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Peacefully passed away on Thursday, 9 April, 2020, aged 88 years, beloved husband of the late Maria do Rosario, devoted father of Frank and Isabel, cherished brother of Gastao Ornelas, and brother-in-law of Teresa, treasured uncle of Rubina and Elisa. Respected by all those who knew him. He will be dearly missed by family and friends.

Funeral Service

The close family-only funeral will take place at 10 am on Thursday, 23 April.

A memorial service will take place at a date to be announced in the future.

All inquiries to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

It is with enormous sadness and grief that we announce the sudden passing away of Derek on Saturday, 11 April, 2020, aged 76 years, beloved husband of Eileen, proud and loving father to Warrick and Alison, caring father-in-law to Camilla and Jonathan, and much-loved grandfather to Emilia, Axel and Corey. A true gentleman, kind and generous, who will be missed and remembered by all those who were fortunate enough to know him. He will be forever in our hearts.

Swim free Poppa polar bear!

Funeral Service

A private funeral service will be held for Derek due to the present situation on the island, and a memorial will be held to celebrate his life at a later date.

No flowers please.

Any donations in Derek’s memory can be sent to Jersey Hospice Care.

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

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, 16 April, 2020, aged 88 years, beloved partner of the late Pamela Broadway, much-loved cousin of Anita and Fiona. May he rest in peace.

Funeral Service

Due to Covid-19, a private funeral will take place with a celebration of Kenneth’s life taking place at a later date.

Donations in Kenneth’s memory, can be made to RNLI, Honorary Treasurer, St Helier Lifeboat Station, Albert Quay, St Helier, JE2 3NE.

All inquiries to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully in the tender care of Silver Springs Care Home on Thursday, 16 April, 2020, aged 96 years, much-loved Dad of Stella and Gloria, father-in-law of John, adored Grandpa, great-Grandpa and great-great-Grandpa. His happy smile will be missed by many. Reunited with his beloved wife Betty, and daughter Norma.

Funeral Service

A private funeral will take place.

Donations in memory of Norman, may be sent to Family Nursing & Home Care (Jersey) Inc, c/o Mr A Blampied, Le Bas Centre, St Saviour’s Road, St Helier, JE2 4RP.

All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, telephone 733330.

Passed away peacefully in the outstanding care of Maison St Brelade Care Home, devoted wife of the late Freddie, wonderful mother of Jennifer and her husband Paul, loving grandmother of Nicky, Tim and his wife George, proud great-grandmother of Bella, May and Reef. We were so lucky to have her as part of our lives for very nearly 102 years.

A private funeral will take place.

All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, telephone 733330.

Passed away suddenly while travelling in Australia, on Sunday, 12 April, 2020, aged 32 years, much-loved son of Dennis and Mandy, loving brother of Wayne, Stacey, Liam and Jodie. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral Service

A private funeral will take place.

Donations in memory of Daniel, may be sent to Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, c/o Amy Bompas, Durrell, Les Augrès Manor, La Profonde Rue, Trinity, JE3 5BP.

All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, telephone 733330.

It is with much sadness that our Mum passed away on Saturday, 11 April, 2020, aged 88 years, much-loved Mum to Kay and Jenny, adoring Grandma to Jack and Emma, mother-in-law to Mark and Robert. You will always be forever in our hearts. Rest in peace Mum, and join Dad, your loving husband Peter, who you’ve missed greatly xxxx.

We would like to thank all Mum’s carers, and the doctors and nurses on Sorel Ward for the great care they gave her.

Funeral Service

A private funeral will take place.

No flowers please.

Donations in memory of Pamela, may be sent to Family Nursing & Home Care (Jersey) Inc, c/o Mr A Blampied, Le Bas Centre, St Saviour’s Road, St Helier, JE2 4RP.

All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, telephone 733330.

Passed away peacefully, aged 74 years, on Monday, 13 April, 2020, cherished wife of Ken, devoted mother and mother-in-law to Andrew, Joel and Lynsey, loving grandmother to Hannah, George, Emma and Jake. Now safe in the arms of her Lord!

Romans ch10 v13 ‘Anyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’

Funeral Service

A private family burial service will take place with a memorial service at a date to be announced in the future.

Donations in memory of Audrey, may be sent to Motor Neurone Association, c/o Mrs Wendy Lees, Donation Secretary, Lynton, Rue des Marettes, St Martin, JE3 6DS.

All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, telephone 733330.

Aged 96 years.

She lived in Jersey from 1950 – 1998, subsequently residing in Cornwall.

Mother of Peter, Sara and Alan Holland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, 29 March, 2020, after a short illness.

Passed peacefully away on Wednesday, 8 April, 2020, at the wonderful age of 82 years, devoted husband to Diane and cherished Dad to Jayne and Alison, Grandad to Stephanie, Rébecca and Christian, and great-Grandad to Ellie and Freddie.

Certa Cito, he will be remembered with much love and affection by family, friends and colleagues.

‘…and think of him as living in the hearts of those he touched…for nothing loved is ever lost and he was loved so much.’

Funeral Service

With regret, a private cremation will take place with a memorial service happening at a later date.

Family flowers only.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to Royal British Legion, Legion House, 2-4 Great Union Street, St Helier, JE2 3YD or Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB.

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