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Lorraine, aged 61, passed away on Tuesday, 3 March, 2026, at Jersey Hospice, surrounded by her loving family and friends after a long illness bravely borne. Dearly beloved wife of Hans, much-loved mother to Grace, Lillian and Hansi, step-mother to Lucy, Thomas and Lisa, grandmother to Mabel, and ‘Aunty Lorraine’ to Elisha, Sienna, Oliver, Macey and Sophie. Lorraine will be sadly missed by all her family and friends and will be forever in our hearts.

Grateful thanks to all staff at Jersey General Hospital and the tender care provided to Lorraine by Jersey Hospice.

No flowers please by request.

If wished, all donations to be sent to Jersey Hospice in Lorraine’s memory.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 01534 737291.

Died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on Sunday, 22 February, 2026, beloved wife of Andy, devoted mother of Claire and Lawrence, mother-in-law to Paul and cherished grandmother to Caitlin and William.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend Rosemary’s funeral service are invited to meet at St Brelade’s Parish Church on Monday, 16 March, at 11 am.

Private cremation.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in Rosemary’s memory may be sent to Family Nursing & Home Care (Jersey) Inc, Le Bas Centre, St Saviours Road, St Helier, JE2 4RP.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 28 February, 2026, in her 99th year, in the loving care of St Ewolds Care Home. Beloved wife of the late Henry, much-loved mother of Richard and Kevin, mother-in-law of Patricia and Norah, grandmother of Michaela and Matthew, sister of Roy, Cynthia and the late Daphne, Grace and Terry. Reunited with Dad at last, may you rest in peace Mum. You will remain in our hearts forever.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Vera, are invited to meet in the Royal Jersey Showground, Trinity, on Tuesday, 31 March, at 11.30 am.

Bright colours please by request.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to Jersey Hospice Care, Mont Cochon, St Helier.

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

Passed away at the Jersey General Hospital on Monday, 9 February, 2026, loving sister to Pat and aunt to Jason. She will be deeply missed by all her family.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a burial of Jenny’s ashes at St Lawrence Parish Cemetery on Wednesday, 11 March, at 11 am.

Donations in Jenny’s memory may be sent to Salvation Army Just Giving page, https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/tsa-community-support-000495

All inquiries Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away at the General Hospital on Saturday, 28 February, 2026, after a short illness at the age of 89. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends and staff.

Funeral details to follow.

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

Passed away peacefully in the tender care of Jersey Hospice on Tuesday, 24 February, 2026, loving mother, grandmother and friend, who will be deeply missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend Karen’s funeral service are invited to meet Jersey Crematorium Chapel, Trinity, Royal Jersey Showground, on Tuesday, 10 March, at 2.30 pm.

No dress code.

Family flowers only.

Donations, in Karen’s memory, may be sent to The Diner Day Centre, St James Lane, St Helier, JE2 4QQ.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Died peacefully at home on Saturday, 21 February, 2026, after a short illness, aged 93 years, dearly beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Jean passed away peacefully on Monday, 16 February, 2026, after a very short illness at home, beloved wife of John and a much-loved mother to Nigel and Philip. Jean will be very sadly missed by all her family.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Jean are invited to meet at Jersey Crematorium – Royal Jersey Showground on Thursday, 12 March at 10 am.

All inquiries to Maillards Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Charles passed away on Friday, 27 February, 2026, aged 86 years, in the loving care of St Joseph’s Care Home. A much-loved husband to Thelma, loving father to Tracy and Donna, father-in-law to Gary and Dave, grandfather to Ryan, Lauren, Jack and Luke and great-grandfather to Ronnie and Freddie. Charles will be sadly missed by all family and friends and will remain in our hearts forever.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Charles are invited to meet at the RJA&HS Crematorium Chapel, Trinity on Tuesday, 10 March, at 10 am.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, in memory of Charles, can be made to Age Concern Jersey, Plaisant Place, Val Plaisant, St Helier, Jersey, JE2 4ET, www.ageconcern.je

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

Passed away peacefully in the tender care of Jersey Hospice on Tuesday, 24 February, 2026, loving mother, grandmother and friend, who will be deeply missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend Karen’s funeral service are invited to meet Jersey Crematorium Chapel, Trinity, Royal Jersey Showground, on Tuesday, 10 March, at 2.30 pm.

No dress code.

Family flowers only.

Donations, in Karen’s memory, may be sent to The Diner Day Centre, St James Lane, St Helier, JE2 4QQ.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.