The Echo has published 5 death notices this week.
Every day, the Echo 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:
Sheila Ann Ralph
RALPH Sheila Ann Passed away peacefully Thursday 21st September 2023 aged 80 years
Read Sheila Ann Ralph's full death notice
Peter John SMITH
SMITH Peter John Sadly passed away on 31st August 2023
Read Peter John SMITH's full death notice
Roger Gresham Smith
SMITH Roger Gresham Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 20th September 2023, aged 78 years
Read Roger Gresham Smith's full death notice
Theresa Mary BARBER
BARBER Theresa Mary 23.01.1939 16.09.2023 Much loved and dearly missed Mum, Nan, Sister and Aunt.
Read Theresa Mary BARBER's full death notice
Daphne Machan
MACHAN Daphne Passed away quietly in her sleep on Saturday, 26th August 2023 aged 91 years at Langley Lodge, Southend on Sea
Read Daphne Machan 's full death notice
More death notices
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