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Passed away on Thursday, 23 February, 2023, aged 76 years, loving widow to Derek De La Haye, devoted mother to Darren, Caroline, Helena, Peter and Simon, and grandmother. Margaret will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

‘Parting is such sweet sorrow that we shall say goodnight till it be tomorrow.’

Funeral Service

Family and friends wishing to attend Margaret’s funeral service are invited to the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Friday, 17 March at 11.30 am.

Margaret loved any yellow flowers.

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

Passed away peacefully on Monday, 6 March, 2023, in the tender loving care of Les Charrières Care Home, in her 83rd year. Ever loving and loved wife of Ted, treasured mother of Sue, Mark and wife Catherine, much-loved Nanna of Ella, studying in Australia.

At rest, after a long illness borne with great dignity and patience.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend Christine’s funeral service are invited to meet at St George’s Church, Rue des Cosnets, St Ouen on Thursday, 16 March at 11 am.

Private burial will follow.

Family flowers only.

Donations in Christine’s memory, may be sent to Dementia Jersey, de Carteret House, Hilgrove Street, St Helier, JE2 4SL.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, 2 March, 2023, aged 83 years, devoted husband of Carole, cherished father of Sue, Tracy and Emma-Louise, beloved brother of Fay, Grandad and great-Grandad. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Loved forever and always.

Funeral Service

Family and friends wishing to attend Ben’s funeral service are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel on Friday, 17 March at 2.30 pm.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, may be sent to Friends of Oncology Jersey, care of Oncology.

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

Goodbye to a man who lived an interesting life.

Love from Betty Dartnell and all the family.

An amazing friend for over 50 years, thanks for all the fun and laughter Norman. There will be a pint of ‘Best’ waiting for you in the residents bar when you get there.

Jenny, Pete, Callum, Paul and Kate.

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 4 March, 2023, aged 89 years, wife of the late Bob, much-loved mother of Sheila, Susan, Paul and Don, loving grandmother to Dean, Matthew, Sheanne, Andrea and Megan, great-grandmother to Ruby, Millie, and Finley. Mum will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral details to follow.

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

Passed away peacefully on Monday, 27 February, 2023, aged 79 years, devoted husband of Yvonne (née Le Garrignon), much-loved brother to Joyce and Linda and the late John. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends and forever in our hearts.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend Norman’s funeral service are invited to meet at St Saviour’s Parish Church on Friday, 10 March at 11 am, followed by an interment in St Saviour’s Parish Cemetery.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, in Norman’s memory, can be made to Jersey Cancer Relief, the Jersey Cancer Relief Centre, 35 Burrard St, St Helier, JE2 4WS.

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

Much-loved Auntie (Zia) to Leda and great-auntie to all her family.

With fond memories of the happy times spent together over many years.

Forever loved and remembered.

Sadly, Douglas died on Saturday, 4 March, 2023, aged 91 years, loving husband to Margaret, dear father to Robin and Victoria and much-loved Grandpa to Pip and Freddie. Will be greatly missed.

Funeral details to follow.

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

04.04.1939 – 25.02.2023.

With deepest sadness, David has the heart-breaking task to advise of the passing of his wonderful wife and soulmate since first sight in 1957. Virginia fell peacefully asleep after years of pain and suffering, holding hands with David at 5.10 am on Saturday, 25 February, 2023. She is now reunited with her beloved parents Marge and Fred.

The care and compassion of the nursing staff on Rozel ward was overwhelming. She received and gave a great deal of love and affection from both her only son Rene and his wife Bonyupha, together with Panida, and Lee and baby great-granddaughter Malika.

Our whole family will be mourning the passing of this lovely lady for a long, long time.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend Virginia’s funeral service are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road on Thursday, 16 March at 2.30 pm.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, may be sent in Virginia’s memory to Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB or Family Nursing & Home Care (Jersey) inc., Le Bas Centre, St Saviour’s Road, St Helier, JE2 4RP.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.