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Popular face behind wool shop counter
2:51pm Friday 11th July 2008
A WELL-KNOWN figure behind the counter of a Rochford wool shop has died. on June 26 aged 88.

Family pay tribute as ex-teacher dies at 80Family pay tribute as ex-teacher dies at 80
2:47pm Fri 11 Jul 08
TRIBUTES have been paid to Southend teacher John "Jake" Cannell who passed away on July 2 at the age of 80.

Death of council stalward Phyllis
4:06pm Thursday 3rd July 2008
FORMER Basildon councillor Phyllis Cole has died.

Paint firm helps brighten up wallPaint firm helps brighten up wall
3:15am Thu 3 Jul 08
A 40-foot mural has brightened a drab wall, thanks to students and a generous company.
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Councillor with a passion for family history
4:38pm Wednesday 2nd July 2008
A FORMER Leigh town councillor has died at the age of 76.

‘He was a giant figure in our town’‘He was a giant figure in our town’
4:08pm Mon 16 Jun 08
A FORMER council chairman and keen promoter of the arts has died aged 77.

RAF hero dies after battling illnessRAF hero dies after battling illness
9:48am Fri 23 May 08
A WAR hero who was decorated for his distinguished service in the RAF has died after a long battle with illness.

Sports editor was stickler for detailSports editor was stickler for detail
12:21pm Sun 11 May 08
A FORMER sports editor of the Southend Standard, Terry Waterman, has died aged 87.

Bowler Richard was an inspirationBowler Richard was an inspiration
4:18am Thu 24 Apr 08
A HUGE turnout of national and local bowlers is expected at Southend Crematorium next Wednesday when the funeral of one of the sport's top names takes place.
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Farewell to great man of the EchoFarewell to great man of the Echo
4:15pm Wed 9 Apr 08
IT was standing room only at Southend Crematorium when friends, relatives and work colleagues said goodbye to former Echo employee Ken Rolph.

Harry and Rose reunited at lastHarry and Rose reunited at last
3:52pm Fri 4 Apr 08
A SOUTHEND couple will be reunited on the Royal Terrace soon.

Photographer Joe Patience dies aged 88Photographer Joe Patience dies aged 88
12:01am Fri 28 Mar 08
A WELL-KNOWN Southend businessman and photographer has died aged 88.

Farewell to smiling lecturer JenniferFarewell to smiling lecturer Jennifer
11:00pm Mon 10 Mar 08
A FORMER college lecturer with a passion for teaching has died after a long illness.

Crowds pack into biker’s funeralCrowds pack into biker’s funeral
3:50pm Fri 7 Mar 08
SWING Low Sweet Chariot rang out from Southend Crematorium as rugby-loving Jason Priestnell was laid to rest.

Farewell to D-Day veteranFarewell to D-Day veteran
2:44pm Fri 7 Mar 08
A D-Day veteran who became secretary of Thurrock Branch of the Essex and Royal Anglian Association has died.

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