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The Royal Air Force (Jersey Branch). All the veterans, Associate Members and Branch Association send their condolences on the loss of Jenny to her family.

Passed away suddenly on Friday, 12 June, 2015 aged 76 years, husband of the late Ann, loving Dad of Karen, Gary and the late Steve, father-in-law of Terry and Nicky and devoted Papa of Sophie, Sam, Jake and Ruby. A stubborn Jerseyman to the end. Now at peace. Dearly loved by us all. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully on Monday, 25 May, 2015, at Cheverels Nursing Home, Maiden Newton, after a long illness, aged 81 years, much loved and deeply missed by all her friends and colleagues at Jersey College for Girls.

Funeral service to be held on Wednesday, 1 July, at St Nicholas Church, Nether Compton at 2 p. m. Donations kindly accepted in Anne’s memory may be sent to Alzheimer’s Research UK, c/o David Rivett Funeral Director, 30 Lyde Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5AT, Telephone 01935 433737.

Jersey Poultry & Ornithological Society. A valued and longtime supporter of the society. He will be greatly missed.

Former Administrator of the Jersey Group of Hospitals passed peacefully away in the loving care of his family and the Little Sisters, on Wednesday, 10 June, 2015, after a long illness borne with great courage and dignity. It was 58 years ago to the day that he was married to his best friend and soulmate Daphne. He was a loving, caring and much-loved father to his three children Nigel, Julie and Anna, their spouses Clare and the two Davids. A very special Papa to his grandchildren Katie, James, Beth, Victoria, Emma and Gareth who he adored. He will be remembered as a special person with a great sense of humour who made his mark on everyone he met. Until we meet again, may he rest in peace. Funeral ServiceRelatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service of Thomas are invited to meet at St Thomas’ Catholic Church, St Helier, on Monday, 22 June, at 2 p. m. , followed by private burial. Mourning clothes optional. Family flowers only.

Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Thomas may be sent to Jeanne Jugan Residence/Little Sisters of the Poor, c/o Treasurer of Charity ‘Mother Superior’, Little Sisters of the Poor, Jeanne Jugan Residence, St John’s Road, St Helier, JE2 4XZ or Age Concern Jersey, c/o Mr Derek Gray, Treasurer, Age Concern Jersey, Windsor House, 37 Val Plaisant, St Helier JE2 4TA or Family Nursing and Home Care (Jersey) Inc, c/o Hon Treasurer Mrs J Gavey, Le Bas Centre, St Saviour’s Road, St Helier JE2 4RP. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed away peacefully in the tender care of Corbière Ward, on Tuesday, 9 June, 2015, in her 82nd year, much-loved partner and soulmate to Richard, loving mother of Simon, Shelley, Charmaine, Ashley and Chantal, mother-in-law of Steve, Paul and Duncan, Grannie to Max, Phoebe, Patrick, Jaimee, Kayte, Geoffrey, Harry, Virginia, Nicole and Jack, great-grandmother to Arden. A lady who lived life to the full and will never be forgotten. Reunited with her late husband Advocate Geoffrey Ivor Edgar Gruchy. Funeral ServiceRelatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service of Pauline are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier, on Thursday, 18 June, at 2. 30 p. m. Bright colours may be worn. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Pauline may be sent to RNLI, Jersey Guild, c/o Mr Trevor Norman, Honorary Treasurer, PO Box 739, St Helier, JE4 0QP or Friends of Jersey Oncology, c/o John Taylor, Oncology Department, General Hospital, Gloucester Street, St Helier, JE1 3QS (Cheques payable to ‘Friends of Jersey Oncology’). All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed away suddenly in Cambodia, on Monday, 25 May, 2015, aged 25 years.

The family of Peter Riley would like to invite family and friends to a Memorial Service to celebrate Pete’s life at Howard Davis Park, St Helier, on Friday, 19 June, at 2 p. m. Family flowers only. Pete’s family request that no suits are worn and that the dress code is strictly shorts and collared t-shirts for men, and colourful clothing for women. Pete’s family also ask that you bring along sunglasses if possible, however some will be provided at the service. Peter’s family would like to thank everyone for the support they have received at this difficult time. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

Passed away peacefully at home, on Tuesday, 9 June, 2015. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service of Anne are invited to meet at St Saviour’s Parish Church, on Thursday, 18 June, at 9. 45 a. m. , followed by private committalFamily flowers only. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Anne may be sent to Brighter Futures, The Bridge, Le Geyt Road, St Saviour, JE2 7NT. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed peacefully away at the General Hospital, on Wednesday, 10 June, 2015, aged 82 years, beloved husband of Paulette, much-loved uncle of Georges and will be missed by his ever faithful canine companion Merlot. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends in both France and Jersey.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend Jean’s funeral service are invited to the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, on Thursday, 18 June, at 9. 30 a. m. By request, no flowers please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent in Jean’s memory to the Animals’ Shelter, c/o the Administrator, 89 St Saviour’s Road, St Helier, JE2 4LA. All inquiries please to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully at the General Hospital, on Saturday, 6 June, 2015, aged 69 years. During the day we have to be strong, We try so hard to show that nothing’s wrong. But at night our tears will flow, It was just so sudden you had to go. Love Tanya, Tony, Callum and Mal, Ally, Robyn, Jess.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, on Friday, 19 June, at 2. 30 p. m. No flowers by request. Donations, in Keith’s memory, may be sent to Channel Islands Air Search, c/o Mr R Leonard, Casa Mia, Grands Vaux, St Saviour, JE2 7NA. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.