The death notices in the Colchester Gazette this week

In total, there have been 22 announcements this week for people in the area who have recently died.

After a loved one dies, a family will often share the obituary to tell people about their life and death.

They provide the opportunity to give the news of a death to the community as they are shared publicly.

If you would like to leave a death announcement, visit the link at the bottom of the page.

Joan Dorothy Lepley

LEPLEY Joan Dorothy On 9th February peacefully at home in Walton-on-the-Naze, Joan, aged 85 years. Much loved Mother to John and David and a loving Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. Funeral Service... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Constance Patricia Mercer

MERCER Constance Patricia Beloved Wife of the late Tony Mercer, passed away peacefully on 30 January 2023, aged 89 years. Funeral service at St. Barnabas' Church, Abbots Road, Colchester on Tuesday 7... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Paul Anthony Cornwall

CORNWALL Paul Anthony Sadly passed away on the 12th February, aged 75 years. Beloved Husband to Penny, wonderful Dad, Grandad, Brother and Uncle. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. click here to read more or pay tribute 

Lesley Joan PAYNE

PAYNE Lesley Joan On 25th January peacefully at home with her family, Lesley of Frinton-on-Sea. Much loved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Aunt. Funeral Service on Wednesday 8th March at... click here to read more or pay tribute 

KATHLEEN JEAN ROGERS NEE OSTICK

ROGERS (ne Ostick) Kathleen Jean 'Kathy' Formerly of Alresford, Essex and Wakefield W-Yorks. Passed away in Pinderfields Hospital 18/02/2023 after a short illness. Wife of John, beloved Daughter of... click here to read more or pay tribute 

KATHLEEN ELIZABETH GUSTERSON

GUSTERSON Kathleen Elizabeth Passed away peacefully on 12th February 2023, aged 88 years after a long illness bravely borne. A much loved Wife to the late Trevor, Mother, Grandmother and Great... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Gwen Papworth

Gwen Papworth 18.03.1940 04.02.2023 It is with great sadness we announce that our beautiful Mum passed away peacefully at home in Mile End on the 4th February 2023 aged 82. Adored Mother to Jackie,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Geoffrey George Calver

Geoffrey George CALVER "Geoff" Passed away peacefully on 18th February 2023. Beloved husband to Olive. Much loved father of Suzanne, Nicolette and Denise and grandfather to Jamie, Philip, Aaron, Sean,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

James Thomas McKillop

McKILLOP James Thomas Passed away peacefully on the 10th February 2023 aged 96 years. Much loved Dad, Grandad and Little Grandad to his Twelve Great Grandchildren. Funeral service to be held at... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Peter (Lionel) Hurst

HURST Peter (Lionel) 09/11/1926 to 27/01/2023 Peter passed away peacefully with his Daughters Sally, Tina and Melanie beside him. Known to us all as Peter, he has been a much loved and devoted Son,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Reginald Victor Hermon

Reginald Victor "Reg" Hermon Dearly loved Dad, Grandad & Great Grandad. Passed away peacefully on February 2nd, aged 95 years. Funeral service to be held on Thursday 9th March at St Mary's Church,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Vicky Marie SIMPKINS

SIMPKINS Vicky Marie 23/06/1989 10/01/2023 Vicky, treasured and beloved Daughter of Tony and Mandy, Sister to Natalie was taken far too soon from us. Funeral Service to be held at Colchester Cemetery... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Christine Margaret Collins

COLLINS Christine Margaret 28.2.1945 - 22.01.2023 Passed away after a short illness. Beloved Mum to Martin and Victoria and Mother-in-Law to Steve. Much loved Grandma of Benjamin, Madeline, and Jamie.... click here to read more or pay tribute 

David ‘Bryan’ Morris

MORRIS David 'Bryan' 27/01/1929 - 27/01/2023 Aged 94 years. Passed away peacefully at Colchester General Hospital. Much loved Husband to Jill, Father to David, Simon, Tim and Jeremy, devoted Brother,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Maureen Joan Orrin

ORRIN Maureen Joan of Stanway, Colchester Passed away on 4th February 2023 aged 88 years. Dear Sister to Heather and Sister-in-Law to Dave. Much loved Auntie of James and Owen and great Aunt to Mollie... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Vincent EDKINS

EDKINS Vincent Died 15th February 2023, aged 92. Husband to Yvonne, Step-Father to Andrew, Alison and Juliette. Uncle to Sarah and Lucy, Grandpa and Great Uncle. Funeral Service to be held on 16th... click here to read more or pay tribute 

John Junior Bridge

BRIDGE John Junior "Jack" Passed away on Friday 10th February 2023 aged 87. Loving Husband to the late Audrey, Father to Mark and Kevin and Grandfather to Howard. Private family cremation. All... click here to read more or pay tribute 

KATHLEEN JEAN ROGERS NEE OSTICK

ROGERS (ne Ostick) Kathleen Jean 'Kathy' Formerly of Alresford, Essex and Wakefield W-Yorks. Passed away in Pinderfields Hospital 18/02/2023 after a short illness. Wife of John, beloved Daughter of... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Derek Boreham

BOREHAM Derek Passed away peacefully on Friday 17th February 2023. A much loved Husband, Father, Father-in-Law, Granddad, Brother, Uncle and Friend. A celebration of Derek's life will take place at... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Deirdre Angela Brookwell

BROOKWELL Deirdre Angela Died peacefully at St Helena Hospice, on 7th February 2023, aged 75 years. Most devoted Wife to Keith. Loving Mother to Chris and Matt. Best Nana in the World. 'Dee' is... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Frederick Fisher

FISHER Frederick Harry 16.08.1933 15.02.2023 Passed away peacefully at St Helena Hospice, aged 89 years. A much-loved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and friend who will be so greatly... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Raymond John Cracknell

CRACKNELL Raymond John Passed away peacefully on the 1st February 2023, age 98. Caring Husband to his late Wife Bunty, very much loved Dad to Aileen, Sheila and Alan. Adored 'Grandpa' by his... click here to read more or pay tribute