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Born at Bon Air Nursing Home on 17 December, 1932, died in hospital aged 90 years on Thursday, 17 August, 2023.

The ‘Mad Major’, ‘Captain Hornblower’, aka J A Beckford-Ball. He leaves behind his devoted wife Deci, children Caroline and Sacha, grandchildren Hannah and Sophia, and great-granddaughter Billie. A character and a gentleman sadly missed.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for John are invited to meet at St Saviour’s Parish Church on Wednesday, 20 September at 2.30 pm, followed by private interment and later in the parish hall.

Family flowers only.

Donations in lieu of flowers, in memory of John, may be sent to RNLI Jersey Guild, c/o Mrs Eileen Colyer, 39 the Willows, La Rue Horman, Grouville, JE3 9GY or Royal British Legion, Treasurer Major John Phipps, Legion House, 2 – 4 Great Union Street, St Helier, JE2 3YD.

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

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, 4 September, 2023, aged 76 years, beloved husband, Dad and Popa. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral details to follow.

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

Passed away peacefully in Jersey General Hospital on Saturday, 2 September, 2023, aged 69 years, much-loved Mum of Katrina and Ben, loving Nana of Levi.

A private cremation will take place.

Donations in memory of Karen can be made to Jersey Cancer Relief, c/o Mr Derek R Denton, Honorary Treasurer, JCR Centre, 35 Burrard Street, St Helier, JE2 4WS or Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB.

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

Sadly passed away on Sunday, 3 September, 2023, in the loving care of Lakeside Manor Care Home, aged 78 years. Beloved wife of Mick, mother of Kerrie and Natalie, grandmother of Ryan. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her.

Funeral Service

Family and friends wishing to attend the funeral service of Mary are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel on Wednesday, 20 September at 10 am.

Family flowers only.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to Dementia Jersey, de Carteret House, Hilgrove Street, St Helier, JE2 4SL.

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

Passed away peacefully at home on Friday, 1 September, 2023. Brendan will be deeply mourned and sadly missed by his wife Mary Sheehy, daughters Jennifer and Susan, sons Cormac, Gerard and Joey, grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, relatives and friends.

Predeceased by his sister Joan, brothers Raymond, Kevin and Paddy; also his former wife, Josephine.

Funeral Service

Funeral service will take place on Friday, 15 September at 11.30 am in St Patrick’s Church, St Clement, with private cremation afterwards.

Mary and Brendan’s family would like to express their sincere gratitude to those who cared for Brendan, especially the doctors, nurses, hospice palliative care team, Family Nursing & Home Care service, and the dedicated staff of Orchid Care who ensured he was comfortable in his final days.

Family flowers only.

Donations if desired, can be made to Jersey Cancer Relief, c/o the Honorary Treasurer, 35 Burrard Street, St Helier, JE2 4WS.

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

Aged 68 years, Chris passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, 26 August, 2023, much-loved husband to Jane, father to Samantha and Kate, father-in-law to Emmanuel and Simon and adored grandfather to his four grandchildren.

There are no words for how much Chris will be missed by his family and friends.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully in the loving care of St Joseph’s, on Wednesday, 30 August, 2023, aged 95 years, loving mother of Marion and Jan and mother-in-law to Odian and Nigel. A treasured grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.

Now reunited with her beloved husband Bob. She will be sadly missed by all those who knew her.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away unexpectedly at home, beloved wife of Richard, loving mother to Marie and the late Ben, doting daughter, Nan, sister, aunt, mother-in-law and friend to many.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully. Dearly loved daughter of Pam and the late Buzz, sister of Janet and the late Johnny and David, sister-in-law to Tony, Auntie to Damian and Bradley.

Now reunited with her family.

Rest in peace.

Sadly passed away in the General Hospital on Friday, 25 August, 2023, aged 88, after a bravely fought illness, devoted husband of Marie-Antoinette, loving father of Paul-Marie, Angelina and Remi, dear brother of Andre and Therese and the late Colette, loving grandfather of Raphael, Pascal, Louis, Clement, Marie-Christine, Benjamin and Noah. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends in Jersey, France, Southampton and California.

Donations in his memory can be given to charities of your choice.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.