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Passed away peacefully after an illness bravely borne, on Wednesday, 12 June, 2019, aged 87 years, beloved husband of the late Joan, proud and loving father of the ‘Magnificent Five’, grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be greatly missed.

Relatives and friends wishing to celebrate Michael’s life are invited to attend the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier at noon on Friday, 28 June. No flowers. Donations, in Michael’s memory, can be made to Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB. All inquiries to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, 13 June, 2019, aged 83 years, surrounded by his family, beloved husband of Kitty (57 years), loving father of John, June and Alison, father-in-law to Vicky, Peter and John and treasured Papa to his grandchildren Louise, Ellen, Laura and Timothy. He will be sadly missed. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

Passed away on Monday, 10 June, 2019. Words cannot express the sadness we are feeling, but our memories of you in our hearts, will keep forever.

From your loving sister Kathy, brother-in-law Dave and nephew Chris xxx.

Aged 81 years, died peacefully at his home with his family and good friend Margaret McGovern by his side, on Friday, 14 June, 2019, much-loved husband of Auriol, father to Sean, Trina, Claire and Becs, grandfather to Tom, Ciara, Olivia, Annaliese, Mia, Harry, Jack and Joshua, daughter-in-law Jess, sons-in-law Con, Niall and Paul. Many thanks to all the staff at Jersey Hospital, Southampton General Hospital, Jersey Hospice Care and Family Nursing. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed away at the general hospital after a short illness, with her loving family at her side on Friday, 14 June, 2019, much-loved wife of Des for 57 years, a loving Mum to Malcolm, Brian and Linda and son-in-law Marc, a proud and devoted Gran and Granny to Kristina, Daniel, Ben and Lauren.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road on Tuesday, 25 June at 1. 15 pm. Smart casual clothes to be worn, no black please. Family flowers only, but donations in Margaret’s memory, if desired, may be sent to Cancer Research UK (Jersey Committee), c/o Hon Treasurer Miss Jo Guliiou, the Old Hayloft, Le Huquet Farm, Rue du Huquet, St Martin, JE3 6HU. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

17. 11. 1938 – 13. 06. 2019. Passed away peacefully in the General Hospital following a short illness, beloved husband of Kay, much-loved by Sara and Rob, Jane and Nick and all his family and friends.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend Louis’ funeral service are invited to attend the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Tuesday, 25 June at noon. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent in Louis’ memory to the British Heart Foundation (Jersey), c/o Mrs C Haydon Taylor, Le Picachon, Rue de la Bachauderie, St Martin, JE3 6JE. All inquiries please to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

Of Green Acres, St Ouen, passed peacefully away on Monday, 10 June, 2019, in the tender care of Silver Springs Care Home, with her loving family by her side, much-loved Mum of Robert and Diane, mother-in-law to Anthony, devoted Nan to Richard, loving sister of Kathleen and the late Herbert, family to David, Christopher, Jane, Aimee and Edward. She will be deeply missed by all her family and friends.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend Ivy’s funeral service are invited to meet at St Ouen’s Parish Church on Thursday, 20 June at 11am. Interment to follow within the parochial cemetery. Family flowers only. Black attire not required. Donations in Ivy’s memory, to Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB. All inquiries to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

02. 12. 1932 – 31. 05. 2019. Widow of George Thomas Dockrell, passed away in Cranleigh, Surrey. Forever in our hearts.

Linda, Patrick, Fiona and family. Funeral ServiceFuneral service at St Nicolas Church, Cranleigh, GU6 8AS on Thursday, 27 June at 1. 45 pm. Inquiries to Woodford Family Funeral Service, Telephone 01483 276500.

Passed peacefully away on Wednesday, 5 June, 2019, after a short illness. Sadly missed by her brother John, Roger and Christine, Christopher and Sandra and their families.

Passed away suddenly on Monday, 3 June, 2019. We little knew when we woke that morn, the sorrow the day would bring, The call was sudden, the shock severe, to part with one we loved so dear. Sometimes it’s hard to understand why somethings have to be.

Dearly loved grandson of Granny Joan.