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Passed away peacefully on Thursday, 18 May, 2023, aged 85 years, dearly beloved wife to John, mother to Richard and Edward, mother-in-law to Gemma and Niamh, and grandmother to Jessica, Layla-Gracie, Jaymi-Leigh and Maddison.

Funeral Service

Family and friends wishing to attend Beth’s funeral service are invited to the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Friday, 9 June at 1 pm.

By request, no flowers please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent in Beth’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.

We are truly heartbroken to announce the death of Max on Tuesday, 16 May, 2023, aged 90 years, with his family by his side. Beloved husband of Maureen, father to Maria, Stuart and Giles, and Poppa to Aidan, Jack, Luke, Skye and Kyle. A loving, kind and generous Jersey man who loved his Island. We are all so lucky to have had you in our lives.

‘A husband and father who was neither an anchor to hold us back, nor a sail to take us there, but a guiding light whose love showed us the way.’

Our special thanks for the love and care shown by Dr Murray, Mr Shenfine, Dr Bailhache, the staff at Jersey Hospice and the surgical ward of the General Hospital.

Private funeral service to be held.

Family flowers only.

Donations in Max’s memory may be offered to Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB or Jersey Lifeboat Association, c/o Sue Scott-Cole, La Felicita, Grande Route des Sablons, Grouville, JE3 9BB.

The family have requested no telephone calls please.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291 or funerals@maillardsfunerals.co.uk

Passed away peacefully at the Jersey General Hospital on Saturday, 13 May, 2023, aged 96 years, dearly beloved husband to the late Vera, loving father to Roger and Christopher, father-in-law to Christina and Sandra, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend John’s funeral service are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Thursday, 1 June at 2.30 pm.

Family flowers only.

Donations in John’s memory may be sent to Jersey Heart Support Group, Mandy Harris, 14 Brooklyn Court, St Helier, JE2 4SE.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Died on Sunday, 7 May, 2023, aged 93 years, loved and respected, George will be sadly missed by Margaret his wife of 68 years, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral Service

George’s funeral service will take place on Friday, 9 June at 2.30 pm in the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road.

Bright colours to be worn, by request.

Family flowers only.

Donations in George’s memory, can be made to Jersey Stroke Support, c/o Alex Picot Trust, 6 Esplanade, St Helier, JE1 1BX or the JSPCA Animals’ Shelter, 89 St Saviour’s Road, St Helier, JE2 4GJ.

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 with his son by his side on Wednesday, 17 May, 2023, aged 77 years, loving father of Danny. John will be greatly missed by all those who knew him.

Funeral Service

Family and friends wishing to attend John’s funeral service are invited to the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Thursday, 1 June at 11.30 am.

By request, no flowers please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent in John’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.

An uncle and great-uncle who will be deeply missed.

Sleep well.

Love Margaret, Simon and Jason x.

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, 4 May, 2023, aged 89 years, loved and respected Mum to Seán, now reunited with her late husband Patrick. Sally will be missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral Service

Sally’s funeral service will be held in St Mark’s Church on Friday, 26 May at 9.30 am, followed by a private cremation.

Bright colours optional.

Family flowers only.

Donations in Sally’s memory, may be offered to Jersey Animals’ Shelter, c/o the Administrator, 89 St Saviour’s Road, St Helier, JE2 4GJ (donations to be made payable to ‘JSPCA’).

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

Tragically taken at sea on Thursday, 8 December, 2022, adored husband to Clare, loved father to Rebecca and Emily, devoted son and brother to the late Sergio, Maureen and Robert. He shall be truly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Michael are invited to meet at St Thomas’ Catholic Church on Thursday, 8 June at 1 pm, followed by a private cremation.

Accents of blue are welcome, Michael’s favourite colour.

Flowers are welcome and should arrive at the office of Pitcher & Le Quesne no later than 10 am on the day of the funeral.

Donations in Michael’s memory, can be offered to Jersey Lifeboat Association, c/o Sue Scott-Cole, La Felicita, Grande Route des Sablons, Grouville, JE3 9BB or RNLI Jersey Guild, c/o Mrs Eileen Colyer, 39 The Willows, La Rue Horman, Grouville, JE3 9GY or The Mission to Seafarers (Jersey Branch), c/o the Honorary Secretary, Mr Brian Penaluna, Wingara, 5 Causie Drive, Rue de Causie, St Clement JE2 6SR.

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

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 7 May, 2023, aged 69 years, devoted husband to Nicola, adored Dad to Reuben, Max and Nell. Nigel will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Funeral Service

Nigel’s funeral service will be held on Friday, 2 June at noon in St Saviour’s Parish Church, followed by a private cremation.

A touch of blue to be worn.

Donations in lieu of flowers can be offered to EitC www.evertoninthe community.org

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

Passed away in Kent on Saturday, 13 May, 2023, aged 89 years, husband of the late Daphne and father of Elaine. Brian will be sadly missed by his sisters Fay, Joy, Anne and their families in Jersey.

Rest in peace Brian.