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LAWTON, John Alfred

Passed away very peacefully on Friday, 7 August, 2015, aged 83 years, surrounded by his family, greatly loved husband of Marie (Mary) and devoted father, grandfather, brother, uncle, step-father and step-grandfather. Funeral private. Family flowers only. Thanksgiving Service in Jersey to be announced at a later date. Special thanks to the HDU’s nursing staff, in particular to Laura Smith, she cared for John with great compassion and devotion. Donations, if desired, to the British Heart Foundation, c/o Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, 59 Kensington Place, JE2 3PA.

MATTHEWS, Henry

Passed away suddenly but peacefully at the General Hospital, on Saturday, 8 August, 2015, aged 82 years, much-loved husband of the late Betty, devoted father to Mo, Bev and Debbie and a wonderful father-in-law to Jill, Peter and Colin, adored Pops and great-Pops to James and Ornellia, Chris and Georgina, Boris and Brigit, Luke and Sinead, Josh, Evelyn, William, Eden, Erin and Nolan, partner to Maureen. He will be very much missed by all his family and friends. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

OXENHAM, Rosemary Theresa (née Taschke)

Passed away peacefully in her 92nd year, on Friday, 7 August, 2015, dearly loved mother of Jim, adored mother-in-law of Dawn and special Nanny to Thomas and Melissa. You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide, Although we cannot see you, You’re always by our side. A private service will take place. All inquiries please to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

ROCHE, Terence James

Passed away suddenly but peacefully, on Thursday, 6 August, 2015, a week before his 65th birthday, in the tender care of Jersey Hospice. Terence James, adored husband and soul mate of Sylvia, much-loved father of Paul and Mark, father-in-law of Emma, devoted ‘Da’ of Harry and step-Grandad to Lucy, also loving brother to Mick and John and brother-in-law of Liz and Fionuala and Jeff and Corinne. Will be sadly missed. A huge light has gone out of our lives.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Terence are invited to meet at St John’s Parish Church, on Tuesday, 18 August at 2 p. m. , followed by interment in the Parochial Cemetery. Bright colours to be worn please. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Terence may be made to Jersey Hospice Care, c/o Honorary Treasurer, Mr Ian R Richardson, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

FIRKINS, Brian

(Topline Jewellers)Passed on peacefully and with dignity, on Thursday, 6 August, 2015, at the General Hospital surrounded by his loving family. His wife Fran, son and daughter, Stella and Greg, and father-in-law to Donna and Dave and proud grandfather of Tehya-Leigh. I will miss my best pal so much. Nighty, night my darling.

Love Fran, a. k. a ‘The Dragon’ xx. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

FIRKINS, Brian

Dad, You will be missed so much by everyone who knew you and remembered fondly by all who loved you. So brave to the very end. Forever in our hearts. Goodnight, God bless.

Love Stella, Dave and Tehya-Leigh xx.

FIRKINS, Brian

To a father and a friend, so many words left unspoken, never enough time to say what we truly mean. Have a safe journey and we will ‘see ya later’. All our love, hugs and kisses.

Donna and Greg.

STURDY, Maisie

Passed away on Saturday, 1 August, 2015, a special lady who will be very sadly missed.

From Rosemarie.

CONNELL, Marie (née Le Tissier)

On Thursday, 23 July, 2015, peacefully at her home in France, beloved sister of Angela Thompson, sister-in-law of David, cherished aunt of Jamie and Lucy, great-aunt to Demi-Mei, Kobe and Cooper.