Family Notices from Jersey Evening Post

This day comes with sad regret, Brings back a day we shall not forget. You closed your eyes without goodbye, But in our hearts you will never die. Our deepest condolences to Matthew, Nina and Jessica and granddaughters Ella and Scarlet. A valued colleague and friend, Sarah will be greatly missed by all the staff and residents of Maison St Brelade Care Home.

SORDA, June Valerie (née Norton)

Circolo Italiano and the Italian Community of Jersey would like to express sincere condolences to June’s family.

CORNISH-MAINE

Both families are delighted to announce the marriage of Darren and Kelly, on Saturday, 18 April, 2015. Love and congratulations to you both.

LARBALESTIER, Bill (William)

Passed away peacefully at Silver Springs Care Home, on Tuesday, 21 April, 2015, aged 84 years, much-loved husband of Simonne, father of Michael, father-in-law to Sophie, loving grandfather to Poppy and Daisy.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Bill are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, on Friday, 1 May, at 10. 45 a. m. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Bill may be sent to the Stroke Association, Shop B, Les Jardins du Soleil, Route es Nouaux, St Helier, JE2 4GT. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

KRIGU, Michael Andrew (Mick)

Passed away peacefully in the loving care of the General Hospital after a short illness, on Saturday, 18 April, 2015, aged 58 years, very much-loved partner of Sue, adored Dad to Zanna, dearest brother of Dave and Dennis. All his loving family and many friends will sadly miss Mick. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

CARTER, Gerald Arthur (Gerry)

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Gerry are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier, on Thursday, 30 April, at 9. 30 a. m. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Gerry may be made to Rotary Club of Jersey, c/o Mr Richard Robins, Treasurer, Le Morne, Mont à la Brune, St Brelade, JE3 8FL. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

STAITE, Anne Elizabeth

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service of Anne are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier, on Friday, 1 May, at 1. 15 p. m. Bright colours to be worn. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Anne may be sent to Jersey Hospice Care, c/o Honorary Treasurer, Mr Ian Richardson, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB or Cancer Research UK – Jersey Committee, c/o Matthew Christensen, Treasurer, c/o Volaw Trust Company, 5th Floor, 37 Esplanade, St Helier, JE1 2TR. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

SORDA, June Valerie (née Norton)

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for June are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier, on Thursday, 30 April, at noon. Please wear a touch of pink. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of June may be made to Jersey Hospice Care, c/o Honorary Treasurer, Mr Ian R Richardson, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

SEWREY, William Harold (Bill)

Chris, Karen, Andy, Richard, Beryl and their families would like to express their sincere thanks to everybody who phoned, sent cards and texts, also to the many people who attended the funeral and sent donations to Jersey Cancer Relief and Jersey Hospice. We would also like to thank Ken and his team at Maillard’s for arranging the funeral with such kindness and compassion and to Rev Debbie Godefroy for conducting the service.

FERGUSON, Ronald Jeffrey (Ron)

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service of Ron are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier, on Thursday, 30 April, at 10. 45 a. m. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Ron may be sent to Cancer Research UK – Jersey Committee, c/o Matthew Christensen, Treasurer, c/o Volaw Trust Company, 5th Floor, 37 Esplanade, St Helier, JE1 2TR. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

BAILEY, Graham

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service of Graham are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier, on Thursday, 30 April at 1. 15 p. m. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Graham may be sent to Jersey Heart Support Group, c/o the Chairman, 8 Bel de Gruchy, Rue des Pres, St Saviour, JE2 7RD. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

FARNWORTH, Eileen

Passed peacefully away, aged 81 years, in Canada. Will be sadly missed by her loving sisters Pat, Ann and Susan.

NOBLE, Vivienne Olive

Thinking of you on your birthday, my darling. Love and miss you.

From your loving husband Bill. A’bétôt Viv XX.

KELLY, Janette

Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear.

From Tommy, boys and all the family.

JEAN, Michel

Margaret, Elizabeth and family would like to sincerely thank all the doctors and nurses from the General Hospital, also the housekeepers from Bartlett, Beauport, Plémont and ECU Wards for their assistance during the last 12 years of Dad’s illness. Divine Care Ltd played a vital role for a period of time, especially Sandra and Collen. Thanks also to St Kitts, thank you Mrs Wilson RGM for helping me in my hour of need. A big thank you to Le Bas Centre, nurse Greg and care assistant Mia, who was always smiling. A thousand thanks also to everyone who attended Dad’s funeral, the cards, phone calls and donations. The organist, Mrs Etienne and to the choir whose voices sounded very angelic. Thank you Rev Iain MacFirbhisigh or ‘Pops’, for an enlightening service, Fidel misses you. Finally a big thank you to Paul Battrick MBE and the team at Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors. Paul, there was no need for a yellow card that day. We would have been completely lost without your devoted assistance. God bless you all.

LE JEHAN, Joe

A very special Dad, Pops and great-Pops. Always remembered with much love.

From your daughters, sons and their families XXX.

FISHER, Francis Walter

Robin, Tony and their families would like to thank all those who attended Frank’s funeral and sent messages of condolence, a special thank you to the wonderful staff on Plémont Ward and the Diabetes Clinic, grateful thanks to all at Family Nursing for the loving care provided over the years, thank you to Nigel and colleagues from De Gruchy’s Funeral Care for their support and understanding and to Rev Debbie Godefroy for the lovely service.

HENNEQUIN, Ken

We lived in hope, prayed in vain for God to make you well again. You were so patient, made no fuss, But tried so hard to stay with us.

From your brother David and Rose.

DALGLISH, Peter

Thank you for all the great times you gave us and all your many friends. Goodnight, God bless.

The Geddes family.

RENOUF, Ruth

How can we write on paper, The way we feel inside, The heartache and the emptiness, Since our treasured Mum has died. Our girls still talk about you, Each and every day, From bingo cards to apple pie, Memories we won’t let slip away. You gave us many things in life, Gifts both great and small, But most of all you gave us love, The greatest gift of all.

Kelly and Heidi.

RENOUF, Ruth

In my heart you always stay, Loved and remembered every day.

Frank.

BROCKEN, Richard

We would like to thank every person who attended the celebration of Ritchie’s life, especially those who travelled from afar and the many who stood in rain to pay their respects. We were overwhelmed by the number of you in attendance and your presence was a great comfort to us – Ritchie would have been delighted. Thank you to you all for your kind words, cards, flowers, charitable donations and other gestures, we really appreciate it. A special thank you to Zara and Nick for your wonderful readings and to Jaime for your beautiful singing during the service. Thank you to Nigel at De Gruchy’s Funeral Care for your support and professionalism during our darkest days and to Jennifer for your love and loyalty. We appreciate all of those who made us teas, looked after our children, took care of business and delivered meals during our time of need, thank you. Above all, we will be eternally grateful to all who provided, and continue to provide, an ear to listen, a shoulder to cry on and a hand to hold. Ours are here for when you need us.

All our love, Isobel, Gemma, Laura, Richard, Michael and Audrey.

GOMES, Manuel Duarte Mendes

Passed away peacefully at Jersey Hospice, on Sunday, 19 April, 2015, aged 49 years, loving brother of Maria, Paula, Avelino and Jaime. Manuel will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

TARR, Christine Olive

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 18 April, 2015, in the loving care of the Little Sisters of the Poor, St Helier, where she had resided for the past 12 years and celebrated her 100th birthday last December, sister of the late Janet and Harold, aunt of Nigel, Chrys and Jane and great-aunt of Emma and Alexander. She will be dearly missed by her family and so many friends.

All those wishing to attend the Service of Thanksgiving are invited to meet at St Mark’s Church, on Wednesday, 29 April, at noon. A private interment will follow. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to Little Sisters of the Poor, Jeanne Jugan Residence, St John’s Road, St Helier, JE2 4XZ. All inquiries please to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

PICOT, Iris Daphne

Following the loss of Iris, Terry and the family wish to thank everyone who sent cards, flowers and for their condolences and the staff of Ronceray for the loving care given to Mum throughout her stay and to Dr Slater keeping Mum so well for so long. The staff of A & E and the Portelet Ward who cared for Mum so well and for looking after us. The Reverend Ian Pallent for bringing such comfort to us and to all who attended the service and Alan Mollet the organist and the Funeral Choir. Thanks to the team at Maillard’s and in particular Steve de Ste Croix for his help throughout.

SORDA, June Valerie (née Norton)

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, 20 April, 2015, loving wife of Salvatore, devoted and wonderful loving mother of Chris and the late Kevin. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

MILLICHAP, Christine Mary (née Renouf)

Passed away peacefully in the loving care of Clifton Care Home, on Monday, 20 April, 2015, aged 93 years, wife of the late George, auntie to Michael and Jean, great-auntie to Julie and Michael and Claudine, great-great-auntie to Kyle and Tiana. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends Funeral ServiceRelatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service of Christine are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier, on Wednesday, 29 April, at 10. 45 a. m. No mourning clothes. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Christine may be sent to Parkinson’s Disease Society, c/o Mr Thomas Pearl, Assistant Treasurer, 10 La Petite Ruelle, St Lawrence, JE3 1FN. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

SORDA, June (née Norton)

My loving sister and best friend. Rest in peace. You will always be in our hearts and thoughts.

Love always, Mark, Mary-Anne and Janet XXX.

MANTON

Mark and Tara are delighted to announce the birth of their second daughter, Edelle, born on Friday, 10 April, 2015, weighing 7 lb 14 oz, a beautiful sister for Amalie.

CARTER, Gerald Arthur

Passed away at the General Hospital, on Thursday, 16 April, 2015, aged 75 years, brother of Barbara. Rest in peace. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Telephone 733330.

HENNEQUIN, Kenneth (Ken)

Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear.

Love from Trish, Barry, Mellissa and Ben X.

HUMPHREYS, Sheelagh

Died in the Wirral after a long illness, Sheelagh, widow of John, wife of Roger Green, loving mother of Edward and Elizabeth. Funeral will take place on Monday, 27 April, in Blacon, ChesterFuneral details, Telephone 861012.

BENEST, Michael John

Passed away peacefully in the loving care of the General Hospital after a short illness, borne with courage and dignity, on Monday, 20 April, 2015, aged 77 years, adored husband of Anne and dearest father to Michele and André, father-in-law to Martin and Carolyn, much-loved Grumpy Grandad to Eoin, Emma and Luca. Michael will be sadly missed by all his loving family and many friends. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

TOUDIC Audrey May (née Cotard) (formerly Le Cocq)

Ann, Graham and families would like to thank all relatives and friends who sent cards and messages of condolence, our thanks also to those who attended the funeral, we were truly overwhelmed, to those who made donations to Hospice or Family Nursing, Dr Callandar, the HDU and Plémont Ward, who took such wonderful care of Mum and showed compassion beyond their duty to us all, to the Red Rose and last but not least Ken Browne of Maillard’s, thank you one and all.

CROOK, Derrick Grenfell

Passed away peacefully on Friday, 17 April, 2015, aged 83 years, devoted husband of the late Jean, father of Grenfell, father-in-law to Sandy and grandfather of Dale and Suki. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

WILKINS, Brenda Ellen (formerly Carter)

Died Monday, 20 April, 2015, dearly-loved wife of Ron, mother of Maxine and Allison, mother in-law of David and Big Grandma to James. She will be sorely missed by all her family and friends.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend Brenda’s funeral service are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier, on Friday, 24 April at noon. Flowers can be sent to Maillard’s Funeral Directors, 34 Great Union Road, St Helier, by 5 p. m. , Thursday, 23 April or, if preferred, donations can be made in Brenda’s memory to Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, c/o Rachel Shaw, Les Augre’s Manor, La Profonde Rue, Trinity, JE3 5BP. All inquiries please to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

FOSSEY-LE MAISTRE

Barry and Isoline were married at St Martin’s Methodist Chapel by the Reverend J Austin on 21 April, 1955.

BUCKLEY, Michael (Mick)

Father and friend to Mandy and Andrew, loving Grandad to Matthew and Sarah, Rachel, Leah and Jamie, great-Grandad to Caleb and Naomi. A lovely man who gave to us all so many wonderful memories and lasting impressions on our hearts, so sadly missed. ‘The Lord is nigh to them who are of a broken heart . . . ‘ Psalm 34:18.

LE MARQUAND, Reta Alice

Brendon would like to thank everyone who attended my dear mother’s funeral and for the lovely flowers. A very special thank you to Simon and all at Lakeside for their wonderful care of Reta. God bless you Mum.

Your loving son, Brendon.