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Passed away peacefully in the loving care of Jersey Hospice Care on Sunday, 10 May, 2020, aged 84 years, much-loved husband of the late Beryl, father of Stephen, Christopher and Martin, devoted grandfather and great-grandfather. Nick will be sadly missed.

Funeral Service

A private funeral will take place.

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.

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

05.12.1962.

Son of Barry and Myra Roche (née Crawford), in his 58th year, died at his home in Cornwall after a long, bravely fought battle with cancer, his mother and sister Andree by his side.

Submariner and Falklands veteran, Kevin wore his Dolphins with pride.

Passed away peacefully in the loving care of Clarkson House, with her devoted husband Len at her side on Saturday, 9 May, 2020, aged 67 years, a beloved mother and grandmother, and a fierce friend, who will be so deeply missed by so many.

Deuteronomy 31:6

‘Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.’

Funeral Service

A private funeral service will take place.

Once we are able to, a memorial service in memory of Helen will take place.

Donations in lieu of flowers in memory of Helen, may be sent to Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB or Jersey Cancer Relief c/o the Honorary Treasurer, JCR Centre, 35 Burrard Street, St Helier, JE2 4WS.

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

Sim passed very peacefully away on Tuesday, 5 May, 2020, in her 93rd year, after a short illness while in the care of Le Petit Bosquet Care Home, beloved wife of the late Rodney (‘Gueg’), mother to Julian and the late Nick, and mother-in-law to Sheri and Rosa, very dear sister of Emile, Elaine, Germaine and Dionne, all of whom await her arrival in Paradise. She was a very special Nana Sim to her adored granddaughter Camilla and leaves her much-loved extended family of Carl, Claire, Jason, Emma, Lewis, Hope, Kalum and Grace as well as many nieces and nephews around the world whom she treasured.

Mum will forever be in our hearts and will be missed so much by us all.

Funeral Service

A private cremation will be held on Friday, 15 May.

We will try to arrange an online meeting for family and friends to join remotely. Please email guegmum@gmail.com for details.

A memorial will be held at a later date.

Donations in lieu of flowers please, to the charity Beachability, who provide specialised wheelchairs to enable disabled people to use our beautiful beaches. Contact beachability@hotmail.co.uk.

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

Passed away on Saturday, 2 May, 2020, dearly loved brother of Eunice (Pop), Mick and Vi and the late Freda, also a loving uncle to all his nieces and nephews.

Now at peace.

Passed away peacefully after a short illness, in the loving care of the dedicated staff at Le Petit Bosquet on Tuesday, 5 May, 2020, aged 84 years, adored wife of the late Don Sanderson, caring Mum to Chris and Clare, and mother-in-law to Lewis, devoted Granny to Aimee, Lucy and Bryony (Geoff and Jacob), and a very special GranGran to Nyla her great-granddaughter, also a dear friend to Basil.

Funeral Service

Due to the pandemic, a private funeral is being held.

If desired, donations in memory of Joyce can be sent to Eyecan Jersey Blind Society, Westlea Centre Rue du Huquet, St Martin, JE3 6HU.

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

Roy passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, 7 May, 2020, aged 91 years, beloved husband of Kath, much-loved father of Alison and father-in-law to Len and brother of Don.

He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral service

A private funeral service will be held due to the current situation on the island.

If desired, donations in memory of Roy may be sent to Family Nursing and Home Care (Jersey) Inc, c/o Mr A Blampied, Le Bas Centre, St Saviours Road, St Helier, JE2 4RP.

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

Passed away suddenly on Friday, 1 May, 2020, aged 68 years, beloved husband of Teresa, devoted father of Cassandra and Stuart, and reliable walker of Dexter. He will be sadly missed but never forgotten by his close family, his sisters and brother in Scotland, as well as his extended family in Ireland.

Funeral Service

There will be a private family service held due to present circumstances.

Memorial celebrations to be held at a later date.

No flowers please.

Donations in Iain’s memory, can be made to British Heart Foundation (Jersey), c/o Mrs C Haydn Taylor, Le Picachon, Rue de la Bachauderie, St Martin, JE3 6JE.

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

Alright Pops…You were my biggest fan and I was yours.

I’m going to miss you!

Love and mercy, Kid (Stuart).

Daddy…you have a place in my heart no one else ever could have.

All my love, Kiddo (Cass) xxx.