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On Sunday, 26 July, 2026, passed away in Bexley Wing, St James’s Hospital, Leeds, with his loving family by his side, aged 65 years, after a battle bravely fought. Finally out of pain. Much-loved partner of Rachel, loving Dad of Roxanne and Hannah and loving Grandad of Grayson and Indie.

Funeral Service

Funeral service to be held at Rawdon Crematorium, Leeds Road, Rawdon, Leeds, LS19 6JP on Thursday, 20 August at 1.45 pm.

Family flowers only please, but donations in loving memory of Chris, may be made to Sue Ryder, Wheatfields Hospice, Grove Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 2AE.

All inquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, 32 North Lane, Headingley, Leeds LS6 3HE, telephone 0113 224 2443.

Gary, Lewis and Ross are heartbroken to announce the passing of their beloved wife, Mum and best friend. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of all the family, putting us first until the very end. We take comfort that she is now at peace, embraced in the arms of the Lord.

Till we see you again. We love you, always and forever.

Funeral details to follow.

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

Our darling Sally passed away peacefully on Monday, 3 August, 2026. Adored wife of John, mother of Annamarie, dearly loved sister of Patrick, Dee and Debbie, sister-in-law of Mike and Brenda, Michael and Andrea, Tim and Hazel and much-loved Auntie of John, Peter, Claire and Richard, Tristen, Danielle, Carl, Luke, Anna, Jonathan, Joanne, Charlie and all their families.

‘Lord in thy mercy grant us safe lodging, a holy rest and peace at last’.

Funeral details to follow.

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

Alison sadly passed away aged 65, suddenly but peacefully after a short illness, with her loving partner John by her side at Jersey Hospice on Monday, 3 August, 2026. Daughter to Bill and the late Betty Mellor and sister to David, Jan and the late Kerry. A cherished part in the lives of John’s sons Tim and Steve, their wives Ilona and Marta and a loving Grauntie to Zuzanna, Ella, Herbie. Adored aunt to Lianne, Georgia and Rosie, cousin to Mandy and the best of friends to Ange and Lynn. She will be so sadly missed. Our thanks go to the fantastic staff at Jersey Hospice who made her last few days so comfortable.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away at home on Monday, 3 August, 2026, aged 70, with her husband and daughter by her side.

For ever in our hearts, we will miss you every day.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend Sally-Ann’s funeral service are invited to meet at St Clement Parish Church, Thursday, 20 August, at 10 am.

Burial to follow service.

Causal dress please.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors.

Sadly passed away on Wednesday, 15 July, 2026, aged 80 years. A devoted father, friend, and gentleman.

With a quiet strength, he leaves behind a lifetime of love and memories.

Deeply missed by his son Ian and family.

Passed away in his sleep at home after a short illness bravely borne on Friday, 31 July, 2026, aged 78 years. Beloved husband of the late Maureen. Derek will be greatly missed by family and friends who loved him.

Funeral details to follow.

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

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 4 August, 2026, aged 77 years. Beloved brother of Laura, Rita and Tom. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

A private funeral will take place.

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

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Jersey Hospice Care on Friday, 31 July, 2026, aged 65 years. Much-loved husband of Jane, loving father of Lauren and Chelsea and their partners Jason and Henry, step-father to Emily and her husband, Ashley and their son, Dante and brother of Jane, Robert, Michael, Carol-Ann, Andrew and their families.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Chris are invited to meet at the RJA&HS Crematorium Chapel on Wednesday, 26 August, at 1 pm.

No black clothing please.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers in memory of Chris 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

It’s with great sadness we announce the passing of Una on Wednesday, 22 July, 2026, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of 67 years to John, cherished Mum to Anne, Andrew and Lorraine, mother-in-law to Michael, grandmother to Ashley and Magda, Nicholas and Emma, Steven and Robyn, great-grandmother to Callie, Sophie, Libby and Albie, and beloved sister to Terry. Una will be deeply missed by all her loving family in Jersey and in the UK. Her love, kindness and warmth will remain in our hearts forever.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Una are invited to meet at St Lawrence Parish Church on Friday, 14 August, at 10 am.

A private cremation will follow at a later date.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in memory of Una, in aid of Parkinson’s UK may be made online at www.parkinsons.org.uk/give-in-memory

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