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Passed away peacefully in the loving care of Lakeside Residential Care Home on Monday, 20 November, 2023, aged 91 years, beloved husband to the late Joan, loving father and father-in-law to Anne, Mary, Teresa, David, Carol, Angela, Colin, Dave and Colin, proud Grandad and great-Grandad to his eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

You fell asleep and Angels came,

The Lord looked down and called your name.

Now Heaven has the two brightest stars,

And in our thoughts you are never far.

Goodnight, God bless.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Francis are invited to attend St Martin’s Catholic Church (Our Lady) on Wednesday, 13 December at 10 am. The service will be followed by a private cremation.

Family flowers only.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) 17 Val Plaisant, St Helier, JE2 4TA. Bank details – sort code: 40-25-34 account number: 91851470

People are invited to wear blue and white in memory of Sephton’s love of Beeches Old Boys and his beloved Tottenham Hotspurs whom he supported all his life.

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

Matt passed away peacefully on Thursday, 16 November, 2023, at home, aged 90 years, beloved husband of the late Enid, Dad to Trevor and Wendy, Grandad to Michael, Oliver, Esther, Hugo and the late JJ. He will be greatly missed by all his family and many friends.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Much-loved and adored brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Molly, you will be sadly missed and you will always be in our thoughts.

Reunited with Mum xxx.

Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, 16 November, 2023, aged 65 years, beloved partner of Bruce, loving daughter of May and the late Charles, sister to Lorraine, Stephen, Joanne and the late Wendy, a loving aunt and great-aunt, and dearest friend to Cheryl.

Funeral Service

Family and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Diane are invited to the Crematorium Chapel, St Helier on Tuesday, 12 December at 1 pm.

Family flowers only.

Please make any donations, in lieu of flowers in memory of Diane, to Motor Neurone Disease Association, c/o Mrs Wendy Lees, Donations Treasurer, Lynton, Rue des Marettes, St Martin, JE3 6DS.

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

Treasured wife of the late Donald, a loving mother to Derek, Mick and Andy, and much-cherished grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Funeral Service

Family and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Margaret are invited to meet at the St Peter’s Parish Church on Tuesday, 28 November at 11 am.

Please wear bright colours.

Family flowers only.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to Dementia Jersey, Osprey House, 5-7 Old Street, St Helier, JE2 3RG. Thank you.

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

Passed away peacefully in the tender care of Maison St Brelade on Monday, 13 November, 2023, aged 90 years, loving Mum of Sue and her husband Robert, adored Nanna of Chantal and David, and Nanna Jean to Aimée-Faye, Riley Nicole, Mila and Elsa. Reunited with her late husband Henry.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Jean are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Tuesday, 5 December at 10 am.

Bright colours welcome.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, in memory of Jean, can be made to Dementia Jersey, Osprey House, 5-7 Old Street, St Helier, JE2 3RG.

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

Much-loved daughter of Peter and Marguerite, wife of James, mother of Johan, Juliet, Troy and Justine, grandmother and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away with her family around her on Wednesday, 8 November, 2023, after a very sudden illness.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Solange are invited to meet at The Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Thursday, 30 November at 2.30 pm.

Solange would prefer colourful and no sombre clothes.

Family flowers only please, but if you wish, please bring a single yellow rose, Solange’s favourite, with you.

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

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, 7 November, 2023, aged 85 years, beloved, wife of the late Mick, loving mother of Andrew, Doreen, Susan, John and Linda, doting Nan and great-Nan to 15 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to celebrate Mavis’ life are invited to attend at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier at 10 am on Tuesday, 28 November.

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

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully in the loving care of Jersey Hospice on Tuesday, 14 November, 2023, aged 91 years, beloved husband to the late Stella. David will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Rest in peace.

Funeral Service

Family and friends wishing to attend David’s funeral service are invited to attend the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Friday, 8 December at 11.30 am.

By request, no flowers please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent in David’s memory to Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB.

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

It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Liz who served the Parish of St John as a Rates Assessor.

Le Connétable, together with past and present members of the municipality, send sincere condolences to Sean and family at this very sad time.

A N Jehan,

Connétable,