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Passed away peacefully at Lakeside Manor on Monday, 26 January, 2026, aged 95 years, beloved wife of the late Laurie Knight Ricou. A loving mother, Nanny and Great Nanny who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral Service

Family and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Joan are invited to meet at Crematorium Chapel, Royal Jersey Showground, Trinity on Thursday, 19 February, at 2.30 pm.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to Dementia Jersey, 74 Halkett Place, St Helier, Jersey, JE2 4WH.

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

Aged 95 years, Eileen passed away peacefully on Monday, 26 January, 2026, at Silver Lea Care Home. A much-loved mother to Sue, and grandmother to Desmond. Eileen will be greatly missed by all her family and many friends.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Aged 85 years, Nancy passed away peacefully on Friday, 23 January, 2026, at Jersey Hospice Care. A much-loved mother, Nancy will be greatly missed by all her family and many friends.

Funeral Service

The funeral service will be at Jersey Crematorium, Royal Jersey Showground on Monday, 16 February, at 1 pm.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, 22 January, 2026, aged 87 years, adored wife of Alan, beloved Mum to Ruth and David, mother-in-law to Phil and Adele and cherished Granny to Levi, Zac and Jules. Jill will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Jill are warmly invited to meet in the Royal Jersey Showground, Trinity on Thursday, 12 February, at 11.30 am.

No mourning clothes by request of Jill.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to RNLI Jersey Lifeboat Guild, St Helier Lifeboat Station, Albert Pier, St Helier, JE2 3NE.

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

Passed away peacefully after a short illness on Friday, 23 January, 2026, aged 69. Sadly missed by her husband Bob and daughter Lucy.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Eleanor are invited to meet at St Peter’s Parish Church on Wednesday, 11 February, at 1 pm, followed by private interment.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, in memory of Eleanor can be made to Friends of Jersey Oncology, c/o Kerry Burnett, Oncology Department, General Hospital, Gloucester Street, St Helier, JE1 3QS.

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

Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, 7 January, 2026, aged 76. Loving and devoted mother to Sarah and Karen, beloved grandmother to Gareth, Kyle and Mateo, and great-grandmother to Oskar. She will be greatly missed by all those who knew her.

Rest in peace.

Funeral Service

Family and friends wishing to attend Jeanne’s service are invited to Portchester Crematorium, North Chapel, Upper Cornaway Lane, Portchester, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 8NE on Friday, 6 February, at noon.

Jeanne’s family are supporting the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance and the Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust in her memory. Should you wish to make a donation, cheques can be made payable to either charity and sent care of A H Freemantle, 46 South Street, Titchfield, PO14 4DY.

Streaming of the service is available on request.

All inquiries, please contact Elizabeth Wallace at A H Freemantle on 01489 885525.

Sadly passed away surrounded by his family, on Thursday, 22 January, 2026, aged 67, much-loved father of Holly, Megan, and Beth, brother of Patricia and John, and loving Grandad of Leni. Tony will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Funeral Service

Family and friends wishing to attend Tony’s funeral service are invited to the Royal Jersey Showground, Trinity, Wednesday, 11 February, at 10 am.

Family flowers only.

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

Passed away on Sunday, 4 January, 2026, beloved and loving husband of Valerie, and adored father of Chris, Mark, and Jason, and family.

We will always be with you, Mike.

A private and simple cremation has taken place.

The family kindly request no flowers.

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

Please note amended Charity.

Passed away peacefully at the General Hospital on Sunday, 25 January, 2026, aged 100 years. Devoted wife to the late Arthur. A much-loved Mum, Granny and Great Granny who will be sadly missed.

Funeral Service

Family and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Barbara are invited to meet at St Saviour’s Parish Church, St Saviour on Friday, 6 February, at noon, followed by a private burial.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to Help for Heroes, c/o 14 Parkers Close, Downton Business Centre, Downton, Salisbury, Wilts, ST5 3RB (please make cheques payable to ‘Help for Heroes’).

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

The family of Dennis is saddened to announce his passing on Friday, 19 December, 2025, at the age of 45.

The funeral has taken place at Macclesfield Crematorium.