Tributes paid to beloved head teacher in this week’s death notices
Family members have paid tribute to an "adventurous and good-humoured" dad, father-in-law and grandfather in this week's Essex Chronicle death notices and funeral announcements.
Everard (Gordon) Gordon-Hancock, 92, passed away in his sleep at Elmcroft Nursing Home on May 27. He leaves behind his Robert, daughter-in-law Liz and three grandchildren.
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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Death Notices
It is with great sadness that Jayne and Andrew announce the passing of Gordon Dawes on Friday 19th May. Funeral service to be held on Friday 14th July 10.00am at Chelmsford Crematorium North Chapel. Family flowers only. Donations to Marie Curie c/o Chelmsford Star Co-operative, 348 Baddow Road, Chelmsford CM2 9RA
Everard (Gordon) GORDON-HANCOCK[3]
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(Gordon) Passed away in his sleep at Elmcroft Nursing Home on Saturday 27th May 2023, full with 92 years. Beloved, adventurous and good-humoured father of Robert, father-in-law to Liz and grandfather of three. Funeral service to be held at Chelmsford Crematorium (South Chapel) on Thursday 29th June 2023 at 11:30 am. In lieu of flowers, donations if desired to the RNLI, c/o East of England Co-Op Funeral Services 89 Wimpole Road, Colchester, CO1 2DB 01206 793492 everardgordon-hancock.muchloved.com
Passed away peacefully at home on 19th June 2023, aged 94 years. Beloved Wife of the late Colin, much loved Mum to Jane, Mother-in-law to David and proud Gran to Jon, Andrew and Gemma. A gentle lady who was loved and will be missed by so many. Funeral Service at Chelmsford Crematorium on Monday 24th July at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital may be sent to T Pennack & Sons, Funeral Directors.
Sadly passed away on the 3rd June. Much loved father to Elizabeth, Kola, Yemi and Deji and a good friend to many. Funeral service at Trinity Methodist Church, 46 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford CM1 2XB on Thursday 6th July at 12.30 pm. Flowers welcome or donations made to The Trinity Methodist Church are also most welcome. All enquiries to Adam & Greenwood Funeral Home, 185 New London Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 0AE Telephone 01245 496620
Margaret Louisa (Maggie) MOOD (Noble)[6]
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(Noble) (Maggie) Margaret Mood (Maggie), nee Noble, was born in 1930, a loving daughter of Salvation Army officers Harry and Hilda Noble (nee Bright) and sister to John. She attended St Hild's College in Durham from 1949 to 50, before marrying her 'man from the North,' dear Robert A. C. Mood (Bob). An amateur actor, she became a greatly appreciated teacher and headteacher (Whitfield and Chatton) in Northumberland and a lecturer at St. Mary's in Fenham and North Tyneside College.
Maggie was the beloved mother of Jonathan and Elizabeth and much loved mother-in-law of Pauline. She died peacefully on 23rd June. A consummate raconteur, Maggie was always ready for a joke and a laugh and was the life and soul of any occasion. Her funeral is on 11th July at 1.45pm at Northumberland Crematorium, Bockenfield. No flowers. A few labelled native wildflower seeds if wished. Donations box available for SANE.
'Pat' of Maldon, formerly of Kelvedon Hatch. Peacefully at Windle Court Care Home, South Woodham Ferrers on 22nd June 2023. Aged 84 years. Special thanks to James and team at the Queen Victoria public house, Maldon and staff at Windle Court. Much loved Cousin and Uncle. Will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday 26th July at Chelmsford Crematorium at 11:30 am. Please wear bright clothes. No flowers by request but donations in memory of Pat for Alzheimer's Society may be made via Tributes & Donations at www.pauljking.com or may be sent to: Paul J King Funeral Directors Causeway House The Causeway Maldon CM9 4LJ 01621 855552
Suddenly passed away on 24th May 2023. Missed by all who loved her. Funeral at Three Counties Crematorium Tuesday 11th July 2023 at 2.30pm. Donations in memory of Maxine to Farleigh Hospice c/o Coop Funeral Directors 6 Clare Road Braintree CM7 2PA
Sheila Patricia STOTT (nee Ambrose)[9]
(nee Ambrose) passed away peacefully on 15th June 2023, aged 96 years. Much loved Mother of Lynda and Ian, loving Grandma to Joanna and Graham and Great MarMar to Harry, Jack, Max and Millie. Funeral Service at St. Mary's Church, Great Baddow on Thursday 27th July at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Farleigh Hospice may be sent to T Pennack & Sons, Funeral Directors.
Our Lovely Mum, Doreen, passed away on 13 June, in Broomfield Hospital, after a short illness. Our hearts are truly broken but we know that she is on her way to find her Sweetheart, our dear Dad, George. Love and miss you forever, Mum. Until 'the gang' all meet up again, Night night to our little pal. Love you Always Angela and Aelwood xx
(Ron) Passed away peacefully at home on 8th June 2023, aged 97 years. Loving Husband of the late Eunice, a much loved Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad. Funeral Service at St Mary with St Leonard Church, Broomfield on Monday 10th July at 11.30am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Farleigh Hospice may be sent to T Pennack & Sons, Funeral Directors.
Sadly at Broomfield Hospital on 6th June 2023. Aged 73 years. Much loved Partner to June, Devoted Dad to Tracy, Ashleigh and Adam, Much loved Grandad to Holli, Luke, Harry, Olivia and Robyn. The Funeral Service will take place on Thursday 13th July at 10.30 am at Chelmsford Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations to 'Farleigh Hospice' or 'The Royal Free Charity' which will be sent to Finchley Memorial Hospital may be made via 'Tributes & Donations' at www.pauljking.com or sent to Paul J King Funeral Directors 6 Corporation Road Chelmsford CM1 2AR 01245 264411
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Loving mother to Craig, mother-in-law to Sharon and grandmother to Chloe and Callum. Jean will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
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(Ted) Sadly at home on 3rd May 2023, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of Eva, loving dad to Andrew & Phil & a devoted grandad to Jordanne & Lexie. Funeral service will take place at Chelmsford Crematorium on Friday 7th July at 11.30am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Woodland Trust may be made online at: www.mluckingandsons.co.uk/donations
In Memoriams
10.04.83 - 28.06.04 Missing you every day. Always in my heart. You brought love, happiness and sunshine into our lives and life is just not the same. All my love, as always, Mum xxx.
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.
References
- ^ click here (funeral-notices.co.uk)
- ^ Gordon DAWES (funeral-notices.co.uk)
- ^ Everard (Gordon) GORDON-HANCOCK (funeral-notices.co.uk)
- ^ June HUGGETT (funeral-notices.co.uk)
- ^ David Adedeji JEGEDE (funeral-notices.co.uk)
- ^ Margaret Louisa (Maggie) MOOD (Noble) (funeral-notices.co.uk)
- ^ Patrick Michael SNOW (funeral-notices.co.uk)
- ^ Maxine STAINES (funeral-notices.co.uk)
- ^ Sheila Patricia STOTT (nee Ambrose) (funeral-notices.co.uk)
- ^ Doreen SUMMERSBY (funeral-notices.co.uk)
- ^ Ronald Edward (Ron) WELSH (funeral-notices.co.uk)
- ^ John Sutherland WHEELER (funeral-notices.co.uk)
- ^ Jean WHITE (funeral-notices.co.uk)
- ^ Edward James (Ted) WOOD (funeral-notices.co.uk)
- ^ Sam GOODAY (funeral-notices.co.uk)