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Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 18 May, 2019, devoted and much-loved husband to Glenda, best Dad in the world to Sonya and Nigel, much-loved Grandad to Johely and Thaddeus, Tom and Joe, a dear father-in-law to Nando and Lisette. He will be sadly missed.

Those wishing to say farewell to Dennis are welcome to join the family at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road on Wednesday, 29 May at noon. Family flowers only, but donations in Dennis’s memory, if desired, may be sent to Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB or Jersey Cancer Relief, c/o the Honorary Treasurer, 35 Burrard Street, St Helier, JE2 4WS. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

Passed away on Thursday, 9 May, 2019, aged 70 years. Alain will be deeply missed by all his family in France and England, along with his many friends.

Relatives and wishing to attend Alain’s funeral service are invited to meet at St Lawrence Parish Church on Thursday, 30 May at 10 am, followed by interment in the parochial cemetery. All inquiries to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

Aged 71 years, slipped away so unexpectedly but peacefully, in Portugal on Monday, 6 May, 2019, loving husband of Elizabeth and father of Chloe, Guy and Rachel, grandfather of Holly, brother of Linda and Daniel, son of the late Mary and Arthur, brother-in-law of Gill, Stephen, Carolyn, uncle of James, Lucinda, Hugh, Ross, Ben and Clark, son-in-law of Ted and the late Moyra. He will be missed so very much. The cremation and family remembrance took place in Portugal on 10 May. A memorial celebration of his life will be held in his Island home of Jersey for family and friends.

Died peacefully at Silver Springs Care Home on Friday, 17 May, 2019, aged 79 years, after a long illness, adored partner of Franz, much-loved mother to Caroline, Joanne and Philip and step-mother to Joanna, Georgina and Dominic, adoring grandmother to ten and step-grandmother to seven.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Yvonne are invited to meet at St Mark’s Church, St Helier on Friday, 24 May at 1. 30 pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, in memory of Yvonne, may be sent to Jersey Alzheimer’s Association, de Carteret House, Hilgrove Street, St Helier, JE2 4SL. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

Passed away on Wednesday, 15 May, 2019, aged 75 years, loving husband of Mary, Dad of Andrew and Sally, step-Dad to Gary and Jason and a cherished Grandad. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

Passed away in the care of Beaumont Villa on Sunday, 19 May, 2019, aged 74 years, loving husband of Margaret, father of James, father-in-law of Hannah and grandfather of Oliver and William. Grateful thanks must go to the staff of Jersey Hospice and Beaumont Villa for the wonderful care Derek received.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend Derek’s funeral service are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier, on Tuesday, 4 June at 10. 45 am. Family flowers only. Donations, in Derek’s memory, may be sent to Jersey Alzheimer’s Association, de Carteret House, Hilgrove Street, St Helier, JE2 4SL. All inquiries to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

Passed away at home on Thursday, 16 May, 2019, aged 48 years. He will be sadly missed by his son Paulo Virissimo and all his family and friends. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 14 May, 2019, in France, husband of Mary (Lecarpentier). Telephone 07797 725057.

Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, 15 May, 2019, aged 92 years. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Reunited with her beloved Reg.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Pat are invited to meet at Grouville Parish Church on Thursday, 30 May at 11 am. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Pat can be sent to RNLI Jersey Guild, c/o Mrs Jenny Crowell, Abalone, Rue de l’Etocquet, St John, JE3 4AS. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Sadly passed away on Wednesday, 15 May, 2019, aged 89 years, loving wife of the late Ronald, cherished mother of Robert, adored Nan of Andrew, Emma, Scott and Timothy and great-Nan to Jude. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.