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Passed away peacefully after a ten-year battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family, in the tender care of the Intensive Care Unit of the General Hospital, on Sunday, 12 June, 2016, aged 60 years, dearly beloved wife and soulmate of Roy, cherished daughter of Ralph Forbes-Ritte and Jo Mitchell, much-loved step-daughter to Jean and Alan. Her laughter and internal strength will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, 9 June, 2016, surrounded by his loving family, devoted husband of Anne, loving father to Jean and David, father-in-law to Dave and Gill, much-loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Family and friends wishing to attend Derrick’s funeral service are invited to Eden Chapel, St Saviour, on Thursday, 16 June, at 1 pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent in Derrick’s memory to Family Nursing & Home Care, c/o The Honorary Treasurer, Le Bas Centre, St Saviour’s Road, St Helier, JE2 4RP. All inquiries to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully in his sleep at Lakeside Care Home on Friday, 10 June, 2016, aged 93 years, loving husband to the late Angela and much-loved father to Chris, Geoff, Andrew and daughters-in-law Anne and Nina and loving friend to the late Bernard. He will be very sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Family and friends wishing to attend the funeral service and celebration of Norris’ life are invited to the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, on Thursday, 23 June at 1. 15 pm. It was Norris’ wish that mourning dress be optional. By request, family flowers only please. Donations, in Norris’ memory, may be made to Cancer Research UK (Jersey), c/o Miss Liz de Figueiredo, 71 Belvedere, Princes Tower Road, St Saviour, JE2 7BE or Jersey Hospice Care, c/o Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB. All inquiries please to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

Passed away at Clarkson House on Thursday, 9 June, 2016, aged 89 years, dear Mum of Doreen, Michael, Edward, Jean and Joan. Will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries please to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

Free from pain. Will be sadly missed. Forever in our thoughts. Rest in peace. Dearest friend of Collette and Clarrie.

Passed away peacefully in the tender care of the Little Sisters of the Poor, on Thursday, 9 June, 2016, aged 96 years, beloved mother of Martyn and Sandra. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Reunited with her beloved husband Bill.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service of Josie are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier, on Thursday, 23 June at noon. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Josie may be sent to Jeanne Jugan Residence/Little Sisters of the Poor, Treasurer of Charity, Mother Superior, Little Sisters of the Poor, Jeanne Jugan Residence, St John’s Road, St Helier JE2 4XZ. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed away at Ronceray Care Home after a long illness, on Friday, 10 June, 2016, aged 59 years, much-loved wife of Ken, very much-loved and adored Mum of Philip, William and George. A very special lady loved by all her family and friends.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service are invited to meet at St Saviour’s Parish Church, on Friday, 17 June at 12. 30 pm. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

No more suffering Dave, tell you what you fought one hell of a battle Marra, a tough guy.

From Alan Laing and family.

Passed peacefully away on Thursday, 9 June, 2016, in his 90th year, adored father of Mavis, Mary and Robin, step-father of Chris, grandfather of Michelle, Tony, Sacha, Sharon and Linne and a great-grandfather. Now at peace.

Family and friends wishing to attend Bert’s funeral service and a celebration of Bert’s life are invited to St Ouen’s Parish Church on Monday, 20 June at 1. 30 pm. Please wear something yellow. Interment will follow in the Parish Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent in Bert’s memory to Jersey Alzheimer’s Association, De Carteret House, Hilgrove Street, St Helier, JE2 4SL. All inquiries please to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

Absolutely adored and cherished daughter and best friend of Jo Mitchell and her husband Alan.