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BESTER, Roy Martyn

Roy passed away peacefully in the care of the General Hospital on Wednesday, 22 March, 2023, devoted husband to the late Barbara, loving step-Dad of the late Christina and much-loved Dad of Mathew. Roy was adored, loved and respected by many for his larger-than-life personality and selfless character. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Huge thank you to the nurses who cared for Roy.

Funeral details to follow.

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

BESTER, Roy Martyn

Brother to Adrian, uncle to Nick, Chris and Charlotte, Kate and Rob, great-uncle to young Issy, good friend to Jane. Will be greatly missed.

Sleep well sailor you have sailed so many seas.

‘Let me end my days somewhere the tide comes in and out: leaving its tribute, its riches, taking nothing. Giving all the time: pieces of wood, pieces of eight: seaweed for the land, logs for the fire, seashells for pleasure, skeletons for sadness.’

CARR, Arthur

Arthur passed away on Thursday, 20 April, 2023, reunited with his Sheelagh.

Will be missed by Gill, Richard, Christine.

COUTANCHE, Nora (née De La Haye)

Sadly passed away in the loving care of Jersey Hospice in the arms of her daughters and best friends on Sunday, 23 April, 2023, aged 78 years, amazing mother of Joanna and Robyn, mother-in-law to Glenn and Karl, Nanny to Kira and Norah. Our hearts are broken, but you are at peace now.

Funeral details to follow.

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

CROWTHER, Enid Mary (née Battrick)

Beloved wife of Derek, mother of Nicollett and Mark, and Granny to four grandsons, passed away peacefully in Perth WA following a courageous battle with illness.

RIP.

FLINT, Charles (Charlie)

Passed away peacefully at Jersey Hospice on Friday, 14 April, 2023, aged 80 years, adored brother of Bill, Chris, Agnes and Jane. Charlie will be deeply missed.

A private cremation will take place.

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

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

SLACK, John

09.08.1936 – 20.04.2023.

Passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on Thursday, 20 April, 2023, aged 86 years, adored Dad of Karen and Ian, father-in-law of Victoria, and Papy of Jess, Milly, Jacob and Annabelle. Reunited with his beloved wife Mary, just one week after what would have been their diamond wedding anniversary.

A true gentleman.

So loved, so missed.

Funeral details to follow.

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

TOUZEL, Peter Lyndon

Sadly passed away at Jersey General Hospital on Friday, 14 April, 2023, loving husband of Edna, beloved father of Sue and Peter, beloved grandfather to Teresa, Stacey and Sam, and beloved great-grandfather. Will be dearly missed.

Funeral details to follow.

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

VAUTIER, Bernard Thomas

Darling and beloved husband of Marlene for 67 years, but courting for 74 years, cherished and much-loved father to Carolyne, Mark and Lawrence, devoted Pops to Greg and Ross, passed away peacefully but suddenly in his sleep on Friday, 21 April, 2023, at the General Hospital in his 93rd year.

Forever in our hearts, never to be forgotten.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

COPPELL, Helen

Remembering our dear friend Helen.

Thinking of all the good times of happy swimming and beach days.

Will be sadly missed by all your friends at Archirondel.