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Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 1 November, 2025, in the care of Jersey Hospice, aged 86 years, adored wife of Alan, devoted Mum to Michael, Andrew and Jonathan, mother-in-law to Jackie and Inez and grandmother to Katie and Madeleine. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Funeral Services

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Rita, are warmly invited to meet in the Royal Jersey Showground, Trinity on Thursday, 13 November, at 11.30 am.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to Jersey Hospice Care, Mont Cochon, St Helier.

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

Formerly of Jersey, passed away peacefully in Thurso, Scotland after bravely battling cancer on Sunday, 19 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.

Katherine passed away peacefully in the loving care of Jubilee Ward, St Joseph’s Care Home on Saturday, 1 November, 2025, age 85 years, much-loved mother of Kerry and Bryce, mother-in-law of Vicki and doting Nanna of Alfie. Reunited wih her beloved husband, Bryce.

Forever in our hearts.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully at home in Great Harwood, Blackburn on Tuesday, 14 October, 2025, aged 80 years, a much-loved mother to Donna, Mandy, Joey, Alex, Paddy, Zara, Julia and Ellie, Nana to Jonna and Greg, Callum and Maire, Daniel and Matt, Nadine, Aiden and Keevan, Liam, Naomi, Eva and Lenny and Great Nana to Ruby and Roman, Chloe and Gracie, Maisie, and Cian. She will be deeply missed.

Family and friends wishing to attend the funeral of Joy are invited to meet at St Thomas’ Catholic Church on Wednesday, 12 November, at 10 am, followed by burial at St Saviour’s Parochial Cemetery.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to East Lancs Hospice at www.eastlancs hospice.org.uk/donate

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

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.