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It is with great sadness that the family in both Islands of Jersey and Madeira announce the peaceful passing of Jose Martinho De Sousa on Sunday, 27 February, 2022, at the Jersey Hospice, after a long battle with cancer.

His family would like to express heartfelt thanks for all the support, care and attention given to us all from the Jersey Hospice, Cancer Relief, Macmillan all the staff at the Jersey General Hospital and Southampton. We would especially like to thank all his family and friends who stood by him throughout the long fight and kept his morale and high spirits going. He was a very kind, generous and healing soul and his presence will be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched.

The family would like to ask that no flowers be sent but instead, anyone wishing to mark his life and friendship that they give a donation to the above-named organisations in his honour.

As per Martinho’s expressed wishes, we will be having a private family send off.

Rest in peace, you have left this world, but your spirit is endless.

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

Sadly passed away at Jersey General Hospital after a short illness, on Tuesday, 1 March, 2022, in her 90th year, beloved wife of Derek, loving Mum to all her children and family. She will be fondly remembered by all her family and friends.

Funeral details to follow.

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

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 2 March, 2022, aged 100, at Sandybrook Residential Care Home, mother of Peter and Richard, mother in-law to Patti and Yvette, grandmother to Michael, Jonathon, Marcus and Lee, great-grandmother to Jessica, Joshua, Olivia, Evan, Charlotte, Eva and Annie.

RIP Mum.

Funeral details to follow later.

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

In memory of our wonderful friend Ros.

Happy memories of the years of fun and laughter we had playing cards.

– From all your many Canasta/bridge friends.

Passed away peacefully on Monday, 21 February, 2022, with daughter Tracey and son Mark by her side.

Funeral Service

Relatives, friends and former co-workers from M&S and the Hospital are invited to attend the funeral service for June at the Crematorium Chapel on Friday, 11 March at 10 am.

Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Jersey Asthma and Respiratory Society, c/o La Val Cottage, La Route des Genets, St Brelade, JE3 8LE or Diabetes Jersey, 7 Amitie Court, Links Estate, La Rue a Don, Grouville, JE3 9DB.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Edwin are invited to meet at St Mary’s Parish Church on Tuesday, 15 March at 1.30 pm, followed by a private burial.

Family flowers only.

Donations in lieu of flowers, in memory of Edwin, can be made to Family Nursing & Home Care (Jersey) Inc, c/o Honorary Treasurer, Le Bas Centre, St Saviour’s Road, St Helier, JE2 4RP or Dementia Jersey, c/o the Treasurer, de Carteret House, Hilgrove Street, St Helier, JE2 4SL.

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

Passed away peacefully at the General Hospital on Thursday, 24 February, 2022, aged 73 years, a devoted mother to the late Phillip and Angelique, loving sister to Margaret, Ronnie, David and Brian. Loved by many.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service of Chantal are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, St Helier on Friday, 18 March at 2.30 pm.

Bright colours to be worn please.

Family flowers only.

Donations in lieu of flowers, in Chantal’s memory, can be made to Eyecan, Westlea Centre, Rue du Huquet, St Martin, JE3 6HU (cheques payable to Eyecan).

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

Paula passed away on Monday, 14 February, 2022, in her 73rd year in Dublin, Ireland. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends both here and in Ireland.

Thanksgiving Service

A service of thanksgiving will be held for Paula’s life on Monday, 14 March at 11 am at St Martin’s Catholic Church.

Family flowers only, by request.

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

Passed peacefully away in his 89th year, at home on Sunday, 27 February, 2022, after a long illness borne with great courage and fortitude. Beloved husband to Joan for 66 years, loving father of Marion, Jacqueline and Robert, dearly loved father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. A wise and generous man who will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Funeral details to follow.

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

Remembering Tess with fondest memories of Multina Riding School with Tess and all the livery owners. She was a wonderful instructress, one of the best in Jersey, and a lovley, kind and generous lady.

Condolences to all her family.

– Bonnie and Bart xx.