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

HURST Liz (Elizabeth)

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our dear Liz on 24/7/22 aged 67 years. Much loved by her family, lifelong friends and supporters and all who knew her. Her unique personality and presence in so many people’s lives will be missed. Liz - you’ll never walk alone. A Celebration of her life adventures is to be held on Tuesday 30th August, at 2.40pm at Southend Crematorium. She requested we laugh a lot and wear Liverpool Football Club’s home kit colour Red. No Flowers. Gifts to Cats Protection/Liverpool Memorial

JONES Arthur Samuel

Passed away peacefully on 9th August 2022 aged 95. The funeral service will be held on Thursday 1st September 2022 at 10:00am in the West Chapel of Southend Crematorium. Donations in Arthur’s memory, if desired, are to the benefit of the Royal National Institute of Blind people, as Arthur had requested. Arthur is survived by his partner Ann, his daughter Beverly, his grandson Alex and wife Belle, his great granddaughters Holly and Harriet, Ann’s children Paul and Alison, and Alison’s daughter Angela. Arthur was much loved by his family and friends and he will be dearly missed.

MARSHALL Karen Susan (Tripplets)

Sister to Sharon and Jeanette Passed away at Fair Havens Hospice, Southend-on-Sea on 22nd July 2022, aged 65. Funeral Service is on Thursday 1st September 2022 St Mary’s Church, Prittlewell 1.45. Committal at Sutton Road Cemetery 2.45. Floral tributes to be sent c/o J. W. Tate & Son, 74 North Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex SS0 7AH

PAGE Beatrice Ellen ‘Bette’

Entered into rest on 29th July 2022. Loving Mum and Nan. Funeral to be held on Tuesday 6th September 2022, at 11.00am at Southend-on-Sea Crematorium, South Chapel. Family flowers only but donations will be gratefully received to Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). All enquiries to J W Tate & Son Funeral Directors, 20 North Street, Rochford, SS4 1AB 01702 544396

Edward Tibbs ‘Ted’

17/12/1947 - 27/7/2022

Much loved husband, father, granddad and friend. Will be sadly missed by all that knew him. Funeral has taken place, thank you all for coming and your wonderful donations for St Luke’s and MS Society. Jacqueline, Heidi and Estelle

VICARY John

21 August 1946 - 12 August 2022 Passed away peacefully at home on 12th August 2022, aged 75 after a short illness. Beloved Husband to the late Iris Vicary, Brother to Simon and Stepfather to Lisa, Mark, Russell and Gary. Will be greatly missed. Funeral Service to be held at St Laurence Church, on Thursday 8th September 2022, at 12:30pm, followed by the Committal at Southend Crematorium at 1:40pm. Donations if desired to the British Heart Foundation or Cancer Research UK online via www.stibbards.co.uk All enquiries c/o S. Stibbards & Sons Ltd, 239 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7AT 01702 826475

MR JOHN ANTHONY BOYLES (TONY)

It is with deepest sorrow that I announce the passing of MR JOHN ANTHONY BOYLES (TONY) On the 16th August 2022 at the age of 80, in residence at Willows Lodge Care Home in Tilbury, Essex. Funeral arrangements are through A W ALDEN, Canvey Island Essex

VALERIE TARN

Passed away on 07/08/2022, aged 80 years. Valerie’s funeral will take place at Basildon District Crematorium on 31st August 2022 at 3:30 pm in Gardenside Chapel. Any friends who would like to attend the service are welcome. Family flowers only, with any donations to the Dogs Trust

MAJOR Leonard “Grandad”

MAJOR Leonard, Mayfield Avenue, Hullbridge, passed away peacefully at home with family at his side, on 12th August 2022. Dear husband to the late Ann, loved father to Peter and much loved grandfather and great grandfather to James, Lenny and Charlie. Funeral service on 2nd September at 11.20am at Southend Crematorium. 

Massey Leo “Big”

Our dearest Dad, Grandpa, Uncle and all round Legend, Leo Massey aka Big, has put on his dancing shoes and strutted his way to Boogie Wonderland. He will be reunited with his darling wife Margie. His daughters Zoe and Petra would like say thank you to all his family and friends who loved him and brought much joy to his life.