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Passed away peacefully in the care of Lakeside and Jersey Hospice on Tuesday, 2 June, 2026, aged 88 years. Beloved husband of Penny and loving father to Nina and Darry. He will be greatly missed by us all.

A private cremation will take place.

If desired, please make any donations in lieu of flowers in memory of Ian 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

Passed away on Monday, 1 June, 2026. Loving wife of the late Maurice and devoted Mum to Pierre. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral Service

Family and friends wishing to attend Ruth’s funeral service are invited to the Royal Jersey Showground, Trinity on Thursday, 18 June, at 10 am.

Family flowers only please.

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

Formerly of 9 La Place Noel, Le Chemin Des Maltieres, Grouville.

Died at Lakeside Manor Care Home on Saturday, 23 May, 2026.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend a service of celebration, are invited to meet at Gouray Church, St Martin on Monday, 22 June, at 1.30 pm.

No flowers by special request please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to RNLI, St Helier Lifeboat Station, Albert Pier, St Helier, JE2 3NE.

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

Passed peacefully away at Jersey General Hospital on Sunday, 31 May, 2026, aged 94 years, loving wife of the late Bert, mother of Carolyn, Andrew and the late Elizabeth (Liz), mother-in-law to Richard, Laura and Sean and doting grandmother to James, Kirsten and George. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Funeral details to follow.

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

Passed away peacefully in the tender care of Les Houmets Care Home on Friday, 29 May, 2026, aged 90 years. A much-loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a loving sister who will be dearly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Connie are invited to meet at St Martin’s Methodist Church on Friday, 19 June, at 11 am, followed by a private committal.

Family flowers only.

Donations in lieu of flowers in memory of Connie can be made to St Martin’s Methodist Church, c/o The Treasurer Donald Reid, 1 Santa Rosa, Patier Lane, St Saviour, JE2 7LQ or The Motor Neurone Disease Association, c/o Mrs Wendy Lees, Donations Treasurer, Lynton, Rue des Marettes, St Martin, JE3 6DS.

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

Aged 52 years, Luis passed away unexpectedly on Monday, 11 May, 2026, a much-loved father, brother, and friend. Luis will be greatly missed by all his family and many friends.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Sadly passed away on Friday, 29 May, 2026, aged 91. Born in Italy, he worked for over 60 years in the catering business in Jersey, garnering much acclaim as a restaurateur. Caring father of Alan and Vicky, and loving grandfather to Luna, he will be deeply missed and very fondly remembered by all, including his many friends, customers and the staff at La Capannina restaurant.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully at St Joseph’s Care Home, on Monday, 25 May, 2026, aged 85 years, dearly loved father to Claire and Helen, father-in-law to Steve and Craig, adored grandfather to Josh, Luke, Tianne and Kaya and great-grandfather to Jayden, Lucas and Connor.

In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still.

In our hearts you hold a place no-one else will ever fill.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend Peter’s funeral service are invited to meet on Wednesday, 17 June at 1pm at St Ouen’s Parish Church.

Followed by private cremation.

Donations, in Peter’s memory, may be sent to Jersey Hospice Care, 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

Passed away peacefully in the loving care of Jersey Hospice on Friday, 22 May, 2026, aged 80 years, with family by his side. Loving partner to Mavis and treasured stepfather to Tia.

He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Colin are invited to meet at the RJA & HS, Trinity, on Monday, 8 June at 2.30 pm.

The service will be followed by a private cremation.

Donations in lieu of flowers, in memory of Colin, may be sent to Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB.

Donations to be made payable to ‘Jersey Hospice Care’.

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

Goodbye Marcel, our treasured neighbour and friend of thirty years.

You brought joy and laughter into our lives but also wisdom and unwavering support.

A light has gone out in our lives and we will miss you so much.

Our deepest condolences to Marcel’s family at this sad time.

With love always, Amanda, Ben and Jacob.