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Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 4 December, 2021, aged 93 years, surrounded by his loving family, adored husband to Dorothy, loving father to Kevin and Teresa, Papa Solo to Rochelle and Chantelle, and great-Papa to Maia and JJ. Sam will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral Service

A funeral service will be held for Sam in the St Helier Town Church on Friday, 17 December at 11 am.

A private burial will follow.

Dark colours to be worn please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, in Sam’s memory, can be sent to Jersey Salvation Army, 4 Minden Street, St Helier, JE2 4SU.

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

How do you say goodbye to a soul so grand,

Farewell to a man that has always had a plan?

If something was broken you would mend it so fast,

When you built things they were built to last!

The body you borrowed had gone too far again and again.

In proper Papa fashion when things can’t be fixed,

You build something bigger and better from your bag of tricks.

The time had come all you could do was done, all your goodbyes had been said,

You were ready to go, to be free, to fly and explore the unknown, to leave your mark as Samuel Vaughan.

– Lots of love Rochelle, Chantelle, Maia and JJ x-X-x.

When your Dad’s the strongest man in the world, who you’re sure will live forever,

You have few words to explain his strength or courage, except it will inspire me forever and ever.

He entered the world on an echo, from his welsh forefathers of old,

His singing voice I inherit as it has laced my heart with gold.

You left this world on an eclipse Dad, as you moved with the sun and the moon.

I’m not sure how to live on in a world without you, but will try hard to follow your tune.

– Love from your proud son and daughter Kevin and Teresa x x.

Passed away after a long illness bravely borne, aged 93 years.

The Rose Beyond the Wall.

A rose once grew where all could see, sheltered beside a garden wall,

And as the days passed swiftly by, it spread its branches straight and tall…

One day, a beam of light shone through a crevice that had opened wide,

The rose bent gently toward its warmth then passed beyond to the other side…

Now you who deeply feel its loss, be comforted – the rose blooms there – its beauty even greater now, nurtured by God’s own loving care.

– With love from your ever-loving wife of 65 years, Dot x.

Passed away suddenly but peacefully on Friday, 3 December, 2021, in Southampton General Hospital with both Marlene his devoted wife of 55 years, and Zoe his treasured daughter by his side. Michael will be sadly missed by family and friends.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

RIP Micky.

From your swimming friends, the Oldies at H.D.P.

Passed away peacefully in the tender care of Lakeside Manor on Monday, 29 November, 2021, loving sister to Stephen, sister-in-law to Carole, and aunt to Gemma, Nathan and Nichola. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Funeral Service

Susan’s funeral service will be held at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Wednesday, 15 December at 2.30 pm.

No flowers please.

Donations in Susan’s memory to Maison Les Amis, Les Amis Incorporated, Grande Route de St Martin, St Saviour, JE2 7JA.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, 1 December, 2021, aged 75 years. He will be sadly 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 in the loving care of Corbière Ward on Sunday, 5 December, 2021, aged 88 years, with her son at her side. Reunited with beloved husband Bill after so many years. Mother to Alan and the late Keith, mother-in-law to Nanette and Theresa, Gran of Liz, Craig, Sam, Georgina and Paige, great-Gran of Lucy and James.

Always in our hearts.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Beloved mother to Carole and Linda, Memé to Esther and Samuel, stepmother to Nicholas and David, and a friend to many, passed away peacefully on Sunday, 28 November, 2021.

The family would like to thank all the staff at Le Petit Bosquet and Dr Callander for their loving care.

Funeral Service

We will celebrate Sylvia’s life on Thursday, 16 December at 11.30 am at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier, followed by a reception (details to be announced at service).

No mourning clothes please, and donations gratefully received in lieu of flowers to Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB or Macmillan Cancer Support (Jersey) Limited, Suite 2.13, the Lido Medical Centre, St Saviour’s Road, St Saviour, JE2 7LA or Jersey Animals’ Shelter, c/o the Administrator, 89 St Saviour’s Road, St Helier, JE2 4GJ (donations to be made payable to JSPCA).

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