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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.

Died at home on Tuesday, 6 April, 2021, in her 90th year, beloved wife to Tim, dearest Mum to Nick, Joanne and Simon, and grandmother to Catherine, Matthew, Eleanor, William, Susannah, Lottie, Rosie, Tilly and Finn, and great-grandmother to Phoebe. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

A family funeral service will take place for Pat.

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

Family flowers only, by request.

Donations in Pat’s memory, can be made to Dementia Jersey, de Carteret House, Hilgorve Street, St Helier.

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 31 March, 2021, aged 80 years, in the loving care of Rozel ward, at the General Hospital. Adored wife of the late Ray, loving Mum to Jayne and Alison, and a proud Granny and great-Granny. She will be fondly remembered by her family and friends.

Family flowers only.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB or the Animals’ Shelter (JSPCA), c/o the Administrator, 89 St Saviour’s Road, St Helier, JE2 4LA.

Funeral Service

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

Passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Margate, Kent, on Wednesday, 24 February, 2021, aged 84 years, dear brother to Joan, Margaret and Beryl. Will be sadly missed by his sisters, nieces and nephews.

A private interment will take place at St Ouen’s Parish Cemetery.

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

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 6 April, 2021, at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. Loving wife of Percy, much-loved sister to Ruth and Olive, brother-in-law Kevin and nephew Andrew.

Will be sadly missed.

Passed away peacefully on Easter Monday, with his adored wife Ina by his side, aged 87 years. Worshipped Dad to Karon and Laurie and hero to his grandchildren Jon, David, Marc, Luciano and Alessio. He will be lovingly remembered by all who knew him.

Family flowers only.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to Parkinson’s Jersey, 2 Le Pre Cadoret, Rue du Haut, St Lawrence, JE3 1JQ.

Funeral Service

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

Son of Barbara and the late Malcolm, and brother of Linda and Karen.

Rest in peace.

Never to be forgotten xx.