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GODEL, John Francis

Passed away suddenly, in his 84th year, in France on Thursday, 18 May, 2023, dearly loved husband of Sonia for 61 years, loving father of Mark, Zoe and her partner Steve, much-loved Papa of Amelia, Max, Ben and Caspar. He will be sadly missed by family and friends.

Funeral details to follow.

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

GOULD, Richard Henry

Passed away peacefully on Friday, 19 May, 2023, in the care of Jersey Hospice, aged 72 years. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Funeral Service

A celebration of Richard’s life will be held on Tuesday, 13 June at 10 am in Surville Cemetery for anyone wishing to pay their respects.

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

HUGHES, Janet (Jan)

Passed away peacefully at the General Hospital with family members by her side, appropriately on Liberation Day, Tuesday, 9 May, 2023, aged 90 years. Much loved by son Chris and his wife Gaynor, daughter Sue and partner Mickey, grandsons Matt, Mitch and Zach, and great-grandson Erik. Sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral Sevice

Private service at De Gruchy’s Chapel of Rest on Thursday, 8 June at 11 am.

No dress code.

Bright colours welcome.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, can be made to Cancer Research UK Jersey, c/o David Edwards, Galveston, La Vallee de St Pierre, St Lawrence, JE3 1EZ or by email treasurer@cancer researchukjersey.org

An informal function to celebrate Janet’s life will be held at a later date, with details to be announced by invitation.

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

MALORET, Kathleen Phyllis May (née Coutanche)

Kathy passed away in the care of Jersey Hospice on Thursday, 18 May, 2023, aged 75 years, adored wife to Michael, much-loved Mum to Sacha, Wayne and Shaun, and devoted Nanny and great-Nanny. Kathy will be missed by all her family and friends.

A private funeral will be held for Kathy.

Family flowers only.

If desired, donations in memory of Kathy may be sent to Jersey Cancer Relief, c/o Mr Derek R Denton, Honorary Treasurer, JCR Centre, 35 Burrard Street, St Helier, JE2 4WS.

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

MARTIN, John (Chippy John)

Died suddenly abroad, loving father of Millie, James and Paul.

A memorial will be held at Legend’s pub on Sunday, 28 May from 4 pm.

All welcome, please come and share your memories.

FOUNTAINE, Beth (Paulette Elizabeth)

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, 18 May, 2023, aged 85 years, dearly beloved wife to John, mother to Richard and Edward, mother-in-law to Gemma and Niamh, and grandmother to Jessica, Layla-Gracie, Jaymi-Leigh and Maddison.

Funeral Service

Family and friends wishing to attend Beth’s funeral service are invited to the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Friday, 9 June at 1 pm.

By request, no flowers please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent in Beth’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.

MCDERMOTT, Duff (known to many as Max)

We are truly heartbroken to announce the death of Max on Tuesday, 16 May, 2023, aged 90 years, with his family by his side. Beloved husband of Maureen, father to Maria, Stuart and Giles, and Poppa to Aidan, Jack, Luke, Skye and Kyle. A loving, kind and generous Jersey man who loved his Island. We are all so lucky to have had you in our lives.

‘A husband and father who was neither an anchor to hold us back, nor a sail to take us there, but a guiding light whose love showed us the way.’

Our special thanks for the love and care shown by Dr Murray, Mr Shenfine, Dr Bailhache, the staff at Jersey Hospice and the surgical ward of the General Hospital.

Private funeral service to be held.

Family flowers only.

Donations in Max’s memory may be offered to Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB or Jersey Lifeboat Association, c/o Sue Scott-Cole, La Felicita, Grande Route des Sablons, Grouville, JE3 9BB.

The family have requested no telephone calls please.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291 or funerals@maillardsfunerals.co.uk

BARETTE, John Oliver

Passed away peacefully at the Jersey General Hospital on Saturday, 13 May, 2023, aged 96 years, dearly beloved husband to the late Vera, loving father to Roger and Christopher, father-in-law to Christina and Sandra, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend John’s funeral service are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Thursday, 1 June at 2.30 pm.

Family flowers only.

Donations in John’s memory may be sent to Jersey Heart Support Group, Mandy Harris, 14 Brooklyn Court, St Helier, JE2 4SE.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

FOWLER, George Lawrence

Died on Sunday, 7 May, 2023, aged 93 years, loved and respected, George will be sadly missed by Margaret his wife of 68 years, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral Service

George’s funeral service will take place on Friday, 9 June at 2.30 pm in the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road.

Bright colours to be worn, by request.

Family flowers only.

Donations in George’s memory, can be made to Jersey Stroke Support, c/o Alex Picot Trust, 6 Esplanade, St Helier, JE1 1BX or the JSPCA Animals’ Shelter, 89 St Saviour’s Road, St Helier, JE2 4GJ.

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

HOLLEY, John

Passed away peacefully in the loving care of Jersey Hospice with his son by his side on Wednesday, 17 May, 2023, aged 77 years, loving father of Danny. John will be greatly missed by all those who knew him.

Funeral Service

Family and friends wishing to attend John’s funeral service are invited to the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Thursday, 1 June at 11.30 am.

By request, no flowers please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent in John’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.