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Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, 5 July, 2023, in his 96th year, loving husband to Toom, adored and respected father to David, Christian, Helier, Louise and Matthieu, and cherished Grandpa to his ten grandchildren. His passing is a great loss and he will be sorely missed by all the family and his many friends here in Jersey and around the world.

Funeral Service

John’s funeral service will take place on Friday, 21 July at 12.30 pm in St Saviour’s Parish Church, followed by a private cremation.

Family flowers only, by request.

All donations in John’s memory can be offered to his favoured charities at the Sanctuary Trust, Sanctuary House, La Rue du Crocquet, St Aubin, JE3 8BZ www.sanctuarytrust.org.je/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/paypal-donate.png or the Jersey Lifeboat Association, c/o Sue Scott-Cole La Felicita, Grande Route des Sablons, Grouville, JE3 9BB www.paypal.com/GB/fundraiser/charity/2725784

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

Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, 1 July, 2023, aged 92 years, much-loved by her late husband Ron, children Melanie, Bruce and Ian, grandchildren Robert, Tessa, Elizabeth and Heather, and great-grandson Blake. We will love and miss you always and treasure our memories of you and the special times spent together on the Seven Seas.

Funeral Service

Mary’s funeral will be held at 2.30 pm on Tuesday, 25 July at the Crematorium Chapel.

No mourning clothes please.

Family flowers only.

Donations in Mary’s memory, may be made to Durrell Wildlife Trust’s ‘Tortoise Takeover’, or the National Trust Jersey.

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

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Beaumont Villa Care Home on Saturday, 8 July, 2023, aged 98 years, loving Mum of Penny and Richard, and mother-in-law of Pauline, adored Nana of Katherine, Adam, Sam, Fran and Nathan, great-grandmother to Huckleberry. Reunited with her beloved husband Len.

A private family interment will take place.

Donations in memory of Norma, can be made to the National Trust Jersey, The Elms, La Cheve Rue, St Mary, JE3 3EN, enquiries@nationaltrust.je

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

Aged 66 years, Mike passed away very suddenly but peacefully on Tuesday, 27 June, 2023, at the General Hospital, much-loved son and brother, husband to Julia and loving father to Amy and Tony, step-Dad to Katy, and Grandad to Declan, Olio, Abigail and Aniya. Mike will be greatly missed by all his family and many friends.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away in her 95th year on Tuesday, 4 July, 2023, beloved wife of the late Fred, loving mother, grandmother and great friend to many. Now at peace.

Funeral details to follow.

A short message from Barbara herself for you all: ‘I have conked out’.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

The team at Macmillan Jersey are saddened to hear of the passing of their long-standing volunteer and friend Oonagh de Ste. Croix.

Oonagh was passionate about supporting and caring for people affected by cancer in Jersey. We will be forever inspired and grateful for Oonagh’s commitment and contribution to Macmillan Jersey and we will miss her dearly.

Our thoughts are with Oonaghs family and friends at this sad time.

Passed away on Monday, 3 July, 2023, aged 95 years, in the care of Les Charrières Nursing Home. Dearly loved husband of the late Gloria and adored father of Mark, Clive and Anna, cherished grandfather and great-grandfather. A true gentleman who will be sorely missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend Bob’s funeral service are invited to meet at St Andrew’s Church, First Tower on Monday, 17 July at 11 am.

Family flowers only please.

Should you wish, donations may be sent in Bob’s memory to Blind Veterans UK, 126 Fairlie Road, Slough, SL1 4PY. www.blindveterans.org.uk

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 4 July, 2023, aged 83 years, reunited with his beloved Ann. Loving Dad to Gavin and Joanne and father-in-law to Mandy and Paul, a special Pops of John, Jason, Jordan, Jake, Bob, Michael and the late Philip. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Dave are warmly invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel on Friday, 28 July at 2.30 pm.

Bright colours to be worn.

Family flowers only.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to Philip’s Footprints, c/o Le Soubord, Le Chemin Des Maltieres, Grouville, JE3 9EB or Dementia Jersey, de Carteret House, Hilgrove Street, St Helier, JE2 4SL.

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

Passed away in the care of Lakeside Care Home on Saturday, 1 July, 2023, aged 90 years, reunited with her beloved husband Kenneth, a much-loved Mum to Gillian, Alison, Christopher and Stephen, and a very much-adored grandmother and great-grandmother. Barbara will be missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral Service

Barbara’s funeral service will be held on Wednesday, 26 July at 11.30 am at St Peter’s Parish Church, followed by a private cremation.

By request, clothing to be ‘smart but not sombre’.

Family flowers only.

Donations in Barbara’s memory, may be offered to Dementia Jersey, c/o the Treasurer, de Carteret House, Hilgrove Street, St Helier, JE2 4SL.

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

Passed away suddenly but peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, 3 July, 2023, adored wife of Gordon, loving Mum to Melanie, Emma and Holly and awesome Maman to Jake, Sapphire, Maisy, Ruby, Libby, Freddie, Kate and Bella. Will be greatly missed by her many friends and all who knew her.

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