Death notices in the Braintree and Witham Times this week

Julien Courtauld

Courtauld Julien On 26th November 2021, aged 83 Dearly loved husband to Paddy, father, Pa, brother, uncle and friend. An immensely kind, funny and generous man, adored and hugely missed. We will love him always. Private cremation, memorial service in 2022. Donations to Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens Trust

Maureen Keyes

Maureen Keyes "Nell" Much loved Wife, Mother, Grandma and Great Grandma. Passed away peacefully after a long illness on the 5th of November aged 86 years. Interment of ashes at Clayton Wood Natural Burial Ground West Sussex at 11:00 am on the 16th of December. No flowers please, donations if desired to Parkinson's UK

Isabella Mothersill

MOTHERSILL Isabella Passed away peacefully on 16th November 2021 at home aged 97 years. Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother, sadly missed by all. Funeral Service will take place at St. Leonards Church, Southminster on Monday 20th December 2021 at 11:30am No flowers/donations if desired to Royal British Legion via www.agsmithfunerals.co.uk/donations/

Gerald Harold (Ged /gerry) Lancaster

LANCASTER Gerald Harold (Ged /Gerry) Passed away suddenly, but peacefully, at home on 15th November 2021, aged 91 years. Much loved Husband of the late Barbara, a loving Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and friend to many. He will be sadly missed by all that knew him. Funeral service will take place on Friday 17th December at St Nicolas Church, Witham at 9.30am followed by a private cremation service at Chelmsford Crematorium. Family flowers only or donations, if desired, to Farleigh Hospice a charity close to Ged's heart. Donations can be made via www.hunnaball.co.uk or c/o Hunnaball of Witham, 95 Newland Street, Witham, CM8 1YZ tel: 01376 511592

Christopher George Radford

Radford Christopher George Resident of Bocking Peacefully in Basildon Hospital on 5th November 2021, aged 82 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Norma, his family, and his many friends. Family flowers only, donations if desired to 'Mid & South Essex Hospitals' and 'The Royal British Legion' 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

Doreen Barbara Purkis

PURKIS Doreen Barbara Sadly passed away peacefully on 13th November 2021, aged 91 years. The funeral service will be held at Three Counties Crematorium on Thursday 23rd December at 1:30pm. Family flowers only please, but donations,, if desired can be made payable to Dementia UK c/o Janet C Davies Lady Funeral Directors, Fern House, 72 Coggeshall Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9BY Tel: 01376 339300 or via www.hunnaball.co.uk

Carolyn Mears

Carolyn MEARS Suddenly passed away at home on 9th November 2021 aged 77 years. Carolyn will be sadly missed by John, Jill, Peter and all of her family and friends. Funeral service will be held at Three Counties Crematorium on Friday 17th December 2021 at 12.30pm. Flowers welcome. All enquiries to G. Collins Funeral Directors, 4 The Street, White Notley, Essex, CM8 1RH Tel: 01376 583750

Julie Seddon Née (Pilgrim)

 SEDDON JULIE née (PILGRIM) With great sadness our beloved Julie fell asleep peacefully on 2nd Dec 21 in PERTH W-AUZ Devoted wife of PAUL SEDDON & Mother of BRETT & CRAIG Loving Auntie & Nanna to 4 beautiful Grandchildren Eldest sister to KARL, ALAN, PAUL & MARYLYN

Paula Margaret Bynoth

Bynoth, Paula Margaret Passed away on the 21st November 2021, after a short illness, aged 85. Mum to Gene and Neil. The funeral will be held at Three Counties Crematorium on Wednesday 22nd December at 4:30pm. Family flowers only; donations if desired to Cats Protection League. Any enquiries c/o Braintree Co-op Funeral Directors 01376 551951

George Alfred Young

YOUNG George Alfred Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday 16th November 2021, aged 84. Much loved Husband, Dad, Grandad & Great Grandad, will be greatly missed. Funeral service will take place at the Three Counties Crematorium on Wednesday 22nd December 2021 at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only, all donations to Single Point in memory of George made payable to St. Helena Hospice.

Beryl Mary Sparrow

SPARROW Beryl Mary Passed away peacefully on 25th November 2021 aged 92 years. Beryl was much loved and will be dearly missed by her family and all who knew her. Funeral service will take place at Three Counties Crematorium on Thursday 16th December 2021 at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired can be made in Beryl's memory to "The Salvation Army" at www.drobinson.co.uk or sent c/o Daniel Robinson & Sons, 31 High Street, Halstead CO9 2AA Tel: 01787 475533

Mary Elizabeth Burton

BURTON Mary Elizabeth Sadly passed away on 27th November 2021, aged 83 years. Loving Mum, Nana, Nanny Mary, Great-Nana, Sister & Auntie. Will be so sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday 22nd December, Chelmsford Crematorium at 10.30am. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Farleigh Hospice or Essex Air Ambulance via www.eastofengland.coop/funerals/muchloved or c/o East of England Co-operative Funeral Services, 13/15 Market Hill, Maldon, CM9 4PZ

Yvonne Michelle Conway

CONWAY Yvonne Michelle 6/11/1956 - 28/11/2021 In loving memory of Yvonne Conway. Wife, Mum, Grandma, Sister, Aunt and friend to many. Passed away peacefully on the 28th November with her family around her. 'Reunited with Steve' Funeral Service will take place on Monday 20th December 2021 at Bowers Gifford Crematorium at 2.30 pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired to 'Farleigh Hospice' 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

Yvonne Michelle Conway

CONWAY Yvonne Michelle 6/11/1956 - 28/11/2021 In loving memory of Yvonne Conway. Wife, Mum, Grandma, Sister, Aunt and friend to many. Passed away peacefully on the 28th November with her family around her. 'Reunited with Steve' Funeral Service will take place on Monday 20th December 2021 at Bowers Gifford Crematorium at 2.30 pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired to 'Farleigh Hospice' 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

William ‘roy’ Newell

NEWELL William 'Roy' Passed away peacefully on 2nd December 2021, aged 94 years. Much loved Husband to Eve. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. In accordance with his wishes a simple private service will be held at Three Counties Crematorium. Donations, if desired can be made in Roy's memory to Farleigh Hospice at www.drobinson.co.uk or sent c/o Daniel Robinson & Sons, 31 High Street, Halstead, CO9 2AA Tel: 01787 475533

Peter Robert Sparkes

SPARKES Peter Robert Passed away peacefully on 27th November 2021, aged 84 years. A devoted Husband. A loving Father and a much loved Grandad. Peter will be deeply missed by all his Family and Friends. His funeral will take place at St Paul's Church, Braintree on Monday 20th December 2021 at 10am. Followed by burial into All Saint's Church, Cressing. Open Doors UK has been chosen for family and friends to donate in memory of Peter. 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

Lorna Thelma Simmons

Simmons Lorna Thelma Sadly passed away on the 19th November 2021. Lorna lived at 40 Railway Street for many years and she then moved into The New Deanery Care Home. We would like to thank all of the staff at The New Deanery Care Home for all of their love and support they gave to Lorna. Funeral service will be held at Three Counties Crematorium on Thursday 23rd December 2021 at 11:30am. No flowers by request please but donations in memory of Lorna can be made payable to Cancer Research UK c/o Janet C Davies Lady Funeral Directors, Fern House, 72 Coggeshall Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9BY Tel: 01376 339300 www.hunnaball.co.uk

David Game

GAME David of Black Notley Passed away suddenly at home on 18th November 2021 aged 88 years. Dearly loved Husband, Dad, Grandad & Great Grandad. He will be sadly missed by all. Funeral service to be held at St Peter & St Paul's Church, Black Notley on Thursday 16th December 2021 at 1.30pm. You are welcome to wear a colourful item of clothing if you wish. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research UK can be left in the offertory box or made online www.gcsfd.co.uk/donations c/o G. Collins & Sons, 4 The Street, White Notley, Witham, CM8 1RH, Tel: 01376 583750.