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Rae passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 18 October, 2023, in her 96th year, in the loving care of Le Petit Bosquet. Adored wife of the late Maurice, dearly loved mother of David, Peter and John, daughters-in-law Marilyn, Carolyne, and Beverley, and much-loved Ma to her six grandchildren James, Richard, Alice, Danielle, David-John, and Nathalie, their respective partners, and her nine great-grandchildren.

She will be fondly remembered by her family in Jersey, Wales, South Africa, and New Zealand, the ‘birthday girls’, and her many other devoted and dear friends.

Forever in our hearts.

‘To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die,’ ~ Thomas Campbell.

Funeral details to follow.

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

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 22 October, 2023, aged 71 years, whilst in the loving care of Jersey Hospice Care, with his family by his side, dearly loved husband to Carole for 43 years, adored father of Keiran and Samantha, father-in-law to Matt and Krissy and dearly loved Grandad to Leila, Kaleb and Jake.

Funeral Details to follow.

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

Passed away on Friday, 13 October, 2023, aged 93, loving mother of Stephen. She will be sadly missed.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to celebrate Pamela’s life are invited to attend at The Crematorium, Westmount Road, St Helier at 11.30 am on Thursday, 2 November.

No flowers please.

Donations in Pamela’s memory can be made to Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Sadly we say goodbye to our dear friend Jean, she will be loved and remembered always.

Love Sue, Gill and both families.

Sadly passed away on Friday, 20 October, 2023, aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late Fred, loving Mum to Bernadette, Nadine, Pauline, Shane, Lee and Jason. An amazing grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends near and far.

Funeral details to follow.

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

Passed away peacefully at the General Hospital on Friday, 20 October, 2023, aged 90 years.

Now reunited with the late Leslie (Jimmy), devoted Mum to Kevin and Robin. She’ll be sadly missed by her family and friends and her beloved cat, Oscar.

Funeral details to follow.

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

Suddenly and unexpectedly Betty passed away on Monday, 9 October, 2023 in her 89th year, beloved wife of Brian for 60 plus years, devoted mother to Amanda, Nigel and Kayti, proud and loving mother-in-law to Einar and Sean, and much-loved Gran to seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by all the family, and so many friends near and far, having been involved in such a variety of interests.

Funeral Service

There will be a cremation service for the family on Thursday, 2 November.

A memorial service to celebrate Betty’s long and rich life will take place in St Aubin Methodist Church at 11 am on Thursday, 16 November, followed by refreshments at the Somerville Hotel.

All will be most welcome.

Colourful dress please.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to Guide Dogs for the Blind (Jersey), c/o Dave Gumbrell Hon Treasurer, 1, Montrose Cottages, La Grande Route de St Laurent, St Lawrence, JE3 1NH, telephone 732954. The money will be used to sponsor the training of a Guide Dog, which was one of Betty’s wishes.

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

Passed away peacefully at the General Hospital on Monday, 16 October, 2023, aged 89 years.

A character to the end, he will be greatly missed.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend his funeral service are invited to the Crematorium, Westmount Road at 11.30 am on Friday, 10 November.

All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care.

Passed away peacefully at home with her son Michael by her side on Wednesday, 18 October, 2023, aged 94 years, loving Mum and wife to the late Wally.

May she rest in peace.

Funeral details to follow.

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

Of Linkside, St Brelade and B&G Read Plumbing.

Passed away peacefully in the care of Jersey Hospice, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, 15 October, 2023, aged 80 years, loving husband and soulmate for 58 years to Pam, respected and very much-loved Dad to Debbie and Gary, father-in-law to Jacky and adored Poppa to Dylan.

Funeral Service

Brian’s funeral service will take place on Thursday, 9 November at 1 pm in the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount.

Family flowers only.

Mourning clothes optional.

Donations in Brian’s memory can be made to Jersey Hospice Care, Mont Cochon, St Helier.

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