REVEREND JOHN SHEAD Formerly vicar of Finchingfield, Wethersfield, Shalford and Cornish Hall End and Headmaster of Thaxted Primary School, passed away peacefully on Friday 25th November 2016 aged 78 years. Much loved Husband, Dad and Grandad who will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to be held at St. Peters in the Field Church, Bocking End, Braintree on Thursday, 15th December at 12:15pm, followed by commital at Three Counties Crematorium at 2pm. Everyone welcome. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to St Peters Church c/o G Collins & Sons Funeral Directors Ltd, 4 The Street, White Notley, Witham, CM8 1RH. Tel: 01376 583750.