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Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 15 July, 2025, aged 78 years, adored wife of John, much-loved Mum of Georgina and Aimée, devoted sister to Stephen, and cherished aunt to Oliver and Thomas. She will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Mary are warmly invited to meet at St Clement’s Parish Church on Tuesday, 12 August, at 12.30 pm.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, L’Abri, Le Mont de la Grève de Lecq, St Ouen, JE3 2DT.

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

Passed away peacefully on Friday, 18 July, 2025, aged 81 years, loving husband of Joan. Peter will be sadly missed by all his family and friends in England, France and South Africa.

A private funeral will take place.

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

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 20 July, 2025, aged 92, beloved husband for 68 years of Diana. Will be greatly missed by family and their many friends.

Funeral details to follow.

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

Passed away peacefully, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, 16 July, 2025, aged 89 years, beloved husband of 47 years to Lynda, loving Dad to Mandy, father-in-law to Gary and cherished Grandpa to Aimée. Will be dearly loved and missed forever.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Ralph are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Friday, 1 August, at 11.30 am.

Family flowers only please.

Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Ralph can be made to Dementia Jersey, www.dementia.je

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

Passed away peacefully in the care of Jersey Hospice, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, 16 July, 2025, aged 89 years, following a tragic fall at home. Beloved husband of Moira and father to Peter, step-father to Bronia and Donna. He was a much-loved Grandpa and Great-Grandpa.

We would like to thank the Accident & Emergency Dept, Beauport Ward and Jersey Hospice for their outstanding care.

Funeral details to follow.

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

Vee passed peacefully away at Jersey Hospice on Wednesday, 16 July, 2025, aged 82 years, adored wife of the late Alec and step-mother to Louise. Vee will be so deeply missed and remembered with love.

Funeral details will follow later.

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

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 25 June, 2025, aged 94 years, cherished Dad of Daniel and the late Lesley, beloved Grandad of Rebecca and James. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Charlie, are warmly invited to meet at De Gruchy’s Funeral Care Chapel on Monday, 28 July, at 10.30 am.

No flowers or donations please.

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

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Caroline Ibbet on Sunday, 6 July, 2025, at Jersey Hospice, beloved Mum to Wilson, Raphael and Jensen, she will be sorely missed.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend Caroline’s funeral service are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier, on Friday, 25 July, at 2.30 pm.

Dress code, wear something pink please, smart casual, the more colourful the better.

Family flowers only.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent in Caroline’s memory to Mind Jersey, Pip’s Place, 15 Union Street, St Helier, JE2 4RF or Macmillan Cancer Support (Jersey) Limited or Jersey Hospice.

Wake

After the ceremony, the family will hold a celebration of Caroline’s life at the Earl Grey, First Tower, from 4 pm.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of John Squires, who died peacefully at home at his beloved Panorama on Tuesday, 17 June, 2025, at 10.05 pm, as he had always wished, aged 89. Surrounded by his loving family, John was the dearly loved husband of Jill, adored father of Nicola and Anita, and a wonderful father-in-law to Johan and Nic. He was a much-loved grandfather to Jean-Paul, Stephanie, Daniel, and Rebecca.

John touched the lives of all who knew him through his warmth, generosity, and ever-present sense of humour. He will be greatly missed and forever held in our hearts.

A private cremation has taken place.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in John’s memory to Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB.

Passed away on Friday, 27 June, 2025, aged 72 years, devoted wife of Giuseppe, Mum to Stefan and Adam, mother-in-law to Jen, sister to Diane, sister-in-law to John. Lovingly remembered by her friends and family for her support and kindness.

At Janet’s request, a private family funeral took place on Friday, 18 July.

Donations in Janet’s memory, if desired, may be sent to Jersey Hospice Care, Mont Cochon, St Helier or Family Nursing and Home Care, Le Bas Centre, St Saviour’s Road, St Helier, Jersey, JE2 4RP.

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