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It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Morel Valerie Joyce (Val) née Bannier, who passed away peacefully on Monday, 3 November, 2025, aged 86 years. Reunited with her beloved late husband John, Val was a much-loved mother to Terry and Alison, mother-in-law to Jeannine and Paul, a cherished grandmother to her three granddaughters, Shauni, Lauren and Rebecca and her two grandsons, Nathan and James. Val was also a proud great-grandmother to Lily. She will also be deeply missed by her extended family and many dear friends.

Funeral Service

Val’s funeral service will be held on Wednesday, 3 December, at 10 am in the Royal Jersey Showground, Trinity.

At the family’s request, and in accordance with Val’s wishes, no flowers please, but donations in her memory may be made to Family Nursing and Home Care, Jersey.

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

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 29 October, 2025, aged 70 years. Thomas will be dearly missed by all his family and friends.

A private cremation will take place.

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

Passed away peacefully, aged 80, in the wonderful care of Jersey Hospice on Thursday, 6 November, 2025, a cherished mother to Mark, Sarah and Nicola, mother-in-law to Vicky, Nana to Kadi and Kyla and dearest friend to Mary. She will deeply missed by all her loving family.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend Muriel’s funeral are invited to meet at St John’s Parish Church on Friday, 28 November, at 11.30 am.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier.

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

Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, 13 November, 2025, aged 78 years, adored wife of Peter, loving mother of Marguerite, mother-in-law to Harry and Oma (grandmother) to Emmeline. She will be sorely missed.

Funeral Service

Family and friends wishing to attend the funeral service of Ginny are invited to meet at the Royal Jersey Showground, Trinity, on Tuesday, 25 November at 10 am.

No mourning clothes please.

Family flowers only.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to Jersey Hospice Care, the Animal Shelter, and Family Nursing.

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

Sadly passed away at Silver Springs Care Home on Thursday, 13 November, 2025, aged 71 years, beloved son of Linda and the late Maurice, a loving brother of Denise and Michael and his sister-in-law Thelma, a cherished uncle of Rebecca, Lauren and Aaron and great-uncle of Gracie. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral details to follow.

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

Passed away peacefully at the General Hospital on Thursday, 13 November, 2025, aged 88 years. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

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, unexpectedly in Turkey on Thursday, 30 October, 2025, beloved mother, mother-in-law and devoted Baba to Elliot. She will be deeply missed by all her family and many friends.

Funeral Service

A celebration of Anne’s life will be held at the Crematorium Chapel at The RJH&HS, Trinity on Tuesday, 25 November, at 2.30 pm.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully at the Hospice. Please contact the family for details of the wake which will take place on Thursday, 11 December, by email on graham androsemary@ gmail.com

As per Rosemary’s request, a private funeral will take place.

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

Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, 8 November, 2025, aged 74 years, a devoted wife, Mum, Nan and a friend to many who will be sadly missed.

Funeral details to follow.

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

Sadly passed away on Monday, 10 November, 2025, aged 90 years. He will be deeply missed by Jannine, Raghu, Jonathan (JP), Sarah and Stuart, Michelle and Dan, Zach and Seb and his many family and friends.

Funeral details to follow.

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