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Peter Wood, the oldest son of Captain and Mrs R G Wood (née du Feu) born in Jersey on 9 May, 1938, died in the USA after a lengthy illness on Wednesday, 15 November, 2017. Peter always insisted on being seen as a Jerseyman throughout his career in consultancy and banking in New York and his subsequent retirement in New Hampshire. He returned regularly to the Island both while at school and university in England and in the course of his subsequent career. He coupled his abiding interest in the outdoors with building up, together with his wife JoAnn, who survives him, an extensive collection of contemporary paintings and sculpture including examples from the Channel Islands.

Ex British Airways & Hi-Speed Freight Services Ltd. Passed away peacefully of a broken heart in the General Hospital on Wednesday, 15 November, 2017, aged 90 years, exactly two months after losing his beloved wife Val, of sixty-four and three-quarter years. They are now together again as one, leaving behind their devastated, loving son David and daughter-in-law Jenny. God bless. Sleep tight. We love ya xxx.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service of Roy are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Thursday, 30 November at 10. 45 am. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Roy may be sent to British Red Cross, c/o Mrs Beverley Dallas-Chapman, Senior Community Fundraiser, British Red Cross, Fire Service HQ, Rouge Bouillon, St Helier, JE2 3ZA. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 8 November, 2017. You fought the last few days as bravely and courageously as the last few years. Forever in our thoughts.

Sadly missed by your sister-in-law Merivonne, Billy, Gemma and Nuno and Sarah and Stuart x. Treasured memories of the ‘Hostest with the Mostest’.

Love always, Mo and George x.

In loving memory of our dear friend Sally. She will be loved always and missed eternally. Sleep peacefully.

Norma and Cliff, Marc and Michael, Geoff, Johan and Mary.

Passed away peacefully after a short illness on Friday, 10 November, 2017, aged 83 years, beloved wife of Jim, loving mother of Andrew and Ian, much-loved mother-in-law of Alison and Rose, devoted grandmother of Gemma, Joshua, Esme, Lucy, Maisie and Ruby, also a great-grandmother to Amelia-Rose. She will be greatly missed by all those who knew her. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries please to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

Passed away on Friday, 20 October, 2017. Beryl, Ian, Gavin and family wish to extend our sincere thanks for all the kindness and for the condolences and support that we have received. We also send our gratitude and sincere appreciation to Family Nursing, including the Rapid Response Team, Nightingales, Hospice, Fidelia, Paul Battrick MBE and colleagues at Pitcher & Le Quesne, and Canon Geoff Houghton, Rector of Trinity for all your outstanding care, friendship and guidance.

After a short illness in Jersey Hospital on Thursday, 9 November, 2017 aged 87 years, beloved and loving wife of Martin, mother of Eleanor, James, Arabella and Emmeline, mother-in-law to David, Venetia, Gus and Shaun, adored and adoring Gran to Douglas, Patrick, Henry, Phoebe and Francesca. A great friend to many.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend a service to celebrate the life of Jean are invited to meet at St Helier Town Church on Thursday, 23 November at noon. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Jean will be used for the benefit of The Wigmore Hall Trust and should be sent to Pitcher & Le Quesne Funeral Directors, 59 Kensington Place, St Helier, Jersey, JE2 3PA, cheques made payable to Pitcher & Le Quesne Funeral Directors. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed away peacefully at the General Hospital on Saturday, 11 November, 2017, aged 89 years, beloved husband to Daphne for 66 years, father to Malcolm, Jean, Ruth and the late Jennifer, and grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be sadly missed by all his many family and friends. In accordance with John’s wishes, there will be no funeral service. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

Who has left a huge hole in our hearts, so brave and courageous throughout your illness. Will be sadly missed by her brother and family.

Michael, Janice, Joanne, Alison, Maddison and Bailey, Stephen, Lee and Aunty Beryl.

Died peacefully on Sunday, 12 November, 2017, in Jersey, loving wife of Peter Dawson and much-loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. A private family funeral will take place. A memorial service will be held at a date to be announced in 2018. Donations, in memory of Gillian, may be sent to St John Ambulance Jersey, c/o Mark Wildman, Treasurer, St John Ambulance, Jersey, 14-16 Midvale Road, St Helier, JE2 3YR. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.