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Passed away peacefully on Liberation Day, Thursday, 9 May, 2019, reunited with his adored wife Avril, dearest Dad to Julia and Rob, Stuart and Liz, Jim and Sue, much-loved Papa to his 11 grandchildren, Grandpa to his 20 great-grandchildren and his great-great grandson. Deeply missed by all his family and friends.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend a service of thanksgiving are invited to meet at St Andrew’s Church, First Tower, on Tuesday, 21 May at 1. 15pm. Private cremation follows. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to St Andrew’s Church Fund, c/o the Honorary Treasurer, St Andrew’s Church, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JA or Jersey Alzheimer’s Association, de Carteret House, Hilgrove Street, St Helier, JE2 4SL. All inquiries please to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

Passed away peacefully in the tender care of the Jersey General Hospital on Monday, 13 May, 2019, aged 81 years, much-loved husband of 57 years to Jenny, loving and special Dad to Clare, Katherine and Helen, father-in-law of Tim, Simon and Will, amazing Grandad to Emily, Ben, Max, William, Bea, James, Lottie, Florence and Felix. He will be greatly missed by all those lives he touched. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

A loving and dearly loved sister, aunt and great-aunt, whose strength in adversity, love of life, family and fun, will be treasured in our hearts and minds forever. Rest in peace.

Geoff and Jill, Heather and Brian and their families.

Passed away suddenly whilst on holiday in Spain. Malcolm, devoted and much-loved brother to Graeme, brother-in-law to Mary-Frances, and uncle to Paul, Clare, Kevin, Marie, Gary and Tracy, great-uncle to Leanne and Brad, Aoife, Fearne and Ebony. You will be missed so much. God, grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, courage to change the things we can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

Family is love, our beautiful sister was full of love. We will miss her dearly.

Andy, Debbie and Teal, Graeham, Helen, Beulah and Saul.

Passed away on Saturday, 11 May, 2019, aged 72 years, much-loved husband of Margaret, father to Tracey, Karren and Mark, and Pops to Jamie, Kirsty, Matthew, Phoebe and Bethany. Funeral details to follow.

Taken away so suddenly, heaven has gained an angel. Always a happy smile, a heart of gold, a truly wonderful brother and uncle. Safe in God’s hands. So sadly missed by us all. Simply the best.

Graeme and Mary-Frances, Grace and Lloyd, Sheila and Richard, Angela and Geoff, Valerie and Elie, Stephen, nephews and nieces. Rest in peace.

Died peacefully on Wednesday, 24 April, 2019. Loving father of Warren.

Passed peacefully away at the General Hospital on Tuesday, 7 May, 2019, aged 74 years. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Many thanks to all staff at A & E for all their kindness and care at this difficult time.

Family and friends wishing to attend Alfred’s funeral service are invited to the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road on Thursday, 23 May at 10. 45 am. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu of flowers, can be made in Alfred’s memory to the Animals’ Shelter, c/o the Administrator, 89 St Saviour’s Road, St Helier, JE2 4LA. All inquiries to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully at the Hospice with his loving wife at his side on Friday, 10 May, 2019, aged 75 years, much-loved husband to Jenny, a devoted father and grandfather. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.