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The Jersey Irish Society and the Irish Community would like to express sincere condolences to Paul, Darren, Clare and Declan on the passing of Marion.

A golden heart stopped beating, Two willing hands are still, The one who did so much for us, Is resting at God’s will. Rest in peace.

From your loving son Alan, daughter-in-law Kath, grandchildren and great-grandchildren xxx.

Died peacefully on Thursday, 24 September, 2015, at home in Penrith, Cumbria, in his 90th year. The beloved husband of Cath, widower of the late Helena, father of Allan, Colin, the late Barry, David and Eamonn, father-in-law, grandfather and stepfather.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service are invited to meet at St Brelade’s Parish Church, on Friday, 9 October at 10 am. Family flowers only please. Donations, in John’s memory, may be sent to Hospice at Home, Federation House, Gilwilly Industrial Estate, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9BL. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

Our beautiful, funny best friend Marion, left us suddenly on Saturday, 26 September, 2015, no words can describe how we feel. Our ‘Girls Lunches’ and ‘Weekends Away’ will never be the same. The memories, funny stories and special moments will live forever in our hearts. We will miss you for the rest of our lives Marion – Our Dancing Queen. Our thoughts and prayers go to Paul, Darren, Clare, Declan, Agnes, Martin, Kay, Martin and all the family.

Liz, Anne, Suzanne, Maureen, Babs, Mags, Isobel, Helen, Mary, Pauline, Michelle, Jane and all our families.

Much-loved Dad and Popa passed away peacefully in his sleep in Bartlett Ward, General Hospital, on Wednesday, 30 September, 2015. Will be sadly missed by many, especially his two daughters and seven grandchildren. He is now at peace with his son Richard.

Those wishing to attend the funeral service are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, on Wednesday, 7 October, at 1. 15 pm. Please wear something blue to support his love of his favourite football team, Everton. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent in Richie’s memory to Jersey Hospice Care, c/o the Hon Treasurer, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

A wonderful person, sadly taken from our lives too soon. Our thoughts are with Paul, Darren, Clare and Declan at this sad time. RIP Marion.

Love Gooch, Megan, Kathryn and Jamie.

Deepest condolences to Paul, Darren, Clare and Declan for the sudden death of their mother.

Sadly missed by Martin, Mary and Tara. Ar dhéis Dé go raibh a anam dillis.

Passed peacefully away on Wednesday, 30 September, 2015, aged 102 years. Mum of Michael and Mervyn. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend Jan’s funeral service are invited to the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier, on Tuesday, 13 October, at 2. 30 pm. By request no flowers please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent in Jan’s memory to Starlight Children’s Foundation, Macmillan House, Paddington Station, London, W2 1HD. All inquiries please to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 30 September, 2015, aged 87 years. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Flo are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier, on Friday, 9 October, at 10. 45 a. m. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Flo may be made to Jersey Alzheimer’s Association, De Carteret House, Hilgrove Street, St Helier, JE2 4SL. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

God saw her getting tired, a cure was not to be, He wrapped her in His loving arms, and whispered ‘Come with me. ‘She suffered much in silence, her spirit did not bend, She faced her pain with courage, until the very end. She tried so hard to stay with us but her fight was not in vain, God took her to His loving home and freed her from the pain. Always in our thoughts.

From your loving daughter Jill, son-in-law Robert and grandson Jonathan.