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

John Edward Partridge

Partridge John Edward Passed away at home peacefully on 10th November 2021, aged 87 years. Much loved Husband of the late Barbara, a loving Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. John lived all his life in Steeple where he was born, married, farmed and died. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Service will take place on Friday 10th December at St. Lawrence and All Saints Church, Steeple at 11.00 a.m. followed by interment in the Churchyard. Family flowers only, donations if desired, to 'Dengie Project Trust, British Heart Foundation or St. Lawrence and All Saints Church Fund' 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.

Rosemary Elizabeth Green

Rosemary Elizabeth Green Born on 14th October 1948, live in Bude, Cornwall formerly from Colne Engaine, passed away suddenly but peacefully on Sunday 28th November 2021. She will be sorely missed by her beloved Children, Joanne, Emma and Charlie and all of her family and friends.

Sheila Ann Reynolds

REYNOLDS Sheila Ann Passed away on 8th November 2021, aged 76 years. Much loved wife to Terry. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Service to take place at Three Counties Crematorium on Thursday 9th December at 11:30 am. The family request bright clothing to be worn. No flowers but donations if desired to Farleigh Hospice Home Care or Marie Curie may be sent c/o Janet C Davies Lady Funeral Directors, Fern House, 72 Coggeshall Road, Braintree, CM7 9BY 01376 339300

Sidney Charles Spalding

SPALDING Sidney Charles Peacefully in Broomfield Hospital on the 16th November 2021, aged 94 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving Wife Jean. Funeral Service to take place at Three Counties Crematorium on Tuesday 14th December 2021 at 11.30. Family flowers only, donations if desired can be made to The Macmillan Nurses. All enquiries to G Collins & Sons, 30 Rayne Road, Braintree, Essex, CM8 1RH Tel 01376 342266.

Elisabeth Wright

WRIGHT Elisabeth Passed away peacefully on 22nd November 2021 aged 82 years. A beloved Wife to David, a much loved Mum to Elisabeth, Jonathan, Frances & Victoria and a devoted Granny to eight Grandchildren and Great Granny to two Great Grandchildren. Her funeral will take place at St Mary's Church, Bocking on Wednesday 8th December at 12.30pm followed by private committal. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society & Epilepsy Society have been chosen for family and friends to donate in memory of Elisabeth. Please visit www.drobinson.co.uk to make a donation and to leave a condolence message. Alternatively, donations may be sent c/o Daniel Robinson & Sons, 7 Manor Street, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3HW 01376 320582

Betty Emily Acott

ACOTT Betty Emily Passed away peacefully on 15th November 2021, aged 91 years. A much loved Mum, Nan, Great Nan, Mother-in-Law and Sister. Her funeral will take place at Three Counties Crematorium on Wednesday 15th December at 1.30pm. Betty's wish was for bright clothes to be worn. Family flowers only please. Essex Air Ambulance has been chosen for family and friends to donate in memory of Betty. Please visit www.drobinson.co.uk to make a donation and to leave a condolence message. Alternatively, donations may be sent c/o Daniel Robinson & Sons, 7 Manor Street, Braintree Essex CM7 3HW 01376 320582

Spencer John Underwood

UNDERWOOD Spencer John (Spence) Suddenly in hospital on 19th November 2021, aged 78 years. Beloved Husband of the late Eileen, Dad, Grandad, Brother and Friend to many. Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday 22nd December at 10:30am at Three Counties Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired to 'Mind' may be made online via www.hunnaball.co.uk or sent to: Janet C Davies Fern House, 72 Coggeshall Road, Braintree CM7 9BY

Patricia Meades

MEADES Patricia Peacefully at Swan Care Home on the 8th November 2021, aged 97 years. Dearly loved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and friend to all that knew her. Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday 7th December at St. Mary's Church, Burnham-on-Crouch at 1.45 p.m. followed by private committal. Family flowers only, donations if desired to 'MSA Trust' 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

Kenneth (Ken) Thorp

THORP Kenneth Walter Passed away peacefully, aged 88 years, on 10th November in St. Joseph's Nursing Home, Danbury with Wife Shirley and Daughters Karen and Paula at his side. Grandfather to Rebecca, Victoria, Edward and Elizabeth,he will be greatly missed by all his family. Ken's funeral will be held on 9th December. Please contact the family if you wish to attend. Family flowers only, donations in memory of Ken, to 'Alzheimer's Society' may be made via 'Tributes & Donations' at www.pauljking.com or sent to Paul J King Funeral Directors Causeway House The Causeway Maldon CM9 4LJ 01621 855552

Phyllis Hilda Rayner

RAYNER Phyllis Hilda Passed peacefully away on 17th November 2021 aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Howard Rayner, dearest mother of Anita and the late Barbara and much loved grandmother and great grandmother to her four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral Service to take place at Three Counties Crematorium on Tuesday 14th December at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired to Essex & Herts Air Ambulance may be made at www.drobinson.co.uk or sent c/o Daniel Robinson & Sons, 31 High Street, Halstead CO9 2AA Tel: 01787 475533

David Robert Lane

David Robert LANE Passed away peacefully on 23rd November 2021, aged 76 years. Much loved Husband to Jenny, Dad to Andrew and Sarah and Grandad to Callum, Brooke and Gracie. Funeral service at 11.00am on Friday 17th December 2021 at Colchester Crematorium. Family flowers. Donations to British Heart Foundation c/o Eustace King and Birkin Funerals Services Ltd, 87a Church Road, Tiptree, CO5 0HB Tel: 01621 819145

Betty Joan Newbury

NEWBURY Betty Joan Sadly and unexpectedly at Broomfield Hospital on 12th November 2021. Aged 92 years. A much loved Mum and Grandma. Funeral Service will take place on 8th December 2021 at St Andrew's Church, Althorne at 2.00 pm followed by interment at Crouch Valley Meadow, Althorne. Family flowers only, donations if desired, to 'The Salvation Army' or 'Essex Wildlife Trust' may be made via 'Tribute & Donations' at www.pauljking.com or sent to Paul J King Funeral Directors, Causeway House, 37-39 The Causeway, Maldon, CM9 4LJ 01621 855552

Percy George Martin

MARTIN Percy George Passed peacefully away on 8th November 2021 aged 76 years. Much loved Husband of Gloria, Dad to Teresa and Wayne and Grandad. Percy will be missed by all who knew him. Funeral Service to take place at Three Counties Crematorium on Tuesday 7th December at 2.30 pm. No flowers, please, but donations, if desired to Cancer Research UK may be made at www.drobinson.co.uk or sent c/o Daniel Robinson & Sons, 31 High Street, Halstead CO9 2AA Tel: 01787 475533

Mary Ellen Arnold

ARNOLD Mary Ellen Sadly passed away on 12th November 2021, aged 85 years. Dearly loved by her family and friends. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday 16th December. Chelmsford Crematorium at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal via www.eastofengland.coop/funerals/muchloved or c/o East of England Co-operative Funeral Services, 13/15 Market Hill, Maldon, CM9 4PZ

Molly Ann Joyce Bacon

BACON Molly Ann Joyce Sadly passed away on 10th November 2021, aged 96 years. Beloved Wife of the late Ray and a much-loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be sadly missed by all. A private funeral service will be held on Tuesday 7th December. Donations in Molly's memory may be made to Farleigh Hospice via www.mollybacon.muchloved.com

Pauline Jennifer Goss

GOSS Pauline Jennifer Passed away on the 5th November 2021 aged 80 years. A much loved Mum, Grandma and Friend. She will be sadly missed. The Funeral Service will take place at Three Counties Crematorium on Wednesday 15th December 2021 at 2.30pm. Family flowers only or donations if desired are being collected for The British Heart Foundation or Cancer Research UK and can be made online at www.gcsfd.co.uk/donations All enquiries to G. Collins & Sons Funeral Directors Ltd, 30 Rayne Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2QH Tel: 01376 342266.

Ruburn Andrew Watson

WATSON Ruburn Andrew Passed away on the 18th November 2021, aged 76. Any enquiries c/o Braintree Co-op Funeral Directors - 01376 551951