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Thelma was a very dear sister-in-law to Simone and Ted, she was a much-loved and admired aunt of Nicole, Anthony and Lindsay, and a special great-aunt to Samuel, Amelia and Sophie.

She will be greatly missed by us all.

May she rest in peace.

Passed away peacefully at home on Friday, 19 March, 2021, a much-beloved mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all her family and many friends.

‘Been there, got the t-shirt!’

We would particularly like to thank everyone at CI Home Care, the Reverend Tracy Le C Bromley and Julian de la Cour at Maillards.

A private funeral was held on Wednesday, 31 March at St Brelade’s Church.

Donations in Pam’s memory, can be made to the Variety Sailing Trust, towards continuing their amazing work with the boat, the ‘Vernon Lilford Spirit of Variety’. (Please send cheques c/o Barker Paul Pinel, Pied a Terre, La Place des Puits, Rue de la Cappelle, St Ouen, JE3 2DQ, or visit the Variety Sailing Trust page at jerseycharities.org.)

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully in the care of Jersey Hospice with her family by her side on Friday, 9 April, 2021, aged 61 years, after a short battle with illness. Much-loved wife to Ian, mother of Karen and Nicola, treasured Nanny to Jaxon, beloved sister to Roger, Alan, Geoffrey, Lynda, Carl and Michelle, loving auntie to her nephew and nieces, and a much-loved, treasured daughter of the late Mrs June Urvoy.

Family flowers only.

Funeral Service

To attend the funeral service please contact Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Donations in Deborah’s memory, can be made to Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB.

Passed away on Wednesday, 7 April, 2021, in his 85th year. Dearly loved and devoted husband of Doris, much-loved father and father-in-law to Andrew and Michelle, Joanne and Christopher, and Daniel and Nicki, an adored grandfather, and dearest brother to Michael and Anne. Colin will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral Service

A funeral service will be held for Colin. Those wishing to attend should contact De Gruchy’s Funeral Care.

Family flowers only please.

Any donations in Colin’s memory, may be given to the Jersey Heart and Lung Gift Fund.

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

Passed away peacefully at home with her beloved husband of 57 years, Pierre, at her side, on Wednesday, 7 April, 2021. Loving and much-loved mother of Caroline, and devoted Granny to Eloise and Alicia. She will be greatly missed by all those lives she touched.

Funeral Service

If you wish to attend the funeral service for Thelma, please contact Pitcher & Le Quesne on 733330 or email enquiries@pitcherlequesne.com to register your name and contact details due to Covid restrictions.

Donations in memory of Thelma, may be made to Jersey Opera House (Jersey Charity Commission number 60), 3 Gloucester Street, St Helier, JE2 3QR.

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

Passed away peacefully in the loving care of Mountbatten Hospice, Hampshire on Tuesday, 6 April, 2021, aged 85 years.

Greatly missed by his brothers Colin and Clarry, and their families.

Passed away peacefully on Monday, 12 April, 2021 at home, in his 82nd year. Jeff will be greatly missed by his soulmate and partner Jackie, a father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to so many. Jeff will be greatly missed by one and all.

Funeral Service

A funeral service will be held for Jeff, please contact the funeral home for further information.

Family flowers only please.

Any donations in Jeff’s memory, can be made to the Treasurer, Jersey Hospice Care, Mont Cochon, St Helier or the Jersey Cancer Relief Centre, 35 Burrard Street, St Helier, JE2 4WS.

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

Surrounded by her loving family, she passed away peacefully at home on Easter Monday, 5 April, 2021, at the age of 72 years. A devoted wife of Geoffrey, a loving Mum to Alex, Dani, Jono and Carlo, and the most incredible Grandmama to Oliver, Kailani, and Nakoa. Her family and friends will forever remember her.

Family flowers only.

Please send donations in memory of Marie, to Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB or Jersey Cancer Relief, c/o the Honorary Treasurer, 35 Burrard Street, St Helier, JE2 4WS.

Due to current restrictions, a private funeral will take place.

To watch Marie’s funeral online, please contact De Gruchy’s Funeral Care on 499444.

Passed away peacefully in the tender care of Pinewood Residential Home on Wednesday, 31 March, 2021, in her 92nd year. Wife of the late Roy, beloved mother of Sheila, Simon, Jenny, Chris and Michelle, Mommen of Ryan, Annie, Ramsay, Harriet, Susan, Ella and Katie, great-grandmother of six small boys. Christine will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral Service

Private funeral to be held at Trinity Church.

Family flowers only.

Donations in Christine’s memory may be sent to Mind Jersey, Miss Dagmara Byczkowska, Pip’s Place, 3rd Floor, 15 Union Street, St Helier, JE2 3RF.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed peacefully away at the General Hospital on Tuesday, 6 April, 2021.

Many thanks to all the different staff on Beauport Ward who together, made it such a caring place in her final days.

Loving mother to Alison, mother-in-law to Tim, Nana to Charlie, Lucinda and Rosie, and sister to Tegwen and Kenneth.

Margaret will be remembered for her long teaching career, originally in her native Wales and England, and from 1965 as one of the original staff as a PE teacher at newly opened Les Quennevais School, and later as a special needs and modern dance teacher at St Mark’s School. She retained a keen interest in all things educational until the end.

Funeral Service

Margaret’s funeral service will be held at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier.

Due to Covid restrictions, could those wishing to attend please contact Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 7373291.

Donations in lieu of flowers, to Amnesty International Prisoners of Conscience Jersey Holiday Fund (POCHFJ), c/o Jurat Collette Crill (Chairwoman), La Solaize, Les Ruisseaux, St Brelade, JE3 8DD.