Blog Archives

Passed peacefully after a short lived, unknown illness on Saturday, 18 July, 2026, a much-loved husband to Carmen; a dear Papa to his three children Juan, Maria and Kiko and their partners Tina, Luis and Carolyn; Abuelo to four grandchildren Elliott, Lola, Scarlett and Sorrel. He will be deeply missed by all his family.

Funeral Service

The funeral service is to be held at St Saviour’s Parish Church on Wednesday, 26 August at 11 am, where he will be laid to rest with his beloved grandparents, his adored mother Doris and brother David.

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

Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, 5 August, 2026, with her family by her side, beloved wife of David, loving mother of William, Lucy and Emma, cherished sister of Donna. Beverley will be deeply missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral Service

Family and friends wishing to attend Beverley’s funeral service are invited to meet on Thursday, 10 September at 11 am at Gorey Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations would be welcome in Beverley’s memory, to the Macular Society, Crown Chambers, South Street, Andover, SP10 2BN or https://www.macularsociety.org/get-involved/donate/donate

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully in the loving care of Jersey Hospice, aged 67 years, on Sunday, 16 August 2026, beloved father to Alexandra, Philippa, Charlotte and Gabrielle, wonderful Grandpa to Frederick and Coralie and much-loved brother to Robert.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, telephone 733330.

Passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, 12 August, 2026, adored wife of Geoff for 74 years, deeply loved Mum of Barry, a much-loved mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother who will be so deeply missed by all her loving family and many friends.

Rest in Peace.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Doreen are invited to meet at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, St Aubin on Tuesday, 8 September at 1 pm.

Followed by a private cremation.

No flowers or mourning clothes please by request.

Donations in lieu of flowers, in memory of Doreen may be sent to Dementia Jersey, 74 Halkett Place, St Helier, JE2 4WH.

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

Passed away peacefully at University Hospital Southampton on Saturday, 25 July, 2026, with her loved ones by her side. A deeply cherished sister to Andre, and to her beloved late siblings Maurice and Colette and a treasured aunt.

A celebration of Thérèse’s life will take place on Thursday, 27 August at 11.30 am, in the East Chapel, Southampton Crematorium.

Family flowers only, please.

For those unable to join in person, the service can be viewed online.

Donations in memory of Thérèse, if desired may be made to ‘Cancer Research UK’.

Please contact Thérèse’s niece, Sophie, at ‘sdefreitas74@gmail.com’

if you wish to join the service online or make an online donation.

It is with deep sadness we announce our dearest Chris passed away unexpectedly at Jersey General Hospital on Friday, 31 July, 2026, with his devoted partner Karen and loving mother Margaret at his side. Aged 62 years. Adored partner of Karen, cherished son of Margaret and the late Clive, loving brother of Jenny and brother-in-law to Jab, uncle to Ian and family.

No more pain.

Chris will be deeply missed by all his family and friends.

In our hearts he will always stay.

Special thanks to Dr Kumar and Renal Unit staff who took care of Chris for many years.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully at the General Hospital on Wednesday, 12 August, 2026, aged 83 years, beloved wife to of the late Jeff, a loving Mum, Gran and Great-Gran who will be sadly missed.

Funeral details to follow.

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

Passed away on Thursday 6 August, 2026, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Des, much-loved Mum of Nigel and Sean, grandmother to Ryan and Kieran. Eileen will be sadly missed by her family here and in Derby and Weymouth.

Funeral Service

Eileen’s funeral service will be held in St Ouen’s Parish Church on Wednesday, 2 September at 11 am.

Family flowers only please.

Donations, in lieu of flowers, can be offered to Dementia Jersey, 74 Halkett Place, St Helier, JE2 4WD.

All inquiries to De Gruchy Funeral Care, telephone 499444.

Passed away on Saturday, 1 August, 2026, after a short illness, aged 80 years, in Somerset, dearly loved wife of Leon, mother to André and Nikki, devoted grandmother of Cosmo, Maia, Blade, Marti, Zen and Boadie.

Gill spent many happy years teaching in Jersey, latterly head teacher at Grouville School.

Passed away on Sunday, 9 August, 2026, in Crewkerne Care Home in the UK. who now joins his sons Kiel and Ian. Will be greatly missed by his wife Emerald, daughter Marina and son Garry, Grand-kids Rickie and Darren and Great Grand-kids.

Thanking Dad for our wonderful childhood.