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Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 23 August, 2026, at Jersey General Hospital, aged 85. Beloved husband of Margaret, loving father to Steven, step-father to Paul and Michael, father-in-law to Caroline and Gill and much-loved Papa to Charlotte, Lucy, James and Sam. He will be sadly missed.

Funeral Service

Family and friends wishing to attend Bernie’s funeral service are invited to meet on Thursday, 24 September, at 2.30 pm, at RJA&HS Crematorium Chapel, Trinity.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to The Royal British Legion (Jersey Branch), Legion House, 2 – 4 Great Union Street, St Helier, JE2 3YD.

All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, telephone 733330.

Beloved husband of Kate, father of Chris, Melinda and Kerry, uncle, great-uncle, father-in-law, and grandfather, passed away in the care of the General Hospital on Thursday, 3 September, 2026.

The family thank the General Hospital staff, and Chantal and her team at Cheval Roc Residential and Nursing Home, for their kindness and compassion throughout Brian’s time in their care.

Funeral Service

A private family service will be held at De Gruchy’s Funeral Care on Thursday, 17 September, at 9.30 am.

Please no flowers, however donations in Brian’s memory can be made to Myeloma UK.

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

Passed away peacefully in Yorkshire on Tuesday, 25 August, 2026.

Love from all her family and friends xxx.

Le Connétable and Municipality of the Paroisse de St Jean would like to send their condolences to Annette and family following the sad loss of Gary.

Past and present members of the Municipality wishing to attend the funeral are invited to meet at St Johns Church on Thursday, 17 September, at noon.

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Passed away suddenly but peacefully at Cheval Roc Care Home on Tuesday, 8 September, 2026, aged 92 years. Beloved husband for nearly 70 years to Shirley, loving Dad of Shirley-Ann, Jenny and Lynda and their partners Rob and Kevin. A much-loved Papa and Great-Grandpa. He will be greatly missed by all his 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 La Haule Care Home on Tuesday, 1 September, 2026, aged 85 years. Much-loved mother of Stefano and Ana and grandmother of Anna and Christopher.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Filipa are invited to meet at St Thomas’ Catholic Church on Thursday, 1 October, at 11.30 am, followed by a private burial.

Bright colours welcome.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers in memory of Filipa can be made to Dementia Jersey, 74 Halkett Place, St Helier, JE2 4WH.

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

It is with deep sorrow that we announce that Harry, aged 72, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, 11 August, 2026. Harry will be greatly missed by his family, partner and friends.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend Harry’s funeral are invited to meet at the RJA&HS Crematorium Chapel on Wednesday, 30 September, at 1 pm.

Please do not wear black.

Family flowers only.

Donations in lieu of flowers, in memory of Harry, may be made to Jersey Rescue Dogs, Badgers Holt, Route des Genets, St Brelade, JE3 8DB, www.jerseyrescue dogs.co.uk

All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, telephone 733330.

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 2 September, 2026, aged 82 years. Much-loved wife of Philip, Mum of Tristan and Nick and grandmother to Henry, Max and Xavier.

A private funeral will take place in Jersey.

Donations in memory of Jo can be made to The Gurkha Welfare Trust, Po Box 2170, 22 Queen Street, Salisbury, SP2 2EX or online at www.gwt.org.uk

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

Passed away peacefully in the care of Jersey General Hospital on Thursday, 27 August, 2026, aged 76 years. Adored husband to Laurinda and beloved Dad to Marco and David. Manuel will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Manuel, are warmly invited to meet in St Thomas Roman Catholic Church on Monday, 21 September, at noon, followed by a burial.

The burial will take place at Surville Cemetery and all who wish to attend are welcome to join us.

Donations, if desired, may be made in Manuel’s memory to Jersey Hospice Care, Mont Cochon, St Helier.

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

Devoted wife of the late Bernard, treasured mother to Carolyne and Mark, mother-in-law to Lawrence and adored Nana to Greg, Ross, Abbey and Matt. Slipped away peacefully on Thursday, 3 September, 2026, aged 92.

Mum suffered and struggled but always fought back until she could no longer.

Now at peace with her beloved Bernard. She will be sorely missed by all her loving family and wonderful caring friends.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.