Skip to main content

RIO, Geraldine (née Le Brocq)

Passed away peacefully, aged 85 years, much-loved wife of the late Joseph, a loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

HASSELL, Doreen Mary

Died peacefully at Silver Springs Care Home, aged 86 years, on Tuesday, 22 October, 2019, beloved wife of the late Geoffrey, sister of Daphne and the late Jean, sister-in-law of Ron, Aunty of Sarah, Tracy, Julie and Terry. She will be sadly missed.

Family and friends wishing to celebrate Doreen’s life are invited to attend the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier at 1. 15 pm on Friday, 8 November. No mourning clothes, by request. Family flowers only. Donations in Doreen’s memory, can be made to the Jersey Lifeboat Association, Le Quai d’Auvergne, La Collette, St Helier, JE2 3NX or Cancer Research UK (Jersey), c/o Mrs Jo Guillou, The Old Hayloft, Le Huquet Farm, Rue du Huquet, St Martin, JE3 6HU. All inquiries to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

BLENCH, Pauline Mary (nee Wehrle)

Sadly died in the tender care of Silver Springs Care Home on Friday, 25 October, 2019, aged 95 years. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Pauline are warmly invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Tuesday, 5 November at 1. 15 pm. No mourning clothes. Family flowers only please. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

SAVVA, Christopher

Passed peacefully away on Friday, 25 October, 2019, aged 85 years, formerly proprietor of The Hawaiian and Carlton Hotel. He will be deeply missed by his wife Olwen, his children Susan, Ronnie, Steve and Pauline, and grandchildren. Rest in peace. (Wondering who he is ordering about now!)Funeral arrangements to follow. All inquiries to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

ROBERTS, Diana Emily

Died peacefully at Silver Lea Care Home on Sunday, 13 October, 2019, much-loved mother of Jane and Sally, grandmother to Max, Jessica and Edward. A private funeral will take place. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

SMITH, Dorothy

Your presence we miss, your love we treasure,

In our hearts, you live forever.

Your loving sister Maureen, brother-in-law Michael, nephews James and Christopher and their families.

LE BLANCQ, Rosario (née Casado)

Sadly passed away, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, 22 October, 2019, aged 87 years, loving Mum of Maria, Rosemary and the late Frank, dearly loved Nanny of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends, reunited with her loved ones.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Rosario are warmly invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Thursday, 31 October at 1. 15 pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to Jersey Cancer Relief, c/o the Honorary Treasurer, 35 Burrard Street, St Helier, JE2 4WS or Abbeyfield Jersey, Nelson Avenue, St Helier, JE2 4PD. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

MERHET, George Philip

Passed away peacefully in the loving care of Beaumont Villa, aged 84 years, loving husband of the late Raymonde Beatrice (née Deffains), and latterly, partner of the late Verbena Rayson, beloved Dad of Marlene and Gerry, and Dad to Chris and Peter. He will be sadly missed.

Relatives and friends wishing to celebrate George’s life are invited to attend St Matthieu’s Catholic Church, Coin Varin, St Peter at 11. 30 am on Tuesday, 29 October. Family flowers only. Donations, in George’s memory, can be made to Jersey Alzheimer’s Association, de Carteret House, Hilgrove Street, St Helier, JE2 4SL. All inquiries to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

CANAVAN, Robert (Bob)

In loving memory of our beloved brother and brother-in-law Robert. He will live on in our hearts and memories forever. RIP.

Love Kay and Don, Elizabeth and Willie, Denis and Shirley.