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Passed away on Thursday 6 August, 2026, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Des, much-loved Mum of Nigel and Sean, grandmother to Ryan and Kieran. Eileen will be sadly missed by her family here and in Derby and Weymouth.

Funeral Service

Eileen’s funeral service will be held in St Ouen’s Parish Church on Wednesday, 2 September at 11 am.

Family flowers only please.

Donations, in lieu of flowers, can be offered to Dementia Jersey, 74 Halkett Place, St Helier, JE2 4WD.

All inquiries to De Gruchy Funeral Care, telephone 499444.

Passed away on Saturday, 1 August, 2026, after a short illness, aged 80 years, in Somerset, dearly loved wife of Leon, mother to André and Nikki, devoted grandmother of Cosmo, Maia, Blade, Marti, Zen and Boadie.

Gill spent many happy years teaching in Jersey, latterly head teacher at Grouville School.

Passed away on Sunday, 9 August, 2026, in Crewkerne Care Home in the UK. who now joins his sons Kiel and Ian. Will be greatly missed by his wife Emerald, daughter Marina and son Garry, Grand-kids Rickie and Darren and Great Grand-kids.

Thanking Dad for our wonderful childhood.

Passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Saturday, 8 August, 2026, beloved husband of the late Grace, loving father of Angela and Richard, father-in-law to Fiona and the late John, and grandfather to Matt, Sam and Zoe. Peter will be deeply missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend Peter’s funeral service are invited to meet on Tuesday, 25 August at 11.30 am at the RJA&HS, Crematorium Chapel, Trinity.

Family flowers only please.

Donations may be sent in lieu of flowers, in Peter’s memory to RNLI Jersey Lifeboat Guild, FAO Mrs E Colyer, St Helier Lifeboat Station, Albert Pier, St Helier, JE2 3NE.

All inquiries to Maillard’s Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away with her loving family by her side on Friday, 7 August, 2026, aged 66 years, beloved wife to Steven, devoted and adored Mum to Lauren and Kirsten, cherished Granny to Autumn and Romeo, loving sister to Annmarie, Angela and Martin.

Funeral Service

Family and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Kathleen are invited to meet at St Thomas’ Catholic Church, St Helier on Wednesday, 2 September at 11 am, followed by a private cremation.

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

My sister, my soulmate, my friend through the best and worst of times.

All our lives will now be changed forever.

Till we meet again, rest peacefully Kathleen.

Forever loved and missed by Annmarie, Richard, Ronan, Morgan & Lucy xxxxx.

Everyday I will miss you sister, it still hurts like the first day you gained your wings.

May you now rest in peace.

Love Janine & family x.

Passed away surrounded by the family who loved him, in Cambridge, New Zealand, youngest son of Arthur and Luçie Holt, late of Radier.

A veteran of Korea.

The loss of our cheerful, humorous uncle is deeply regretted by his nieces and nephews in Jersey.

May he rest in peace.

20.11.1929 – 10.08.2026.

Passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Saturday, 8 August, 2026, beloved husband of the late Grace, loving father of Angela and Richard, father-in-law to Fiona and the late John, and grandfather to Matt, Sam and Zoe. Peter will be deeply missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend Peter’s funeral service are invited to meet on Tuesday, 25 August at 11.30 am at the RJA&HS, Crematorium Chapel, Trinity.

Family flowers only please.

Donations may be sent in lieu of flowers, in Peter’s memory, to RNLI Jersey Lifeboat Guild, FAO Mrs E Colyer, St Helier Lifeboat Station, Albert Pier, St Helier, JE2 3NE.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully in the tender care of Jersey Hospice on Sunday, 9 August, 2026, at the age of 92 years, devoted wife to the late Brian Garner, much-loved Mum to Julie and Karen, Grandma to James & Emily, Luke & Amber, Emily & Jamie and Great-Grandma to Isabelle. Beryl will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.