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SMITH, Stanley

Passed away peacefully aged 90 on Monday, 4 August, 2025. He will be deeply missed by his beloved wife Hilary and all his loving family.

A private funeral has taken place as he wished.

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

KENNEDY, Yvette Mary (née Bisson)

Passed away peacefully on Friday, 15 August, 2025, at Pinderfield Hospital, UK, aged 61. Daughter to the late Gordon and Gwendoline Bisson, husband to Patrick Kennedy, mother to Storm and Saffron and sister to Dione, Ian and Marcus. Yvette will be sadly missed.

Funeral Details

Funeral service to be held at Pontefract Crematorium, Wakefield Road, Pontefract, WF8-4HA.

Family flowers only please.

Donations can be made to Macmillan Jersey.

All inquiries to Coop Funeral Directors, Pontefract, 01977 703222.

VARDON, Lyndon

Aged 74 years, Lyndon passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 5 August, 2025, at home.

A quiet and private person, Lyndon will be missed by his family and friends.

A private cremation will be held.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

LAWRENCE, Frank (Captain)

Passed away peacefully at the General Hospital on Sunday, 17 August, 2025, in his 94th year, adored husband of the late Olive, much-loved father of Denis and Monique, Peter and Lesley, Susan and Philip, Frank and Linda and James and Caroline. Frank was a wonderful grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather who will be so deeply missed by so many. Reunited with his beloved Olive.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Frank are invited to meet at St Saviour’s Parish Church on Tuesday, 9 September, at 10.30 am.

Followed by private cremation.

Mourning clothing not required, some colour welcome.

If desired, please make any donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Frank to the Jersey Cheshire Home, c/o Mr Jimmy McCormack, Treasurer, Jersey Cheshire Home, Eric Young House, Rope Walk, St Helier, JE2 4UU, or Wet wheels Jersey, Wet Wheels, c/o Orchid Communications, First Floor, 3 Mulcaster Street, St Helier, JE2 3NJ, or the Mission to Seafarers Jersey branch, c/o Brian Penaluna, Wingara, 5 Causie Drive, St Clement, JE2 8HE.

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

BEAUCHAMP, Joseph Charles

Passed away at home on Friday, 8 August, 2025, 6 days before his 100th birthday. A much-loved brother, uncle, great uncle and great-great uncle. He will be sadly missed by all the family, a true gentleman.

A Bétôt Joe.

Funeral details to follow.

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

AVRILL, Marion (née Quinain)

Loving and devoted wife of John, treasured daughter of Joyce Buckland of Alderney, dearest sister of Joy, Ede and the late Richard and sister-in-law to Denis and Paul. Passed away peacefully at home in the loving care of her family.

Funeral Service

Friends wishing to attend Marion’s funeral service are invited to the RJA&HS Crematorium Chapel on Thursday, 11 September, at 1pm.

Dress code is optional/colourful.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu may be sent to Jersey Hospice Care, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

EVERSFIELD, Joyce

Passed away suddenly on Thursday, 14 August, 2025, aged 82 years old, loving mother to Darren, Maria and Helena and devoted grandmother to her grandchildren. She was so loved and will be missed dearly.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the service are to meet at the RJH&AS Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday, 16 September, at 1 pm.

DE GRUCHY, Pamela (née Samson)

Aged 74 years, Pam passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 19 August, 2025, in the care of Southampton General Hospital following a brief illness, loving and devoted wife of Peter, mother of Jonathan and James, mother-in-law to Natalie and Sam and adored by her grandchildren David, Zoey, Logan and Edie Sue. Pam will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends.

Funeral details to follow.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers to either the Jersey Bat Group and/or Jersey Cancer Relief.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

SHRIMPTON, Alan James

Passed away peacefully on Monday, 18 August, 2025, aged 85 years, at Jersey Hospice, loving husband of Maureen and father of David and Andrew were at his side. Will be greatly missed by all his grandchildren, family and all those that knew and loved him.

Funeral Service

Family and Friends wishing to attend Alan’s funeral service are invited to meet in the Royal Jersey Showground, Trinity on Wednesday, 10 September at 11.30 am.

No mourning clothes, smart casual.

No flowers please.

Donations in lieu of flowers to Jersey Hospice Care, Le Mont Cochin, St Helier, JE2 3JB.

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

HICKLING, Harry

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 20 August, 2025, aged 87 years. He is survived by his wife Margaret, sons Rob, Ian, Bill and Pete, seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Harry had a zest for life and a love of flying.

Details and date of the funeral to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.