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Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his dearly beloved wife Jan and his children Susan, Alison and Peter on Saturday, 6 July, 2024, aged 88 years, a much-loved husband, Dad and Grandad. He will be sadly missed.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for John are warmly invited to meet at St Ouen’s Parish Church on Monday, 22 July at 1.30 pm.

Family flowers only please.

Donations, in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to Jersey Hospice Care, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB.

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

Passed away suddenly on Sunday, 7 July, 2024, aged 86 years, loving wife of the late Alfons, much-loved mother of Michael and David and devoted Grandma of Amy, Jack, Alfie, Harry, and Oliver. Margaret will be greatly missed by family, friends and all that knew her.

Funeral details to follow.

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

Our dear brother Dave passed away on Wednesday, 19 June, 2024, following a long bout with cancer.

He was a proud father to Emma and Abbie and loved all of his ‘Aussie’ grandchildren.

As a brother Dave will be greatly missed, his briliant sense of humour enriched many family gatherings, his ‘joie de vivre’ made him popular with all he met and we will always think of him with much love and affection.

Ruth, Linda, Janet, Peter and the late Ray xxx.

19.05.1953 – 19.06.2024.

You have been taken away from us far too young.

You are now free from pain and are at peace. We know in our hearts that Bren was waiting for his beloved Grandpa up above.

Our hearts are broken and we will miss you so much.

Thanks for being a loving Dad and Grandpa.

Forever in our hearts.

Your loving daughters Emma and Abbie and our families.

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, on Friday, 28 June, 2024, aged 91 years, dearly loved wife of the late Terry Lavery and much-loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Funeral Service

Greta’s funeral service will be held on Thursday, 18 July at 11 am in The Church of Our Lady of the Annunciation and the Martyrs of Japan.

Family flowers only.

Donations, in Greta’s memory, may be offered to the Treasurer of the Jersey Table Tennis Association, c/o Karma, Route des Genets, St Brelade, JE2 8DB.

All inquiries please to Pitcher & Le Quesne Ltd, 59 Kensington Place, St Helier, JE2 3PA, telephone 733330.

Passed away peacefully at the General Hospital on Tuesday, 2 July, 2024, aged 76 years, much-loved wife of Victor. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Claudette are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Wednesday, 24 July at 11.30 am.

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

Passed away on Friday, 28 June, 2024, adored wife of Andy, and much-loved sister and sister-in-law of Graham and Phyllis, Margaret and Andy and the late Wilfie and Enid. A wonderful aunt and great-aunt to her many nieces and nephews.

Jan will be sorely missed by us all.

Passed away peacefully in the loving care of L’Hermitage Care Home on Saturday, 29 June, 2024, aged 93 years, adored wife of the late Bert, loving mother to Steve, Gina, Nigel and Tracey, mother-in-law to Neil, Lisa and the late Pat, loving Grandma and Great-Grandma. Mum will be greatly missed by all her loving family and friends.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Kathleen are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, St Helier on Friday, 19 July at 1 pm.

Bright colours to be worn.

If desired, please make any donations in lieu of flowers, in memory of Kathleen to Dementia Jersey, Osprey House, 5 – 7 Old Street, St Helier, JE2 3RG.

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

Passed away peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Jersey Hospice on Thursday, 27 June, 2024, aged 92 years, adored wife of Bernard. Elwyn will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Elwyn are invited to meet at St Lawrence Parish Church on Wednesday, 24 July at 12 noon.

Followed by private cremation.

If desired, please make any donations in lieu of flowers, in memory of Elwyn to Jersey Animal 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

Passed away on Wednesday, 19 June, 2024, after a short illness having just reached her 73rd birthday, wife and long time companion of David, mother to James and the late Charles, mother-in-law to Beth and Carmel, loving sister to Diane and Granny to Imogen, Eleanor and Isabelle. Fondly remembered by all who knew her.

A real character!

Thanks to the wonderful staff of Cedar Ward and Jersey Hospice who cared for her in her final weeks and to Paul Kemp of De Gruchy’s for the funeral arrangements.

A private funeral has taken place but donations in Kathryn’s memory may be sent to Jersey Hospice.