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How blessed we all were to have met you.

Forever in our thoughts.

A true gent always, with a sparkle in his eyes.

God bless Bill.

– Love Jo and Mark, Kai, Theo and little Louie xxx.

Passed away peacefully in the loving care of St Joseph’s Care Home on Thursday, 4 February, 2021, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late David, loving and caring Mum to Julie, Kevin, Heidi and the late Michael, mother-in-law to David, Willie and Simon, fun-loving and caring Nana to Maria, Louise, Justin, Stevie, Laura, Sarah, Danielle, Phillip, Ashleigh, Alfie and Zac, great-Nana to Aneka, Ethan, Alex and Lily, and much-loved twin sister of Anne and the late Jean.

Despite contracting polio at a young age, Mary lived her life with courage, determination and with a twinkle in her eye. Now reunited with her beloved husband David and son Michael.

A private family funeral will take place.

Donations in memory of Mary, in memory of her time spent at the Revolution Youth Club, may be made to Mind Jersey, c/o Miss Dagmara Byczkowska, Pip’s Place, 3rd Floor, 15 Union Street, St Helier, JE2 3RF.

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

A loving aunt, second mother, big sister and friend.

Our eyes fill with tears, not just of sorrow but of the love joy and laughter, you brought into our lives, and those of our children and grand-children.

Goodbye Aunty Betty.

– Your loving nieces Esther, Christine, Lillian, Sharon, Rose and Lorraine, nephew Keith, great-nephews and nieces, and great-great nieces and nephews.

Aunty Betty, though it hurts that you are no longer here, the love and laughter you gave us will never die.

Always in our hearts.

– With love, Christine, Barry, Ben, Chantal and Ollie.

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 2 February, 2021, at her home in Hampshire, England, at the age of 54. Daughter of Cynthia (Cindy) Pritchard and the late Derek Hansford, and sister of Simon, Sarah is survived by her husband Mark.

A private funeral will take place in England.

The Committee and Members of the Jersey Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus extend sincere condolences to Mark and to Cindy and Simon, with love and happy memories of Sarah’s early years in Jersey, where the family were Founder Members of the Association in 1968.

Joy Thomson, Chairman, 732295

Ursula Dingle (Emmanuel) 853019

Passed away peacefully at the General Hospital on Wednesday, 3 February, 2021, and back into the arms of her beloved husband. Much-loved mother to Stephen, mother-in-law to Natasha, and Grandma to Archie and Bryson. A dear friend to many and former teacher at St Saviour’s primary school.

You will always be in our hearts.

A special thanks to Le Petit Bosquet and the staff of the General Hospital for your care.

Funeral Service

A funeral service will take place. Please contact the funeral home for details.

Family flowers, by request.

Donations in Jen’s memory can be made to Multiple Sclerosis Society of Jersey, c/o Dermot Boylan, Lavender View, Petit Rue Des Mielles, St Brelade, JE3 8FY.

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

Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, 2 February, 2021, aged 83 years, beloved husband of the late Odette, dearly loved father of Julian and Sophie, and adored grandfather of Jay, Zac, Claudia and Melanie. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends and will always be in our hearts and thoughts.

Gone to see his gorillas in the mist.

A private family funeral will be held, followed by a memorial service in the summer.

No flowers please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, in memory of Jeremy, can be made to Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB and/or Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, c/o Judith Freeman, Durrell, Les Augrès Manor, La Profonde Rue, Trinity, JE3 5BP.

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

Passed away suddenly but peacefully at the General Hospital on Saturday, 23 January, 2021, aged 78 years, cherished wife of Derek, devoted Mum to Jaison, Julie and Justin, Mum-in-law of Colin and Marisa, and much-loved Granny of Adam and Emma. A beautiful person in every way, our hearts are truly broken.

A private family funeral has taken place.

Donations in memory of Pam, can be sent to Les Amis, Grande Route de St Martin, St Saviour, JE2 7GS, who take wonderful care of our lovely Justin.

Passed away suddenly and peacefully at Scarborough Hospital on Monday, 1 February, 2021, aged 74 years. She will be missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral Service

There will be an online funeral service on Tuesday, 16 February.

No flowers please.

Donations to the RNLI.

For further details, please contact Michael Illien on 07700 777477.