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Born 25 August, 1931, Cardston Alberta, died 9 June, 2013, Duncan B C. Doug was born in Cardston Alberta to Aline and Albert Pleven, in 1932 Doug and his parents returned to his father’s birth place, Jersey, Channel Islands. He joined the Royal Navy in 1948 and served for nine years, retiring as Petty Officer Electrician after mine sweeping in the Mediterranean. He leaves behind his wife Joyce, of 56 years, daughter Jeannette her husband David, sons Dale and Gary and his wife Karen, and eight grandchildren and one great-grandson, nephews Philip and his wife Britt, Stephen and his wife Nina, Paul-David and wife Sam, niece Maria, and great-nephew and great-nieces. Doug loved his family, his garden and travelling. He was a member of the Royal Naval Association and the Cowichan Legion. Doug will be dearly missed.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend Gordon’s funeral service are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, on Friday, 14 June, at 10. 45 a. m. 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 Gordon’s memory to Brig-y-Don Children’s Home, c/o Mrs Alison Le Blancq, Lam-a-Lod, Rue du Coin, Grouville, JE3 9QR. All inquiries please to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

On behalf of friends and colleagues at Royal Bank of Canada we wish to send our heartfelt condolences to Martin’s family at this sad time. Martin will be greatly missed by all and will always be in our thoughts.

My darling Rebekah you will be very sadly missed, I will always remember your phone calls saying ‘Au revoir Grandmère’. Now at peace with Papa.

Nina and your three aunties Monique, Jackie and Jo XXXX.

Aged 34, died at the Hospice in Cambridge on Friday, 7 June, 2013, daughter of Les and Ann and sister to Alison.

Grandmother to Sharon, Richard and his partner Kathryn, great-grandmother to Noah and Flynn, in New Zealand. To my dear Pat, who was a treasure to me. Rest in peace now, with your Charlie.

Jenny, Tony, Sharon and Richard XX.

Passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, 6 June, 2013, aged 83 years, beloved Mum of Paul and partner Kim, Stephen and wife Jackie, Shaun and wife Fran, much-loved Grandma of Wayne, Darren, Chloe, Charlotte and Katrina, adored sister of Jacquie and Joyce. Will always be in our thoughts. Reunited with her beloved husband John and son Michael. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed away peacefully in the loving care of Clarkson House, with his adored family at his side, on Wednesday, 5 June, 2013, aged 62 years, beloved husband of Jan (Tuppy), respected and much-loved father of Brendon, Ashley, Rolf and Lennon, dearest father-in-law to Veda, Debbie and Martin, very loving Grandad of Libby, Alex, Kieran and Liddy, great-grandfather of Lilly. He will be so sadly missed by all his loving family. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed peacefully away in the tender loving care of the Limes Nursing Home, on Friday, 7 June, 2013, aged 94 years, she will be greatly missed by her children and their families. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries please to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

Loving brother and best friend, taken from us far too soon. Life won’t be the same without you. Forever in our thoughts. RIP.

Love John and Emma.