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Sadly passed away in the tender care of Jersey Hospice on Saturday, 7 October, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, adored husband of Pat, beloved father and father-in-law of Paul, Sarah, Lisa and Chris, legendary Grandad to Robbie, Jack, Matthew, Tom and Freddie. Ralph will be missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral Service

Ralph’s funeral service will take place on Thursday, 26 October at 11.45 am in St Thomas’ Catholic Church, followed by a private cremation.

No mourning clothes, by request.

Family flowers only.

Donations in Ralph’s memory, can be offered to Jersey Hospice Care, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB or Family Nursing & Home Care (Jersey) Inc, c/o Honorary Treasurer, Le Bas Centre, St Saviour’s Road, St Helier, JE2 4RP.

All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, telephone 733330.

Passed away peacefully at home on Friday, 6 October, 2023, aged 91 years, beloved husband to the late Martha (Mattie), much-loved father to Frank and Michael, father-in-law to Cindy and Monique, proud Papa to Anthony, Oliver, and Tom. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral Service

A private family service will be held.

Family flowers only.

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

Passed away unexpectedly at Les Charrières Care Home on Friday, 15 September, 2023, devoted husband of the late Eunice, cherished uncle and friend. Des will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend his funeral service are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Friday, 20 October at 11.30 am.

No flowers please.

Donations in Des’ memory may be sent to Jersey Cancer Relief, 35 Burrard Street, St Helier, JE2 4WS.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Sadly we say goodbye to our dear sister-in-law and leader of the Wonder making team at the Steam Museum.

Sleep peacefully Mich.

Love Liz and Derek.

6 January, 1935 to Wednesday, 4 October, 2023.

Died peacefully in the care of Silver Springs Nursing Home, beloved wife of Francis and mother of Anne-Marie and Julian, a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Died peacefully in Jersey on Wednesday, 4 October, 2023, aged 84 years, much-loved husband of Cynthia, loving father to Vanessa, Julia, Christopher and Joanna, and proud grandfather.

Funeral Service

There will be a private family funeral in Jersey and a memorial service to be announced later.

Family flowers only.

Donations if desired, may be sent in memory of Robin to Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB.

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

Passed away on Wednesday, 20 September, 2023, aged 86 years, reunited with her late husband Derek, her parents and sisters. An adored sister, auntie and Tita Vanda, she will be missed by all her family and friends here in Jersey, Madeira and over the world.

Our grateful thanks to the staff at Sandybrook for their care towards Vanda during her final illness.

Funeral Service

Vanda’s funeral service will take place on Wednesday, 25 October at noon in St Thomas’ Catholic Church followed by a private cremation.

Family flowers only.

Donations in Vanda’s memory, can be offered to Parkinson’s Jersey, c/o the Secretary, Parkinson’s Jersey, 2 Le Pre Cadoret, La Rue De Haut, St Lawrence, JE3 1JQ. Cheques payable to ‘Parkinson’s Disease Society’.

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

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 27 September, 2023, at Les Charrières Care Home, aged 101 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret, loving father of Clive, father-in-law to Stephanie, brother of Mavis and Margaret, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle. He will be deeply missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend Ron’s or Ronald’s funeral service are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Thursday, 19 October at 1 pm.

Funeral dress: Please come as you are to the service.

Family flowers only.

Donations in Ron’s memory may be sent to Jersey Renal Charitable Trust, c/o Dr Kumar, Renal Unit, 3rd Floor, Gwyneth Huelin Wing, General Hospital, The Parade, St Helier, JE1 3QS.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, 27 September, 2023, with his beloved wife Chontal by his side, devoted father to Joanne, Tracey, Karl and Terry, proud grandfather to six. Jimmy and his sense of humour, which he retained even after so much, will be deeply missed.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend Jimmy’s funeral service are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel on Wednesday, 25 October at 2.30 pm.

No flowers.

Donations in Jim’s memory to Jersey Hospice, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, 30 September, 2023, with his family by his side. A caring, supportive and wise husband to Rena, a calm, understanding Dad who guided Kate, Gregor and Robert though life, a well respected father-in-law to Dom, Emma and Farah, and an adored Grandad to Jaimie, Leila, Zane, Indy, Kiara, Murray, Alena and Finlay. ‘Wee brother’ to his four older sisters Margo, Ann, May and the late Christabel, a fondly remembered brother-in-law, and uncle to his many nieces and nephews. Greg was so loved. He was a quiet, unassuming man who never sought the limelight and just got on with whatever needed doing. He will be so missed by family, friends and many business associates.

Funeral Service

All who wish to attend a celebration of Greg’s life are invited to St Columba’s Church, Midvale Road on Thursday, 19 October at 10.45 am.

Greg was an old fashioned sort of guy but also very tolerant, so please dress as you wish.

Family flowers only, but donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Parkinson’s Jersey, 2 Le Pre Cadoret, Rue du Haut, St Lawrence, JE3 1JQ.

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