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Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 30 November, 2025, aged 88 years, wife of the late Fred, mother to Kevin and the late Gary, Nan to Fraser and Charlotte.

Funeral Service

A private service to be held for family.

No flowers.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent in Sheila’s memory to Cancer Research UK (Jersey), The Treasurer, The Jersey Committee for Cancer Research UK, Galveston, La Vallee de St Pierre, St Lawrence, JE3 1EZ.

All inquiries please to De Gruchy Funeral Care, telephone 499444.

Passed away unexpectedly in hospital on Monday, 17 November, 2025, age 72 years, surrounded by her loving family, devoted mother of John and Amanda. Sue will be deeply missed by family and friends both near and far.

Funeral Service

Sue’s Celebration of her Life will be held at the RJA&HS Crematorium Chapel, Trinity on Thursday, 18 December at 1 pm.

Bright colours, no mourning clothes necessary.

Donations, in lieu of flowers, would be gratefully received by Age Concern, Eyecan or Headway Jersey.

All inquiries to Maillards Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Roy passed away on Tuesday, 2 December, 2025 aged 88 years, in the care of Jersey Hospice, devoted and beloved husband of the late Maggie, and adored father and Grandfather. Roy will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the celebration service for Roy’s life, are warmly invited to meet in the Royal Jersey Showground, Trinity on Tuesday, 23 December, at 10 am.

No mourning clothes please by request.

Family flowers only please.

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

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

Died peacefully in Australia. Loved and mourned by his family in Jersey and Australia.

A celebration of Nigel’s life, well lived, will be held in Melbourne at a later date.

Our Sheila of Palace Close, the nicest neighbour/friend.

Who arrived from Sark, to make her home in Jersey.

We will all miss you so much.

Love from your neighbours/friends.

The family are sad to advise of the death of Mike on Thursday, 4 December, 2025.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Dawn passed away peacefully at the age of 98 years, in the loving care of Beaumont Villa, with her family by her side on Tuesday, 2 December, 2025, beloved wife of the late Ray, adored Mum to Sue and Janine, mother-in-law to Anthony and Andrew, treasured Nan to Paul and Jo; Gemma and PJ; Lucy and Billy; Carly, Macey and Nathan, Great-Nanny to Sienna, Elizabeth, George, Harry, Isabella and Benjamin. Dawn will be sorely missed by so many and will always be remembered for her caring ways and beautiful smile.

Funeral Service

Dawn’s Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, 11 December at 11 am in St Brelade’s Church, followed by a private burial.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, maybe sent to Dementia Jersey, 74 Halkett Pl, St Helier, JE2 4WD.

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

The family are sad to advise of the death of Mike on Thursday, 4 December, 2025.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away at Les Houmets Care Home on Monday, 24 November, 2025 aged 81 years, loving Mum of Teresa, Paula, and Steve, step-Mum of Julia, sister of Geoffrey and Tracey, Granny of Travis, Owen, Jay, Taylor, Daisy, Noah and Eli and Great-Granny of Harley.

Funeral Service

Barbara’s funeral will be held at the RJA&HS Crematorium Chapel on Wednesday, 17 December at 2.30 pm.

Dress code, smart/casual.

Family flowers only please.

Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Barbara, can be made to Dementia Jersey, 74 Halkett Place, St Helier, Jersey, JE2 4WH, http://www.dementia.je

All inquiries to Maillards Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away on Friday, 28 November, 2025, dearly loved husband of Flo, father of Nathan, step-Dad to Sarah and Hayley, brother of Jan and the late Barbara.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend Alan/Ack’s funeral service are invited to meet at the RJA&HS Crematorium Chapel, Trinity on Monday, 15 December at 1 pm.

Donations in Alan/Ack’s memory to JSPCA Animals’ Shelter, 89 St Saviours Road, St Helier, JE2 4GJ.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.