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Passed away peacefully in the loving care of Jersey Hospice on Monday, 20 April, 2026, aged 44 years, beloved mother of Joshua and Megan, loving partner of Marcel and ex-husband Steve, cherished daughter to David and Jane and much-loved sister of Christina and Kevin. Patricia will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Rest in peace.

Funeral Service

Family and friends wishing to attend Patricia’s funeral service are invited to attend Grouville Parish Church on Thursday, 7 May, at 11 am.

Private cremation follows.

By request, please wear bright colours.

Family flowers only.

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

Passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of St Joseph’s on Tuesday, 7 April, 2026, aged 102 years, loving wife of the late Rev Alan Freeman, a much-loved Mum of Joan and the late Sonny. Adored grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. The last surviving child of Walter and Agnes Perchard. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Funeral Service

Family and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Muriel, are warmly invited to meet at St Martin’s Methodist Church on Friday, 1 May at 11 am.

Please wear something colourful.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to Cancer Research UK Jersey, c/o Kirstie Le Feuvre, Ambleside, La Grande Route Des Sablons, Grouville, Jersey, JE3 9FG.

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

Our hearts are heavy as we share the sudden passing of Remi Poulliquen. A much-loved husband, father and grandfather on Monday, 20 April, 2026.

He led a fulfilling and busy life teaching many to drive and flipping many a burger over the years. His passing has left a hole too great to be filled and will be missed beyond words.

Details of the celebration of Remi’s life to follow.

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

Passed away peacefully on Friday, 17 April, 2026, aged 93, in the loving care of the staff at Maison St Brelade. Reunited with beloved Dennis and her many friends and family who have gone before. A loving Mum to Steve and Sue, proud Grandma of Lynsey, Craig and Katie and super proud Great-Grandma to Logan and Jack. Greatly missed by her sister Lillian and nephews Michael, John, Andrew and their families in the UK. A genuinely loving friend and inspiration to many, who has left an unforgettable mark on this world.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Margaret are invited to meet at the RJA&HS Crematorium Chapel on Thursday, 7 May, at 1 pm.

Family flowers only.

Please wear bright colours and a touch of pink.

Donations in lieu of flowers in memory of Margaret can be made to After Breast Cancer Support Group, www.abc.org.je or Maison St Brelade, c/o Sam Churchill, La Petite Route des Mielles, St Brelade, JE3 8FB.

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

It is with great sadness the Association of Jersey Architects (AJA) acknowledge the passing of Colin Perchard OBE CVO, who was a valued, treasured and highly respected Patron of the AJA from 2003 to 2025. Colin gave the AJA fabulous support and was an enthusiastic promoter of our profession and great company, he will long be missed. Colin was a remarkable and delightful man, it was a real privilege to have Colin’s energetic support as AJA Patron for so many years.

The AJA Council extends our condolences and sympathy to his wife Liz, sons Adam, Jonty and Nick, and his wider family on Colin’s passing.

All AJA Members are requested to attend Colin’s funeral when announced in due course.

It is with our deepest sorrow to announce the unexpected but very peaceful passing of Jillian on Saturday, 18 April, 2026, at Pinewood Residential Care Home. She was a much-loved wife of the late Peter, adored mother of Vanessa, mother-in-law to Michel, Grandma to Sophie and GG to Ruby. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends in Jersey and the UK.

Funeral details to follow.

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

Much-loved and will always be fondly remembered by his nieces Laura, Lucy, Millie, Jamie, Mia and their families xx.

Passed away at home in the night of the 17th of April, 2026. Beloved wife of Umberto, much-loved mother of Kareen and Gregory, and cherished grandmother of Theodore, Rebecca, Eduardo and Margaux.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to the JSPCA.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 11 April, 2026, aged 89 years. Adored mother to Debra. She will be so sadly missed.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Rosemary are warmly invited to meet in the Royal Jersey Showground, Trinity on Thursday, 30 April at 10 am.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to JSPCA, 89 St Saviours Road, St Helier, JE2 4GJ.

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

Passed away peacefully at Jersey Hospice Care on Tuesday, 7 April, 2026, aged 94 years.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Clive are invited to meet at the RJA&HS Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday, 5 May at 1 pm.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers in memory of Clive can be made to Jersey Hospice Care, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB.

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