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Previous Rector of St Ouen’s Parish Church, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly, at his home on Monday, 27 November, 2023, beloved husband, father, Grandpa and great-Grandpa. He will be deeply missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend Ray’s funeral service are invited to meet at St Paul’s Church, St Helier on Thursday, 14 December at 11 am. Private burial to follow.

Please wear what you like.

No flowers.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away at her home on Saturday, 18 November, 2023, beloved daughter of the late Lorraine and Reg Varney, loving twin sister to Patricia, sister to Andrew, sister-in-law to Trevor, and loving and devoted auntie to Thomas and his family.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend Janet’s funeral service are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road on Friday, 8 December at 10 am.

Family flowers only please.

Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be sent in Janet’s memory to Jersey Lifeboat Association, c/o Sue Scott-Cole, La Felicita, Grande Route des Sablons, Grouville, JE3 9BB.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away at the General Hospital on Saturday, 11 November, 2023, beloved husband of Christine (Chris), brother to the late Michael, brother-in-law to Colin, uncle to Cyrus, Daniel, Ryan, Lisa and Rebecka.

Those we love never leave when who we are is infused with who they were. (Eric Elder.)

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wising to attend Graham’s funeral service are invited to meet at St Mark’s Church, David Place on Friday, 8 December at 1 pm, followed by private cremation.

No flowers please.

Come as you are.

Donations, in Graham’s memory, may be sent to St Mark’s Church, St Mark’s Road, St Helier, JE2 4LY, or placed in the box at the entrance to the Church.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully at home in Wales on Monday, 27 November, 2023, in his 93rd year. Husband of Mary. Father of Jane, Robert, Michael, Christopher, Carol-Ann and Andy and stepfather to Therese and Angela.

Rest in peace.

Aged 53 years, Manda passed away peacefully on Saturday, 25 November, 2023, at her home. Much-loved daughter, Mum, sister, aunt and friend. Manda will be greatly missed by all her family and many friends.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Sadly passed away on Wednesday, 22 November, 2023, aged 84 years. Formerly Sister Renouf of the Jersey Maternity Unit, adored wife of Ron, beloved father to Nigel and Jonathan. Rosemary will be missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral Service

Rosemary’s funeral service will take place on Friday, 19 January at 1 pm in the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road.

Family flowers only.

Donations, in Rosemary’s memory, can be offered to Religious Society of Friends, Quaker Meeting House, 71 Colomberie, St Helier, JE2 4QA.

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

1923 – 2023.

Our beloved Uncle Billy (Wigs) passed away on Tuesday, 21 November, 2023. We miss him so much. We are all so proud of him. He is our family hero. We will never forget that he saved our lives during The Blitz before he became one of the young soldiers fighting for our freedom.

We will remember.

He is at peace with our dearly loved Aunty Doreen, safe in God’s loving arms.

God bless.

Joan and family, Jonathan and Maria, Simon, Clare, Charles and Alf, Mark, Siew Lan and Luke xxxx.

Passed away peacefully in the loving care of St Joseph’s Nursing Home on Sunday, 26 November, 2023, aged 86 years, much-loved father to Blair and Gayla, father-in-law to Jinty and Keith, and adored Poppa to Kira, Matthew, Joely, Robyn and Amber.

Funeral details to follow.

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

Passed away peacefully at Jersey Hospice on Tuesday, 21 November, 2023, aged 83 years, beloved husband of Susan, adored father of Austen and the late Andrew, a much-loved father-in-law and grandfather who will be so deeply missed.

Funeral details to follow.

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

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 15 November, 2023, aged 73 years, loving sister, aunt and true friend. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Funeral Service

Family and friends wishing to celebrate Libby’s life are invited to attend at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier at 1 pm on Friday, 8 December.

Wear bright colours.

No flowers, by request.

Donations, in Libby’s memory, can be made to Les Amis, Grande Route de St Martin, St Saviour, JE2 7GS.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.