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Passed away on Tuesday, 5 March, 2013 at the General Hospital, aged 82 years after a brave battle, dear brother of Alice (Sherry), beloved uncle of Leesa and great friend of Les (Kent). Known throughout the town and in the Co-op as ‘180’. After 47 years of coach driving, J F (the Mad Frog) has taken his last Island tour.

Relatives and friends are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel on Wednesday, 13 March, at 10 a. m. Bright colours to be worn. Family flowers only please. Donations in John’s memory may be sent to Jersey Hospice Care, c/o the Hon Treasurer, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB or Macmillan Cancer Support (Jersey) Ltd, Suite 2. 5, the Lido Medical Centre, St Saviour’s Road, St Saviour, JE2 7LA. (Cheques made payable to ‘Macmillan Cancer Support (Jersey) Ltd’ please. )All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

Passed away peacefully at the General Hospital, with her loving family by her side, on Thursday, 7 March, 2013, aged 88 years, reunited with her beloved husband Cliff, much-loved sister of Barbara, Margaret, Clarry and Eileen, also missed by her nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries please to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of Jersey General Hospital, on Wednesday, 27 February, 2013, aged 59 years, son of the late Norman and Frances Felton, nephew of the famous footballer the late Roy Felton, brother of Frank and Christine, brother-in-law to John and Eleanor, uncle to Darren, Kerry and Kristy and a great-uncle who will be sadly missed.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service of Norman are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier, on Tuesday, 26 March, at noon. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, in memory of Norman, may be sent to Corbiére Ward, Jersey General Hospital c/o the Ward Manager, (payments made payable to Treasurer of The States), the General Hospital, Gloucester Street, St Helier, JE1 3QS. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

To a dear brother-in-law. Words are few, thoughts are deep, Memories of you I will always keep.

Love and hugs, Anna and family.

Of Iceland, who lived and worked in Jersey for many years, tragically passed away on Wednesday, 20 February, 2013, after a battle so very bravely fought. Forever in the hearts of those who knew her.

Passed away peacefully at the Jersey General Hospital, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, 6 March, 2013, aged 91 years, loving husband of the late Muriel and father of Michael, father-in-law of Anne, Grandad to Andrew and Jonathon. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries please to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, 5 March, 2013, aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late Cyril, loving mother to Rod and mother-in-law to Meryl, Gran to Warren. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

A private family cremation will take place. Flowers are welcome and should arrive at the offices of Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, by 5 p. m. , on Monday, 8 April. Donations may be sent in lieu of flowers, in memory of Frances, to Jersey Hospice Care, c/o Honorary Treasurer, Mr Ian R Richardson, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Died peacefully on Sunday, 24 February, 2013. Will be sadly missed by his friends and the dedicated carers from the Special Needs Care Service who devoted so much time to his well being and gave him many years of happiness.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, on Wednesday, 13 March, at noon. Flowers may be sent to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, 34 Great Union Road by 8 a. m. All inquiries please to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

Aged 56, who passed away suddenly at the General Hospital on Tuesday 5 March, 2013, he was the only son of Terry Cubitt Sowden and the late Doreen Mary Sowden (née Lucas), much-loved friend and brother to Sally and Jayne, loving uncle to Emma and Zoë. Gary, you will be greatly missed but never forgotten.

Love as always, Dad, Jackie, Sally, Emma and Zoë, Jayne and Reyner XXX.

29. 04. 1944-01. 03. 2013. God bless you wee man, you were always part of the family. May you be at rest in paradise at the Holy Ground. RIP.

Your faithful sons Ziggy and Liam.