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A true gentleman. We will miss his dry wit and humour but our memories will live on. Our thoughts are with Brenda, Alex and Vicky.

Don, Jean, Phil, Darren and God-daughter Becky.

Died peacefully on Tuesday, 18 April, 2017, aged 72 years, loving husband of the late Viv Jones, Dad to Rich and Andy, father-in-law to Jennie and Grampa to Rhys and Sophie. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Thanks to the staff of Jersey Hospice Care for their care and compassion in his final days, also to Dr Sean Ryan for his care and support during the final months of his illness.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Bob are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday, 2 May at 10. 45 am. Bright colours to be worn, no mourning clothes please. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Bob may be sent to Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

A true gentleman with a great sense of humour. He will be sadly missed by all the boys from The Priory, St Mary’s golf society.

Passed away peacefully on Monday, 10 April, 2017, at Gloucester Royal Hospital, aged 92 years, beloved husband of the late Joan, sadly missed by his daughter Yvonne and son-in-law John.

Funeral service will take place at St Michael and All Angels Church, Bishop’s Cleeve, Cheltenham on Tuesday, 25 April, at 1 pm. A service of burial will be held at the Parish of St Saviour’s Cemetery, Jersey on Tuesday, 2 May, at 11 am. All friends are welcome to meet at Parish of St Saviour’s Cemetery and attend the burial service. Donations, in memory of Jim for the RNLI (these donations will be assigned to the Jersey Lifeboat Association) may be sent care of Alexander Burn Funeral Directors, 22 Church Road, Bishop’s Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 8LR, Telephone 01242 673300.

Died suddenly at home in Havelock North, New Zealand on Sunday, 9 April, 2017, aged 74. Much-loved Bwana Captain T is hugely missed by brother Chip, all the UK Scotts and his many constellations of mates and family in Jersey, NZ and the diaspora worldwide. If desired, donations to Malawi Nyika Vwaza Wildlife UK Trust, details at http://www. nyika-vwaza-trust. org/contact-us. html ‘Wa uuluka ku malo ena’ – ‘He has flown to another place’.

Passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on Monday, 17 April, 2017, in her 87th year, loving partner of George Merhet, devoted mother of Annie and Susie, much-loved grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Family and friends wishing to attend Verbena’s funeral service are invited to the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road on Friday, 28 April at 9. 30 am. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent in Verbena’s memory to Family Nursing & Home Care Jersey Inc, c/o the Honorary Treasurer, Le Bas Centre, St Saviour’s Road, St Helier, JE2 4RP or Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB. All inquiries please to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

Passed away suddenly on Monday, 17 April, 2017, dearly loved husband of Mavis and beloved father of Kathryn and Joanne and son-in-law Ian, dear Papa of Maia and Marley. Forever in our hearts. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries please to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

Passed peacefully away at Lakeside Care Home on Tuesday, 18 April, 2017, in her 97th year, reunited with her beloved husband Peri, loving mother to Carla and much-loved mother-in law to Peter, devoted Nanna and great-Nonna. No length of time can take away, Our thoughts of you from day to day. Though absent, you are always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries please to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

Words can hardly express our sadness at the loss of our dear friend Dawn. Our thoughts are with Steve and Paul.

Pete, Sue, Delphine and Aidan.

Passed away peacefully at the Jersey General Hospital on Wednesday, 12 April, 2017, aged 91 years, widow of Brian and much-loved mother to Claire, David and William, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be much missed.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend a service of thanksgiving for the life of Lois are invited to meet at St Aubin’s Methodist Church on Thursday, 27 April at 11. 30 am. A private cremation will have taken place. No flowers please. Donations may, if desired, be sent in memory of Lois to Channel Islands’ Air Search, c/o Hon Treasurer, Mr Roger Leonard, Casa Mia, Montrose, Grands Vaux, St Saviour, JE2 7NA. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.