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NEWCOMBE, Catherine Mary (Mary) (Jurat, retd)

Passed away peacefully in her sleep in her 88th year on Monday, 16 June, 2025, in the tender care of Les Charrieres Nursing Home. Will be sadly missed by her sister Clovissa, other relatives, friends and former colleagues.

A private cremation has taken place.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to Guide Dogs for the Blind, L’Abri, Le Mont de la Greve de Lecq, St Ouen, JE3 2DT.

All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, telephone 499444.

BRAVERY, Ian

Passed away peacefully at home aged 95, beloved husband of Gill, dearly loved father of James and Michael and father-in-law to Jane and Fay, and loving Grandpa to Alice and Grace. Ian will be greatly missed by all of his extended family and friends.

If desired, donations in lieu of flowers, in memory of Ian may be sent to Family Nursing & Home Care.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

O’CONNELL, Alma

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 9 July, 2025, after a long illness, under the exceptional care of the Royal Marsden Hospital in Chelsea, London. Deeply regretted by her husband Kevin, daughter Alice, sons Liam and Tom, extended family and friends, and her beloved dog Ollie.

A memorial service will take place in Ireland on Friday, 25 July, followed by a private cremation.

MALLON, Craig John

Passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, 22 June, 2025, aged 39 years, partner of Natalie, Dad to Charlie, Lillie, Ellie, Jaxson and Yogi, son of John and Andrina and her partner Stewart, brother to Kim, Cha and Lee and a loving uncle to all his nieces and nephew.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Craig are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, St Helier on Thursday, 31 July, at 1 pm.

Family flowers only.

Donations in lieu of flowers in memory of Craig can be made to Mind Jersey, www.mindjersey.org/donate/

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

BIRRELL, Keith Hylton

Passed away at the General Hospital on Saturday, 12 July, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, dearly beloved husband of Pamela, cherished father of Fenella and Mark, father-in-law to John and Tracy, grandfather to Madison and Brandon, Jamie and Daisy.

A private cremation will take place.

Donations in Keith’s memory may be sent to Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB or Family Nursing & Home Care (Jersey) inc, Le Bas Centre, St Saviours Road, St Helier, JE2 4RP.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

MORRIS, Gerard (Ged)

Passed away unexpectedly in France on Tuesday, 3 June, 2025, aged 71 years, dearly loved husband to Sharon and adored father to Darryl. He will be greatly missed.

Rest in peace Ged.

Funeral Service

Family and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Ged are warmly invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Friday, 1 August, at 1 pm.

Bright colours welcome.

Family flowers only, any donations in lieu of flowers, in memory of Ged can be made to the Jersey Lifeboats Association, 25 Albert Pier, St Helier, Jersey, JE2 3NE.

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

WILLIAMS, Reverend Dr Anthony David (Tony)

Died peacefully after a long illness on Sunday, 6 July, 2025, much-loved husband of the late Louise, father of Sarah and Clare. He will be remembered with great affection and missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him as a jovial priest and a compassionate family doctor. His kindness, humour, and wisdom touched many lives, including those he quite literally brought into the world (He delivered a lot of babies!).

‘Death has been swallowed up in victory’ 1 Cor 15:54.

Funeral Service

A celebration of Tony’s life will take place at the Town Church on Tuesday, 29 July, at 2.30 pm.

Followed by private cremation.

If desired, please make any donations in lieu of flowers, in memory of Tony, to RNLI Jersey Guild, c/o Mrs Eileen Colyer, St Helier Lifeboat Station, Albert Pier, JE2 3NE.

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

SKINNER, Yannick Michel Salter

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 8 July, 2025, in the care of Jersey Hospice, aged 61 years, adored husband to Ruth, a much-loved brother, family member and friend to many. Yann will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Funeral Service

Yann’s funeral service will be held on Friday, 25 July, at 11.30 am in the Jersey Crematorium Chapel.

Family flowers only.

Donations in Yann’s memory, if desired, may be sent to MacMillan Cancer Support Jersey, Suite 2.13, Lido Medical Centre, JE2 7LA.

All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, telephone 499444.

HARRISON, Anne (née Padgham) (formerly Fitzgerald)

Passed away peacefully at Silver Springs Care Home on Friday, 11 July, 2025, aged 85, much-loved mother to Andrée, grandmother to Tyler, mother-in-law to Marc, sister to the late Barbara, aunt to Juliette, Phillip, Richard, Deborah and Robert and devoted wife to the late Norman. She will be sadly missed by all her extended family and friends.

Funeral Service

Family and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Anne are warmly invited to meet at the Jersey Crematorium on Friday, 25 July, at 1 pm.

Family flowers only.

Dress code, bright, smart and casual please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to Dementia Jersey, 74 Halkett Place, St Helier, JE2 4WH.

All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, telephone 499444.

BRYAN, Norah (formerly Makin) (née Lanyon)

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 8 July, 2025, aged 99 years, loved mother of Susie and Pete, mother-in-law to John and Carina, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Norah are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Tuesday, 5 August, at 11.30 am.

Bright colours requested.

Family flowers only please.

Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Norah can be made to the children’s charity ‘Brightly’, formerly Brig-y-Don, www.brightly.je

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