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Passed away peacefully surround by his loving family, at home, on Sunday, 10 May, 2026, aged 81 years, much-loved husband of 60 years to Mary, much-loved Dad to Karen, Charmaine and Georgina, father-in-law to James, Andy and John and adored Papa to Chemmy.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Leslie are invited to meet at St Ouen’s Parish Church on Friday, 22 May, at 2.30 pm, followed by a private burial.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers in memory of Leslie can be made to Family Nursing and Home Care (Jersey) Inc, c/o Honorary Treasurer, Le Bas Centre, St Saviour’s Road, St Helier, JE2 4RP.

My darling Leslie,

God saw that you were weary, the hill too hard to climb,

So He gently closed your eyelids and whispered peace be thine. God Bless, your ever loving wife, Mary.

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

Passed away peacefully at the General Hospital on Sunday, 10 May, 2026, aged 79 years. A loving father to James and Eloise and a devoted Grandpa to Daniel, Gracie and Chloe. He will be sadly missed.

Funeral details to follow.

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

Aged 92 years, Sylvia passed away peacefully on Friday, 1 May, 2026, at Silver Springs Care Home. A much-loved Mum to Caroline, and Granny to Millie and Joel. Sylvia will be greatly missed by all her family and many friends.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

It is with great regret that we acknowledge the passing of Capt Anthony Gilbert, who served as Constable’s Officer and Rates Assessor, offering many years of dedicated service to our Parish.

Our condolences to Jan and all his family.

David Johnson, Connetable.

Passed peacefully away in the loving care of Jersey Hospice on Sunday, 10 May, 2026, at the age of 58 years. A beloved sister, friend and Auntie, Chrissy was a highly regarded and inspirational teacher at Victoria College Prep, First Tower and St Clement’s schools. Chrissy’s deep Christian faith sustained her throughout her life and she is now at rest with her Lord.

Funeral details to follow.

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

Passed away at the General Hospital on Monday, 27 April, 2026, beloved husband, father, step-father and Granddad. Chris will be deeply missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend Chris’ funeral service are invited to meet at The Crematorium Chapel, Trinity Showground on Wednesday, 13 May, at 2.30 pm.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Peacefully passed away on Easter Monday, 6 April, 2026, aged 86. Cherished wife of John Stranger for 62 years and beloved mother of Alison and Stephanie.

Funeral Service

On Thursday, 4 June, at 12.30 pm at the Wessex Vale Crematorium, Hedge End, SO30 2HL.

Family Flowers only.

Donations in her memory to Hound PCC, For the Care Of Friends of St Mary’s Church, contact details: F C Hughes, 01489 782404.

Aged 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 5 May, 2026, at L’Hermitage Residential Care Home, Beaumont. Darling husband of Jan (Jeannette), loving Dad of Christian and step-father to Charles. Loved and treasured by his grandsons Powell and Tyrone and granddaughters Evelyn and Zara.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, telephone 733330.

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 5 May, 2026, aged 82 years. Husband of Ginny; father to Paul, Stephen and Christopher; Poppa to Michael, Katie, and Misha.

A private cremation will take place.

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

Born 5 June, 1944, Clive passed away in the loving care of his family and Jersey Hospice on Saturday, 18 April, 2026.

Clive was laid to rest with his beloved wife, Doreen, on Friday, 8 May, at a private burial service in St Ouen, returning to the parish of his birth.

The family wishes to thank Maillards, Funeral Directors, all the wonderful staff at Jersey Hospice, Rev Pallent and all those that knew him as Maverick.

He is deeply missed by Chay, Sara, Indigo, Moses and family in Jersey and South Africa.