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COLBACK, Alan James

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 16 February, 2019, beloved husband and soulmate of Dorothy (née Crowell), much-loved father of Mary, Ruth, Anne and Jean. He will be missed by his sons-in-law and grandchildren.

Family and friends wishing to attend Alan’s funeral service are invited to meet at St Martin’s Parish Church on Wednesday, 27 February at 12. 30 pm. Private interment will follow. By request, no flowers. Bright colours to be worn. Donations, in memory of Alan, may be sent to a charity of choice. All inquiries to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

SCRAGG, Mary (née Woodbine)

Passed away peacefully in hospital on Saturday, 16 February, 2019, aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Fred, loving mother of Angie and Mike, grandmother to Julia, Michael, Rosie, Syd and Freddie, great-grandmother to Annabelle, Alice, Emma and Sophie.

Relatives and friends wishing to celebrate Mary’s life are invited to attend the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier at noon on Thursday, 28 February. Family flowers only. Donations, in Mary’s memory, can be made to Enable Jersey, c/o Bronwin Gomes, Ravenrill, Vallée des Vaux, St Helier, JE2 3GB or BeachAbility c/o Jane Osborne, La Bouvene, Rue de Sorel, St John, JE3 4AA. Both charities provide opportunities for Jersey people with restricted mobility to get out and about. All inquiries to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

LE QUESNE, Margaret Joan (née Hockley)

Passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, 17 February, 2019, at the General Hospital, beloved wife of Kenneth for 48 years, loving mother to Damian and Carina, mother-in-law to Jodie, cherished grandmother to Jordan, Jamie, Jaxon, Hannah and Amy, great-grandmother to Chase, devoted daughter to Stan and the late Rita, step-daughter to Annette, wonderful sister to Derek, David and Lynn. She will be deeply missed by all her family and friends. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

VAUTIER, Gerald Cabot

Passed away peacefully in the loving care of Palm Springs Nursing Home on Saturday, 16 February, 2019, aged 92 years, with his wife, son and granddaughter at his side. Loving husband to Liz, devoted father to Daryl, Annie and Rod, adored grandfather of Blyth, Jay, Gypsy, Tory and Elise and great-grandfather to Etienne and Griffin. Gerald will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries please to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

DOWDEN, David Charles

Passed away peacefully at La Haule Care Home on Saturday, 16 February, 2019, aged 91 years, beloved husband of Joan, loving father, father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Family and friends wishing to attend David’s funeral service are invited to the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Friday, 1 March at 9. 30 am. By request, family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent in David’s memory to Jersey Alzheimer’s Association, de Carteret House, St Helier, JE2 4SL. All inquiries please to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

THOMAS, Frank Gordon

Passed away peacefully in the loving care of Cheval Roc Residential Home on Friday, 15 February, 2019, aged 85 years, beloved husband of Betty for 63 years, brother-in-law of Marjorie and Leslie, uncle to John, Martin and Teo. He will be sadly missed. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

PROPER, John William

John passed away in Australia on Tuesday, 12 February, 2019, aged 85 years. He will be sadly missed by all his family in Jersey and the UK. Rest in peace.

HOUGUEZ, Harry

Passed away on Tuesday, 12 February, 2019, in the care of Lakeside Care Home, aged 95 years, widower of the late Mavis and father to the late Shirley. Harry will be missed by his companion Beryl and his nephews and nieces and their families, Jean, Marcel, Reg, Marian, Barbara, Ann, Edward, Madeleine, Martin, Lyn, Robin and Sue. Farewell to the last of a generation of the Houguez family.

DE SOUSA, Filomena Cecilia (née Da Silva)

Passed away peacefully at Silver Springs Care Home on Thursday, 14 February, 2019. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

SCOTT, Stuart Gordon

Passed away peacefully in the loving care of Clifton Care Home on Wednesday, 13 February, 2019, aged 87 years, beloved husband of the late Audrey, adored father of Robert, Andrew and Della. Stuart will be deeply missed by his daughters and son-in-law, grandchildren and all family and friends.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Stuart are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Wednesday, 27 February at 10. 45 am. No flowers or mourning clothes please, by request. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Stuart 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.