The following death notices were published in the Echo this week:

Barbara Edna Hodgkins

"Previously Clarke & Truscott" Peacefully at home after a long and happy life surrounded by her family (and dogs) on April 24th having celebrated her 97th birthday on April 15th. Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. A service of thanksgiving will be held in All Saints Church, Creeksea CM08PQ at 1030am on Friday May 27th. Family flowers only, donations in lieu of flowers to Farleigh Hospice or Southend Mencap.

Patricia Anne Nunn "Trish"

Trish passed away peacefully with loving Husband Bob holding her hand on the 12th April 2022, aged 78. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Funeral to be held at the Trent Valley Crematorium, Derby Road, Aston On Trent, Derby, DE72 2AF on Thursday the 5th May at 3.30pm. Any friends who would like to see the Service online can watch it live or within the next 7 days by logging on to https://www.wesleymedia.co.uk/webcast-view However, you will need to phone Bob by Tuesday 3rd May to get the "code". Donations in memory of Trish are welcome and should be made payable to "Cancer Research UK" c/o Bob Nunn, Mercia Marina, Findern Lane, Willington, Derby, DE65 6DW.

Iris Cerny

Family members are saddened to share that Iris Cerny of Langdon Hills, Basildon, passed away on 18th April 2022 after a year-long battle with Motor Neurone Disease. She will be forever remembered as a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a great friend to many. Originally from Morriston, South Wales, Iris relocated to South Essex in 1977 and has since committed herself to a career in education with numerous school management roles in primary schools around Essex and especially Basildon. Iris's funeral will take place at 3.30pm at Bentley Crematorium, Brentwood on Monday 9th May. Iris requested that instead of flowers donations are made to St Luke's Hospice where the team showed extraordinary kindness in caring for her through the later stages of her illness. Donations in memory of Iris can be made here: https://iriscerny.muchloved.com.

Margaret Alexander

04.02.1934 - 11.04.2022 age 88 A much loved Mum, Nan, Grandma, Sister and Auntie. You will always be remembered for your love of life and family. The twinkle in your eye and caring smile will be in all our hearts forever more. From Joyce, Darren and Andrew. Funeral to take place on the 3rd of May at 2:00pm Pitsea Crematorium, flowers welcome.

Greta Betty Estall

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 12th April 2022, aged 87 years. Greta was much loved by all who knew her and will be sadly missed. Funeral service to be held at Southend Crematorium on Thursday, 5th May 2022 at 2:20pm. All enquiries c/o S. Stibbards & Sons Ltd, 7 Spa Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4AZ 01702 206222.

Mary Isaac

Precious Mum to Sara, Grotbags to Malc and adored Nana to Maddie & Olivia. Passed away peacefully on the 13th April aged 97 years, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Service to be held at Southend Crematorium, South Chapel on Monday 9th May 2022 at 1:40pm. Everyone who knew Mary is welcome to help us celebrate her life. Please wear floral. Flowers and enquiries c/o F.P. Guiver & Sons Ltd, 641 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PN 01702 467426.

Parry Powell Jarman

Passed away on 29th March 2022 aged 77 years. A dearly loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A celebration of Parry's life will be taking place on Monday, 9th May 2022, 11.20 at Southend Crematorium. Flowers welcome. Donations are going to support the work of Cancer Research UK, this can be made on the day of the service or sent c/o A R Adams (Funeral Directors) Ltd, 141-143 The Broadway, Thorpe Bay, SS1 3EX Telephone 01702 586383.

Arnold "Tony" Capt Dorkins

1928 to 2022. Formerly of Thorpe Bay & P&O Shipping, passed away peacefully in Suffolk. He loved his music and supported the RNLI on Southend Pier. Contact Co-op Funeral Services 01502 717265 (donations to RNLI) Kathleen Grace Hatley In loving memory of Kathleen Grace Hatley. Who sadly passed away on Saturday 2nd April 2022. A loving Wife, Mum, Nan and Great-Nan. Who will be sadly missed by all her friends and family. The Funeral Service will take place at Southend Crematorium, on Thursday 19th May 2022, at 02:40pm. Immediate family flowers only, all donations to Cancer Research UK.

Francis John Dyton

Passed away peacefully Saturday, 9th April 2022 aged 91 years. Thank you to everyone for your super supportive condolences and prayers, all of which are much appreciated. Frank was much loved by all who knew him and will be sadly missed. Funeral service to be held at Southend Crematorium on Thursday, 28 April 2022 at 12:00pm followed by the Committal at Sutton Road Cemetery. All enquiries c/o S. Stibbards & Sons Ltd, 239 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7BP 01702 826475.

Monica Mickleburgh

29/08/1946-26/04/2021 Though her smile is gone forever and her hand we cannot touch. We still have so many memories of the one we loved so much. Her memory is now our keepsake which with we'll never part. God has her in his keeping we have her in our heart. Sadly missed, but never forgotten. Missing you more than ever on this first anniversary of our loss. All our love Joy, Trevor and Families xx

Betty Margaret Malt

Much loved Mum, Nan and GG, passed away on 9th April 2022 at home with her family. Funeral to be held at Southend Crematorium at 11:40am on Friday 6th May. Family flowers only please but donations if desired to The Stroke Association courtesy of T Cribb & Sons Funeral Directors.