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Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 13 May, 2026, at Petit Four, aged 92 years. A much-loved mother and grandmother who will be deeply missed by family and friends.

Funeral Service

Heathers funeral will be held at the RJA&HS Chapel, Trinity on Tuesday, 2 June, at 11.30 am.

Family flowers only.

Donations in Heathers memory may be offered to Jersey Hospice Care, Mont Cochon, St Helier or Family Nursing and Home Care, Le Bas Centre, St Saviours Road, St Helier, JE2 4RP.

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

Sadly passed away in Jersey Hospice Care on Tuesday, 12 May, 2026, aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Don, loving Mum of Mark and Simon, step-mother of Peter and Sarah, mother-in-law to Jacqui, a dear sister of Rowena and Aunty of Anya. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral details to follow.

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

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, 7 May, 2026, aged 62 years, much-loved husband of 30 years to Sandy, loving Dad to Erin and Seb, son of Jim and the late Noreen and brother to Julie and Patrick.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Johnny are invited to meet at the RJA&HS Crematorium Chapel on Monday, 1 June, at 1 pm.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers in memory of Johnny can be made to Cancer Research UK – Jersey Committee, https://www.cancerresea rchukjersey.org/

Chris Hearmon passed away on Sunday, 3 May, 2026, surrounded by his family. Loving partner to Janice, father to Jo and Josh, and Pops to Sophia. We will miss his joy and laughter, and his love is always with us.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Chris are invited to meet at the RJA&HS Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday, 2 June, at 2.30 pm.

Colourful clothes encouraged.

Family flowers only.

Donations in memory of Chris can be made to MND Jersey Branch (registered charity number 043), www.mndassociation.org or World Wildlife Fund, www.support.wwf.org.uk

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

Passed away very peacefully in the loving care of Le Petit Bosquet, St Lawrence on Tuesday, 12 May, 2026. Beloved widow of the late Hon John Coutanche, wonderful mother of Rupert, Caroline and Phillippa, step-mother of Michelle, Madeleine and Christopher, mother-in-law of Nicholas, Michael and Ian, grandmother of Marie-Louise, the late Ben, Sophia, Josh, Emily, Jonny and Matthew and great-grandmother of Lily, Francis, Serena, Henry, Sebastian, Edward, Freddie and Hattie. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Her funeral details will follow.

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

Passed away aged 75 on Wednesday, 6 May, 2026. He will be deeply missed by his loving family and all those who had the pleasure to know him.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, telephone 733330.

Passed away peacefully at La Haule Care Home on Saturday, 9 May, 2026, aged 84 years, in the care and company of his family during his final days. Devoted husband of Carolyn, loving father of Nick and Tom and proud Grandpa of Dann and May. He will be greatly missed by all his 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 after a long illness at Sandybrook Nursing Home on Monday, 11 May, 2026, aged 92 years. Adored wife of Phil for 50 years. Gillian will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, telephone 733330.

Passed away peacefully surround by his loving family, at home, on Sunday, 10 May, 2026, aged 81 years, much-loved husband of 60 years to Mary, much-loved Dad to Karen, Charmaine and Georgina, father-in-law to James, Andy and John and adored Papa to Chemmy.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Leslie are invited to meet at St Ouen’s Parish Church on Friday, 22 May, at 2.30 pm, followed by a private burial.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers in memory of Leslie can be made to Family Nursing and Home Care (Jersey) Inc, c/o Honorary Treasurer, Le Bas Centre, St Saviour’s Road, St Helier, JE2 4RP.

My darling Leslie,

God saw that you were weary, the hill too hard to climb,

So He gently closed your eyelids and whispered peace be thine. God Bless, your ever loving wife, Mary.

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

Passed away peacefully at the General Hospital on Sunday, 10 May, 2026, aged 79 years. A loving father to James and Eloise and a devoted Grandpa to Daniel, Gracie and Chloe. He will be sadly missed.

Funeral details to follow.

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