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Formally 895432 Womens Auxiliary Airforce serving at RAF Weeton and Air Intelligence 12, Monck Street, London.

Slipped away peacefully on Wednesday, 4 September, 2024, aged 102, at home, one of the last World War 2 WAAF’s. Beloved wife to the late George Henry Upton, 1073780, also formerly serving at RAF Weeton, loving mother to Derek, Denise and Paul and mother-in-law to Janice, Barry and Sue, grandmother to Christan, Michelle, Leigh, Kiri, James and Emily and their partners, and great-grandmother to Simon, Connor, Arthur, Amelie, Bing, Ernie, Alber and Theia.

Heaven reached down from above and took her away within this Spitfire summer.

Funeral details to follow.

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 10 September, 2024, aged 85 years, dearly loved husband of Kathleen, loving father of Richard and Alison.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Alan are invited to meet at St John’s Parish Church on Tuesday, 1 October at noon, followed by a private committal.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, in memory of Alan can be made, if desired, to Jersey Hospice Care, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB.

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

Passed away peacefully in the care of St Joseph’s Care Home on Wednesday, 4 September, 2024, aged 74 years, adored wife to Tony, much-loved Mum to Lisa, Paul and Robert, Jenny will be missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral Service

Jenny’s funeral service will take place on Thursday, 26 September at 1 pm in the Crematorium Chapel.

Family flowers only.

Donations in Jenny’s memory can be offered to Jersey Cancer Relief, c/o Mr Derek R Denton, Honorary Treasurer, Jersey Cancer Relief, JCR Centre, 35 Burrard Street, St Helier, JE2 4WS.

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

Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, 5 September, 2024, aged 79 years, beloved father, father-in-law and grandfather to Tanya, Jason, Megan, Ben and Holly. He’ll be sadly missed.

Funeral details to follow.

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

Passed away peacefully at the General Hospital on Tuesday, 20 August, 2024, aged 86 years, devoted and beloved partner of the late Ron. She will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved her both in Liverpool and Jersey.

Funeral details to follow.

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

Passed away after a short illness at Lakeside Care Home on Tuesday, 10 September, 2024, aged 88 years, beloved husband to the late Gladys, dearly loved Dad to Arthur, Carol and the late David, and father-in-law to Rose and Terry, adored Grandpa to Kira and Matthew and their partners Ryan and Megan. He will be deeply missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully on Monday, 9 September, 2024, aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late David, mother of Rosemary, Bruce and Joseph and grandmother of Mia, Andrew, Harry, Oscar and Evie. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral details to follow.

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

Died peacefully in hospital on Monday, 9 September, 2024, aged 95 years. Dearly beloved aunt to Jim, Andrew, Deb and Phil.

Fond memories, she will be sadly missed by all her family.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Aged 61 years.

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of David at his home in Jersey, loving son of the late Bill and Olive Abery. He will leave a huge void in the lives of his partner Selina and her daughter Jess. Dearest and beloved ‘Bruv’ to Julie, Carol, Pauline, Andrew and Michael. David will be deeply missed by all his extended family and his many friends both in Jersey, South Africa and across the world.

A private cremation will take place, followed by a celebration of David’s life, for all his family and friends, details of this will follow in due course.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully at Jersey Hospice on Saturday, 7 September, 2024, aged 88, much-loved Mum of Catherine, Neville and Tracy and a very cherished mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

The family are hugely indebted for the kindness shown to our Mum by all the staff at Hospice Care and for the exceptional care provided by Derek and his brilliant team at Serene Care.

Funeral details to follow.

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