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

NICHOLLS Ann

Peacefully at home on the 6th of August 2022, aged 88. Will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Ann’s wishes were for no funeral service to take place, but a private cremation will be held. Donations can be made to The Cats Protection, Rayleigh Branch, via https://www.cats.org.uk/rayleigh 

FISHER Iris Joan

Known by all as “Joan”

Passed away peacefully on 9th August 2022. Aged 95 years. She will be greatly missed by all her Family & Friends. Funeral Service to be held at Southend Crematorium, West Chapel at 12.00pm on Friday 26th August 2022. All Welcome Family flowers only. Donations are gratefully received for RNLI ‘Southend’ or Macmillan Cancer Support c/o F P Guiver & Sons Ltd, 641 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PN 01702 467426 or online at www.guiver.co.uk

JEAN JOAN GRAVES (LAWLER)

22/4/1942 TO 7/8/2022

With much sadness, Stephanie Chambers and Mark Graves announce the death of their mother, Jean Joan Graves on Sunday 7th August 2022 after complications following a heart operation. Greatly missed by her family and friends including her brother Victor and grandchildren, Abigail, Benjamin, Vincent, Ande and Silas. Reunited with her beloved husband, Pat, Together forever at last. At Jean’s request, no funeral service will take place. Donations to British Heart Foundation welcome. www.bhf.org.uk

MORRIS Leonard

Sadly passed away on the 2nd of July 2022, aged 88. Much loved Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather. Will be greatly missed. Funeral at Southend Crematorium, on the 5th September 2022, at 11:40am.

PERRYMENT Ellen Theresa

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 3rd August 2022, aged 92 years. Funeral Service to be held at Basildon Crematorium on Tuesday 6th September 2022, at 11:00am. All enquiries c/o S. Stibbards & Sons Ltd, 22 Canvey Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0LW 01268 683136

PHYLLIS D. M. SHEFFIELD

Passed away peacefully on 24th July, aged 94. Loving & devoted Wife of Roy. Sadly missed by family & friends. The funeral service will be held at Belfairs Methodist Church, Leigh-on-Sea on Tuesday 23rd August at 12pm. Family flowers or donations for Diabetes UK will be gratefully received care of F.P. Guiver & Sons Ltd. 01702 527258 www.guiver.co.uk

TAIT Bernard Julian

Passed away peacefully in Southend Hospital on Wednesday 27th July 2022, aged 84 years. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral Service to be held at Southend Crematorium, South Chapel on Thursday 1st September 2022 at 11:40. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Blood Cancer UK c/o F. P. Guiver & Sons, 641 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea SS1 2PN 01702 467426 and online at www.guiver.co.uk

WILLIAMS (née Fox) Betty

Entered rest on 26th July 2022. Dearest Mum, Nan and Great Nan. Will be missed by all. Funeral to be held on Tuesday 30th August 2022, at 2:20pm at Southend-On-Sea Crematorium, South Chapel. Flowers are welcome, but donations will be gratefully received to the British Heart Foundation. All enquiries to J W Tate & Son Funeral Directors, 20 North Street, Rochford, SS4 1AB 01702 544396