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Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media is a long standing tradition and we are proud of the trust placed in us to make these important announcements. Every notice published to our newspaper and news site also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk - the UK's number one site for death notices and memoriams. Every notice remains online forever providing friends and families with a lifelong tribute to their loved one, a safe place online to share memories, add tributes, photographs and make donations in memory.
Each week we pay tribute to the loved ones remembered in our area with a funeral notice and online tribute page. To read the latest announcements and add tributes to those from our area who have passed away, or to create a funeral notice yourself, click here . Alternatively, you can create a notice by calling our helpful team on 01482 908084.
Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Death Notices Jean Edith ASHBY
Passed away peacefully at St Georges Nursing Home in Witham. Much loved wife, mother and grandmother, who will be sadly missed by all her family and many friends. Funeral Service to be held at St Andrew's Church, Hatfield Peverel on Friday 10th October 2025 at 11am, followed by the committal at Maldon Fields Crematorium, Woodham Mortimer. Family flowers only. Donations to Farleigh Hospice.
Joan Edna BARWELL
Peacefully on 20th August aged 92 years. Latterly of Brentwood and most recently Powys, Wales. Beloved Mum to Margot, Gerry and Faith and Nan to Tadhgh, John and Timothy. Mother-in-law to Stamatis. Funeral service to take place Friday 26th September at Bentley Crematorium, Brentwood at 11.30am. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired are for World Vision and can be made online at https://joanbarwell.muchloved.com All enquiries to Bennetts Funerals 01277 210104
Brian BEALE, MBE
Peacefully at home on 11th August 2025 Aged 83 years. Will be missed by his family, friends and the community of Southminster and the Maldon District. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday 15th October at St Leonard's Church, Southminster at 2.00pm. Flowers or donations in memory of Brian to Essex & Herts Air Ambulance may be made via Tributes & Donations at www.pauljking.com or sent to Paul J King Funeral Directors 10 Station Road Burnham-on-Crouch CM0 8BG 01621 784884
Margaret Ann DICKENS
05/08/1936- 01/09/2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ann aged 89 of Chelmsford who passed away peacefully on 1st September 2025 Beloved wife of the late Stanley Thomas Dickens a much loved mother of Annette and Caron and cherished grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. A service to celebrate Ann's life will be held at Chelmsford Crematorium on Tuesday 30th September at 10.30am. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, may be made to Farleigh's Hospice. Chelmsford Star Co-operative Funeral Services, 78 Broomfield Road Tel: 01245 353 978
Naomi HARTARD
Passed away unexpectedly on 3rd September 2025, aged 86 years. Much loved Mum to Caroline, Jeremy and Michelle, loving Grandma to Kurt, Safi and Asha and Mother-in-law to Dave, Christina and Chris. Funeral Service at Chelmsford Crematorium on Monday 29th September 2025, at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Myeloma UK and Sanctus may be sent to T Pennack & Sons, Funeral Directors.
Mary Patricia JONES (O'Neill)
(O'Neill) of Colchester, Essex and formerly of Alma Street, Newport passed away peacefully on 1st September 2025, aged 90. Cherished daughter of William and Alma O'Neill, devoted wife to David Rhys Jones, beloved mother to Gareth, Susan and David, sister to Patricia and Phyllis, darling Grandma Mary to seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and aunt to Mikel. The funeral service will take place at Colchester Crematorium on 24/9/25 at 12:15 with an interment at Colchester Cemetary afterwards. Family flowers only and any donations in lieu to the Alzheimer's Society:- https://marypatriciajones.muchloved.com/
Joan Emily May KING (Beecham)
(Beecham) Joan sadly passed on 29th August 2025. Beloved mother to Stephen and Paul, and wife to the late Roy King, she will be deeply missed by all who loved and knew her. Funeral to be held on Thursday 2nd October at 2pm at Chelmsford Crematorium, North Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Farleigh Hospice (via T Pennack) or using the link: https://joan-king-1943.muchloved.com/
Peter Malcolm LONGDEN
Passed away peacefully at home on 11th September 2025 aged 93 years. A dearly loved Husband, Father, Father in Law, Grandad, Great Grandad, Uncle, Rotarian and a Friend to many. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday 14th October 2025 at Babworth Crematorium at 2pm. Family flowers only, if you would like to make a donation in Peter's memory, there will be a donation box available at Babworth Crematorium for the work of both The Royal British Legion and The Rotary Club, Retford. If you feel comfortable, please wear colorful clothing, football shirts and scarves welcome! All Enquiries and donations may be sent c/o W. E Pinder & Son Ltd 19 Thorne Road, Bawtry, DN10 6QL 01302 710285
Susan Carolyn MCMANUS (formerly Gurney)
(formerly Gurney) On Saturday, August 30th 2025, Sue, formerly of Bickleigh, passed away Colne View Care Home, Halstead, Essex, aged 85 years. Wife of the late Robin Gurney, mother of Mandy and the late Andrew, and grandmother of Lewis. The funeral service will take place at Minehead Methodist Church, 31 The Avenue, Minehead, Somerset, on Monday, October 13th 2025, at 1:30 p.m., followed by private interment at St. Mary's Church, Bickleigh. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Sue, in aid of Alzheimer's Society, can be given by retiring collection or may be sent to:- Walter H. Squires & Son Chapel of Rest, 11 Wellbrook Street, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 5JW.
Vera Minnie O'DONOVAN (Francis)
O'DONOVAN Vera Minnie (Francis) My much loved mum, Vera, died peacefully on 22nd August 2025. She was a Mum, Grandma and Great Grandma. We miss her so much. Her funeral will be held on the 25th September 1.30pm, at Bentley Crematorium, Ongar Road, Brentwood. Her wake after the service will be held at the Black Horse, Ongar Road, Brentwood. If you knew my Mum and would like to attend to remember her, either or both the funeral and the wake we would be very happy for you to do so. If you intend to attend the wake please could you let me, Elaine, know 07766223226
In Memoriams Torr EDWARD
Tragically killed 22nd September 1995. Time does not heal! 30 years have passed and each day is veiled with sadness and pain but somehow your spirit enters our hearts, holds our hands and keeps us going. For you our precious Edward we send our ever lasting love until we meet again. Love from Mum, Dad Richard, Matthew, Debbie, Kellee and all our family and friends xxx xx x
Brian WILKS
17th September 1993 We didn't know that day God would call you. So much I would have had to say if I'd have known we wouldn't have another day. Your family achievements are a credit to you and you're so sadly missed. Love June, Lindsey and Paul, Joey, Emily, Charlie, Teddy, Anya and Isaiah. Love you forever.
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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.