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Passed away peacefully at Cheval Roc Care Home on Saturday, 19 December, 2020, much-loved wife of the late Lionel and a beloved sister of George, devoted mother to Jackie, Jeannette, Jarina and Lionel, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother.

A private funeral will take place under Covid guidelines.

Donations, if desired, can be made in Simonne’s memory to The Salvation Army, Mr Alan Rive, Corps Treasurer, The Salvation Army, Minden Street, St Helier, JE2 4WR.

All inquires to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully on the eve of his 88th birthday on Sunday, 27 December, 2020, at La Haule Care home, surrounded by his loving family, beloved husband of Pam, loving father to Judith, Janet and the late Johnny and David, adored Poppa and friend to all. Buzz will be greatly missed.

A private funeral will be held.

Family flowers only.

Donations in Buzz’s memory can be made by cheque or online to Maison des Landes Hotel, St Ouen, JE3 2AA.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully at home in the tender care of her family, on Sunday, 3 January, 2021, reunited with her beloved husband Henry, adored Mum to Abigail and the late Phillipa, Grandma to Emily, Joshua, Robert and Daisie, and great-Grandma to Casmore, Esme, Koa and Bodhi. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral Service

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

Family flowers only.

Donations in Maureen’s memory can be made to Medecins sans Frontier, Lower Ground Floor, Chancery Exchange, 10 Furnival Street, London, EC4A 1AB, United Kingdom.

All inquiries to De Gruchys Funeral Care, telephone 499444

On Saturday, 19 December, 2020, peacefully passed away following an illness bravely bourne at his home in Cornwall, aged 71 years, loving husband to Mandy, a dear Dad to Sam, Grandad and a dear son to Norman and the late Winnie. Much-loved by all who knew him.

Please no cards or flowers, donations may be given if desired for Bude & Stratton Cancer Research UK, c/o Denise Wellington Funeral Services, Thornelea, St Anne’s Hill, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 0LT, telephone 01288 359277.

Passed peacefully away at home in the presence of her loving husband on Wednesday, 30 December, 2020, a much-loved and very loving wife, mother, sister, sister-in-law, mother-in-law and a very special Granny to Olivia and Nicholas.

A thanksgiving service for Betty’s life will be held under Covid restrictions at St Andrew’s Church, followed by private cremation.

Details from the funeral directors.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu if wished, to Hands Around the World, Sorrento, Mont Felard, St Lawrence, JE3 1JA or Jersey Branch of the Salvation Army, Minden Street, JE2 4WR.

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

Will be sadly missed by her dear friends Jean, Alan and Steven in Northern Ireland.

God’s garden must be beautiful for He only picks the best.

Passed away peacefully at the General Hospital on Wednesday, 30 December, 2020, the eve of his 72nd birthday and months short of his golden wedding anniversary. He was loved and will be forever missed by his wife Karen, his daughters Sara, Tracey, Carli, Jaimee and Reanna, sons-in-law Steve, Jon and Jack, also his grandchildren Olivia, Callum, Annalise, Evie and Leo. Reunited with his sons, the late Michael and Marc.

We wish we could have been with you to comfort you in your final weeks.

No longer in pain and now at peace.

All my love, Karen.

Sleep tight, Dad.

Love from your girls Xx.

A private family funeral will take place.

Family flowers only.

Donations in memory of Mick may be sent to Jersey Heart Support Group, 8 Le Bel de Gruchy, Rue des Pres, St Saviour, JE2 7RD.

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

It is with a broken heart that we have to announce our beautiful Mum passed away peacefully at Jersey General Hospital on Monday, 28 December, 2020. Treasured Mum to Jane, Bert and Sandra, Thomas and Tracy, and precious Nan to Jalie, Robert, Gary, Chloe and Taylor, and great-Nan to Ayla and baby bump. Helen will be deeply missed by all of her family and friends.

Funeral Service

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

Family flowers only.

Donations in memory of Helen can be made online or by cheque to After Breast Cancer Support Group, PO Box 854, St Helier, JE4 0YJ.

Passed away suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday, 23 December, 2020, aged 81 years, loving husband of Doreen for 53 years, devoted father of Joanne, Mandie and Robert, loving father-in-law of Kevin, Samantha, cherished Papa of Jessica, Bethany, Caitlin, Kyran and Niamh. Will be sadly missed.

Those you love don’t go away,

They walk beside you every day.

Due to present restrictions a private family funeral will take place.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, may be sent in Joe’s memory to Diabetes Jersey, Mrs Margaret Gicquel, Donations Secretary, Apt 20 Oaklands Manor, Mont de la Rosiere, St Saviour, JE2 7XL (cheques payable to Diabetes Jersey).

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Miss you so much Dad.

Softly out of the shadows there came a gentle call,

You took the hand God offered you and quietly left us all.

And although we cannot hold you we will never let you go,

Because in our hearts you will live forever, because we loved you so.

Jo, Mandie and Rob.