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Died suddenly at Les Houmets Care Home on Tuesday, 8 April, 2025, beloved mother of Simon and Jonathan, a devoted sister to Mary, Patricia, Joanna, Maureen and Lesley, and a much-loved aunt to her 10 nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service

Sally’s funeral service will take place at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Tuesday, 13 May, at 11.30 am.

Please refrain from wearing black.

No flowers by request.

Donations in Sally’s memory, may be sent to Les Houmets Care Home, c/o Mr Fabien Amy, Les Houmets Care Home, Gorey Village Main Road, Grouville, JE3 9EP (please make cheques payable to Les Houmets Care Home).

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

Passed away peacefully in the tender care of St Joseph’s Care Home on Saturday, 19 April, 2025, aged 78 years, loving wife of 55 years to Mac, much-loved Mum of Sarah, Kate and Tim, mother-in-law to Andy and Tim and devoted and adored Granny Val to Julian, Ben, Annabel and Oliver.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the celebration of Val’s life are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, St Helier on Tuesday, 13 May, at 2.30 pm.

Bright colours welcome.

Family flowers only.

Donations in lieu of flowers in memory of Val can be made to Bethesda Methodist Chapel, Rue de la Val de la Mare, St Peter, JE3 2FQ or National Trust Jersey to support the Coastline Campaign, The Elms, La Cheve Rue, St Mary, JE3 3EN, www.nationaltrust.je

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

Passed away in the care of Sandybrook Nursing Home on Wednesday, 23 April, 2025, in her 93rd year, much-loved wife of David, devoted mother of Linda and grandmother to Rebecca and Christopher. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral Service

Funeral service at the Crematorium Chapel, Tuesday, 13 May, at 10 am.

No mourning clothes.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu to Dementia Jersey, 74 Halkett Place, St Helier, Jersey, JE2 4WH.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

It is with much sadness that the family announce the death of Rosalie, age 90, on Saturday, 19 April, 2025, in the loving care of Silversprings Nursing Home. She was the most wonderful, loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

A private cremation will follow.

Beloved wife of the late Keith, cherished mother to Jenny, grandmother, sister and aunt. She will be deeply missed by all her relatives and friends.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend Anora’s funeral service are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Friday, 2 May, at 10 am.

Family flowers only.

Donations in Anora’s memory may be sent to Mind Jersey, Pip’s Place, 15 Union Street, St Helier, JE2 4RF.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 15 April, 2025, just after his 58th birthday, beloved husband of Gay, father of Henry and step-father of Jenny and Charlotte and step-grandfather of Michael.

His wit, smile, and character will be greatly missed by everyone whom he touched.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Sadly passed away in the care of Silver Springs Care Home on Monday, 7 April, 2025, aged 84 years, loving sister to Robert and sister-in-law to Pamela. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral Service

Family and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Esther, are warmly invited to meet at St Paul’s Church, New Street, on Wednesday, 30 April, at 11.30 am.

Family flowers only.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to a charity of your choice.

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

In loving memory of a dearly loved husband, father and Grandad who passed away on Friday, 11 April, 2025.

Of all the special gifts in life, however great or small,

To have you as my husband was the greatest gift of all.

May the winds of love blow softly,

And whisper in your ear,

We love you and we miss you,

And wish that you were here.

All our love from your wife Jean, sons Graham and Daniel, daughters-in-law Jackie and Jo, grandchildren Matt, Katie and Bailey XXX.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully in the loving care of St Ewolds Nursing Home on Tuesday, 15 April, 2025, loving wife to the late Charles and loving Mum to Anthony.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Jackie passed away peacefully on Sunday, 13 April, 2025, aged 91 years, at Stuart Court, devoted wife to the late Tony, much-loved sister, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Jackie will be greatly missed by all her family and many friends.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Jackie are invited to meet at St Aubin’s Methodist on Thursday, 24 April at 11.30 am.

No black to be worn please.

Family flowers only please.

Donations, if desired, in memory of Jackie to GOSH Charity, Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, 40 Bernard Street, London, WC1N 1LE.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.