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Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 9 March, 2019, aged 96 years, loving sister to Charlie, David, and Rozel and in-laws Bubbles and Keith, cherished aunt to Anthony and family. Mary will be very much missed by all her family and friends. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

Tragically taken on Saturday, 2 March, 2019, a very loving nephew and cousin. You will be greatly missed by Uncle Giulio, Aunty Sheila, Antonio, Jan, Matthew, Carl, Lee and Marisa, Tony, Oliver, Beth and James. Always in our hearts.

Sadly passed away peacefully on Sunday, 10 March, 2019, aged 87 years, after battling illness the last two years, beloved husband to Helen and loving father to Erica and Ian, a keen sportsman, playing golf, tennis and squash well into his eighties. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Family and friends wishing to attend Eric’s funeral service are invited to attend the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Thursday, 21 March at noon. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent in Eric’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 peacefully away at the General Hospital on Friday, 8 March, 2019, aged 58 years, loving wife of Carlos, much-loved mother of Miguel, Liliana and the late Luis. She will be greatly missed by all family and friends. Many thanks to all staff on Corbière Ward for their loving care. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

Awesome nephew of Sally and Darren and cousin to Ricky, Jodie, Hayden and Jessica. Always in our thoughts. Love and miss you.

Hugs from Beau, Maki and Ethan x.

Passed away on Thursday, 7 March, 2019, after a short but courageous fight with cancer at Jersey Hospice, aged 77 years, Dave will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Margaret (née Bihet), children Tricia, Gary, Samantha, Lorraine, and grandchildren Briony, Zac, Aarren, Hunter, Ada and Thomas, also his favourite niece and newest companion Tuppence.

Family and friends wishing to attend Dave’s funeral service are invited to the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Wednesday, 20 March at noon. By request, bright, casual clothing to be worn please. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent in Dave’s memory 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 please to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

Passed away peacefully in his sleep aged 75 years, at home, beloved husband of 50 years to Maureen, father of Andrew, Gordon and Michael, brother of Peter, grandfather of Jacob, father-in-law of Victoria and Charlotte. May his memory be a blessing.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service of Ian are invited to meet at the Jewish Cemetery, Tower Road, St Helier on Wednesday, 13 March at 4 pm. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 5 March, 2019, aged 78 years, beloved husband and cherished friend of 64 years to Marina, devoted father to Craig, Rebeka and Blair, Poppa to his ten much, much loved grandchildren. He shall be forever in our hearts. Funeral ServiceRelatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Howard are invited to meet at Trinity Parish Church on Monday, 25 March at 2 pm, followed by a private burial. Flowers are welcome and must arrive at the offices of Pitcher & Le Quesne Funeral Directors, 59 Kensington Place, St Helier, JE2 3PA no later than 5 pm the day before of the funeral. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Howard can be sent to the Jersey Lifeboat Association, La Quai d’Auvergne, Rue Matthew Valpy, La Collette, St Helier, JE2 3NX. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed away peacefully while on holiday in Lanzarote on Friday, 8 March, 2019, now at peace and pain free after a long battle with rheumatoid arthritis, loving and devoted wife of John Baxter Marett, mother of Louise, mother-in-law to Peter and proud Granny to Jennifer and Dominic. Will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed away peacefully at Lakeside Care Home on Wednesday, 6 March, 2019, aged 87 years, beloved husband of Barbara, much-loved father of John, Gordon, Peter and Robin, deeply missed by his daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Safe in the arms of the Lord. Funeral ServiceRelatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral mass for John are invited to meet at St Bernadette’s Catholic Church, Les Quennevais on Tuesday, 26 March at noon. The mass will be followed by a private interment. No flowers or mourning clothes please, by request. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of John may be sent to Jersey Alzheimer’s Association, de Carteret House, Hilgrove Street, St Helier, JE2 4SL. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.