Death notices published in the Halstead Gazette this week

ATTWATER Christine (née Missing) 

Passed suddenly on the 15th January 2022 aged 69 years. Christine will be sadly missed by all of her loving family and friends. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday 16th February 2022 at St Vigors Church, Fulbourn, Cambridge at 11am. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be payable to East Anglian Air Ambulance c/o East of England Co-operative Funeral Service, Cornard Road, Sudbury, CO10 2XA Telephone 01787 372736.

BUTCHER David John

At home on 7th January 2022. Aged 74 years. Beloved Husband, Dad, Grandad and friend to many. Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday 16th February at Chelmsford Crematorium at 10.30 am. Family flowers only, donations if desired to the ‘British Heart Foundation’ 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.

Colin “Nobby” Clarke
It is with sadness I have to announce the unexpected passing of my beloved brother Colin on 9th January after a short illness. Funeral at Three Counties Crematorium 1.30 pm 18th February. Friends and family most welcome.

CLEMENTS David John

Passed away peacefully on January 4th aged 89 years. Lovingly remembered by his wife, Pat, and his children, Philip, Jonathan and Charlotte and their families. Funeral service will be held on Friday 11th February, 11:30am at Chelmsford Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Alzheimer’s Society or the RNLI via A.G. Smith Funeral Directors.

DOWSETT Joyce

Peacefully at Broomfield Hospital on 23rd January 2022. Aged 89 years. Will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral Service will take place on Thursday 24th February 2022 at St Thomas’ Church, Bradwell-on-Sea at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, donations if desired, to ‘Essex & Herts Air Ambulance’ 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.

EARNSHAW Margaret 

Sadly, passed away peacefully on 14th January 2022, aged 79 years. A beloved Wife to the late Eric. A much loved Mum, Nan and Great Grandmother. Margaret’s funeral will take place at St Mary’s Church, Bocking on Thursday 10th February 2021 at 1.45. Followed by burial into Bocking Cemetery. All flowers welcome c/o Daniel Robinson & Sons, 7 Manor Street, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3HW 01376 320582.

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HASLAM Ralph ‘Michael’ 

The Funeral is to take place at St Mary’s Church, Kelvedon on 14th February 2022 at 2.15pm. All Welcome. Family flowers only. Donations in Michael’s memory are for RNLI or St Helena Hospice may be sent c/o Janet C. Davies Lady Funeral Directors, 233 High Street, Kelvedon, Essex CO5 9JD 01376 573 691.

Vena May HORNE 

Peacefully passed away at Halstead Hall Care Home on 20th January 2022 aged 97 years. Much loved Mum to Debbie. Mother in Law to Colin. Nanna to Daniel and partner Holly. Great Nanna to Summer. Vena will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Three Counties Crematorium on Friday 25th February 2022 at 3.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired are being received for the British Heart Foundation. Donations can be left in the offertory box or made online at www.gcsfd.co.uk/donations All enquiries to G. Collins & Sons Funeral Directors. 4 The Street, White Notley, Essex, CM8 1RH Tel: 01376 583750.

HUSTWAYTE Raymond Leslie 

Passed away peacefully at home on 26th January 2022 aged 89. Much loved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Funeral to be arranged.

LEECH Gavin John 

Passed away suddenly on 9th January 2022, aged 54 years. A beloved Husband to Jacqui. A loving Dad to Peter, Christopher, Maria and William. Reunited with Michael. Funeral service will take place at The Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace, Braintree on Wednesday 9th February at 11.30am. Followed by private committal. Family flowers only. St Vincent de Paul Society has been chosen for family and friends to donate in memory of Gavin 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.

MacLean Fiona Dawn 

Passed away at home on 11th December 2021. Fiona Dawn MacLean, of Braintree, Essex, aged 44 years. Beloved wife of Chad Poulter, dearly loved mum of Louise, Cameron and Aurora. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service on Saturday 5th February at 11.00 am in Glenelg Church of Scotland, thereafter to Glenelg Burial Ground. There will also be a memorial service at Christ Church, Chelmsford, on Saturday 19th February at 2.00pm. All welcome. Please do not feel obliged to wear black, Fiona would have wanted everyone to be comfortable. Kilts are encouraged but not compulsory. Donations invited at the services for Mind, the mental health charity, or please forward to the funeral directors, William T. Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. 

NEEVE Henry James 

On 17th January peacefully at home in Frinton-on-Sea, Henry formerly of Braintree aged 89 years. Much loved Partner of Pearlina and sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service on Tuesday 15th February at Braintree Cemetery Chapel at 12 noon followed by interment in the cemetery. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Henry may be sent to Farleigh Hospice and St Helena Hospice 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.

O’Sullivan Dawn née Hedges 

Passed away after a long illness. Aged 68 years. Much loved Wife of John, Mum of Leah and Jodie, Nan of Sersha & Ciaran. Dawn will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service to take place on Monday 7th February 2022, 2.30 pm at St Andrews Church, Gt Yeldham followed by burial in Gt Yeldham Cemetery. Flowers or donations in memory of Dawn made payable to Alzheimer’s Society may be sent c/o Harvey Darke Funeral Service, Alexandra House, Swan Street, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, Essex CO9 3HT.

PARKER Christine Kay 

Passed away on 18th January 2022, aged 73 years. A beloved Wife to The Late Brian and a much loved Mother and Grandmother. Funeral service to be held on Friday 18th February 2022 at Three Counties Crematorium at 10.30 am. Flowers welcome c/o Daniel Robinson & Sons, 7 Manor Street, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3HW 01376 320582.

PITT John Harold Harry 

Passed away peacefully at home on 24th January 2022, age 77 years. Much loved partner of Gill, daddy to Stanley the dog and lovingly remembered by many neighbours and friends. Funeral service will be held at 11.30am on Wednesday 2nd March 2022 at St Mary’s Church, Maldon and all who remembered John are welcome. Donations if desired to Farleigh Hospice via A.G. Smith Funeral Directors, Maldon.

TURNER Brenda Lilian (née Winter) 

On the 19th January 2022 in hospital, Brenda aged 74 years of Heckington, Lincs and formerly of Stebbing Green. Funeral service at Boston Crematorium on Thursday 10th February at 12.30 p.m. Enquiries to J E Severs Funeral Service Ltd, 26 Main Road, Little Hale, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 9BA Tel:01529 460339. 

Welsher Paul David 

Sadly passed away 6th January 2022 aged 80 years. A much loved dad, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral at Chelmsford Crematorium 9th February 11.30am. Family and friends are welcome to celebrate dads life at RAFA Club Witham immediately after the service.

Betty Kathleen Whiting 

Passed away peacefully on 23rd January 2022, aged 88 years Loved by all who knew her. Funeral service will be held on Thursday 17th February 2022 at Chelmsford Crematorium at 11.30am Donations if desired are for Essex & Herts Air Ambulance These can be sent to East of England Co-operative Funeral Services 101 Station Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex CM0 8HR.

Colin David Wood 

Passed away at the John Radcliffe Hospital, aged 72 on 25th November 2021. Sadly missed, much loved Husband, Stepfather, Brother, Uncle and friend to many. Cremation at Three Counties Crematorium, Halstead Rd, High Garrett CM7 5PB on 15th February 2022 at 11.30am. Close family flowers only, donations in lieu of flowers to Diabetic Society or The British Heart Foundation via Co-op Funeral Directors, 6 Clare Road, Braintree, CM7 2PA.

Wordley Clinton Charles (Clint) 

Passed away on 29 December 2021, aged 74. Deeply loved by family & friends. Clint will be very much missed. Donations to Farleigh Hospice. Please send to T.Pennacks & Son, 1-3 Maldon Road, Great Baddow. CM2 7DW.