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Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, 5 January, 2025, aged 80 years, beloved Mum of Kim and her partner Ian, adored sister of Margaret and the late Doreen and Duncan, reunited with her much-loved husband, Tom. She will be dearly missed by all her family and friends in Jersey and America.

A private funeral will take place.

Donations, in memory of Diana, can be made to The Cat Action Trust 1977 Jersey Branch, 3 Rosedale Avenue, La Route de la Haule, St Lawrence, JE3 1LB.

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

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 16 January, 2025 aged 97 years, loving husband to Dee and beloved father to Karen, Paul, Nicolas and Peter, father-in-law to Richard and Jeri, grandfather to George, Alesssana, Katia, Lily, Eloise and Oscar and great-grandfather to Nora, Reign, Charlotte and Jaia.

Forever in our hearts.

He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and brother members of the Lion’s Club.

Funeral details to follow.

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

Brother to Renée and the late Geoff and Jeanne, passed away on Monday, 30 December, 2024, aged 64 years.

Funeral Service

An informal gathering will be held at the Jersey Crematorium on Tuesday, 28 January, at 10 am for family and friends who wish to attend.

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

Passed away peacefully on Monday, 6 January, 2025, at Les Charrieres Care Home, aged 82 years, beloved husband of Louise for 58 years, loving father of Piers, Victoria, Philippe and Sarah, father-in-law to Sarah-Jane and Helen, proud Papa of Lyndon, Emily, Joseph, Elinor, Sophie, Lucy and the late Morgan, Grand-Papa to Rowyn.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for David are invited to meet at St Peter’s Parish Church on Monday, 3 February at 11 am.

Family flowers only.

Donations, in lieu of flowers, can be made to David’s charity of choice, Guide dogs for the Blind, c/o David Gumbrell, Treasurer, Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, Jersey Branch, Montrose Cottages, La Grande Route De St Laurent, St Lawrence, Jersey, JE3 1NH.

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

Much-loved Dad, PaPa, brother, uncle and friend, died peacefully at Jersey Hospice Care on Sunday, 12 January, 2025. Now reunited with Maureen in heaven.

Funeral Service

The funeral service will be at Grouville Parish Church on Thursday, 30 January at noon, followed by a party at the JADC Club Room.

Please wear something bright.

Donations, in Roger’s memory, can be made to Grouville Parish Church, c/o The Reverend Helen Gunton, Grouville Rectory, Rue A Don, Grouville, JE3 9GB and/or Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB directly or on the day of the service.

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

Passed away peacefully in the care of Cheval Roc on Sunday, 12 January, 2025, aged 83 years, loving wife to John, mother to Carol-Ann and John, mother-in-law to Peter and Karina, grandmother to Peter, Matthew, Edward, Henry, Francesca and Caitlin and great-grandmother to Ellie, Peter, Lana and Edith. Will be missed by all her family and friends.

Family flowers only please.

Donations to Dementia Jersey.

Funerals details to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, 12 January, 2025, aged 75 years, loving husband of 44 years of Carolynne, loved and respected Dad of Matthew, Sabrina and Jason, father-in-law of Christina, Janis and Lucy, Papa Smurf to Halle-Rae, godfather to Julie.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral of Emile are invited to meet at St Ouen’s Parish Church on Friday, 31 January at 11.30 am, followed by a private interment.

Family flowers only please.

Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Emile, can be made to Clic Sargent, https:/www.clicsargentjersey.org.je or Jersey Hospice Care, Le Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB and there will also be donation buckets present at the service.

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

Sadly passed away on Friday, 10 January, 2025, aged 67 years, loving Mum, Nan and sister. 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.

Doreen passed peacefully away in the wonderful care of Pinewood Residential Home on Saturday, 11 January, 2025, at the age of 91 years, loving and devoted wife of the late Rev’d Clifford Measday, loving mother to her daughter Christine and her son John, mother-in-law to Sarah, much-loved Grandma to Matthew, Jackie, Oliver, Vicky, Adam, Alex, Timothy, Nigel, Kirstyne, Jenny and Les. Doreen will be greatly missed by her great-grandchildren and many family and friends.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away on Saturday, 11 January, 2025, at the General Hospital, aged 78 years, loving wife to John, mother to Korina and Nan to Tasmin and Alana. She will be deeply missed.

Funeral details to follow.

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

There will be family flowers only with donations to Dementia Jersey.