The Echo has published the following notices this week:

Peter Gunn

25.8.47 - 13.5.21 Passed away at Southend Hospital on Thursday, 13th May 2021, aged 73 years. A dear Husband, amazing Dad & a loving Grandad and Uncle. Funeral service to be held at Basildon Crematorium on Thursday, 17 June 2021 at 3:00pm. Donations, if desired, to Havens Hospice via www.stibbards.co.uk All enquiries c/o S. Stibbards & Sons Ltd, 4 Commonhall Lane, Hadleigh, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2RN 01702 558717.

Carol Golbourn nee Bostock

Carol Golbourn passed away 21st May 2021 at Havens Hospice after a short illness. Her Husband David and daughters Nicola and Carla were with her. Her Sisters Shirley and Margaret and Nieces and Nephew will miss her sense of humour greatly.

Frederick Robert Lowes

Passed away peacefully on Monday 10th May 2021 aged 81 years. Fred was a much loved husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed by all. A Memorial Service will be held at Southend Crematorium on Tuesday 1st June 2021 All enquiries to the Funeral Director at the address below. No Flowers Donations, if desired, to Little Havens c/o F.P. Guiver & Sons Ltd., 641 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PN 01702 467426 or online www.guiver.co.uk David Stanley

David Stanley Rosborough 

Died on Wednesday 28th April 2021 aged 81 years. A true gentleman, scientist and philosopher. A very brave man. Funeral Service to be held at Southend Crematorium. All enquiries to the Funeral Director at the address below. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Cats Protection & The Royal Star & Garter Homes c/o F.P. Guiver & Sons Ltd., 641 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PN, 01702 467426 or online www.guiver.co.uk

John Sidney Deemer

Much loved Husband, Brother, Father, Grandfather and friend John Sidney Deemer passed away peacefully in his sleep after a fight with cancer. There will be a closed family ceremony for him at The City of London Crematorium on Thursday 27th May at 1pm. Donations welcomed to Haven's Hospice via JustGiving Crowdfunding Page - search Deemer. For everyone who knew him this is a great loss. Your place in our hearts can never be filled. Rest In Peace. God Bless You.

George Brian Taylor

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 5th May 2021 aged 91 years. Funeral Service to be held at Southend Crematorium on Thursday 3rd June 2021. All enquiries to the Funeral Director at the address below. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Help for Heroes c/o F.P. Guiver & Sons Ltd., 641 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PN, 01702 467426 or online www.guiver.co.uk

Barbara Burrell

It is with great sadness that we announce that Barbara Burrell passed away at home, peacefully, on the 5th May, with her Husband Richard and their two Sons at her bedside. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by her family and friends, and all who knew her. Many people will remember Barbara from the 20 happy years she had running the Caley Pre-School in Rayleigh. The family would like to thank the medical professionals, carers and all involved in her treatment and care. There will be a small funeral for invited guests on Tuesday 1st June. We are requesting donations to HARP (Southend's homeless charity) in lieu of flowers. Further information can be found via A.R. Adam's Ltd. https://aradams.co.uk or on 01268 743102

John Bernard Bennett

Sadly passed away 21st April 2021. Aged 98. Donations are gratefully received for British Heart Foundation and may be made online via www.stibbards.co.uk Obituaries and Donations

Alan John Potter

03/02/1944 - 04/05/2021 Passed away suddenly on 4th May 2021 in Southend Hospital. Sadly missed by his family, Gloria and all his friends. Funeral arrangements by appointment only.

Sheila Sargent

Sadly passed away on 12th April 2021, aged 78 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert Sargent, mother to Gareth and Carey, devoted grandmother to Daniel, Sarah and Phineas and loving mother in law to Darren and Emma. Sheila was much loved by all who knew her and will be dearly missed. A private family funeral will be held at Southend Crematorium on 24th May.

George Albert Kent

8.8.30 - 27.4.21 Beloved Husband of Rose, Dad to Karen & Beverly, Father-in-Law to Alan and Richard, Grandad to Aaron and Ethan. Good friend to many, will be sadly missed. Donations if desired to the PDSA via online link www.green-burial.co.uk