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My lovely Cliff, the most courageous person I’ve ever known. Thank you for all the fun and laughter we shared, despite everything, you never lost your sense of humour or the twinkle in your beautiful blue eyes. Love you forever.

Norma x.

Passed away peacefully at Palm Springs Nursing Home on Tuesday, 11 September, 2018, aged 90 years, beloved wife of the recently departed Lewis, mother of Michael and Christopher, mother-in-law to Deborah and grandfather of Alicia, Alexandria, Andrew, Clare and Melissa, the elder sister of Teresa. Together with Lewis again. Many thanks to the caring staff at Palm Springs Nursing Home.

Family and friends wishing to attend Peggy’s funeral service are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road on Tuesday, 25 September at 1. 15 pm. By request, no flowers please, but grateful for any donations to the Association of Jersey Charities. All inquiries please to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

Dear aunt, Passed away on Friday, 7 September, 2018. Will be sadly missed. Forever in our hearts.

Love Jason, Catherine and family.

Passed away at his home in Ireland on Monday, 10 September, 2018, loving father of Sharon, special Grandpa of Scarcher and good friend of Gary.

Passed away peacefully in the loving care of Bartlett Ward at the General Hospital on Saturday, 8 September, 2018, aged 78 years, with his wife and son by his side, dearly loved husband of Norma for 51 years and adored Dad of Chris. A man of immense courage who overcame many challenges with humour and dignity. As the founder of Maufant Youth Club, he enriched the lives of the many young people he came into contact with. He will be deeply missed by his sisters in Liverpool, family in England and South Africa and his many friends everywhere. Not how did he die, but how did he live. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

Passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of the General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, 9 September, 2018, aged 92 years, beloved wife of 71 years to Tommy, loving and devoted Mum of Ann and her partner Terry, loving Nan to David and his wife Lynn and great-Nan to Jake and Sam. Forever in our hearts. A golden heart stopped beating, hard-working hands now rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, he only takes the best. Good night Mum. A special smile, a special face, Special times, I’ll never replace.

Ann. Funeral Service Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Eileen are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Thursday, 20 September at 10. 45 am. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Eileen can be sent to Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Dear aunt. Passed away on Friday, 7 September, 2018. Always in my thoughts. Many treasured memories. Rest in peace.

Love Marion X.

Died peacefully in the tender care of the Little Sisters of the Poor on Saturday, 8 September, 2018, aged 93 years, widow of Basil Backhurst and John Griffin, dearly loved mother of Michael, mother-in-law of Marie-Louise, grandmother of Anna and Andrew, great-grandmother of George, Charlie, Sam, Theo and Magnus.

Funeral at St Brelade’s Parish Church at noon on Tuesday, 18 September. Flowers welcome, to be sent to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors before 9 am on Tuesday. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

RIP. Peacefully passed away on Sunday, 9 September, 2018, at Lakeside Manor, St Peter, aged 82 years, loving wife of the late Graeme Edward (Bob), mother to David and Steven, mother-in-law to Moyra and Liz, dear grandmother of Aoife, Oisín, Séamus, Bobby and Jayden.

Family and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Shirley are invited to meet at St Matthieu’s Catholic Church, Coin Varin, St Peter on Wednesday, 19 September at 11 am followed by a private cremation. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Shirley may be sent to Jersey Animals’ Shelter, c/o the Administrator, 89 St Saviour’s Road, St Helier, JE2 4GJ. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed away at his home in Ireland on Monday, 10 September, 2018, aged 88 years, brother of Eileen, Phyllis and Mary and the late Michael and Martha.