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

Ethna Marea Turner (of Hockley)

Sadly passed away on the 26th January 2022, aged 98 years. A much loved mother, grandmother & dear friend to all who knew her. She will be deeply missed. Ethna's funeral service will take place on Thursday 17th March, at St Andrew's Church, Ashingdon at 12.00pm. All who attend are invited to wear something green to represent St Patrick's Day & Ethna's Irish heritage. Donations in Ethna's memory are welcome & would be gratefully received for Sue's Cat Rescue c/o JW Tate & Son, 20 North Street, Rochford, SS4 1AB. 01702 544396. Ethna's family would like to thank everyone for the love & support at this difficult time.

Pete Ranson

Window Cleaner Passed away peacefully on 18th February 2022 aged 73 years. He will be dearly missed by his Soulmate Jennie, his family, friends and many customers. Funeral service at Southend Crematorium West Chapel on Friday 11th March 2022 at 10.40 a.m. All who knew Pete are welcome. Family flowers only please. Donations are gratefully received for Cancer Research UK c/o F. P. Guiver & Sons Ltd, 641 Southchurch Road, Southend, SS1 2PN or online at www.guiver.co.uk.

Margaret "Maggie" Yates

1944 to 2022 And whille she lies in peaceful sleep Her memory we will always keep. Passed 19.02.22 peacefully in her sleep, A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother. Deeply missed by Richard, Tracy, Sandy, Richard, Tasha, Tanya, Ryan, Ruby, Harry, Felicity, Jacob, Tommy, Elena and all the family. Funeral to be held on the 10th March at 1.30pm at Basildon & District Crematorium, Gardenside Chapel.

Michael Colman "Mick"

It is with great sadness that my Father Michael Colman 69, fell asleep on 28 January 2022 and left behind 4 Children, many Grandkids and a loving Wife, RIP DAD!

Brian James Alan Levett

16th April 1939 19th February 2022 Passed away peacefully on Saturday 19th February 2022. Reunited now with Janette, his adored wife of 49 years. A dearly loved Father, Grandad, Great Grandad, Brother & Uncle. Sadly missed by his devoted family and all that knew him. Funeral service to be held on Tuesday 8th March 2022 at 10.30 am. St. Nicholas Church, Long Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0JR. Burial to follow at Willows Cemetery, Northwick Road, Canvey Island, Essex. Floral tributes welcome or donations to: Canvey Island Rotary Club in memory of Brian Levett https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/in- memory-of-brian-levett-canvey-island-rotary-club c/o Cribbs T. Cribb & Sons, 61 High Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5LH Tel: 01268 859176.

Brian Peter Johnstone

J & B Landscapes Ltd are sad to announce the death of Brian Peter Johnstone on 27th February 2022 aged 78 years. Husband of 55 years to Wendy, Father to Bryan and Tracey, Grandad to AAron and Great Grandad to Poppy and Ivy to whom he was Grandad Ice Cream. Details of a celebration of his life will be announced at a late date.

Reginald Thomas George "Reg" Watson

2.11.1927 - 19.2.2022 aged 94. Reg passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family. Much loved Husband, Dad, proud Grandad and Great Grandad. Grateful thanks to the team of carers from Brooks and Leigh District Nursing Team for their care and kindness to Reg. Funeral service to be held in the South Chapel, Southend Crematorium on Tuesday 15th March at 3 pm. Immediate family flowers only. Reg requested no black clothing and if you wish to make a donation please do so to a charity of your choice.

James Walter "Jim" Anderson

My dearest husband Jim passed away on 19th February 2022 aged 91. A loving husband, dad, grandad and great grandad. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. The funeral service will be on Thursday 17th March at 12 noon in the West Chapel, Southend Crematorium followed by burial in Sutton Road Cemetery. Donations to the Renal Unit, Southend University Hospital will be welcomed.

David Ernest Brown

Passed away peacefully in Southend Hospital on 16th February 2022 aged 87 years. Loving Husband to Valerie (June), Dad to Sandra & Lisa, Grandad to Rachel, Lucia & Emilia. He will be sadly missed by his family & friends. Funeral service will be held at Southend Crematorium, South Chapel on Friday 18th March at 2:20pm. Flowers welcome to FP Guiver & Sons Ltd., 641 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea SS1 2PN.

Jan Sharp (née Starling)

Loving Wife to Charles, Mum to Dominic and Sister to Colin. Passed away peacefully in Southend Hospital on 12th February 2022, aged 68 years. Forever with the Lord. Thanksgiving service to be held at St Michael and All Angels Church, Leigh Road, Westcliff on Thursday 10th March 2022 at 12 noon. All are welcome. Family flowers only, donations to Cancer Research UK or Macmillian Cancer Support c/o F P Guiver & Sons Ltd, 641 Southchurch Road, Southend in Sea, SS1 2PN or online at http://www.guiver.co.uk - click on make a donation and enter name Sharp.

Roselyn Lord

Our beloved Rose, wife to Alan and mother to Sheila, passed peacefully at home on Thursday 24th at 1.50am in the morning after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She is loved and missed by so many.