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Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, 10 September, 2023, aged 79 years, loving mother to Alison and Nicki, cherished grandmother of Ria and Mollie, and much-loved mother-in-law to Ian, Sean and Frank. Patricia will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Funeral Service

Please join us in celebrating the life of our beloved mother and grandmother, Patricia.

On Thursday, 28 September at 1 pm, we’ll come together at the crematorium to share memories and music that reminds us of the wonderful times we had with her, in a non-traditional humanist ceremony.

We ask anyone in attendance to wear bright colours, to represent her vivacious and warm nature.

We ask instead of flowers to please make donations in her name to Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, c/o Judith Freeman, Les Augrès Manor, La Profonde Rue, Trinity, JE3 5BP.

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

Died peacefully aged 60 years on Friday, 8 September, 2023, at St Michael’s Hospice, Basingstoke after a bravely fought illness. His wife Helen and sister Alethea were by his side. Nick was the much-loved son of the late Ian and Soula Steven, and brother to Peter, who sadly passed away in 2016. He will be greatly missed by his sisters Antonia, Marina and Alethea and all his extended family and friends.

Donations to www.justgiving.com/page/helen-steven-1694588494658

Passed away peacefully at home on Friday, 1 September, 2023, aged 80 years, beloved husband of Jill, loving Dad of Matthew and Emma, father-in-law of Stuart and adored Popa of grandson George.

Always in our hearts.

Passed away peacefully at the General Hospital on Wednesday, 6 September, 2023, aged 86 years, loving husband of Tessa, beloved father of Susan, Sharon, Gareth, Toby and Deborah, much-loved Grampy to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed.

Funeral Service

Family and friends wishing to attend the funeral service of Colin are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, St Helier on Tuesday, 26 September at 11.30 am.

Family flowers only.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to the British Heart Foundation Jersey, 14 Brooklyn Court, Ann Street, JE2 4SE or Family Nursing & Home Care, Le Bas Centre, St Saviour’s Road, St Helier, JE2 4RP.

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

Passed away peacefully at the Princes Royal Hospital, Telford, Shropshire, on Monday, 21 August, 2023, aged 82 years. Annette will be deeply missed by all her friends in the UK, Jersey and by all in the Border Collie Club of Great Britain.

Rest in peace.

Funeral Service

A graveside funeral service will take place at Mont A L’abbe new cemetery on Wednesday, 20 September at 9.30 am.

All are welcome to attend.

A JustGiving page has been set up in Annette’s memory for any flower donations for Down Syndrome Ireland, which was a charity close to Annette as her brother Jeffrey lived with Down Syndrome.

www.justgiving.com/ page/annette-thompson- 1694508027750

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

Aged 87 years, Daphne passed away peacefully on Friday, 8 September, 2023, at Silver Springs Care Home, reunited at long last with her loving husband Lawrence (‘Lol’). Daphne was a devoted mother to Janice and Gary, mother-in-law to Ray and Jeanette, devoted Nan to Laura, Paige and Aimee. Daphne will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, 6 September, 2023, having lived with cancer for two years. Beloved husband of the late Marguy, much-loved and respected Dad to Mandy, Danny and Trish, adored Grandad to Kaye, James, Jacob and Matthew, and great-Grandad to six great-grandchildren.

Love one another as I have loved you.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Maurice are invited to meet at St Ouen’s Parish Church on Tuesday, 26 September at 3pm, a private interment will follow.

No flowers or mourning clothes please, by request.

Donations in lieu of flowers, in memory of Maurice, may be sent to Family Nursing & Home Care (Jersey) Inc, c/o Honorary Treasurer, Le Bas Centre, St Saviour’s Road, St Helier, JE2 4RP.

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

Passed away peacefully in the tender care of Maison St Brelade on Tuesday, 5 September, 2023, much-loved Mum of Graham and Martin, mother-in-law of Rebecca and Jenny, Grandma to Jake, Hope, Tess and Sam. Reunited with her beloved husband Bill.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for June are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Wednesday, 4 October at 2.30 pm.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, in memory of June, can be made to Jersey Animals’ Shelter, c/o the Administrator, 89 St Saviour’s Road, St Helier, JE2 4GJ (donations to be made payable to ‘JSPCA’).

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

04.01.1962 to 05.09.2023.

Died at the General Hospital on Tuesday, 5 September, 2023, beloved son of Barbara and the late Tommy, brother of Robert, David and Martin, uncle to 27 nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away suddenly on Monday, 4 September, 2023, in his 75th year. Respected and much-loved Dad to Teri, Kelvin and Lyndsey and an adored Grandad. Truly one of a kind and will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral details to follow.

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