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Passed away peacefully on Monday, 17 May, 2021, in the loving care of St Joseph’s Care Home. Beloved wife of Jimmy, adored mother of Anna and James, loving Nan of Charlie and respected mother-in-law to Carlo. She will be sorely missed by her family in the UK and Ireland.

Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure,

You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.

May her soul rest in peace.

Please wear a touch of pink.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, in memory of Rita, can be made to Cancer Research UK – Jersey Committee, Mrs Jo Guillou, The Old Hayloft, Le Huquet Farm, Rue du Huquet, St Martin, JE3 6HU.

Funeral Service

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

Our beautiful ‘Auntie’ Rita, you will be very much missed.

Loved and adored, and forever in our thoughts and hearts.

We’ll miss you heaps; until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Suaimhneas Siorai.

– Nat and John, Adrian and Amelia xx.

Passed away at home on Saturday, 15 May, 2021, beloved husband of Shirlie and treasured Pops of Peregrine.

No letters please.

A private family funeral will take place.

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

Widow of the late Leslie William Le Marinel, has quietly slipped away to be reunited with her beloved Leslie, with God’s will.

She passed gently away at Silver Lea Care Home, St Brelade, on Wednesday, 12 May, 2021, in her 87th year. Deeply missed by all who loved her.

Donations in memory of Joan, may be made to the Haematology Gift Fund, c/o Mrs Julie Bellamy, Pathology Department, General Hospital, Gloucester St, St Helier, JE1 3QS. Please make cheques payable to ‘the Treasurer of the States’.

Funeral Service

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

Former matron of Beauport Nursing Home, passed away on Tuesday, 13 April, 2021, aged 93 years, in the UK after a long battle with cancer. A woman of true grit and kindness who lived her life to the full.

Set your sail dear friend, and rest in peace.

The Newtons.

03.09.1945 – 12.05.2021.

Aged 75 years, passed away peacefully, but unexpectedly, after bravely fighting major surgery in hospital. Lynn was surrounded by her ever-loving family, loving husband Allan, two loving sons Andrew and Paul and their wives Alaina and Louise, adored grandchildren Mathew and Carrie, Emma, Jono, Abby and in the thoughts of Harri in the UK. Now with her granddaughter Lauren.

Funeral Service

Please join us in celebrating Lynn’s remarkable life, therefore no mourning clothes.

We will have a church funeral for Lynn, a family only committal will follow and then we will re-join you for refreshments.

Due to current Covid restrictions, anyone wishing to join us at the funeral and / or refreshments, please contact De Gruchy’s funeral Care, telephone 499444.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in memory of Lynn, can be made directly to the Cystic Fibrosis Trust reference her granddaughter Lauren Bree who she lost to the disease.

Cystic Fibrosis Trust, One Aldgate, Second Floor, London, EC3N 1RE.

Passed away peacefully in the care of the Jersey General Hospital, aged 82 years, dearly beloved husband of Pam, together for 40 years, much-loved Dad of Jason and Gary, stepfather to Lynn in Scotland, brother to Roy, and brother-in-law to Lois in Canada. Dave will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral Service

A funeral service will be held for Dave. Those wishing to attend should contact De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, telephone 499444.

Family flowers only, and no mourning clothes by request.

Donations in Dave’s memory, can be given to Headway Jersey Ltd, Mr Ray Cooper, Headway, Le Coie, Springfield Road, St Saviour, JE2 7DN or Stroke Association of Jersey, c/o Tracy O’Regan, Shop B, Les Jardins du Soleil, Route és Nouaux, St Helier, JE2 4GT.

It is with sadness that we announce Louise passed away on Tuesday, 11 May, 2021, aged 78 years, after a long illness. A loving mother to Christina and Mark, mother-in-law to Spencer and Lene, doting Granny to Ben, Alexander, Jack, Laura, Oliver and Oscar. Her joviality and company will be missed by all of her family and friends.

Funeral Service

To attend Louise’s funeral, please contact Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Family flowers only.

Bright colours to be worn please.

Donations in Louise’s memory can be made to Variety Club of Jersey, the Variety Office, Maufant Variety Youth Centre, Grande Route de St Martin, St Saviour, JE2 6GT

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, 13 May, 2021, aged 75 years, beloved husband of Evelyn for 49 years, cherished Dad of Denis and Donna, and loving father-in-law to Amanda and Steve, adored Papa of Harry, Rose, Bradley and Hannah, and much-loved brother of Peter, Colin, and Anita. He will be forever missed by all who knew him.

Mourning clothes optional.

Family flowers only.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to Jersey Critical Care Survivors, Beval, Clos de la Hallebarde, La Ruette des Ecorvees, St Saviour, JE2 7BT or go to www.just giving.com/jccsurvivors or Family Nursing & Home Care Jersey Inc., c/o the Honorary Treasurer, Le Bas Centre, St Saviour’s Road, St Helier, JE2 4RP.

Funeral Service

Due to current restrictions, could anyone wishing to attend Roger’s funeral service please contact De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, telephone 499444.

Passed away on Saturday 8 May, 2021, in France, aged 60 years, following a long illness bravely fought. Devoted husband to Christine, and father of Jean-Igor.

Missed beyond measure.