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TORPY, Emma (née Ackermann)

Sadly passed away on Tuesday, 27 February, 2024, aged 91 years, widow of Wilfred Torpy and a much-loved mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends.

Rest in peace.

God bless.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, telephone 499444.

ROMERIL, Michael

Passed away with family close by on Saturday, 24 February, 2024, aged 82 years. Formerly Conservation Officer and Environmental Adviser to the States of Jersey. Beloved son of the late Hazel, dear brother to Barry, much missed husband of Angela, father of the late Jane, step-father to James and Jonathan and Gramps to seven.

Irreplaceable, he leaves a gap in all our lives.

There will be a memorial service in his beloved Jersey in due course

MACLAGAN, Innes James

Died peacefully on Monday, 26 February, 2024, with his wife Suzie and sons Rory and Cam by his side. A kind, loving, wise and gentle man with family at his heart. He will be sorely missed.

A private cremation will take place.

Details of a service in celebration of Innes’ life to follow.

All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, telephone 499444.

DE GRUCHY, Philip (Colin)

Passed away on Sunday, 4 February, 2024, aged 93 years, reunited with his wife Pearl. Much-loved father of Gwen and Sue, father-in-law to Keith, grandfather to Simon and Claire, Matthew and Alana, Sammi and Jo, great-grandfather to Luna. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Thank you to Reverend Tony Morling and Andy Rennell from Pitcher & Le Quesne for their support.

A private service has taken place.

BENEST, John Ernest Alexander

Passed away peacefully in South Africa on Monday, 26 February, 2024, with his loving family by his side, aged 75 years. Dearly loved son of Hedley and Kay, loving husband of Alana, devoted father and father-in law-to Martine, Jenna, Dylan and Werner and adored Grandpa to Luke, Zoe and Riley. Dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all his family in Jersey.

Rest in peace.

SHEPPARD, Dorothy Mary (née Stainer)

Dot passed away on Wednesday, 21 February, 2024, aged 94 years, in the loving care of St Ewolds, much-loved Mum of Sue and Christine, mother-in-law to Peter, Granny to Julie and husband Stuart, and great-granny to Jack and Amy. She will be very much missed.

A private funeral has taken place

All inquiries to Maillards Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

LAJOIE, Rosemary Anne (née Cotillard)

Passed away in the care of the General Hospital on Saturday, 24 February, 2024, aged 67 years, beloved wife of Keith and adored Mum to Edward and Gemma, sister to Michael and sister-in-law to Karen. Rosemary will be missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral Service

Rosemary’s funeral service will take place on Thursday, 21 March at 1 pm in the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road.

Family flowers only.

Donations, in Rosemary’s memory, can be offered to Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, c/o Judith Freeman, Durrell, Les Augrès Manor, La Profonde Rue, Trinity, JE3 5BP, telephone 860065.

All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, telephone 733330 or email enquiries@pitcherlequesne.com

DE GRUCHY, Philip (Colin)

Passed away on Sunday, 4 February, 2024, aged 93 years, reunited with his wife Pearl. Much-loved father of Gwen and Sue, father-in-law to Keith, grandfather to Simon and Claire, Matthew and Alana, Sammi and Jo, and great-grandfather to Luna. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Thank you to Reverend Kirsty Allan and Andy Rennell from Pitcher & Le Quesne for their support.

BRÉE, Simon Muir

Past and present members of the municipality of St Clement wishing to attend the funeral service for former Deputy Simon Brée, are requested to meet at St Clement’s Parish Church on Friday, 8 March at 10.30 am.

Please meet beforehand at the Church at 10.15 am.

Parish ties may be worn.

A private cremation will follow.

Signed M Troy, Connétable.

All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, telephone 733330 or email enquiries@pitcherlequesne.com

ROBERTS, Annette Frances (formerly Morin) (née Reed) (Nettie)

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 20 February, 2024, darling wife of Peter. Loved and will be missed by the entire family.

Always in our hearts.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, telephone 733330 or email enquiries@pitcherlequesne.com