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Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 5 August, 2025. Marlon was the rock of our family, a loving husband to Fiona, and a cherished father to Lauren and Olivia, and dedicated step-father to Josh. He was a doting grandfather to Mason and Maya, a dear son, brother, uncle and a cherished friend whose presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Funeral Service

Family and friends wishing to attend a service of celebration for the life of Marlon are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel on Thursday, 28 August, at 11.30 am.

Dress code, whatever you’re comfortable in.

No flowers please.

If desired, please make any donations in lieu of flowers, in memory of Marlon, to The Grace Trust, c/o the Treasurer, Grace Trust, PO Box 15, St Helier, JE4 9NG.

If you cannot attend, please contact oliviahbeuzeval@gmail.com for the link.

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

Passed away peacefully at the General Hospital with his wife by his side, on Monday, 18 August, 2025, aged 61 years, adored husband to Sylvia, beloved father to Beatrice and Amelia. John will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Now at peace, fly free my darling John.

Forever in our hearts.

Funeral Service

Family and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for John, are warmly invited to meet in St Thomas Catholic Church on Thursday, 4 September, at 11.45 am.

Family flowers only please.

Donations, in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to www.mymito mission.uk or www.thelilyfoundation.org.uk

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

Tragically passed away on Monday, 4 August, 2025.

A loving father, sadly missed by all that knew him.

A private family service will take place to celebrate Dave’s life.

May he rest in peace.

Passed away peacefully in the care of L’Hermitage Care Home on Sunday, 17 August, 2025, aged 92 years, widow of Basil Le Brun, loving mother of Jayne and Nigel, mother-in-law to Karen, grandmother to Nicole, great-grandmother to Leo and beloved partner to Andrew.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Pauline are invited to meet at The RJH&AS Crematorium Chapel on Wednesday, 24 September, at 11.30 am.

Family flowers only please.

Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Pauline can be made to Dementia Jersey, www.dementia.je

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

Peacefully passed away on Monday, 11 August, 2025, in the loving care of family and staff at St Joseph’s Care Home.

Mum’s heart will continue to beat through Rino, Lisa and Marco, her grandchildren Kaya, Rebecca, Oliver, Niomi, Kumiko, Tao and great-grandchildren Noah, Aria, Oscar and Isla, with the loving support of Steve, Nok, Rory and Liam.

Passed away on Monday, 18 August, 2025, aged 86 years, adored Mum to Anthony and much-loved grandmother to Cariss. Now re-united with Jack. Jean will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Jean, are warmly invited to meet in the Royal Jersey Showground, Trinity on Wednesday, 3 September at 1pm.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, maybe sent to Dementia Jersey, 74 Halkett Place, St Helier, Jersey, JE2 4WD.

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

Passed away suddenly on Saturday, 9 August, 2025, aged 74 years, beloved husband, soulmate and wingman to Jan, loving and devoted father to Luke and Lucy.

At Roy’s request, a private funeral service will take place.

A celebration of his life to be arranged and details to follow.

Roy will be deeply missed.

A very special thanks goes to all the staff who assisted in AAU and the Intensive Care Unit.

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

Mary passed away peacefully on Monday, 11 August, 2025, aged 86 years and 10 months, in the loving care of St Joseph’s Nursing and Care Home, after an illness bravely borne, beloved wife, partner and friend of Daniel for 43 years.

Her golden heart stopped beating and now my heart is broken.

No more pain my darling.

I miss you so much.

Love you forever.

God bless you my lovely Lady.

Danny XXX.

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

Brian passed peacefully away on Friday, 15 August, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones, Jackie, Jeremy and Jen.

Our memories of Brian will live on with much-love and affection.

A private funeral will take place as per Brian’s wishes.

Donations, if desired, to the Jersey Lifeboat Association, 25 Albert Pier, St Helier, JE2 3NE.

All inquiries please to De Gruchy Funeral Care, telephone 499444.

Passed away suddenly but peacefully on Monday, 11 August, 2025, aged 78 years, beloved husband of Lesley. Derek will be greatly missed by his family and friends in the musical world and the Model Railway Club.

Rest in peace.

Funeral Service

Family and friends wishing to attend Derek’s funeral service are invited to the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Thursday, 28 August at 1 pm.

By request, please dress smart casual.

No flowers.

Donations, in lieu of flowers, to a charity of your own choice.

All inquiries please to De Gruchy Funeral Care, telephone 499444.