These death notices have been published in the Echo this week:

CHARTERS Lesley Kay

Passed away on the 22nd November 2022. The Funeral Service will be held on the 22nd of December 2022, at Southend Crematorium, at 12:40pm. Donations via www.funeralguide.co.uk/obituaries/106516?

Eric Raymond Birch

Company founder & owner of Canvey Yacht Builders (aka Jaguar Yachts/CYB) Passed away peacefully on Monday, 5th December 2022 aged 88 years. Much loved Husband, Dad & Grandad. He will be greatly missed by all family & friends. Funeral service to be held at Southend Crematorium on Thursday, 29th December 2022 at 11:20am followed by a celebration of his life at the Naval & Military Club, Royal Terrace, Southend. All who knew him are welcome to attend (in true Eric style, traditional smart black attire is not expected). Donations if desired to Alzheimer’s Research UK online via www.stibbards.co.uk or can be put in the donations box after the service.

Leslie Cyril Campen

Leslie Cyril Campen (formerly of L C Campen Fireplaces) passed away peacefully on Wednesday 30th November aged 89 years. A much loved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother; he will be missed by us all. His funeral service will take place on Thursday 5th January 2023 at 1.20pm at the Southend Crematorium. Anyone who knew Leslie is welcome to attend the funeral service.

FROST Valerie Ann

Passed away peacefully on Friday 2nd December 2022, aged 80 years. Funeral Service to be held at Southend Crematorium on Wednesday 21st December 2022, at 2:40pm. Family flowers only, but donations if desired to Smile Train or Sight Savers online via www.stibbards.co.uk/donations All enquiries c/o S. Stibbards & Sons Ltd 01702 474389

FRENCH Anthony George

Died peacefully after a short illness on 4th December 2022, aged 93 years, with family by his bedside. Beloved Husband of Eileen, Father of Helen and Jeremy, Grandfather to Emily, Eleanor, Imogen, Joseph and Gabriella and Great Grandfather to Sophia. Thanksgiving Service at Chelmsford Cathedral on Saturday 14th January 2023 at 11am, all welcome. No black and no flowers, but donations welcomed to Friends of Chelmsford Cathedral c/o T Pennack & Sons, Funeral Directors, 1/3 Maldon Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford CM2 7DW

WRAGG Elsie

Passed away peacefully on 19th November 2022. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday 20th December 2022, Chelmsford Crematorium at 2:30pm. Family flowers only with preferred donations to British Sjogrens Syndrome Association. Enquiries and donations c/o F.E.Farrer, 33 High Street, Billericay, CM12 9BA 01277 622944

BENNETT Leslie Stephen

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, 24th November 2022 aged 95 years. Much loved father to Andrew and Carole, grandad to Paul, Sarah and Christopher and great grandad (Grandpa) to nine great grandchildren. A former Southend-on-Sea Police Officer. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Earls Hall Baptist Church, Hobleythick Lane on Tuesday, 20th December 2022 at 11:30am. Refreshments will be served at “The Bell” Prince Avenue for family and friends after the service. Family flowers only, but donations if desired to the Alzheimer’s Society. All enquiries c/o S. Stibbards & Sons Ltd, 239 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7BP, 01702 826475

Rayment Pauline

Born in 1936, Pauline’s family and friends are saddened but consoled to accept her passing in Southend on 20th November. May she rejoice at being pain-free and at peace with our Lord. A Co-op (Southend) arranged Funeral will be at the Southend Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday 3rd January 2023, at 1:20pm. Burial is at 2pm at the Family Grave, Sutton Road Cemetery for those who so wish to share that event. In the absence of a gifting wish, mourners are invited to follow their personal charitable calling. Similarly, since winter flowers are not over-abundant and remain predominately at rest and only if desired, Pauline would be pleased for simple arrangements. Perhaps ideally from sustainable and local means whilst God’s riches are restoring for springtime when joyous celebration of new life in bloom can be reflected upon in their seasonal glory. Until next we meet, from the many who miss her from umpteen activities that Pauline was engaged in. Pauline is survived by Son, Keith, who remains most grateful to those helping meet his Mum’s needs to the end..