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It is with great sadness the Association of Jersey Architects (AJA) acknowledge the passing of Colin Perchard OBE CVO, who was a valued, treasured and highly respected Patron of the AJA from 2003 to 2025. Colin gave the AJA fabulous support and was an enthusiastic promoter of our profession and great company, he will long be missed. Colin was a remarkable and delightful man, it was a real privilege to have Colin’s energetic support as AJA Patron for so many years.

The AJA Council extends our condolences and sympathy to his wife Liz, sons Adam, Jonty and Nick, and his wider family on Colin’s passing.

All AJA Members are requested to attend Colin’s funeral when announced in due course.

It is with our deepest sorrow to announce the unexpected but very peaceful passing of Jillian on Saturday, 18 April, 2026, at Pinewood Residential Care Home. She was a much-loved wife of the late Peter, adored mother of Vanessa, mother-in-law to Michel, Grandma to Sophie and GG to Ruby. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends in Jersey and the UK.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, telephone 733330 or email enquiries@pitcherlequesne.com

Much-loved and will always be fondly remembered by his nieces Laura, Lucy, Millie, Jamie, Mia and their families xx.

Passed away at home in the night of the 17th of April, 2026. Beloved wife of Umberto, much-loved mother of Kareen and Gregory, and cherished grandmother of Theodore, Rebecca, Eduardo and Margaux.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to the JSPCA.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 11 April, 2026, aged 89 years. Adored mother to Debra. She will be so sadly missed.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Rosemary are warmly invited to meet in the Royal Jersey Showground, Trinity on Thursday, 30 April at 10 am.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to JSPCA, 89 St Saviours Road, St Helier, JE2 4GJ.

All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, telephone 499444.

Passed away peacefully at Jersey Hospice Care on Tuesday, 7 April, 2026, aged 94 years.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Clive are invited to meet at the RJA&HS Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday, 5 May at 1 pm.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers in memory of Clive can be made to Jersey Hospice Care, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB.

All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, telephone 733330 or email enquiries@pitcherlequesne.com

Passed away peacefully at home on Monday, 13 April, 2026, aged 87 years. Devoted wife to John; much-loved mother to Robin and Sally; mother-in-law to Linda and John; grandmother to James, Isobelle, Christian, Joseph and Claudia; great-grandmother to Marlon, Rose, Charlie, Theodore and Vincent; beloved sister; and a treasured Aunty and cousin.

Forever in our hearts and always loved by your family in Jersey and around the world.

Grief is the price we pay for love.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, telephone 733330 or email enquiries@pitcherlequesne.com

Passed away peacefully at home in the presence of his loving family on Saturday, 11 April, 2026. Dear son-in-law of Aileen and the late Robert, brother-in-law to Jeremy, Sally-Ann and Thierry.

He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by us all xxx.

Passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday, 15 April, 2026, aged 85 years, beloved husband of Lis, wonderful father to Nick, Jonty, and Adam, adored Barbar to Jasmine, Arthur, Mabel, Maisie, and Elsie, and much-loved father-in-law to Tara and Letitia. He was a joyful soul and he will be greatly missed by all his family and his dear friends around the world.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, telephone 499444.

It is with great sadness that our Auntie Maureen passed away on Thursday, 16 April, 2026. She will forever be remembered by our family for her loving, kind, and thoughtful ways. We will so miss our hour-long phone calls every week, and her always being there to listen and advise! And the presents she always wrapped in tissue paper and never missing a card on birthdays. We will be thinking of you while Wimbledon is on, even though your favorite Federer won’t be playing. Maureen, we miss you! Love the Baker family.

Funeral Service

Friends and family wishing to attend Maureen’s funeral service are invited to attend the Catholic Church of St Thomas, St Helier on Monday, 27 April at noon.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.