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Passed away peacefully in Jersey on Friday, 14 December, 2018, aged 81 years, beloved husband of Margaret, brother of Tanya and Sonia, father of Ivan and Anya, step-father of Alison and beloved grandfather of Ben, Tom, Charlie, Lucinda and Rosie. Mountaineer and mountain rescuer, adventurer, teacher, single-handed transatlantic sailor and inveterate writer of thought-provoking letters. He will be much-missed by all who knew him. In accordance with his wishes, there will be no funeral, however donations in memory of Mike, in lieu of flowers, may be sent to RNLI, Mr Philip Barber, Honorary Treasurer, St Helier Lifeboat Station, Albert Quay, St Helier, Jersey, JE2 3NE. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

Passed away on Thursday, 13 December, 2018, aged 48 years, loving, devoted and fun Dad to three children, much-loved husband, son, brother and friend to all.

Funeral service to be held on Saturday, 22 December at 2 pm at Jersey Baptist Church, Vauxhall Street. You showed us true courage, You fought a strong fight, Still our rock, still our hero, As we kissed you goodnight. All inquiries to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

Passed away at the General Hospital on Wednesday, 12 December, 2018, aged 75 years, beloved father of Wayne. He will be deeply missed by all his family and friends.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend Clive’s funeral service are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Friday, 4 January at 1. 15 pm. Family flowers only. Donations, in Clive’s memory, may be sent to Diabetes Jersey, c/o the Donations Secretary, Grampian, 25 Parcq du Pont Marquet, Petite Route des Mielles, St Brelade, JE3 8FB (cheques payable to Diabetes Jersey). All inquiries to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

Will be remembered and missed with much love by his step-family Brian and Nicola, Howard and Jan, adored Grandpa Gray of Helier, Jean-Luc and Amelia and great-granddaughters Ava and Rose.

In loving memory of my darling sister who went to Heaven on 9 December, 2018. Twinkle twinkle little star, up in Heaven is where you are, When the stars are shining bright, we will blow you a kiss and say good night. Love you to the moon and back, sis.

All our love, Susan and Mark XXXX.

Passed away in the tender care of the Intensive Care Unit of the General Hospital on Tuesday, 11 December, 2018, aged 33 years, beloved son of Bill and Annie, brother of Alex. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Peace. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed away peacefully in the care of Plemont Ward of the General Hospital on Wednesday, 12 December, 2018, aged 89 years, dear father of Tony and Jill, father-in-law to Geraldine, grandfather to Steven, Andrew Stuart and Andrew. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral ServiceRelatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service of Ronald are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Friday, 21 December at 9. 30 am. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Ronald, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Parkinson’s Jersey, c/o Sarah Earles, Treasurer, 18 Samarès Avenue, Grande Route de St Clement, St Clement, JE2 6NY. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

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, Jersey, JE2 3NE. All inquiries to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291,

Sadly our beautiful mother Katie Robert has been promoted to her new throne in the sky. The brightest star shining over her five children. Always remembered with treasured memories. Rest in peace our queen. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

Sadly gone so quickly my lovely friend. Be at peace now. Love and miss you.

June and Sean x.