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

Constance Noreen “Connie” WILLIAMS

Passed away at home on Thursday 9th March 2023, aged 95 years. Much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all family & friends. Funeral Service to be held at Basildon Crematorium on Thursday 27th April 2023, at 12:30pm. All who knew her are welcome to attend. Flowers or donations, if desired, for Mencap via https:// www.mencap.org.uk/get-involved/donate-memory or can be placed in the donations box after the service. All enquiries c/o Co-op Funeralcare, Time Square, Southernhay, Basildon, SS14 1DJ. 01268 526 241

Sandra Barton

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Sandra Barton aged 84 on March 25, 2023. Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Forever in our hearts. A funeral service will be held on May 22, 2023 at 11.00am at St Mary’s Church, Prittlewell All that knew Sandra are welcome to attend

Caroline Christine Bennett (formerly Gladwin)

Sadly passed away on Sunday 16th April 2023, aged 86 years. Much loved Mum, Nan & Sister, who will be missed by the family & friends. Funeral Service to be held at Southend Crematorium, West Chapel on Wednesday 31st May 2023 at 10.40am. All who knew her are more than welcome to attend. Family flowers only and donations, if desired, for Scotty’s Little Soldiers can be placed in the donations box after the service.

ATKINS Frederick Harold

22.3.1922 – 1.4.2023

It is with great sadness we announce the passing away of Fred. He had a long and happy life – 101 years! A much loved Husband, Dad and Grandad who will be greatly missed. There will be a short service at Southend Crematorium (family only) followed by a Thanksgiving Service to be held at Belle Vue Baptist Church, Southend on Wednesday 17th May at 3:00pm – all are welcome. As this is a celebration of Fred’s life, the family would prefer that clothing is not all black. Thank you. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Great Ormond Street c/o F. P. Guiver & Sons, 641 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PN, 01702 467426 and online at www.guiver.co.uk

HAYWARD Winifred Victoria

Passed away peacefully on Friday, 7th April 2023 aged 91 years. Funeral service to be held at Basildon Crematorium on Thursday, 18 May 2023 at 12:00pm. All enquiries c/o S. Stibbards & Sons Ltd, 22 Canvey Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0LW, 01268 683136.

IRWIN Bruce

The family are sad to announce that Bruce passed away March 23rd, aged 91 years. Beloved Uncle of Sean, Georgie, Neil, Darren and Hayley. Funeral service at Basildon Crematorium on Friday 5th May at 3pm. Donations for Alzheimer’s Research UK can be made at the service or sent care of A W Alden & Son Funeral Directors, 665 High Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5SF. 01268 793027/859209

PETTITT Elaine Isobel

Died at Southend Hospital on 31st March 2023. A funeral is being held at St James Church, Leigh-on-Sea on Wednesday 10th May at 2:30pm. Everyone is welcome. Family flowers only but donations to Macmillan would be gratefully appreciated.

HUSK Kevin John

14th April 1958 – 31st March 2023

Much loved brother of Tony and loved by family and friends. Funeral service on Wednesday 3rd May at 10am in Islington Cemetery Chapel, High Road, East Finchley, London N2 9AG.