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

Margherita Mancino

Passed away peacefully in Bedford Hospital South Wing on Monday 3rd January 2022, aged 95 years. Sadly missed by Family and Friends. Funeral service to be to be held on Monday 7th February 2022 at 11:00am at the Parish Church of St George & the English Martyrs 96 Ness Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-On-Sea, Essex SS3 9DH Burial at 12:15pm in Southend Cemetery, Sutton Road, Southend on Sea, SS2 5PX Family flowers only please, donations if desired to to "British Heart Foundation" Charity 225971 at margheritamancino.muchloved.com.

Jan Westgarth

In loving memory of Janet Sarah Westgarth who sadly passed away on 5th January 2022. Beloved daughter, mother and nana always remembered and always in our hearts. Funeral Location: Southend Crematorium Sutton Road Southend on Sea SS2 5PX Date: 3rd Feb 2022 Time: 10.40am.

Thomasina (Ena) Kent

18.6.32 - 16.1.22 Sadly passed away peacefully in hospital, aged 89 years. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service to be held at Southend Crematorium on Friday 28th January at 3pm. Family flowers only please. Donations to Alzheimer's Society on the day.

Sandy Mitchell

27th April 1953 - 13th January 2022 With great sadness we announce the very sad passing of Sandy at the age of 68. Remembered fondly as a mother and sister and a popular member of the Hastings Road neighbourhood community. The funeral will take place at Southend Crematorium on 15th February at 11am. Friends and neighbours are welcome to join family for the service. Family flowers only please - donations welcome via Guivers for the benefit of the Cats Protection League.

Shirley Anne Brown née Holding

A loving wife and mother, ace nanny and wonderful friend. Shirley was born on the 15th January 1953 and passed away peacefully on the 13th January 2022 after a long illness battled with extraordinary courage and fortitude. The service to celebrate Shirley's life will be held on Monday 31st January at 10:30am at Basildon Crematorium. No black please, bright colours only according to Shirley's wishes. Flowers or donations as you prefer. Flowers before 8:30am on the 31st January to F.E.J. Green & Sons, 195-197 Timberlog Lane, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1PJ. Please contact the fantastic, supportive and dedicated St Luke's Hospice to make donations.

Jean Pamela Townsend

15.12.1933 - 18.01.2022 Sadly passed away peacefully in hospital aged 88. She will be missed by us all. Funeral to be held Friday 4th February 4pm Pitsea Crematorium. All welcome.