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Passed peacefully away at Palm Springs Nursing Home with her loving family by her side, after a long and courageous battle on Thursday, 31 July, 2014, aged 65 years, beloved daughter of Sylvia and the late Ronnie, devoted Mum to Sarah, Will and Jimi and Mum-in-law to Colin and Sarah-June, wonderful caring Gran to Lucy, Livvy and little Ronnie, precious sister to Annie and loving partner to Barry.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service are invited to meet at St Brelade’s Parish Church, on Thursday, 7 August at 10 a. m. Family flowers only but donations in Mary’s memory, if desired, may be sent to Jersey Cancer Relief, 35 Burrard Street, St Helier, JE2 4WS. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

Fond and loving memories from Steve, father of Sarah, Will and Jimi.

Passed away peacefully in the loving care of Maple Ward, on Friday, 1 August, 2014, aged 83 years, beloved and devoted husband of Doreen, brother of Dorothy, uncle to Patricia. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service of Douglas are invited to meet at St Clement’s Parish Church, on Thursday, 7 August at 11 a. m. , followed by burial in the cemetery. No mourning clothes. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Douglas may be sent to Maple Ward, St Saviour’s Hospital, Route de la Hougue Bie, St Saviour, JE2 7UW (cheques payable to Treasurer of the States). All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

We had such happy times together, We had some sad ones too, But the saddest day for us, Mum, Was the day we lost you.

Loving daughters Carol, Angela and all the family XX.

A special smile, a special face, A special Gran we can not replace. Although we smile and make no fuss, No one missed you more than us.

Loving grandchildren Hannah, Joe, Ryan and Courtney XX.

Passed away peacefully in the loving care of Clarkson House, on Tuesday, 29 July, 2014, aged 69 years, beloved husband of Fatima, loving uncle to Sofia and Luís and much-loved father of Marisol, Paula and Dalila. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Fatima and family wish to express their heartfelt thanks to Palm Springs, Overdale Hospital and Clarkson House for all their care of José. Funeral ServiceRelatives and friends wishing to attend José’s funeral service are invited to meet at St Thomas’ Catholic Church, Val Plaisant, on Thursday, 7 August, at 10. 30 am. Interment will follow in Surville Cemetery. Family flowers only please to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, 34 Great Union Road, by 9 a. m. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent in José’s memory to Jersey Hospice Care, c/o Mr I Richardson, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB. All inquiries please to Maillards, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully at L’Hermitage Nursing Home, on Thursday, 31 July, 2014, aged 92 years, much-loved Mum to Angela and Robin, beloved mother-in-law to Bart and Sue, grandmother to Michelle and Nicola. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service of Nancy are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier, on Thursday, 7 August, at 2. 30 p. m. Family flowers only. Donations may be sent, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Nancy to 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 Raynor Ward of the General Hospital, on Thursday, 31 July, 2014, aged 76 years, much-loved Mum of Carol and Angela. She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren, family and friends. Reunited with her beloved husband Patrick and son Shaun. Funeral ServiceRelatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service of Margaret are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier, on Thursday, 7 August, at 1. 15 p. m. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Margaret may be sent to RNLI, Jersey Guild, c/o Mr Trevor Norman, Honorary Treasurer, PO Box 739, St Helier, JE4 0QP. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Husband of Jennifer, father of Christopher and Ralph, headmaster of Victoria College 1991-1999, died on Wednesday, 30 April, 2014, aged 68 years. A funeral service has taken place in Lincolnshire.

Died after a short illness, at Southampton General ICU, on Sunday, 27 July, 2014, aged 65 years, much-loved partner of Claire, proud and loving father of Ben, brother of Joyce, Kathleen, Jimmy, John, William, Gillian and Steven, uncle and friend to many. Will be greatly missed. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.