The Echo has published seven death notices in the last seven days.

Every day, the paper publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away.

As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost.

Anyone who wishes to send their own message of condolence can do so by visiting the deceased's death notice page.

Here are the most recent notices placed in the Echo:

LEVERIDGE James Patrick

Passed away peacefully on Monday, 10th April 2023 aged 84 years. Funeral service to be held at Southend Crematorium on Wednesday, 24 May 2023 at 12:00pm. Flowers welcome, but donations to Alzheimer’s Research UK preferred, online via www.stibbards.co.uk All enquiries c/o S. Stibbards & Sons Ltd, 74 Ness Road, Shoeburyness, Essex, SS3 9ND, 01702 293 400.

SEAMAN Sylvia Betty

Passed away peacefully in Catherine Miller House, Leigh on Sunday 9th April 2023 aged 95 years. Sylvia will be greatly missed by her family and by all who knew her. Funeral Service to be held at Southend Crematorium, West Chapel on Thursday 1st June 2023 at 2:00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Macmillan Cancer Support c/o F. P. Guiver & Sons, 641 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PN 01702 467426 and online at www.guiver.co.uk

BRIGG Gerald John Francis

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 16th April 2023 aged 87 years. Dearly loved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Funeral service to be held at St Saviour’s Church, Westcliff-on-Sea on Tuesday, 30th May 2023 at 1:00pm. Family flowers only, but donations if desired to Age UK or St Saviour’s Church Organ Restoration Fund - online via www.stibbards.co.uk All enquiries c/o S. Stibbards & Sons Ltd; 01702 474389.

OATLEY Audrey Hilda

Passed away peacefully at home on 10th April 2023, aged 87 years. She will be greatly missed by all her family & friends. Funeral Service to be held at Southend Crematorium West Chapel, on Tuesday 6th June 2023 at 1.20pm. All Welcome. Family flowers only please, donations are gratefully received for Guideacres c/o F P Guiver & Sons Ltd, 641 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PN, 01702 467426 or online at www.guiver.co.uk

SOPP Margaret

Aged 89 years 21st February 1934 - 28th March 2023 Graham and Kathryn are sad to announce the death of a much loved Mother and Grandmother. Funeral to take place on Tuesday 30th May 2023, 2pm at Southend Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Princess Christian’s Farm, KASBAH or the Southend RNLI c/o J W Tate & Son Rochford. Everyone welcome to celebrate Margaret’s life and it was her wish that bright colours be worn.

Major Philip Reginald Statham

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 13th May 2023 aged 88 years. Loving husband of 52 years plus, to Caroline. Father to Charles and Christopher and their families. Military service to be held at St George’s Catholic Church Shoeburyness on Tuesday, 30th May 2023 at 2:30pm. Family flowers only, but donations if desired to the Royal Artillery Association or the RSPCA online via www.stibbards.co.uk All enquiries c/o S. Stibbards & Sons Ltd, 74 Ness Road, Shoeburyness, Essex, SS3 9ND, 01702 293400

THURWOOD Julie

Formerly of Fountain Lane, Hockley and Athens and Corfu, Greece. Sadly passed away on 6th May 2023 with family by her side. “A life well lived - full of adventure and fun! Will be missed by all"