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Passed away peacefully on Friday, 15 May, 2026, in the care of Jersey Hospice, aged 57 years. Dearly beloved husband of Susi, son of Gill and John, brother of Billy and uncle to James and Tianwynn.

Funeral Service

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

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to JSPCA, c/o The Administrator, 89 St Saviour’s Road, St Helier, JE2 4LA.

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

Passed away unexpectedly aged 78, on Friday, 15 May, 2026, with her family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Andy and devoted Mum, mother-in-law and Granny to Kerrie, Andrew, Erin, Archie and Stella.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Avice are invited to meet at the RJA&HS Crematorium Chapel on Monday, 8 June, at 1 pm.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, in memory of Avice can be made to Project Linus, https://www.jerseycharities.org/members/401/project-linus-uk-jersey-channel-islands

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

Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, 17 May, 2026, aged 93 years, adored partner of the late Michael. Marcel will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Funeral details to follow.

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

Passed away peacefully at Jersey Hospice Care on Saturday, 16 May, 2026. She will be deeply missed by her brother and sister and all her friends.

Funeral Service

Pat’s funeral service will be held at The RJA&HS Crematorium Chapel, Trinity on Monday, 1 June, at 10 am.

Donations in Pat’s memory may be sent to Macmillan Cancer Support (Jersey) Limited, The Oasis Suite 2.13, Lido Medical Centre St Saviour’s Road, St Saviour, JE2 7LA.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully on Friday, 15 May, 2026, aged 93 years, in the tender care of Les Charrières Care Home with loving family by her side. Beloved widow to the late Brian Tapley, loved Mum to Nick and Liza, Mum-in-law to Clive and Chris, dearest Granny to Johanna, Victoria, Simon and Matthew and very proud Great-Granny to her ten great-grandchildren.

Inspirational teacher and true champion of her native Jèrriais language.

Always fondly remembered and missed by her family and friends.

‘Eune vraie maitrêsse, à bétôt pour ach’teu’.

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

Passed away peacefully on Friday, 17 April, 2026. Devoted wife to Jose Faria, mother of Nuno and Antonio. Maria will be sadly missed by all her family and friends in Madeira and Jersey.

Funeral Service

Maria’s funeral service will be held at the Catholic Church of St Thomas on Friday, 5 June, at 10 am.

Burial will take place immediately thereafter at the Surville Cemetery and all are welcome to attend.

Please, family flowers only, but in Maria’s memory, donations can be made to either a Dementia charity or an Autism charity in honour of her husband and son.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Aged 87 years, Joan passed away peacefully on Monday, 11 May, 2026, at Jersey Hospice Care. A much-loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Joan will be greatly missed by all her family and many friends.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Joan are invited to meet at Town Church on Wednesday, 27 May, at 11 am.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, in memory of Joan to go to Jersey Hospice.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away on Friday, 15 May, 2026, aged 86 years. Adored wife of the late John, much-loved Mum of Jonathan and Roz, cherished Nan of Tabatha, Piers, Chloe, Harry and Finley and treasured Great-Nan to Danny and Arthur. Anita will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Funeral details to follow.

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

Passed away in the loving care of Jersey Hospice on Sunday, 10 May, 2026, aged 58, beloved sister, friend and Auntie. Chrissy was a highly regarded teacher at Victoria College Prep, First Tower and St Clement’s schools.

Celebration of Life

The family invite all who knew Chrissy to a Celebration of her life at St Paul’s Church, New Street, St Helier at 2.30 pm on Friday, 5 June.

Chrissy requested that colourful and casual wear be worn.

Family flowers only, thank you.

If desired, donations can be made to ‘Walk Through the Bible’, www.bible.org.uk

There will be light refreshments at the church after the service to share memories of Chrissy.

The service will also be live streamed via the church’s YouTube, ‘St Pauls Jersey’.

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

Died peacefully at Jersey Hospice Care surrounded by her family on Saturday, 9 May, 2026, aged 76 years, beloved wife of Graeme, devoted Mum of Josephine and Robin and a loving Granny/Ga Ga of Max, Finn and Ava-Isabella. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Funeral Service

Family and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Janis, are warmly invited to meet at the Royal Jersey Showground on Wednesday, 27 May, at 2.30 pm.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB.

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