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Died peacefully in the tender care of L’Hermitage Care Home on Thursday, 20 December, 2018 aged 75 years, much-loved husband of 53 years to Margaret, loving Dad to Nick and Stuart, father-in-law to Karyn and Daniella, Papa to Willem. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the memorial service for Peter are invited to meet at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Roseville Street, St Helier on Saturday, 5 January 2019 at 11. 30 am. Family flowers only please. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed peacefully away in his sleep on Wednesday, 19 December, 2018, aged 91 years, husband of Veronica. Vernon will be so sadly missed by his sisters Stella, Vera and Grace, brother Graham and the late Bryan and sister-in-law Angela, and all their families. RIP. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

Passed away unexpectedly in his sleep at home on Tuesday, 18 December, 2018, aged 23 years, much-loved son of Eddie and Angie, brother to Adam and best friend to Ziggy, adored grandson, nephew and cousin. He was a much-loved and unique young man who will be deeply missed by all his family and friends.

A celebration of Eddie’s life will be held at the Royal Jersey Agricultural & Horticultural Society, Trinity, on Tuesday, 15 January, 2019 at 11 am. All welcome. Casual dress please. A private family interment will follow. Family flowers only please, by request. Donations may be sent in Eddie’s memory to the Animals’ Shelter (JSPCA), 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 Cheval Roc Care Home on Sunday, 9 December, 2018, aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late Mervyn, much-loved mother of Cara, Frances and Nicolette, grandmother of Toby, Alex, Miranda, Stephanie, James and Nicholas, great-grandmother of Zac, Hunter, Benji and Jett. Reunited with her beloved husband Mervyn. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends in Jersey, England and New Zealand.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend Sheila’s funeral service are invited to meet at St Saviour’s Parish Church on Friday, 28 December at 10. 30 am, followed by private cremation. No mourning clothes please. By request, family flowers only. Donations, in Sheila’s memory, may be sent to The Royal College of Surgeons of England (cheques to be made payable to The Royal College of Surgeons of England), Development Office, The Royal College of Surgeons of England, 35-43 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3PE or RNLI Jersey Guild, Mr Philip Barber, Honorary Treasurer, St Helier Lifeboat Station, Albert Quay, St Helier, JE2 3NE. All inquiries to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

You made the smallest things take up the most room in my heart, to which I will always treasure.

Love, Kenny.

Passed away peacefully in hospital aged 88 years, beloved brother of Muriel, father of Sandra and the late Carol, grandfather of David, Simon and Matthew. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

Passed away on Thursday, 6 December, 2018, aged 56 years, son of the late Suzanne, much-loved brother of Annick. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

Sadly passed away on Monday, 17 December, 2018, loving wife of Ted, precious mother of Stephen, mother-in-law to Rose, cherished Nan to Stephen, Stacey and Blake. Always missed, never forgotten. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

The pearly gates were opened, A gentle voice said “Come, “And with farewells unpoken, She gently entered home. Her smiling way and pleasant face, Are a pleasure to recall, She had a kindly word for each, And died beloved by all. Some day I hope to meet her, Some day, I know not when, To clasp her hand in the better land, Never to part again.

All my ever-lasting love, Joe xxx.

Passed away peacefully at La Haule Residential Home with her much-loved daughter Jackie by her side, on Thursday, 13 December, 2018, aged 89 years, mother-in-law of Adrian, adored Nanny of Joanna and Catherine. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Reunited with her beloved husband Peter.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Joan are invited to meet at St Martin’s Catholic Church on Monday, 7 January at 11 am followed by a interment in St Martin’s Catholic Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Joan can be made to Jersey Alzheimer’s Association, de Carteret House, Hilgrove Street, St Helier, JE2 4SL. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.