The death notices published in the Echo this week

BURBIDGE Heather

Passed away peacefully Monday 22nd August 2022, aged 77 years. She was much loved by all who knew her and will be sadly missed. Funeral Service to be held at Southend Crematorium on Wednesday 21st September 2022, at 2:40pm. Donations for Alzheimer’s Society are welcomed on the day of the service, or online via www.stibbards.co.uk - Donations and Obituaries. All enquiries c/o S. Stibbards & Sons Ltd, 74 Ness Road, Shoeburyness, Essex, SS3 9ND 01702 293 400

LEAK Stephen Donald ‘Steve’

Peacefully at Grays Court Care Home on 17th August 2022, aged 74 years. Will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday 21st September, at Basildon Crematorium Chapel at 1.30pm, followed by interment. Flowers or donations in memory of Steve to Little Havens Hospice or Dementia UK may be made via ‘Tributes & Donations’ at www.pauljking.com or sent to: Paul J King Funeral Directors, 10 Station Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, CM0 8BG 01621 784884

Brian Saunders

It brings us great sadness to announce the death of Brian Saunders, a devoted husband, loving father, incredible grandad, generous, selfless friend and classic car fanatic. Brian passed in the early hours on Saturday 6th August 2022 surrounded by family. Please join us to celebrate his life from his home address, 5 Tylewood, Hadleigh, SS7 2QH on Friday 16th September from 3pm. As a family we would be delighted to hear your memories with our dear Brian. If you need any additional information, please do contact 07568546739

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

Burnett Margaret Louise

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 31st August 2022 aged 87 years. Margaret was much loved by all who knew her and she will be sadly missed. Funeral service to be held at Southend Crematorium on Wednesday, 28th September 2022 at 2:20pm. Family flowers only. All enquiries c/o S. Stibbards & Sons Ltd, 239 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7BP 01702 826475

CADE Valerie Rose

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 23rd August 2022, aged 79 years. Valerie was much loved by all who knew her, and will be sadly missed by her Husband David and Sons Jason & Matthew. Funeral Service to be held at Southend Crematorium on Thursday 15th September 2022, at 11:20am. Family Flowers only, but donations if desired to Havens Hospices online via www.stibbards.co.uk All enquiries c/o S. Stibbards & Sons Ltd 01702 474389

Brian Henry DEAN

Passed away peacefully on 21st August 2022, aged 83 years. He will be greatly missed by all his family & friends. Funeral Service to be held at Southend Crematorium, West Chapel at 12.00pm on Tuesday 20th September 2022. All welcome. Family flowers only please, donations are gratefully received for Blind Veterans UK c/o F P Guiver & Sons Ltd, 641 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PN, 01702 467426 or online at www.guiver.co.uk

FINDLAY Christopher George

Died peacefully on Monday 22nd August 2022, aged 93 years. Much loved Husband, Dad & Grandad. He will be greatly missed by all family & friends. Funeral Service to be held at Holy Family Catholic Church on Wednesday 14th September 2022, at 11:15am followed by the burial at Woodside Cemetery, Benfleet. Donations if desired for Havens Hospice & OCD-UK online via http://www.stibbards.co.uk or can be placed in the donations box after the service. As an alternative, flowers would also be appreciated. All enquiries c/o S. Stibbards & Sons Ltd, 4 Commonhall Lane, Hadleigh, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2RN 01702 558717

GEELAN Rosina Constance

Entered into rest on 28th August 2022. Loving Mum and Nanny who will be sadly missed by all. Funeral to be held on Thursday 22nd September 2022 at 2:20pm at Southend on Sea Crematorium, South Chapel. Flowers welcome but donations will be gratefully received to Say Aphasia. Floral tributes to be sent c/o J W Tate & Son Funeral Directors, 20 North Street, Rochford, SS4 1AB 01702 544396

Mary Margaret GILBERT

Passed away peacefully on 8th August 2022, aged 78 years. She will be greatly missed by all her family & friends. Funeral Service to be held at Southend Crematorium, South Chapel at 11:00am on Thursday 15th September 2022. All welcome. Family flowers only please, donations are gratefully received for Mind, Southend c/o F P Guiver & Sons Ltd, 641 Southchurch Road Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PN, 01702 467426 or online at www.guiver.co.uk

Mandy McGee (Vaughan)

Sadly left us to be with her saviour on 24th August aged 59 years. She will be greatly missed by Craig, Ryan and many friends and teaching colleagues from Chalvedon, Furtherwick Park and The Plume. Funeral service to be held at Westleigh Baptist Church, Leigh-on-Sea on Friday, 16th September 2022 at 11:15 am. Family flowers only, but donations if desired to Cancer Research UK or Fairhavens Hospice online via www.stibbards.co.uk All enquiries c/o S. Stibbards & Sons Ltd 01702 474389.

Esme Susanne SMITH formerly RUDD

Passed away peacefully in Southend Hospital on Friday 26th August 2022, aged 89 years. She will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her. Funeral Service to be held at Southend Crematorium, South Chapel on Monday 26th September 2022 at 1:40 pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Crowstone Manor Care Home c/o F. P. Guiver & Sons, 641 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PN 01702 467426 and online at www.guiver.co.uk

STARKE Michael Graham Bruce

Entered into rest on 26th July 2022. Loving Father who will be sadly missed by all. Funeral to be held on Thursday 22nd September 2022 at 11.20am at Southend-on-Sea Crematorium West Chapel. Family flowers only, but donations will be gratefully received to British Heart Foundation. All enquiries to J W Tate & Son Funeral Directors, 20 North street, Rochford, SS4 1AB 01702 544396

Whale Angela Mary

Passed away peacefully on Monday, 8th August 2022 aged 70 years. Angie was much loved by all that knew her and she will be sadly missed. Funeral service to be held at Southend Crematorium on Tuesday, 20 September 2022 at 3:00 pm. All enquiries c/o S. Stibbards & Sons Ltd, 239 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7AT 01702 826475.