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Following the sad and untimely passing of Virginia, all those at Regent Gymnastics Club wish to extend their sincerest condolences to Arthur, Neal, Julia, Mel and Stef. Her years of dedicated support by Arthur’s side, her care and encouragement to hundreds of gymnasts, parents and many, many more associated with the sport in Jersey and off Island, will always be remembered. Virginia was a treasured part of the club, without whom, so much less would have been accomplished. She touched many lives and will be greatly missed.

Passed away peacefully at home on Friday, 27 July, 2018, aged 70 years, beloved husband of the late Ann, adored and loving father to Hayley, dearest brother to Kathleen and Linda. Bobby will be deeply missed by all his loving family and many friends. Funeral details later. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed away on Wednesday, 1 August, 2018, aged 79 years. A wife, a mother a Grandma too, This is the legacy we have from you, You taught us to love and how to fight, You gave us strength, you gave us might. A stronger person would be hard to find, And in your heart, you were always kind. You fought for us all in one way or another, Not just as a mother not just as a grandmother. For all of us you gave your best, Now the time has come for you to rest. Go in peace, you’ve earned your sleep, Your love in our hearts, we’ll eternally keep.

Love always, Sue, Tony, Gary, Janice and grandchildren Conor, James, Matty and Ben x.

Passed away on Saturday, 28 July, 2018, at the General Hospital aged 56 years, the son of the late Rex and Julia Forster and brother to Deborah, Christopher and Timothy. Will be deeply missed by all his family and friends. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, 31 July, 2018, aged 83 years, beloved wife to Dermott. She will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 22 July, 2018, aged 89 years, while in the amazing care of Palm Springs Nursing Home, dearest friend of Cathy. Dorothy will be deeply missed by all her friends at Palm Springs. Funeral ServiceRelatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Dorothy are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Tuesday, 14 August at 10. 45 am. Flowers may be sent to Pitcher & Le Quesne Funeral Directors, 59 Kensington Place, St Helier, to arrive by 5 pm the day before the funeral. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Sadly passed away at Silver Springs Care Home on Monday, 30 July, 2018, aged 85 years, loving husband of Barbara for 65 years, adored Pops of Linda, Stephen, David and Karen, cherished Poppa of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

Died of natural causes at Silver Springs Care Home, where she had lived for the last two years, on Friday, 27 July, 2018, aged 89 years, loving wife of the late Vernon Motto, mother of Barry, Trevor, and Richard, loving grandmother of Rachel, Sam, Jon and Jade and great-grandmother to Arlo and Asher, a caring mother-in-law to Janet and Carolyn. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

Passed away peacefully in the care of Clarkson House with his loving family by his side on Monday, 30 July, 2018, aged 89 years, beloved husband of Pauline, loving father of Isabella, Marco and Silvana, father-in-law to Richard and a much-loved Nonno of Sebastian, Luca and Fabienne, also greatly missed by Sara and Dylan.

Family and friends wishing to attend Franco’s funeral service are invited to the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road on Wednesday, 8 August at noon. By request, family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent in Franco’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.

Passed away peacefully at the General Hospital, with her loving sons by her side on Monday, 30 July, 2018, aged 68 years.

Family and friends wishing to attend Judy’s funeral service are invited to St George’s Church, St Ouen on Thursday, 16 August at 11. 45 am. Private cremation follows. By request, no flowers please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent in Judy’s memory to Cancer Research UK, (Jersey), Mrs Jo Guillou, L’Attrape Soleil, 2 Cranworth Court, Vallée des Vaux, St Helier, JE2 3GA. All inquiries please to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.