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Peacefully passed away at Lakeside Care Home on Sunday, 31 March, 2019, in her 91st year, loving wife of the late Denis, cherished Mum to Ann, Christine and Alan and Rose, much-loved Nan and great-Grandma. 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.

13 September, 1940 to 30 March, 2019. Valerie passed away peacefully, aged 78 years. She was the beloved wife of Brian for 56 years, loving mother to Caroline and Adrian, mother-in-law to Mike and Carley, and loving grandmother to Gigi. We miss you already and you will live forever in our hearts xxx. Funeral ServiceRelatives and friends wishing to attend a service of celebration for Valerie’s life are invited to meet at The Kingdom Hall, Rue de la Corbière, St Brelade on Friday, 12 April at 3. 30 pm. A private cremation will have taken place. No flowers please, by request. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Valerie may be sent for the benefit of Maple Ward, c/o Sister Olivia, Maple Ward, Rosewood House, St Saviour, JE2 7UW. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 27 March, 2019, in the wonderful care of Lakeside Care Home with Gemma at her side, greatly loved sister of Reg and adored auntie of Gemma and Keith. Never to be forgotten. Thank you for the music! A private funeral has already taken place. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 2 April, 2019, in her 90th year, loving mother of Christine, devoted Nan of Annette, Philip and Chris, adored great-Nan of Ella and Natalia. You will remain in our hearts forever, we love you x. Reunited with her beloved husband Ron. You can shed tears that she is gone, or you can smile because she has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that she’ll come back, or you can open your eyes and see all she’s left. Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her, or you can be full of the love you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember her only that she is gone, or you can cherish her memory and let it live on. You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back. Or you can do what she’d want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on. Funeral ServiceRelatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service of Olive are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Thursday, 11 April at 2. 30 pm. Mourning clothes optional. No flowers, by request. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Olive may be sent to British Heart Foundation (Jersey), c/o Mrs Carol Haydn Taylor, Le Picachon, Rue De La Bachauderie, St Martin, JE3 6JE or Jersey Alzheimer’s Association, de Carteret House, Hilgrove Street, St Helier, JE2 4SL. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed away suddenly at the General Hospital on Friday, 29 March, 2019, aged 67 years. She will be sadly missed by all those who knew her.

Family and friends wishing to attend Jean’s funeral service are invited to the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Thursday, 11 April at 10. 45 am. By request, no flowers please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent in Jean’s memory to Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB. All inquiries please to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

Passed away peacefully in the loving care of Jersey Hospice, with his family by his side after a short illness, on Tuesday, 2 April, 2019, aged 73 years, a much-loved Dad, Grandpa, great-Grandpa and brother. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Family and friends wishing to attend Billy’s funeral service are invited to the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Friday, 12 April at noon. By request, no flowers please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent in Billy’s memory to Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB. All inquiries please to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

Passed away peacefully at the Hospice surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, 30 March, 2019, much-loved mother of Celina and Nanny to Brooke. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Barbara are invited to meet at St John’s Parish Church on Thursday, 11 April at 11 am, followed by a private interment. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Barbara may be sent to Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed away suddenly but peacefully at Clarkson House on Friday, 29 March, 2019, aged 73 years, adored and devoted husband of Sandra, much-loved father of Stephen and Peter, dearest grandfather of Emily and very much-loved brother of Carol. Victor will be so deeply missed. Funeral ServiceRelatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Victor are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Wednesday, 10 April at 10. 45 am. No flowers please, by request. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Victor may be sent to Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

For a much-loved Dad. Death leaves a heartache, no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal.

Michael, Anthony, Livia and Paula xx.

For a much-loved brother. We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again.

Love Paul, Maureen, Vincent, Robert and families.