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

BURMAN Russell Anthony

Passed away peacefully on 10th August 2022. Loving Husband, Dad, Stepdad, Brother, Uncle and Granddad who will be sadly missed by all. Funeral to be held on Monday 12th September 2022, at 2pm at Southend-on-Sea Crematorium, West Chapel. Family flowers only, but donations will be gratefully received to Alzheimer’s Research UK and The Dog’s Trust. All enquiries to J W Tate & Son Funeral Directors, 20 North Street, Rochford, SS4 1AB 01702 544396

BYFORD Christine Grace

1925 – 2022

Sadly, Mum/Nan/Great Nan passed away on Wednesday 10th August 2022, at Great Wheatley’s Care Home, Rayleigh after suffering a stroke six weeks earlier. Loved by all the family beyond words. Funeral Service to be held at Holy Trinity Church, Rayleigh on 13th September 2022, at 10am and after at the British Legion next door. All friends welcome. Flowers to A.R.Adams (Funeral Directors) 117 High Street, Rayleigh, SS6 7QA 01268 743102

Byworth David Bernard Stuart

Passed away peacefully Friday, 19th August 2022 aged 78 years. He was much loved by all who knew him and will be sadly missed. Funeral service to be held at Southend Crematorium on Monday, 5th September 2022 at 10:20am. Donations to Havens Hospices are welcomed on the day of the service. All enquiries c/o S. Stibbards & Sons Ltd, 74 Ness Road, Shoeburyness, Essex, SS3 9ND, 01702 293 400.

HOBBS Susan Jennifer

Passed away peacefully on 9th August 2022, aged 74 years. She will be greatly missed by all her family & friends. Funeral Service to be held at Southend Crematorium, South Chapel at 3.00pm on Monday 12th September. All welcome. Flowers are gratefully received c/o F P Guiver & Sons Ltd, 641 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PN, 01702 467426 or online at www.guiver.co.uk

Avril Margaret Niemen

Passed away peacefully on 18.8.22 aged 76, survived by her 6 children, grandchildren & great grandchild. Funeral service to be held at The Beacon, Kenneth Road, Thundersley on 22.9.22 at 1:00pm followed by a celebration of her life. Family flowers only. If you would like to make a donation, please send to Derek Prince Ministries UK or FEBA

Peter Colwill Nolan “Pete”

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Peter, aged just 68, who passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, 9th August 2022, in the care of his family. Peter will be greatly missed by his wife Diane, his family, and all his friends who were lucky enough to have known him, either during his ‘temporary’ 28 year career with Midland Bank, or afterwards as a train driver on the Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Street line. He was also a lifelong member of the Southend Model Railway Club. All friends are welcome at the funeral, which takes place at Southend Crematorium, in the West Chapel on Friday 16th September 2022, at 11.20 a.m. and afterwards at the Saxon Hall, SS2 6UN. We would prefer family flowers only, but donations can be made on the day, or via J.W. Tates, North Road, Westcliff, in Pete’s memory, to Cancer Research UK or MacMillan’s

Towler Joyce Frances

Joyce sadly passed away on 6th of August 2022, aged 90. Joyce will be greatly missed by her family. Her funeral will take place on Friday 9th of Sept 2022, 3.15pm at The City Of London Crematorium - North Chapel, Aldersbrook Road, London E12 5DQ. For further details please contact Compassionate Funerals on www.compassionatefunerals.co.uk

Joanne Mullally “Jo”

Passed away on 4th August 2022, aged 54 years, after a courageous battle with cancer. Jo is survived by her husband, Andy. Jo was also a proud and loving mother to her daughter, Grace. She will be greatly missed by her mother, Maureen; her brother, Michael; her sister; Suzy; her step-children, Alice, Christian and Issy; and many other family members and friends. Her funeral will take place on Friday 9th September at 12.45pm, with a service at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Southchurch Road, Southend, and then a cremation ceremony at Southend Crematorium at 2.00pm. This will be followed by a wake, at The Windermere Club, Windermere Road, Southend, to celebrate Jo’s life. We invite and welcome all those who knew and loved Jo. As a tribute to her, and to celebrate her spirit, we kindly ask that you wear something of her favourite colour, pink. Donations to RNLI Southend

Sylvia Ethel Rudlin

1936 - 2022

Sadly passed away on Monday 15th August 2022 at Fairhavens Hospice, surrounded by her loving children, Suzanne, Karen and Robert. The Funeral service will be held at Southend Crematorium on Wednesday 7th September at 14.20. Flowers to A.R Adams (Funeral Directors) 117 High Street, Rayleigh, SS6 7QA 01268 743102. Donations to Fairhavens Hospice