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Died on Friday, 26 April, 2019, aged 84 years. Rest in peace Micky.

Love, Peggy XX.

Passed away peacefully in the tender care of Jersey General Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family on Friday, 26 April, 2019, aged 85 years, adored mother of Paul, mother-in-law of Cathie and much-loved grandmother of Luisa, Lili and Calum. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Family and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Amparo are invited to attend the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Tuesday, 14 May at 10. 45 am. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent in Amparo’s memory to Jersey Asthma and Respiratory Society, c/o La Val Cottage, Route des Genets, St Brelade, JE3 8LE. Paul and family warmly invite you to the Somerville Hotel after the funeral to share your memories of Amparo. All inquiries please to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

Passed peacefully away on Saturday, 13 April, 2019, aged 78 years.

A small service will take place at the Crematorium Chapel on Friday, 10 May at 9. 30 am. All inquiries to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

Passed away suddenly on Thursday, 25 April, 2019, loving wife of the late Ernest, devoted mother of the late Karen, mother-in-law to Michael, loving grandmother to Michael and Lauren. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

Aged 85 years. God lent his brother to us, but took him too early from us. We loved him so much. Rest in peace.

From his sister Mary and family.

Born 29 July, 1932, died Thursday, 18 April, 2019. John passed away peacefully at the Jersey General Hospital with family at his side, beloved husband of Catherine and a much-loved father. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Family and friends wishing to attend John’s funeral service are invited to attend Grouville Parish Church on Wednesday, 8 May at 11. 45 am. This service will be followed by private cremation which close family will attend. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent in John’s memory to WaterAid, 47-49 Durham Street, London, SE11 5JD. All inquiries please to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

My Mémère’s hand could heal my hurt, or cool my fevered brow, I always knew that I was loved, by deeds, a hug or smile. Sometimes she was my playmate, and my mentor, too, I learned to take life as it came; That’s helped me my life through. I grew up and she grew old, yet our loves has no end, For I was blessed long as she lived ’cause Mémère was my friend. ‘Le meilleure Mémère au Monde. ‘We love you forever.

From Stephanie, James and Myles xxx.

23. 04. 2019. Passed away peacefully in her 91st year, surrounded by her loving family, beloved wife of the late Jean-Louis, devoted mother to Emile, Sylviane, Jeanine and the late Petit Jean, adored mémère to Stephanie, James, Samantha, Sophie, Hayley and Ryan and their partners, Myles, Colin and Sam, mother-in-law to David, Jayne and the late Gary, great-mémère to Oliver and Nevaeh. ‘Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there; I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow, I am the sun on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning’s hush, I am the swift uplifting rush, Of quiet birds in circled flight, I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there; I did not die. ‘(Mary Elizabeth Frye – 1932. )Our wonderful maman taken from us but finally reunited in spirit with Papa, her oldest son, Jean and her son-in-law, Gary. The warmth of her love and cherished memories will stay in our hearts forever. With all our eternal love xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. ‘J’attendrai le jour et la nuit, j’attendrai toujours, ton retour. ‘

Passed away peacefully in the General Hospital on Friday, 19 April, 2019, aged 87 years, much-loved Mum of Tracy and Cheryl, devoted Nan to Rhian, Bethany, Megan and Mark. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Reunited with her beloved husband Henry. Funeral ServiceRelatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Eileen are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Friday, 3 May at 2. 30 pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Eileen can be sent to Diabetes Jersey, c/o Donations Secretary, Grampian, 25 Parcq du Pont Marquet, Petite Route des Mielles, St Brelade, JE3 8FB. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed away peacefully at home on Friday, 26 April, 2019, in his 79th year, after a short illness borne with great courage and dignity, beloved and devoted father and father-in-law to David and Sinead, Andrew and Michala and to his grandchildren Lucy, Katharine, Amelia, Jane, Tristan and Lizzie. A private funeral for close friends and relatives will be held. No flowers, by request. With special thanks to the hospice community nurses, especially Lorraine, the nurses at Family Nursing & Home Care and Julie Le Cornu, all of whom made Geoff’s last days comfortable and dignified. Donations, in memory of Geoff, may be sent to Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB or 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.