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

TANNER Elaine Hazel

Passed away peacefully at Southend Hospital on Tuesday 21st June 2022, aged 78. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. Funeral Service to be held at Southend Crematorium, West Chapel, on Tuesday 19th July 2022, at 10:00am. Flowers welcome. All enquiries c/o F. P. Guiver & Sons Ltd, 641 Southchurch Road, Southend on Sea, SS1 2PN Tel. 01702 467426

BUTTERS Doris

Peacefully in her sleep at Southend University Hospital on 8th June 2022, aged 92 years. Loving Wife of the late Dudley Butters, and will be much missed by her nieces and nephew, and many local friends. The Service of Thanksgiving will take place at 2pm on 21st July 2022, at St. Andrews Church A.M., Westcliff-on-Sea, followed by committal (for family members only) at Southend Crematorium. Floral tributes to be simple (white flowers only). Any donations to Fairhavens Hospice. All enquiries to J W Tate and Son Ltd, Westcliff-on-Sea 01702 343064

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EDWARDS John Lewis

Sadly passed away Sunday 12th June 2022, aged 93 years. He was much loved by all who knew him and will be sadly missed. Funeral Service to be held at Basildon & District Crematorium on Tuesday 19th July 2022, at 10:30am. All who knew John are welcome to attend. All enquiries c/o S. Stibbards & Sons Ltd, 22 Canvey Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0LW Tel: (01268) 683136

Doreen Brenda Goodliffe

Aged 92 years Sadly passed away on 22nd June 2022. She was a loving Mum, Nan and Great Nan and will be missed by all. Funeral to take place on Thursday 14th July 2022 at Southend Crematorium at 11:20am. Family flowers only. Donations to Cancer Research c/o J W Tate & Son, 20 North Street, Rochford SS4 1AB

17.12.39 - John Newby - 27.06.22

Died after a long illness. He will be sadly missed. Beloved Husband of Margaret, loving Father to Helen and Carmel and Father-in-Law to Roger and Howard. Doting Grandad to Elysia and Rachel. With special thanks to Helen and Carmel for their support and care. Many thanks to Southend Hospital including nurses, doctors, palliative care and carers. All enquiries to S. Stibbards & Sons, 7 Spa Road, Hockley, SS5 4AZ 01702 206222
NICE Alan Leslie

Sadly passed away on 22nd June 2022, aged 74 years. Alan will be greatly missed by his Wife, Children, Grandchildren, family and friends. Funeral Service to be held at Southend Crematorium, West Chapel at 10.00am on Wednesday 20th July 2022. All Welcome. Family Flowers only, donations are gratefully received for Rayleigh Cricket Club c/o F P Guiver & Sons Ltd, 641 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PN 01702 467426 or online at www.guiver.co.uk

REEVE Margaret Edith

25th July 1937 - 19th June 2022 It is with great sadness we must announce that our amazing Mum, Margaret Reeve, passed away at Southend Hospital on 19th June, leaving her family heartbroken. She was a devoted Mum, Grandma, and Great-Grandma as well as being a much-loved District Nurse. She will be greatly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her, and will stay in our hearts forever. Funeral to be held Westleigh Baptist Church, Leigh-on-Sea Monday 18th July, at 10am. Please join us to celebrate her life and share your memories of her. No formal dress code and a splash of colour if preferred. Donations to Cancer Research UK online via www.stibbards.co.uk – Obituaries & Donations

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ROYER William Henry

It is with great sadness that the family of William Henry Royer announce his passing on the 23rd June 2022, aged 88. He will be lovingly remembered by his Wife Corcyra, Son, Daughter, family and friends. His Funeral will be held at Southend Crematorium on 27th July 2022, at 10:40am. All enquiries to S. Stibbards & Sons 7 Spa Road, Hockley, SS5 4AZ 01702 206222

WELLHAM Brenda Kathleen (née Doarks)

21/08/1928 - 06/06/2022 A resident of Southend-on-Sea for many years and latterly of Portchester Court, Leigh-on-Sea. In loving memory of Brenda, Mother of Jeanette, Grandmother of Bryony and Rosanna, Great-Grandmother of Isabelle, Jacob, Molly, Max and Zack. Now at peace. Funeral to be held on Monday 11th July, at 11.40am in the South Chapel of Southend Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations to Alzheimer’s Society at www.stibbards.co.uk/donations

Elizabeth C. Miller

Former staff nurse at Southend Hospital, passed away peacefully at home on 24th June 2022. Sadly missed by all. Funeral service at Southend Crematorium on 15th July at 2:20pm. No flowers please but any donations to the N.S.P.C.C