More than 140,000 have died within the UK after testing constructive for Covid-19.
There have been greater than 2,000 deaths linked to the virus in Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Tower Hamlets.
The following tributes and testimonies have been despatched to us by the household or buddies of a few of those who we have lost.
The tributes are listed in alphabetical order.
Elizabeth ‘Lizzy’ Blackshaw
73, Havering-atte-Bower
Elizabeth ‘Lizzy’ Blackshaw lived in Havering-atte-Bower.
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“An unbelievable spouse, mom, grandmother and nice grandmother.
We are all so fortunate to have had you in our lives. Thank you for all you probably did for us all.
Forever and ever in our hearts, ideas and recollections.
Dicky, Tony, Kelsey, Gavin, Daniel, Tommy, Victoria, Adele, Leila, Freddie, Jake, Summer, Logan, Reggie, Darcie and all the canine xx”
Wendy Blythe
66, Hornchurch
Wendy Blythe died at Queen’s Hospital on January 5, 2021.
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“In reminiscence of our mum. A loving mum and nan missed dearly x”
Maria Cheeseman
69, Stepney
Maria Cheeseman died on September 22, 2020 after testing constructive for Covid-19.
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“Maria was a long-time resident of Tower Hamlets and had been residing at Edith Ramsay House in Stepney prior to her dying.
Maria had bodily and psychological disabilities following a critical accident earlier in her life. She had battled and overcome homelessness and alcoholism throughout a most troublesome time.
She turned her life round and have become a salvationist with the Salvation Army at each Stepney and Poplar Corps.
Maria was additionally proud to have been a volunteer Games Maker within the Olympics on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park venue. She had been an lively campaigner for the National Living Wage.
She was happiest when she was in a position to elevate funds and donate to numerous charitable causes. Maria was an avid Elvis Presley fan and had visited Graceland in America.”
Melanie Cox
60, Romford
Melanie Cox handed away on January 9, 2021 at King George’s Hospital.
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“Mum lost her life whereas caring for the residents of Langley House. She was a particular girl and cherished by everybody. She was our hero and can be very a lot missed by her kids and grandchildren, who adored her.”
Nita Edgson
84, Cubitt Town, Isle of Dogs
Nita Edgson handed away on April 10, 2020.
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“Our particular, darling mum, nanny, sister, sister-in-law, auntie and pal to many.
You will at all times be in our hearts and recollections. We have missed you day by day because you left us, and it does not reduce with time.
You have been the brightest star in all our lives, and that star will shine without end.
Love you Mum, without end and at all times. David and Julie. ❤️”
Steven Flynn
59, Harold Hill
A trainer, Steven Flynn handed away on January 2, 2021 at Queen’s Hospital.
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“He was married to my mum June for 27 years and so they have been one another’s soulmates. He was one of the best dad I may have ever requested for and I was a real daddy’s woman. He was dad to me and my two brothers and was a grandad to 4 and sadly did not get the possibility to meet his fifth who’s arriving any day now. He was at all times prepared to assist others and was by no means afraid to get his fingers soiled. He is sorely missed by me and my household and his buddies.”
Stanley ‘John’ Foreman
84, Billericay
Stanley Foreman, often known as John, handed away from Covid-19 on January 20, 2021. He lived in Hornchurch for a few years and moved out to Billericay six years in the past.
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“A a lot cherished husband, dad, grandad, great-grandad and pal to many. A real gentleman and a faithful West Ham fan. He can be really missed and has left an enormous gap in our lives!”
David Foster
73, Harold Wood
David Foster handed away on January 11, 2021, in King George Hospital.
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“He was essentially the most loving husband, dad, grandad, nice grandad, father-in-law and pal to so many.
“He is actually missed by his household and buddies, and stays by our facet and inside our hearts forevermore.”
June Freshwater
78, Collier Row
June Freshwater died on December 7, 2020, at Queen’s Hospital.
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“A form, caring, robust girl who by no means gave up. A spouse, mum, nan and nice nan who went in such unhappy circumstances however is without end in our hearts.”
Ivor David Goold
90, Romford
Ivor David Goold handed away on January 6, 2021.
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“In December 2020, Ivor had briefly been in hospital due to poor well being and had sadly been separated from his spouse Lorna for over two months as she had been severely in poor health in hospital.
Thankfully, they each managed to spend just a few days collectively out of hospital over the Christmas interval, earlier than sadly he was taken again to hospital having contracted Covid-19.
Ivor was firstly a son and brother earlier than marrying Lorna in 1952 the place he devoted his life to being a loving husband. He was a caring dad, supportive uncle, wonderful grandad and doting grampy to his six great-grandchildren.
He was the life and soul of the social gathering along with his spectacular dance strikes. He cherished a chat with anybody and had many grandad/grampy jokes up his sleeve.
He was a real gentleman, variety, beneficiant, and he had love for everybody. He can be tremendously missed however cherished at all times.”
Peter Jarvis
64, Harold Hill
Peter Jarvis handed away on November 3, 2020 at Queen’s Hospital.
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“A great brother, uncle and nice uncle. He was a really variety caring man and really cherished and missed by us all.”
Bridget Kofkin
77, Dagenham
Bridget Kofkin handed away on January 25, 2021.
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“Born in Lonert, Kerry, Bridget moved to Surrey on the younger age of 16, then settled in Dagenham together with her three kids, Theresa, Tony and Caroline. Bridget had six grandchildren, Joshua Kofkin, Jasper Kofkin, Eliott Kofkin, Charlotte Cleaver, Lucas Cleaver and Jacob Cleaver.
Bridget labored within the Milhouse Social Club, Broad Street Working Men’s. She was a barmaid for a few years and was very cherished.
Bridget’s household adored her simply as mum adored her household. God bless mum. Love you without end as at all times. Theresa sends her pumfy all her love.”
Salma Mirza
70, Clayhall
Salma Mirza died at King George Hospital on December 12, 2020.
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“Our mom was born in Trinidad and Tobago in 1950 and moved to London when she was 18 years previous. She devoted her life and profession as an NHS nurse for 42 years at King George and Whipps Cross hospitals.
She was cherished dearly by her three kids Asifa, Nadeem and Shaheen, and 5 grandchildren, Amber, Laith, Aydan, Kai and Noah.
Salma was most happiest at her allotment in Seven Kings, the place she had many buddies and loved countless days having fun with her passion of planting and rising greens and flowers to share together with her family members. We will miss and keep in mind her at all times.”
Frances Nolan
84, Elm Park
Frances Nolan died on April 7, 2020, in Queen’s Hospital.
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“She was a spouse, mom, nan and nice nan. She was the kindest girl you’ll ever meet. She lived in Elm Park the place she was a giant a part of the group and the social golf equipment for the OAPs. We have so many recollections of her. She was a sort, caring, humorous and excellent one who is missed dearly by her household and buddies.”
Keith Parker
53, Harold Hill
Keith Parker handed away at Queen’s Hospital on Easter Sunday, 2020.
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“He was a sort revered man. He was in hospital just a few instances the 12 months earlier than due to having ulcers on his legs and the heel of his foot.
When he was admitted they took him to resus. I used to be not allowed there. I may solely ring the hospital.
On Saturday afternoon they rang me to say his lungs have been lined in pneumonia and there was nothing they might do anymore. Basically, he is going to die.
They informed me I may see him for 19 minutes solely. So I may say goodbye, however my kids have been not allowed to. It was one of many hardest issues ever. I used to be lined in masks, robe and gloves. I couldn’t go close to him. I may see the worry in his eyes.
I believe he knew he was dying, however not having the ability to kiss him or contact his face was torture. I noticed him take a look at me with worry in his eyes. It was the final time I might see my husband. I broke down as I walked away. It was torture. I received a telephone name at 4.30am Easter Sunday morning telling me he handed away.”
Richard Raby
66, Dagenham
Richard Raby died at house on January 14 from Covid-19.
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“He was our world. He was a retired lorry driver who was loopy about fishing. He was a dad to 4 and a grandad to 10.”
Mohsan Raza
53, Newbury Park
Mohsan Raza died on February 17, 2021.
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“Mohsan was vigorous. He would welcome and greet everybody. No matter what your occupation is and age, he would deal with everybody with the identical love, respect and smile.
He was certainly one of those people who would make you smile along with his presence and make you snicker along with his jokes. A contented and joyful man, a faithful father, a loving husband and an especially loving brother.
He would at all times put within the effort to meet everybody and stay life to the fullest. His absence is felt and we all pray to be reunited with him within the gardens of heaven.
We love and miss you Mohsan Bhai, Our Guddu Bhai.”
Terry Salter
82, Harold Hill
Terry Salter, who was also called Archie, handed away from Covid-19 on April 6, 2020.
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“Born in Dagenham however grew up in Harold Hill the place he met his late spouse Theresa and raised their household.
He was a humorous, variety, beneficiant, household man, very educated and a real gentleman who adored his household.
He loved days out fishing, and in addition loved a pint and plenty of banter within the Pompadours pub and the group centre with household and buddies.
A a lot cherished dad, grandad and nice grandad who has left a void in our hearts without end. Taken far too quickly, cherished at all times xxx”
Jonathan ‘Jon’ Saunders
81, Gidea Park
Jonathan Saunders died on January 1, 2021 at Queen’s Hospital.
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“Born in Shoreditch and a proud East Ender. A real gentleman whose household was his centre.
Always had and made time for everybody . A loving associate, dad and granddad.”
Linda Sherman
71, Gants Hill
Linda Sherman labored as a pharmacy dispenser in Clayhall for a few years.
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“We lost our great mum to Covid on twenty fourth December. She went into hospital on the thirteenth December after a fall. She had been shielding at house for months however sadly contracted Covid whereas at King George’s.”
Ronald Stock
87, Bethnal Green
Retired HGV driver, Ronald Stock, handed away on April 9, 2020, on the Royal London Hospital.
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“He was the funniest man and a really a lot cherished dad, grandad and great-grandad.”
