HERE are the death notices published in the Braintree and Witham Times this week:

POYNTZ John Edward Sadly passed away 28th November 2020. Beloved Husband, Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad. Sorely missed. Private family funeral will be held on Tuesday 22nd December at Colchester Crematorium at 10.15am. Family Flowers Only, please. Donations, if desired, made payable to Motor Neurone Disease and Children with Cancer UK, may be sent via www.hunnaball.co.uk or C/O Janet C. Davies Lady Funeral Directors of Kelvedon, 233 High Street, Kelvedon, Essex CO5 9JD. 01376 573 691.

SAUNDERS Margaret Peacefully in Broomfield Hospital on 3rd December 2020 aged 65 years. Beloved Wife to Bernard and much loved Sister, Mother, Grandmother and Aunt. Special thanks to all the staff on Lister Ward. Funeral Service will take place on Thursday 7th January at Three Counties Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired, to 'Deafblind UK' may be made via Tributes & Donations at www.pauljking.com or sent to: Paul J King Funeral Directors, 86 Manor Street, Braintree, CM7 3HR 01376 334466.

HENDERSON Patricia Helen Josephine (Baigent) Passed away at Broomfield Hospital on Friday 4th December, 2020 aged 86. Mother to Jeremy (Jez), Sister to Sheelagh, Aunt to Paul, Angela, Kathryn & Daniel. Due to the Covid pandemic, funeral arrangements are restricted. Enquiries c/o Braintree Co-op Funeral Directors 01376 551951.

In Memory of JACK CHAPMAN Born 23.10.1934 - 3.12.2020 A local builder.