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

EDMUNDS Richard (Dick)

Husband to Gwen, Dad to Paula. Passed away peacefully in Southend Hospital on the 13th July 2022, aged 91. Greatly and sadly missed by all. Funeral Service to be held at Southend Crematorium, at 11:40am on Monday the 8th of August 2022. Family & friends welcome.

Edith (Edie) Ann GILHAM née Jemson and Woods

10th April 1943 – 15th July 2022 Edith sadly passed away peacefully in Southend Hospital, aged 79 years. Much loved by her family and will be greatly missed. Funeral Service to be held at Southend Crematorium, South Chapel on Thursday 4th August 2022 at 2:20pm. Flowers and enquiries c/o F.P. Guiver & Sons Ltd. 641 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PN 01702 467426

BUTLER Robert Edward ‘Bob’

Passed away peacefully at Southend Hospital on Wednesday 20th July 2022, aged 88 years. Uncle to Deana, Christine & Alan, he will be greatly missed by his family and by all who knew him. Funeral Service to be held at Southend Crematorium, South Chapel on Thursday 11th August 2022 at 3:00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK c/o F. P. Guiver & Sons, 641 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea SS1 2PN 01702 467426 and online at www.guiver.co.uk

GARDNER John (Jack)

Passed away at home on Tuesday 28th June 2022, aged 80 years. Beloved Husband to Jacqui, Father to Claire and Paul and Step Dad to Steve and Dan. He will be greatly missed by his family and by all who knew him Funeral Service to be held at the Salvation Army Hall, Southchurch, on Tuesday 9th August 2022, at 2:00pm, followed by committal at Southend Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Salvation Army (Southchurch) and the British Heart Foundation c/o F. P. Guiver & Sons, 641 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PN 01702 467426 and online at www.guiver.co.uk

Dennis Jones

Passed away peacefully at St. Edith’s Court on 7th July, aged 93. He will be greatly missed by his beloved Wife Jean, children Annette, Simon and Nicola, Son-in-Law Peter, Daughter-in-Law Jacqueline and all of his Grandchildren. There will be a service of thanksgiving for the life of Dennis on Friday 5th August at 12:15 pm at St Aidan’s Church, The Fairway, Leigh-on-Sea SS94QW. This will follow a private family cremation. Black attire not required. Family flowers only. Donations to Dementia UK either on the day or online. All enquiries to W Thorp & Son, 62 The Broadway, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 1AE 01702 476323

Patricia (Pat) Lilian Woodgate

Passed away peacefully on Friday, 1st July 2022 aged 86 years. Dearest wife of John and mother to Mike, she was much loved by all who knew her and will be deeply missed. Funeral service to be held at St Mary’s Church, 129 Rectory Road, Rochford, SS5 4LL on Tuesday, 9 August 2022 at 10:15am. All enquiries c/o S. Stibbards & Sons Ltd, 239 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7BP, 01702 826475

Devendra Patel

Passed away peacefully at Southend Hospital on Friday 15 July 2022, aged 70. Dearly loved by his son Anil Patel and his wife, Lynne, along with his children Eva and Josh; and by his niece Nila Chauhan and her husband Chetan, along with their children Vidya, Kavi and Deven. On Friday 29 July, there will be a funeral ceremony from 12pm held at S.Stibbards & Sons (London Road, Westcliff) followed by a committal at Southend Crematorium at 2.20pm. Friends and family are invited to join a funeral reception at Centenary Place, Southchurch Boulevard from 4pm. Family flowers only. Donations to Devendra’s nominated charity can be made via this memorial page, along with messages and photos. https://www.funeralguide.co.uk/obituaries/102218