Irene Vale (nee Barber) Of Colchester, formerly of Danbury. Peacefully in hospital on 15 October 2006 aged 73 years, after a brief illness. The devoted wife of Dennis and much loved mother of Michelle and Colin. Funeral Service 1.45pm on Tuesday 24 October at St Peter's Church, Great Totham followed by interment in Colchester Cemetery. Family flowers only but if desired donations made payable to the Arthritis Research Campaign, may be sent c/o R Gwinnell & Sons, 112 Ipswich Road, Colchester CO4 0AA.