Tributes to 'loving wife' lead death notices and funeral announcements in Essex this week

Tributes to a "loving wife" of more than 40 years lead Essex death notices and funeral announcements this week. Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media is a long standing tradition and we are proud of the trust placed in us to make these important announcements.

Every notice published to our newspaper and news site also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk - the UK’s number one site for death notices and memoriams. Every notice remains online forever providing friends and families with a lifelong tribute to their loved one, a safe place online to share memories, add tributes, photographs and make donations in memory.

Each week we pay tribute to the loved ones remembered in our area with a funeral notice and online tribute page. To read the latest announcements and add tributes to those from our area who have passed away, or to create a funeral notice yourself, click here . Alternatively, you can create a notice by calling our helpful team on 01482 908084.

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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.

Death Notices

Denis BOYD

Peacefully at Queen's Hospital, in his 60th year. Funeral to take place Thursday 21st November at 3.30p.m. at Bentley Crematorium, Brentwood. Donations if desired are for the good work of The Salvation Army and can be left at the chapel exit. All enquiries to Bennetts Funerals 01277 210104

Shirley PAY

On 23rd October 2024 in Broomfield Hospital, peacefully after a brief illness, aged 70. Loving wife to Martin for 42 years. Secretary to the Chelmsford branch of the RASC/RCT Association since 2004. Supporter of numerous charities devoted to animal welfare. Will be sadly missed by all who knew her. By her request a direct cremation has already taken place. Donations in her memory if desired to South Essex Wildlife Hospital.

John Oswald PULLEN

Passed away peacefully on 20th September 2024 aged 74 years. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday 3rd December 2024 at Chelmsford Crematorium at 10am. For any enquiries with regard to John's funeral service, please contact Adam & Greenwood Funeral Home, 185 New London Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 0AE tel: 01245 496620

Diane SAGGERS

passed away peacefully on 7th November 2024, aged 78 years. Loving Wife of the late Michael, much loved Mum to Glen and Gary and Nan to Isabelle, Madeline and Samuel. Funeral Service at Chelmsford Crematorium on Monday 2nd December, at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Cancer Research UK may be sent to T Pennack & Sons, Funeral Directors.

Clive SEARLE

Passed away suddenly at home on 29th October 2024, aged 71 years. A much loved Husband, Dad, Grandad and Group Scout Leader to 1st Heybridge Scouts. Funeral Service at St Michael's Church, Galleywood on Friday 22nd November at 1.30pm. Flowers or if preferred donations for the 1st Heybridge Scout Group may be sent to T Pennack & Sons, Funeral Directors

Iris Ruth SEDDON

Sadly at Broomfield Hospital on 4th November, aged 59. Much loved wife of Chris and mother of John. Funeral to be held on Monday 2nd December at Chelmsford Crematorium at 2.30pm. Bright colours to be worn if possible. Family flowers only please and donations to Salvation Army via A. G. Smith Funeral Directors 7 Spital Road, Maldon, CM9 6DY.

To add your own tributes to the loved ones from our area, or to publish a notice for your loved one, visit funeral-notices.co.uk. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.