HERE are the death notices published in the Gazette this week:

YVONNE JOAN GOODCHILD FORMERLY LEE NÉE KENT: Passed away at Colchester General Hospital on 14th April 2021. Wife of the late Major Ronald Goodchild. Mother to Cheryle, Denise and Kevin. Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great Great Grandmother. Will be sadly missed by all. A private family funeral will take place at a later date. Donations if desired to the Motor Neurone Association may be made via www.hunnaball.co.uk All enquiries to Hunnaball of Stanway, 8 Chapel Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex. CO3 0PU Tel: 01206 489212.

EVELYN MAY MITCHELL NÉE EASTLAND: It is with great sadness that the family of Evelyn May Mitchell announce her passing on 23rd March 2021 at the age of 82.Evelyn passed away peacefully at her home in Alresford surrounded by family. Evelyn was a loving and devoted Daughter, born to William John and Lilly Gladys Eastland in Caldecott in 1938, Sister, to William, David, Sylvia and Christopher, Wife to Jack, Mum to Susan, Bruce, Adam and Craig and Nanny to James, Emily, Heidi, Jessica, Helen, Daniel and Jazmin. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Evelyn enjoyed many years traveling the world with her Husband Jack who was in the Army. She was an extremely talented and artistic lady who created many beautiful pieces of work, filling her home and our hearts with love and colour. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held at St Mary Magdalen Church, Thorrington at 2pm on 10th May. Flowers if you wish, or donations to St Helena Hospice, Colchester.

WINIFRED PRISCILLA WRENCH: Passed away peacefully on 13th April 2021, aged 94 years. A private funeral service will be held on Wednesday 12th May. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Cancer Research UK via www.eastofengland.coop/funerals/muchloved or c/o East of England Co-operative Funeral Services, 13/15 Market Hill, Maldon, CM9 4PZ.

JOHN CHARLES HEPBURN: Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 7th April 2021, aged 57. Dearly loved Brother to Angelina. Will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Private family funeral to take place on Monday 24th May 2021 at 1.15pm. Donations in John's memory for Essex and Herts Air Ambulance may be given via www.hunnaball co.uk Tel: 01206 760049.

REVEREND JOHN WILLIAM SHERIDAN FIELDGATE: Passed away peacefully in Colchester General Hospital on Tuesday 20th April 2021, aged 77 years. A Service of Thanksgiving will take place at St Edmund King & Martyr Church, East Mersea, on Tuesday 4th May 2021 at 1.00pm. Due to Covid restrictions by invitation only. Family flowers only, donations if desired payable to Tearfund or East Mersea Church may be sent to J. K. May Funeral Services, Blackwater House, 51 High Street, West Mersea, Essex. CO5 8JE or if you wish bulbs can be donated to be planted in the churchyard in memory of John.

MARILYN OLIVE THEOBALD: Passed away peacefully on 25th March 2021, aged 76 years, after a long illness. Wife of Graham, Mother of Carolyn and Julie, Nanny to Cameron, Mother-in-Law to Paul, Sister to Graham. Private funeral service to be held on 10th May at 10:15am. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Alzheimer's Society c/o www.eastofengland.coop/funerals/muchloved

JOHN GREENLEAF: Sadly passed away at home on Monday 5th April 2021 aged 76. Dearly beloved Husband, Dad and Grandad who will be greatly missed. Private funeral service will take place on Thursday 13th May 2021. Donations if desired to Motor Neurone Disease.

OLIVE MAY HEWITT (NÉE GRIMMER): Passed away on 22nd March 2021. Aged 97 years. Dearly loved by the late Bert and all the family. Much loved too by her many friends. Funeral Service at St Theodores RC Church, Monkwick on 14th May at 9.45 a.m. Followed by private cremation both by invitation only due to Covid restrictions. Family flowers only, donations in Olive's memory to Monkwick Catholic Mission on-line at tribute page https://olivehewitt.muchloved.com or via East of England Co-operative Funeral Service, Wimpole Road Colchester.

EDWARD PETER HALL COLLIER: Passed away peacefully at The Oaks Care Home, Colchester, on Friday 16th April 2021 aged 88 years. A dear brother, uncle and friend who will be greatly missed. Due to the current Covid restrictions a private funeral service will take place at Holy Innocents Church, Lamarsh. Family flowers only. Donations if desired may be made payable to "The Friends of Holy Innocent Church, Lamarsh" and sent c/o East of England Co-operative Funeral Service, Cornard Road, Sudbury C010 2XA Telephone: 01787 372 736.

KENNETH WILLIAM BOOTH: Passed away on Saturday 17th April 2021 aged 85 years. Reunited with his late Wife June Rose. Beloved Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad who will be greatly missed. Private funeral service will take place on Wednesday 26th May 2021. Family flowers only, donations if desired go to https://kennethbooth.muchloved.com/

JOHN DAVID DOLAMORE: Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather, died peacefully on 27th April, 2021. Funeral on 28th May at 11am, St James the Less Catholic Church, Priory Street, Colchester. He will be greatly missed by us all. No flowers by request. Cheques made payable to: Aid to the Church in Need, or St James the Less and St Helen Catholic Church. Cheques may be sent to Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7QT or given via johndaviddolamore.muchloved.com Tel 01206 760049 Hunnaball of Colchester.

BRIAN MICHAEL JOHNSON: On 27th April peacefully in hospital, Brian of Walton-on-the-Naze aged 74 years. Much loved Husband of Lesley, dear Father to Lindsey and loving Grandad to Tamara. Funeral Service to be private. Donations in memory of Brian may be made to a charity of your choice. All enquiries to P G Oxley Ltd Tel: 01255 675549.

MARGARET ELIZABETH HOBROUGH: Passed away on 24th April 2021 aged 92 years. Much loved Mum to John, Stephen and Mary, Grandma to Paul, Lynn, Christopher, David, Matthew and Mark. Funeral to be held on 11th June at 2:30 pm at St Stephen's Church, Colchester followed by a private cremation at Colchester Crematorium. Immediate family flowers only. Donations for The Children's Society to Colchester Co-op Funeral Services, 89 Wimpole Road, Colchester, CO1 2DB. Margaret's Tribute page: https://margarethobrough.muchloved.com/