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Passed away peacefully in the early hours of Monday, 3 June, 2024, at L’Hermitage Care Home, aged 87 years, treasured wife of John for 63 years, loving mother to Karin, Jenny, Douglas and the late Barbara, adored grandmother and great-grandmother.

Funeral Service

Family and friends wishing to attend Babette’s funeral service are invited to meet at Jersey Crematorium on Wednesday, 12 June at 11.30 am.

No flowers by request.

Donations, if desired, in lieu of flowers, may be sent in Babette’s memory, to Jersey Cancer Relief, 35 Burrard Street, St Helier, JE2 4WS.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Dear father to Craig and Kate, Bill passed away peacefully on Friday, 10 May, 2024, a week after his 81st birthday. Craig, his daughter-in-law, Pat, and two grandsons, Callum and Louis were by his side.

Bill lived life to the full.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Bill are invited to meet at St Thomas’s Catholic Church on Friday, 14 June at 11 am.

Followed by private interment.

A reception will be held at the Hotel de France following the service, all are welcome to attend. The family will join you after the interment.

No mourning clothes please.

Family flowers only please.

If desired, please make any donations in lieu of flowers, in memory of Bill, to Mont à L’Abbé School, La Grande Route De St Jean, St Helier, JE2 3FN, sort code 77- 47- 01, account 0031746002, in the name of Mont à L’Abbé School.

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

Passed away on Monday, 3 June, 2024, aged 88 years, wife of the late George Wilkinson, beautiful, loving mother to Caroline, Gillian, Sharon and families, Granny to six and Great-Granny to two.

She leaves a huge hole in our lives, but now at peace with our Lord in heaven.

Passed away peacefully, with her children by her side, at Jersey General Hospital on Saturday, 1 June, 2024, aged 70 years, much-loved Mum to Katharine and Will, loving Nanny to Kaylen and Maya.

Funeral Service

A private cremation will take place and a celebration of Frances’ life will take place in Ireland at a later date.

Any condolence donations towards Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust would be greatly appreciated in her memory, as these formed part of her final wishes.

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

We are very sad to announce that, on Tuesday, 28 May, 2024, Roger passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones after a 10 year battle with Bowel Cancer. His bravery, determination and perseverance will always inspire us. Sonia, Aaron and Danielle would like to thank everyone who has supported us, we love you all.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend Roger’s funeral service are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel on Thursday, 13 June at 2.30 pm.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent in Roger’s memory to Jersey Hospice Care, Mont Cochon, St Helier, Jersey, JE2 3JB.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away suddenly on Tuesday, 21 May, 2024, aged 64 years, adored husband to Delly, much-loved Dad of Michael and Katie and step-Dad to Marissa and Alicia, Papa to Elle and Evie. Gary was loved by so many and will never be forgotten.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Gary are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Friday, 28 June at 1 pm.

At the family’s request, please wear something blue, Gary’s favourite colour.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, in memory of Gary, can be made to Jersey Heart Support Group, 14 Brooklyn Court, Ann St, St Helier, JE2 4SE.

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

Passed away tragically on Saturday, 18 May, 2024, aged 52 years, much-loved fiancé to Emma, loving father to Renouard and Rodanthe, loved son of Norman and Valerie, brother to Michael, Simon, Andrew and their families. Jono was deeply loved and respected by so many, he will be greatly missed.

Funeral Service

Due to limited space, a private funeral service for Jono will take place at Trinity Parish Church on Tuesday, 25 June at 1 pm, followed by a private burial. The church service will be by invitation only.

Jono’s funeral service will be live streamed and those wishing to attend this, are invited to meet at the Royal Jersey Horticultural & Agricultural Showground, Trinity, after which refreshments will be available and the opportunity to share your memories of Jono with family and friends.

Smart/casual dress requested.

Family flowers only please

Donations in lieu of flowers, in memory of Jono, can be made to RNLI Jersey Guild, c/o Mrs Eileen Colyer, 39 The Willows, La Rue Horman, Grouville, JE3 9GY.

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

Passed away peacefully in the care of the Jersey General Hospital on Wednesday, 29 May, 2024, aged 88 years, beloved wife of Stephen, much-loved and respected Mum to Andrew, Nick, Lindsey and Hilary, adored grandmother to Catherine, Jonathan, Stephen, Eve and Olivia. Gillian will be so sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral Service

Gillian’s funeral service will be held in St Mary’s Parish Church on Thursday, 13 June at 1.30 pm.

Family flowers only.

Donations, in Gillian’s memory, may be offered to The Jersey Barn Owl Conservation Network, La Chaumière, La Rue D’Aval, Grouville,

JE3 9UA.

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

Passed away at Jersey Hospice on Thursday, 30 May, 2024, after a short illness, husband of the late Sylvia May Le Marchand (née De Gruchy). He will be sadly missed by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral details to follow.

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

Very sadly passed away on Tuesday, 28 May, 2024 in her 98th year, beloved wife of the late John (Bob), adored and devoted mother to Angela, and much-loved grandmother to Clementene. A kind and generous lady with a love for life who will be deeply missed by all her family and many friends.

Thankfully now free of pain and at peace.

You only have one mother, patient, kind and true,

No other friend in the world, will be so true to you.

For all her loving and kindness, she asks for nothing in return,

If all the world deserts you, to your mother you can turn.

You only have one mother, please take her to your heart,

You cannot tell how soon the day when you and she must part.

Let her know you love her, cheer and comfort her each day,

For you’ll never have another, when she has sadly passed away xxx.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.