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Passed away peacefully at Lakeside Manor on Saturday, 25 October, 2025, aged 89, much-loved husband of 60 years to the late Jean, father to Helen and the late Andrew, father-in-law to Bob and Gill, and Grandad to Clare, Sarah, Jack and Lauren.

Funeral Service

Family and friends are warmly invited to a service to celebrate Ray’s life at the United Reformed Church, La Grande Route de St Jean, St John, at 2 pm on Friday, 21 November.

Family flowers only.

Any donations in lieu of flowers in memory of Ray to RAFA Jersey, Lord Sandhurst Hall, La Rue Carrie, St Brelade, JE3 8FJ.

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

Passed away peacefully in the loving care of Jersey Hospice and his family on Sunday, 2 November, 2025, aged 90 years, beloved husband of Lena for 64 years, loving father and father-in-law to Gary and Fatima, and Mark, devoted grandfather to Bianca and partner Christopher and Emily and great-grandfather to Dylan and Ava. Raymond will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

A private funeral will take place.

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

Formerly of Jersey, passed away peacefully in Thurso, Scotland after bravely battling cancer on Sunday, 21 October, 2025, at the age of 62. Beloved daughter of Joy and the late Mick, and dear sister of Janine xxx.

Forever in our hearts until we meet again.

Rest in peace.

Passed away suddenly on Thursday, 30 October, 2025, aged 78 years, much-loved husband of Angela, father of Mark, father-in-law of Elaine, adored Grandpa of Josephine and Lainey and brother to Francesca.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Died peacefully on Thursday, 30 October, 2025, aged 74 years, a loving son, step-son, brother and uncle. He will also be sadly missed by his colleagues and customers on the ‘Just William’ counter in the Central Market where he worked for over 35 years.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 29 October, 2025, a much-loved mother to Carli and Craig, mother-in-law to Matthew and Nicole and proud grandmother to William, Darcey, Delphine and James. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

David sadly passed away on Wednesday, 29 October, 2025, aged 66 years, beloved only son of Dave and Albina, dearest brother of Ann and Carol, brother-in-law of Brian, dear uncle of Darren, Kevin, Steven and Andrew and great-uncle of Max, Grace and Léon. He will be sadly missed.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for David are invited to meet at St Andrew’s Church on Thursday, 20 November, at 1 pm, followed by a private burial.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, in memory of David, can be made to Macmillan Cancer Support (Jersey), The Oasis, Suite 2.13 The Lido Medical Centre, St Saviour’s Road, St Saviour, Jersey, JE2 7LA or Cancer Research UK (Jersey Committee), The Treasurer, Galveston, La Vallee de St Pierre, St Lawrence, JE3 1EZ.

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

Passed away peacefully on Friday, 24 October, 2025. Will be sadly missed by family and friends.

Funeral Service

Family and friends wishing to attend Mandy’s funeral service are invited to the Royal Jersey Showground, Trinity on Wednesday, 12 November, at 10 am.

Family flowers only please.

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

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

Passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home in St Clement, Jersey on Wednesday, 29 October, 2025, aged 83 years. He was a partner to Hugh, friend to so many and loved by people around the world for his care and generosity.

No flowers or letters please by request.

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

Passed away peacefully in the loving care of Lakeside Care Home on Thursday, 23 October, 2025, loving wife to the late David and loving mother to Stephen, Mike (Michael), Susan and Louise and their partners Shelia and Robin, proud grandmother to Zöe, Jason and Niall and their partners Doni and Carlie.

With grateful thanks to the staff at Lakeside who looked after Elizabeth so well for nearly five years.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.