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Passed away on Sunday, 15 January, 2023, aged 91 years, beloved husband of the late Estelle, father of Timothy, James and Jonathan, grandfather of Martin, Richard, Daniel and Eleanor, and great-grandfather of Poppy, Finley, Benjamin, Oliver, and Florence. A true Jerseyman who will be long remembered.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to celebrate Vernon’s life are invited to attend at St Clement’s Parish Church at 11.30 am on Friday, 27 January.

No flowers please.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed peacefully away at the General Hospital on Tuesday, 17 January, 2023, aged 95 years, devoted and beloved husband of the late Doreen, loving partner of Marjorie for 23 years, much-loved father to David and Julie, cherished grandfather to Lucy, Louis, Jean-Luc and Lukas, father-in-law to Paul. Reg will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral details to follow.

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

Fond memories of a dear friend and the happy times spent as colleagues at Seymour Hotels from 1983 to 2001.

RIP dear Jenny.

Passed away on Saturday, 10 December, 2022, aged 84 years, loving father and grandfather, friend to many. Brian will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral Service

Family and friends wishing to attend Brian’s funeral service are invited to the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Wednesday, 1 February at 1 pm.

By request, no flowers please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent in Brian’s memory to the British Heart Foundation Jersey Branch, Treasurer Jan Purgal, Faversham Lodge, Links Estate, La Rue a Don, Grouville, JE3 9DB or Great Ormond Street Hospital, c/o Fundraising Department, 40-41 Queens Square, London, WC1N 3AJ or the Animals’ Shelter (JSPCA), c/o the Administrator, 89 St Saviour’s Road, St Helier, JE2 4LA.

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

Passed away peacefully at the Jersey General Hospital on Monday, 9 January, 2023, aged 97 years young. Wife of the late Jack, much-loved Mum to Patricia and Sarah, adored grandmother to Kelly, Emma and Matthew, great- grandmother to Ben, Chloe, Joshua and Libby. Claire will be missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral Service

Claire’s funeral service will take place on Thursday, 9 February at 11.30 am in the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road.

Family flowers only, by request.

Donations in Claire’s memory, can be offered to The Salvation Army, c/o Mr Alan Rive, Minden Street, St Helier, JE2 4WR.

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

20.02.1944 – 03.01.2023.

Passed away peacefully at the hospital on Tuesday, 3 January, 2023, beloved husband of the late Jean Sheehan, loving father to Liz and John Paul, much-loved Popeye/Pops to Kurtis, Finley and Izzy. He will be sadly missed by all.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service of John are invited to meet at St Brelade’s Parish Church on Tuesday, 31 January at noon, followed by a private burial.

Donations in lieu of flowers, in John’s memory, can be made to 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 Thursday, 5 January, 2023, at home with his family by his side, beloved husband of the late Sybil. Will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Family flowers only.

Donations in lieu to Sands, cheques made payable to Sands and sent to Southgate Funeral Directors, 25 Duchess Drive, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8AG.

Died tragically on Saturday, 10 December, 2022, aged 62 years, much-loved father, grandfather and brother. Billy will be missed by all his family and many friends.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Billy are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Thursday, 26 January at 2.30 pm.

Flowers may be sent to the offices of Pitcher & Le Quesne by 5 pm the day before the funeral.

Donations in lieu of flowers, in memory of Billy, may be sent to Jersey Cancer Relief, c/o Mr Derek R Denton, Honorary Treasurer, JCR Centre, 35 Burrard Street, St Helier, JE2 4WS.

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

Passed away Monday, 9 January, 2023, aged 71 years, wife for 20 years to the late Peter, beloved mother of Claire and Martyn, mother-in-law to Kevin, cherished grandmother to Adam and Emma, sister, friend and inspiration to many.

Your wisdom, resilience, determination and strength will remain with us.

Always loved and forever remembered x.

A much-loved sister, aunt and great-aunt, sadly taken from us too soon.

Will be greatly missed by Renée, Tara and Darren, Tracey and Steve, Lucy and Dan, Jessica, Joe and Alys x.