These are all the death notices published in the Colchester Gazette this week.

FLETTON Michael Charles William We are saddened to announce Michael's passing on Sunday 13th September 2020. Michael will be terribly missed by everyone who knew him, and his gentle, kind-hearted and jolly nature. A private service and burial will take place at Oakfield Wood, Wrabness. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for St Helena Hospice may be sent to Geo.Paskell Funeral Service, 15 High Street, Manningtree, CO11 1AG, or online at www.hunnaball.co.uk

HORNSBY Raymond 'Ray' Suddenly but peacefully 21st September 2020 aged 78 years. Beloved Husband, Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad. Dear Father-in-Law, Brother-in-Law, Uncle and Friend to many. Due to government guidelines a private Burial Service will take place. Donations if desired in memory of Ray may be sent payable to Dementia UK c/o: John J Smith Funeral Service, St Mary's Chapel, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8RT Tel: 01206 761800.

WRIGHT Alec Colin "Titch" With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of a dearly loved Husband, Father, Grandad, Brother, Uncle and dear friend to many. Always in our hearts. Due to the present restrictions there will be a private family funeral. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Colin may be sent to Haven in Romania c/o P.G. Oxley Ltd., 43/47 High Street, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, CO14 8BE Tel: 01255 675549 or online at www.pgoxley.co.uk/donate

Glenys Clack Glenys died peacefully at home, surrounded by love on 13th September 2020, aged 89 years. Service 24th September, 11.30am, Woodvale Crematorium, BRIGHTON. Donations to Air Ambulance UK please. Enquiries Arka Funerals 01273 621 444

HEFFER Joan Lavinia 'Betty' On 14th September peacefully passed away, Betty of Walton-on-the-Naze, aged 97 years. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Due to the present restrictions, there will be a private family funeral service at Weeley Crematorium on Thursday 8th October at 11:45am. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Betty may be sent to Dementia UK c/o P.G. Oxley Ltd., 43/47 High Street, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, CO14 8BE Tel. 01255 675549 or online at www.pgoxley.co.uk/donate

SALES John Edward Passed away peacefully after a short illness, on Sunday 13th September 2020, aged 77 years. Much loved Husband of Teresa and father of Joseph and Catherine. Requiescat in pace Funeral Service to be held at St James the Less and St Helen Catholic Church, Priory Street. All enquiries through R Gwinnell & Sons Telephone 01206 868585

CHISNALL Brian John Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday 2nd September 2020 aged 77 years. Much loved Husband to Janet, proud Father to Simon, Esther and Richard and devoted Poppa to his Grandchildren. A private funeral service will take place at Dedham Parish Church. Donations if desired to Crohn's & Colitis UK or St Helena Hospice, may be given via www.hunnaball.co.uk. All Enquiries to Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7QT. Tel: 01206 760049

NORMAN Timothy (Tim) Passed away unexpectedly at home on 27th August 2020 aged 60 years. Much loved Brother to Steve and Richard. Brother-in-Law to Jayne and Sharron and also an Uncle. Tim will be dearly missed by all his family and many friends. In the current circumstances, a private family cremation will take place. Donations for Thorrington Scout Camp may be made via Tim's memorial page at www.eastofengland.coop/funerals/muchloved

HARMAN Derek Graham Sadly passed away on 29th August 2020, aged 84 years. Much loved Husband of Vicky, Brother of Michael, Dad of Stuart and Rebecca, Step Dad of Emmeline and Granddad of Charlotte, Annabelle and Mia. Will be missed by family and friends. Due to current restrictions a private cremation will be held on 23rd September 2020 at 11.00am. Webcast of Funeral Service : www.obitus.com Username: Nequ7540, Password 911011

LITTLEFIELD Ian James aged 90 Passed away peacefully on 7th September. A true gentleman, generous and warm hearted. Beloved Husband of Margaret, much loved Father to Alison and wonderful grandpa to Olly and Tasha. A good friend to so many. He will be sadly missed xxx Private family funeral.

In Loving Memory of CECIL LITTLER Loving Father of Steven, Gary and Heather. Died peacefully on Sunday 6th September 2020, aged 86 years. Reunited with his loving Wife Pat. Forever in our thoughts.

MOSS Gwendoline Ellen 'Gwen' Sadly passed away at home on 2nd September 2020, aged 84. Much loved Wife of Fred, Sister and Aunt. A private funeral service to be held at Colchester Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired to St Helena Hospice may be made via www.hunnaball.co.uk All enquiries to Hunnaball of Colchester - Stanway, 8 Chapel Road, Colchester, Essex. CO3 0PU Tel: 01206 489212.