm at St Margarets Church, Stansted Road. Donations in memory of Joan to Colchester Blanketeers via Rowena Tatum.

DONALD JOHN FELTON: 1929 2021 Passed away in Ipswich Hospital on 20th December 2021. Beloved and patient Husband of Janet "A Gentleman" Brother to Bob, he will be sadly missed by many. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Monday, 17th January 2022 at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Donald may be sent made payable to The RNLI c/o John J Smith Funeral Service, St. Marys Chapel, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8RT Tel. 01206 761800.

CATHERINE MARGARET CRAIG NÉE HART 'CATH': Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, 19th December 2021, aged 49 years. Much loved Wife of Brian. Cath will be greatly missed by family, friends and all who knew and loved her. Funeral Service to take place at St George's Church, Great Bromley on Wednesday, 12th January 2022 at 2:00 p.m. followed by a private committal at Colchester Crematorium. Donations, if desired, in Cath's memory to MacMillan Cancer Support may be made via www.hunnaball.co.uk All enquiries to Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester CO2 7QT Tel: 01206 760049.

VICTOR CHARLES LANGRIDGE: 30.11.1922 - 29.12.2021 Passed away peacefully at home on the 29th December 2021 aged 99 years. Much loved Husband and Father, friend to all, reunited with Wife Brenda and Son Kevin. Funeral service to be held at Colchester Crematorium 1st February at 2.00pm. Enquiries to John J Smith Funeral Service Tel: 01206 761800.

CHRISTINE POWELL DAVIES: Passed away peacefully on December 8th in Loganberry Lodge, aged 86. Much loved, especially by friends Joan and Grace. Beloved Aunt and Great Aunt to her extended family Her funeral service will take place in Colchester Crematorium at 2.00 p.m. on Friday, 28th January. All friends are welcome. Family flowers only. Donations to Mind, to be sent via East of England Co-op Funeral Service, 89 Wimpole Rd, Colchester or via https://annepowelldavies.muchloved.com/ For those unable to attend, a webcast will be available. Please contact East of England Co-operative Funeral Service at Wimpole Road.