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

Tom Dougherty

Beloved brother of Barbara & Evelyn. Father to Fiona Jane. Died suddenly at his home on the 24th of September aged 83. Rest in Peace

 Ronald Frank Townsend

Passed away peacefully on 15th September 2022, age 87. Always in our hearts. Funeral Service to be held at Southend Crematorium at 12:40 on Monday the 17th of October. The family request bright colours or football shirts for all attendees

Carmel Clare Burling

My wonderful and caring wife Carmel passed away on the 19th September aged just 49 years old. Nothing was ever too much trouble for her. To her step-grandchildren she will always be Nanny Marmel. Many heartfelt thanks to my family and friends who with their support are getting me through this tragic time. Carmel, my petal, Rest in Peace, you deserve it. All my love, always and forever. Your hubby Tom xx

CARTER Jean Anne

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 10th September 2022, aged 93 years. Jean was much loved by Son Martin, Daughter Janice and Granddaughter Laura and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service to be held at Southend Crematorium on Monday, 17 October 2022 at 11:00am. Family flowers only, but donations, if desired, to 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 7BP 01702 826475

HILL Amy ‘Known as Connie’

Passed away peacefully on 11th September 2022. Aged 93 years. She will be greatly missed by all her Family and by those who knew her. Funeral Service to be held at Southend Crematorium, South Chapel at 11.40am on Tuesday 25th October 2022. All Welcome. Flowers or Donations are gratefully received for Dementia 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

Lazell John Leonard

Passed away peacefully on Monday, 19th September 2022 aged 74 years. Funeral service to be held at Basildon Crematorium on Tuesday, 25 October 2022 at 9:30am. Family flowers only, but donations if desired to Stroke Association online via www.stibbards.co.uk All enquiries c/o S. Stibbards & Sons Ltd, 22 Canvey Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0LW, 01268 683136.

MARSHALL Lynda Carole

Passed away peacefully Wednesday 28th September 2022, aged 72 years. Beloved Wife, Mummy and Nanna. She was much loved by all who knew her and will be sadly missed. All enquiries c/o S. Stibbards & Sons Ltd, 7 Spa Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4AZ 01702 206 222

NOAKES Arthur William

Retired Leigh Milkman, passed away at the age of 67 on 26th September 2022. Sadly missed by his Wife Wendy, Sons Chris and Daniel and Brother Peter. The Funeral will take place on Wednesday the 19th October, at 2:20pm at Southend Crematorium. Everybody welcome. Flowers welcome or donations on the day to the Stroke Association in Arthur’s Memory. Please contact for further details W Thorp & Son Funeral Directors 01268 476323

WIDDOWSON Patricia Ellen

Passed away peacefully Saturday 17th September 2022, aged 86 years. They were much loved by all who knew them and will be sadly missed. Funeral Service to be held at Southend Crematorium on Wednesday 26th October 2022, at 12:40pm. All enquiries c/o S. Stibbards & Sons Ltd, 7 Spa Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4AZ 01702 206 222

Stott Evelyn (Eve/Eva)

24.04.1933 - 30.09.2022 Passed away peacefully on Friday, 30th September 2022 aged 89 years. It is with heavy hearts that The Stott Family regret to announce the passing of our beloved & devoted Mum. Loving Nanny, Great Granny, Mother-in-Law, Cousin, Sister-in-Law and a best friend & relative to many. Our Mum’s funeral service will take place on Wednesday 19th October at 14.40 at Southend Crematorium (West Chapel). All are welcome, especially those dancing friends from St Cedd’s & the ECKO club. Flowers most welcome but donations, if desired to the Alzheimer’s Society online via www.stibbards.co.uk All enquiries c/o S. Stibbards & Sons Ltd, 74 Ness Road, Shoeburyness, Essex, SS3 9ND, 01702 293 400

George Robert Littlebury

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our brother George Robert Littlebury on 28th September 2022 aged 73. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral to be held on Wednesday 19th October at 2 pm at Waveney Crematorium, Warrens Lane, Beccles NR34 7XE