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Passed away peacefully on Friday, 15 May, 2026, aged 93 years, in the tender care of Les Charrières Care Home with loving family by her side. Beloved widow to the late Brian Tapley, loved Mum to Nick and Liza, Mum-in-law to Clive and Chris, dearest Granny to Johanna, Victoria, Simon and Matthew and very proud Great-Granny to her ten great-grandchildren.

Inspirational teacher and true champion of her native Jèrriais language.

Always fondly remembered and missed by her family and friends.

‘Eune vraie maitrêsse, à bétôt pour ach’teu’.

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

Passed away peacefully on Friday, 17 April, 2026. Devoted wife to Jose Faria, mother of Nuno and Antonio. Maria will be sadly missed by all her family and friends in Madeira and Jersey.

Funeral Service

Maria’s funeral service will be held at the Catholic Church of St Thomas on Friday, 5 June, at 10 am.

Burial will take place immediately thereafter at the Surville Cemetery and all are welcome to attend.

Please, family flowers only, but in Maria’s memory, donations can be made to either a Dementia charity or an Autism charity in honour of her husband and son.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Aged 87 years, Joan passed away peacefully on Monday, 11 May, 2026, at Jersey Hospice Care. A much-loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Joan will be greatly missed by all her family and many friends.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Joan are invited to meet at Town Church on Wednesday, 27 May, at 11 am.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, in memory of Joan to go to Jersey Hospice.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away on Friday, 15 May, 2026, aged 86 years. Adored wife of the late John, much-loved Mum of Jonathan and Roz, cherished Nan of Tabatha, Piers, Chloe, Harry and Finley and treasured Great-Nan to Danny and Arthur. Anita will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Funeral details to follow.

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

Passed away in the loving care of Jersey Hospice on Sunday, 10 May, 2026, aged 58, beloved sister, friend and Auntie. Chrissy was a highly regarded teacher at Victoria College Prep, First Tower and St Clement’s schools.

Celebration of Life

The family invite all who knew Chrissy to a Celebration of her life at St Paul’s Church, New Street, St Helier at 2.30 pm on Friday, 5 June.

Chrissy requested that colourful and casual wear be worn.

Family flowers only, thank you.

If desired, donations can be made to ‘Walk Through the Bible’, www.bible.org.uk

There will be light refreshments at the church after the service to share memories of Chrissy.

The service will also be live streamed via the church’s YouTube, ‘St Pauls Jersey’.

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

Died peacefully at Jersey Hospice Care surrounded by her family on Saturday, 9 May, 2026, aged 76 years, beloved wife of Graeme, devoted Mum of Josephine and Robin and a loving Granny/Ga Ga of Max, Finn and Ava-Isabella. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Funeral Service

Family and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Janis, are warmly invited to meet at the Royal Jersey Showground on Wednesday, 27 May, at 2.30 pm.

Family flowers only please.

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

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

Passed away peacefully at La Haule Care Home on Saturday, 9 May, 2026, aged 84 years, in the care and company of his family during his final days. Devoted husband of Carolyn, loving father of Nick and Tom and proud Grandpa of Dann and May. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral details to follow.

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

26.04.1949 – 10.05.2026.

Loving husband of Fay.

Calm and peaceful Mick is sleeping,

We who love him sadly miss him.

Our trust in God we will meet again,

Love you Mick.

Love you Papa, from Hazel.

Funeral Service

Family and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Mick are invited to meet at the Royal Jersey Showground, Trinity on Wednesday, 27 May, at 10 am.

Family flowers only.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to The Company of Dogs, 4.5 Aquila Road, St Helier, JE2 3XD.

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

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 13 May, 2026, at Petit Four, aged 92 years. A much-loved mother and grandmother who will be deeply missed by family and friends.

Funeral Service

Heathers funeral will be held at the RJA&HS Chapel, Trinity on Tuesday, 2 June, at 11.30 am.

Family flowers only.

Donations in Heathers memory may be offered to Jersey Hospice Care, Mont Cochon, St Helier or Family Nursing and Home Care, Le Bas Centre, St Saviours Road, St Helier, JE2 4RP.

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

Sadly passed away in Jersey Hospice Care on Tuesday, 12 May, 2026, aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Don, loving Mum of Mark and Simon, step-mother of Peter and Sarah, mother-in-law to Jacqui, a dear sister of Rowena and Aunty of Anya. 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.