A legend on the park and off it.
My best mate, Bill, and uncle Bill.
Love Gordon, Megan, Jamie and Katherine.
All our thoughts are with Carly, Archie and Alex.
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ARTHUR, John Stephen Orange (Stephen)
Passed away peacefully in the care of the Jersey General Hospital on Thursday, 20 November, 2025, aged 91 years, beloved husband of the late Gillian, much-loved father to Andrew, Nick, Lindsey and Hilary, adored grandfather to Catherine, Jonathan, Stephen, Eve and Olivia. Stephen will be so sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral Service
Stephen’s funeral service will be held in St Mary’s Parish Church on Wednesday, 10 December at 1.30 pm, followed by a private interment.
Family flowers only.
Donations, in Stephen’s memory, can 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
AZIZ, Florencia (née Blazquez Moreno) (Flory)
Loving and much-loved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Sunday, 23 November, 2025 at the Jersey General Hospital.
Funeral Service
Family and friends are invited to an 11 am mass on Thursday, 18 December, at St Martin’s Catholic Church.
Instead of flowers, donations would be gratefully received by British Heart Foundation Jersey Branch Customer Service Centre, Compton House, 2300 The Crescent, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 7YE.
All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, telephone 733330 or email enquiries@pitcherlequesne.com
BEGBIE, Billy
Passed on Tuesday, 25 November, 2025.
A great servant to St Paul’s F.C.
Will be greatly missed and fondly remembered.
BRADSHAW, Leonora Alvis (née Ingham)
Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, 23 November, 2025, aged 86 years, much-loved Mum of Paul and Julie, mother-in-law to Michelle and Peter and adored Nana to Emmie, Katie, Charlotte and Ben. Reunited with her beloved husband Ray.
Funeral Services
Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Leonora are invited to meet at The RJA&HS Crematorium Chapel on Monday, 15 December, at 10 am.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu of flowers in memory of Leonora can be sent to Family Nursing and Home Care (Jersey) Inc, c/o Honorary Treasurer, Le Bas Centre, St Saviour’s Road, St Helier, JE2 4RP or to a charity of your choice.
All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, telephone 733330 or email enquiries@pitcherlequesne.com
YATES, Silvanus Arthur (Silva)
Of Auvergne, Rue des Marettes, St Martin, Jersey, passed away peacefully at home after a short illness on Tuesday, 11 November, 2025 in his 92nd year, having been cared for by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Nancy, much-loved father of Marc, Dan, Alexa, Conrad and Bruno, father-in-law of Clare, Richard and Floriane, and cherished and proud grandfather of Joshua and Kseniya, Alec, Cammi, Evangeline and Gaspar, Richard, Phoebe, Libby, Nina, Ben, Darcy, Jack, Rose, Robin and Aurore. Also, brother of the late Michael and late Rosemary. He will be deeply missed by his family and all who knew him.
Reunited at last with Nancy.
Relatives, friends and anyone who knew Silva wishing to attend his funeral service are invited to meet at St Martin’s Parish Church on Friday, 5 December at 11 am.
BEGBIE, William (Bill)
Passed away peacefully surrounded by love on Tuesday, 25 November, 2025, beloved husband of Carly, adored father of Alex and Archie and dearest family to Tony, Andrea, Conor, Kate and Kathy.
Funeral Service
Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Bill are invited to meet at The Town Church, St Helier on Wednesday, 17 December at 1 pm, followed by private interment.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu of flowers, in memory of Bill, can be made to Dementia Jersey, 74 Halkett Place, St Helier, JE2 4WH, www.dementia.je
All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, telephone 733330 or email enquiries@pitcherlequesne.com
STEPHENS, Lesley (née Smith)
Aged 72 years, Lesley passed away peacefully on Monday, 24 November, 2025 at the Jersey General Hospital, beloved mother of Antony and his partner Louise, devoted partner to Tommy, and cherished Nana to Jessica. Lesley will be greatly missed by all her family and many friends.
Funeral details to follow.
All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.
BALE, Roger Michael
Passed peacefully on Sunday, 23 November, 2025, aged 87 years, beloved husband of the late Sylvia, dearest brother to Erika, Jenny and Susan, loving father to Jonathan and Annalisa and father-in-law to Catherine, adored Papa to Jasper, Oscar, Edouard and Juliette. He will be deeply missed by all of his family and friends, both close by and far away.
Funeral details to follow.
All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.
LE GOFF, Kay Muriel (née Kemish)
Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, 22 November, 2025, aged 71 years, adored wife of Bert, much-loved sister to Nigel and sister-in-law to Michelle. Kay will be deeply missed.
Funeral details later.
All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, telephone 733330 or email enquiries@pitcherlequesne.com
