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Iain passed away peacefully, fortified by the Rites of the Holy Catholic Church on Friday, 25 March, 2022, aged 80 years, a devoted husband, soulmate and greatest friend to his wife Cheryl, respected and loved father to his sons Niall and Tadhg, and Poppa Beardie to his grandchildren of whom he was so proud. He will be greatly missed by his sister and brothers in Eire, his in-laws, nieces and nephews and by all who knew him.

A true gentleman to the end, full of Irish humour and wit.

Suaimhneas síoraí dó (eternal peace to him).

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral mass for Deacon Iain are invited to meet at St Thomas’ Catholic Church, Val Plaisant, St Helier on Monday, 11 April at 11 am, followed by a private interment.

This service will be live streamed, please log on to www.deltaevents.co.uk/stream/macfirbhisigh if you wish to view the service.

The reception of Iain’s body into Church will take place at 2.30 pm on Sunday, 10 April for those wishing to attend.

No flowers please, by request.

Donations in lieu of flowers, in memory of Iain, may be sent to Friends of the Holy Land (Jersey), c/o the Treasurer Mr Peter Farrell, 2 Rocklands Cottage, Rue du Hocq, St Clement, JE2 6LF or Caritas Jersey, c/o Treasurer Andy Quinn, c/o The Office, St Thomas’ Church, 17 Val Plaisant, St Helier, JE2 4TA.

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

Previously of Jersey, passed away peacefully at his home in Crawley on Monday, 28 March, 2022, aged 74 years with his family at his side. He will be greatly missed by his devoted wife Ann, children Stephen, Diane and Chris and his partner Davin, his grandchildren and many friends.

Beloved aunty.

So sadly missed by Maureen and Tony XX.

Our Auntie Aline will be sadly missed by us and never forgotten.

Our love always, Margaret, Shaun and Karen xxx.

Funeral Service

Kindly join us at St Patrick’s Church in St Clement for an 11 am service on Wednesday, 6 April.

Family flowers only, with donations in lieu to Jersey Hospice Care.

Private burial to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Dad, you were always there for me, funny, kind, my special friend.

Every second we shared together, I will treasure forever.

You meant the world to me; I love you and will miss you so much.

Until we meet again.

– Love Deb, Mick and Sophia xxx.

It is with great sadness that we announce the untimely passing of Nigel, loving husband to Judith, caring father to Taryn and Piers, beloved Grandpa to Lyra, environmentalist, former Senator of the States of Jersey and proud Jerseyman.

Passed away peacefully at home at 4.02 pm on Monday, 28 March, 2022, surrounded by his family who loved him. He shall be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.

His passion, sense of humour, generosity, love and gentleness will never be forgotten.

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 20 March, 2022, aged 92 years, beloved husband of the late Hilda, much-loved stepfather of Denis and the late Reg, step-grandfather of Patricia, Susan and David, Carol, Gary and the late Wendy and Julie. Now reunited with Hilda and all his family.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Tom are invited to meet at St Martin’s Methodist Chapel on Thursday, 14 April at 10 am, followed by a private interment.

No flowers please, by request.

Donations in lieu of flowers, in memory of Tom, may be sent Jersey Cancer Relief, c/o Mr Derek R Denton, Honorary Treasurer, JCR Centre, 35 Burrard Street, St Helier, JE2 4WS.

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

Passed away on Tuesday, 22 March, 2022, aged 87 years, in the tender care of Jersey Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. Husband of the late Patricia, much-loved Dad of Lucille, Debbie, Andrew and Michelle, loving Grandpa of Andrew, Charlotte, Sophie, Charlie and Emily, great-Grandpa of Ethan, Livvy, Alexander and Harry, and father-in-law of Doug, Jayne and Mick. Maurice will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral Service

Family and friends wishing to attend Maurice’s funeral service are invited to the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Friday, 8 April at 2.30 pm.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent in Maurice’s memory to the Animals’ Shelter, (JSPCA) c/o the Administrator, 89 St Saviour’s Road, St Helier, JE2 4LA.

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

Our wonderful, funny Old Grandpa Maurice.

You were so special to us and will be missed so much.

We will love you forever.

– Love Charlotte, Jamie, Alexander and Harry xx.

Grandpa Maurice, truly one of a kind.

There are no words for how much you will be missed.

– Love Andrew, Jenna, Ethan and Livvy.