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Died peacefully on Thursday, 5 May, 2022, aged 101 years, beloved husband of Josephine and the late Mary, loving father of Moya and Patricia, grandfather of Stephen, Caroline, Edward, Victoria and Jean-Luc, and great-grandfather to Katie and Luke. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Funeral Service

Family and friends wishing to attend Donald’s funeral are invited to attend at the Sacred Heart Church, St Aubin at 11 am on Thursday, 19 May.

Family flowers only.

Donations in Donald’s memory, can be made to Family Nursing & Home Care (Jersey) Inc, Le Bas Centre, St Saviour’s Road, St Helier, JE2 4RP.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

It is with sadness we have to announce Peter’s death on Tuesday, 3 May, 2022, after an illness bravely and courageously borne, in his 78th year, adored brother to Mary. Peter will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Funeral Service

Peter’s funeral service will be held on Wednesday, 18 May at the Crematorium Chapel at 1 pm for all to attend to celebrate his life.

Family flowers only.

Donations in Peter’s memory, can be made to Jersey Hospice Care, Mont Cochon, St Helier or Family Nursing & Home Care, Le Bas Centre, St Saviour’s Road, St Helier, JE2 4RP.

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

Died peacefully following a short illness, aged 94 years, on Friday, 29 April, 2022, at Jersey General Hospital.

Funeral Service

Friends are warmly invited to celebrate Betty’s long and happy life at a service to be held in St Bernadette’s RC Church, St Brelade on Monday, 30 May at 1 pm.

No mourning clothes please.

Family flowers only.

Donations in lieu, if desired, may be made in Betty’s memory to Cancer Research UK Jersey, c/o David Edwards, Galveston, Vallee de St Pierre, St Lawrence, JE3 1EZ.

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

Passed away peacefully at the General Hospital on Wednesday, 4 May, 2022, aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Geoff. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Jersey Hospital.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friend wishing to attend the funeral of Jill are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, St Helier on Thursday, 26 May at 1 pm.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, in Jill’s memory, may be made to CLIC Sargent (Jersey), c/o Mr Andy Salter, Honorary Treasurer, 9 Le Pre Du Roi, Rue De Jambart, St Clement, JE2 6LB (please make cheques payable to ‘CLIC Sargent Cancer Care for Children Jersey’).

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

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, 9 May, 2022, in his 100th year, reunited with his late wife Maureen. Adored Dad to Siân and Aubrey, loving Grandpa to Michael, Jonny, Benjamin and Connor. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral details to follow.

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

Passed away peacefully in Jersey Hospice Care on Monday, 25 April, 2022, aged 85 years, loving husband of Rosemary, father of Sandra, Steven and Paul, and Grandad to Samuel and Lewis. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

A private funeral service has taken place.

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

Passed away peacefully on Friday, 29 April, 2022, aged 86 years, loved sister of Dulcie, George, Clary and Hazel, and the late Harold, Ernie, Henry and Doreen, adored Mum of Peter, Paul and Tim, and mother-in-law to Lizzy and Carole, grandmother to Daniel, Matthew, Rebecca and Abigail, and great-gran to Ariel and Alex. A truly amazing lady, loved and missed so deeply by all her family and friends.

Funeral details to follow.

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

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, 27 April, 2022, aged 73 years, a Mum to Michael, Susan and Mark, and devoted Nana to Kathryn, Thomas, Luna and Hallie. Now reunited with husband Mike. You will be so deeply missed by us all.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral of Jean are invited to meet at the crematorium on Friday, 27 May at 11.30 am.

Please wear a bright colour.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers to Variety the Children’s Charity, c/o Mr D Boylan, Honorary Treasurer, Maufant Variety Youth Centre, Grande Route de St Martin, JE2 7GT (cheques payable to ‘Variety, the Children’s Charity’ please).

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

Passed away peacefully on Monday, 2 May, 2022, aged 90 years, wonderful mother to Richard and Gary and mother-in-law to Susan and Catharina, and Granny Rosemary to Bronte, Alana and Hayley, Tyler and Lewis.

Funeral details to follow.

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

Promoted to Glory on Tuesday, 3 May, 2022, aged 92 years, beloved Mum to Phil, Steve, Cathy and Tim, a devoted Nana/Granny May and Nana May to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A friend and inspiration to so many around the world.

Forever in our hearts.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for May are invited to meet at the Salvation Army Citadel, St Helier on Monday, 23 May at 11 am, followed by a private interment.

Family flowers only.

Donations in lieu of flowers, in May’s memory, can be made to the Salvation Army, c/o Mr Alan Rive, Treasurer, Minden Street, St Helier, JE2 4WR (please make cheques payable to ‘the Salvation Army – St Helier Corps’).

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