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Passed away suddenly but peacefully at the General Hospital on Tuesday, 14 August, 2018, aged 72 years, a much-loved Dad to Roger, Paula, Chris and Stephen, a very proud Papa to Vicky, Bethany, Lucy-Anne, Catherine, Amelia, Gabrielle and Matilda, a loving brother to Terry and Pam and uncle to George and Eve. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

Passed away suddenly on Wednesday, 8 August, 2018, aged 44 years, now reunited with her Mum, Blanche and Dad, Peter, and brother Matthew, loving mother to Nathaneil, Callum and Georgena. Funeral Service Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral of Lise are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Friday, 24 August at 1. 30 pm. No mourning clothes. Family flowers only. Lise requested donations, in lieu of flowers, to go to Jersey Heart Support Group, c/o The Chairman, 8 Le Bel de Gruchy, Rue des Pres, St Saviour, JE2 7RD. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed away at the General Hospital on Sunday, 12 August, 2018, aged 88 years, beloved wife of 64 years to Stanley, loving mother to Alan and Brian, much-loved mother-in-law to Sarah and Mel and devoted Grandma to Joseph, Ollie, Harry and India. She will be sadly missed by all her friends and family. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully in the loving care of Maison Le Corderie on Thursday, 9 August, 2018, aged 92 years, reunited with his beloved wife Phyllis, much-loved uncle to Susan, Paula and David. He will be greatly missed by all his family in Jersey and England. Special thanks for the loving care at Maison Le Corderie, especially Harry.

Family and friends wishing to attend Peter’s funeral service are invited to the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road on Tuesday, 21 August at 10. 45 am. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent in Peter’s memory to Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB. All inquiries please to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

Beloved husband, father and grandfather died Thursday, 9 August, 2018, aged 84 years, after a long illness borne with dignity and courage. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed away suddenly on Wednesday, 8 August, 2018, aged 44 years, now reunited with her Mum, Blanche and Dad, Peter, and brother Matthew, loving mother to Nathaniel, Callum and Georgena. Funeral Service Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral of Lise are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Friday, 24 August at 1. 30 pm. No mourning clothes. Family flowers only. Lise requested donations, in lieu of flowers, to go to Jersey Heart Support Group, c/o The Chairman, 8 Le Bel de Gruchy, Rue des Pres, St Saviour, JE2 7RD. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed away peacefully at the General Hospital on Tuesday, 7 August, 2018, aged 95 years. A lady of strong character, she was a cherished sister, loved aunt, Godmother, faithful friend and companion. She will be sadly missed by her surviving family and friends both in Jersey and the United Kingdom. ‘Those we deeply love we can never lose, For all that we love deeply becomes a part of us. ‘Rest in peace Violet. Funeral ServiceRelatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Violet are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Tuesday, 28 August at 10. 45 am. No flowers please by request. Donations in lieu of flowers, in memory of Violet may be sent to Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Author of North Jersey Through Time and other editions, passed away on Thursday, 3 May, 2018, aged 82 years in Wales.

Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, 9 August, 2018 aged 94 years, beloved husband of 60 years of Janet (née Bechlet), much-loved Dad of Chris and his wife Jackie, much adored Pops of Julian, Joshua and Nathan. He will be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched. Funeral ServiceRelatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service of Bill are invited to meet at the St Brelade’s Parish Church on Thursday, 23 August at noon, followed by family burial. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Bill, in lieu of flowers, may be sent to Friends of Jersey Oncology, c/o Kerry Burnett, Oncology Department, General Hospital, Gloucester Street, St Helier, JE1 3QS or Family Nursing and Home Care (Jersey) Inc, c/o Hon Treasurer Mrs J Gavey, Le Bas Centre, St Saviour’s Road, St Helier, JE2 4RP. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Died on Thursday, 2 August, 2018, aged 78, after a short illness. He was the dear husband of Felicity, father of Colin and Diana, and grandfather of Eve and Ana. A private cremation has already taken place. No flowers or letters please.