These are the eight death notices published in the Echo this week:

MOERAT Maawyah “MO”

Mo, a much loved former P.E. teacher at Westborough School has died in his native South Africa. Deepest sympathy to his family, many friends and ex-colleagues.

BROOKS Frank Robert

Sadly passed away 4th April 2023 at the age of 78. Loving Husband and Father. He will be deeply missed by friends and family. Funeral Service will take place at Southend Crematorium on Thursday 25th May 2023 at 2pm. All enquiries c/o FP Guiver & Sons Ltd.

COTTIS Peter Norman

We are sad to announce the passing of Peter Cottis of Weir Pond Road, Rochford. Despite the best efforts of medics, Peter sadly passed away suddenly on the morning of 2nd March 2023. The funeral service, followed by the wake, will take place at Apton Hall, Brays Lane, Rochford, SS4 3RH on Wednesday 26th April 2023 at 11am. All who knew him are welcome to attend. Dress not sombre – this is a celebration of life. Flowers - close family only. Donations for the British Heart Foundation & Prostate Cancer Research c/o F.P Guiver and Sons Ltd, 52 Ashingdon Road, Rochford, SS4 1RD or via our ‘giving page’ at www.guiver.co.uk

LAVALLIN Margaret Veronica

Passed away 15th February 2023 aged 90 years. Much loved and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Southend Crematorium, West Chapel on Tuesday 25th April 2023 at 1.20pm. No flowers please. Donations if desired to Cancer Research UK c/o F.P. Guiver & Sons Ltd, 52 Ashingdon Road, Rochford, SS4 1RD and online at www.guiver.co.uk

SMITH Laura Louise “Betty”

Much loved Mum, Nanna, Nansie and friend, sadly passed peacefully, surrounded by family on 5th April. Being laid to rest at 4.30pm on Tuesday 25th April at Basildon Crematorium. Donations to St Luke’s Hospice.

PILE George Alfred

Sadly passed away in his sleep after a short illness at his home on Thursday 16th March 2023 aged 97. Husband of the late Doris, father, grandfather and great grandfather. George will be dearly missed by family and friends after a long and happy life. Funeral service to be held at Southend Crematorium, West Chapel on Wednesday 3rd May at 3:20pm. Family flowers only, but donations would be very much appreciated to Melanoma UK c/o F.P. Guiver & Sons Ltd, Rochford or online at www.guiver.co.uk

MATTHAMS Monna Heather

Sadly passed away on 19th March 2023. Loving Mum who will me sadly missed. All enquiries to J W Tate & Son Funeral Directors 20 North Street, Rochford, SS4 1AB 01702 544396

THOMPSON Alan Donald

Formerly known in Rochford and also Canvey Island. Sadly passed away on 4th March 2023. Loving Husband, Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad who will be sadly missed. Funeral to be held on Thursday 27th April 2023 at 10:40am at Southend-on-Sea Crematorium West Chapel. Family flowers only but donations will be gratefully received to Cancer Research UK All enquiries to J W Tate & Son Funeral Directors, 20 North Street, Rochford, SS4 1AB 01702 544396