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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.

Passed away peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Corbiere ward in the Jersey General Hospital, on Saturday, 11 August, 2018, in her 85th year, after a long period of ill-health. Beloved wife of Allan, much-loved Mum of Carolyn Ann, adored Nanny of Emilie and Matthew, Grandnan of Freya and dearly loved sister of Pauline. She will also be sadly missed by Badrul, Ann, Scott and Natasha. She bore all her suffering with great dignity, courage and graciousness. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

Our thoughts are always with you, Your place no one can fill, In life we loved you dearly, In death we love you still. Mum of Liam, mother-in-law of Amanda and Nan of Shaymus.

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 7 August, 2018, aged 86, loving mother of Christina, Neil, Liam and Aileen, and devoted Nan to all of her grandchildren. Will be sadly missed by all. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

After a wonderful life, Doris died at home on Sunday, 5 August, 2018, aged 91 years, wife of the late Achille (Ack), mother of Derek, grandmother of Krista and Nicholas, great-grandmother of Sophie and newly born Issac. A person who made time for others.

Family and friends are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road on Thursday, 23 August, at 1. 15 pm. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, can be made to RNLI Jersey Guild, c/o Mrs Jenny Crowell, Abalone, La Rue de L’Etocquet, St John, JE3 4AS or Family Nursing and Home Care, c/o The Honorary Treasurer, Le Bas Centre, St Saviour’s Road, St Helier, JE2 4RP. All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

Dearest Margaret, You touched so many peoples lives, You always had a smile and a kind word. Rest in Gods peace. We will miss you. Our love, our thoughts and our prayers are with Gerry and family.

Maurice, Betty, Graham, Nita, Heather and Neil X.

Passed away on Saturday, 11 August, 2018, in her 94th year, in the excellent care of Stuart Court and latterly Beech Ward, loved Mum of Joy, Terence, David and Graeme. Will be sadly missed by children and their families. Rest in peace.

Family and friends wishing to attend Kaye’s funeral service are invited to the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road on Thursday, 23 August at 10. 45 am. By request, no dark colours to be worn and no flowers please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent in Kaye’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.