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Dad and Grandad, There’s a face always with us, A voice we would love to hear, A smile we will remember, Of our Dad we loved so dear.

Loving daughter Jackie, son-in-law Alan, grandchildren Dominic and Liam xxxx.

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 17 November, 2018, aged 85 years, surrounded by his loving family.

Family friends wishing to attend Desmond’s funeral are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Thursday, 29 November at noon. Private burial will follow. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, can be made in Desmond’s memory to Jersey Alzheimer’s Association, de Carteret House, Hillgrove Street, St Helier, JE2 4SL. All inquiries to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully on Monday, 19 November, 2018, aged 87 years, much-loved wife to Ray for 60 years, mother to Andrew and Helen, mother-in-law to Gill and Bob, and Grandma to Clare, Sarah, Jack and Lauren. She will be sadly missed.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Jean are invited to meet at United Reformed Church, Grande Route de St Jean on Wednesday, 5 December at 11 am. A private family cremation will follow. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Jean may be sent to Eyecan, Westlea Centre, Rue du Huquet, St Martin, JE3 6HJ. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Dear brother of Joan, Pam, Ann, Graeme and their families. Happy memories of a loving brother, sadly missed.

Silently passed away on Saturday, 17 November, 2018, at the family home in Pacifica, California at the age of 92. Married to the late Wilfred (Bob) De Louche in 1954, they lived together in St Aubin for the majority of their lives. Survived by their only son Robert and his wife Barbara and four grandchildren, Sean, Nicolette, Danielle and Gabrielle. Vera will be sorely missed by her friends throughout the Island and her extended family in the United States.

Sister of the late Eve Truscott and brother of the late Eric Watts, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the family home of her son Robert, in California on Saturday, 17 November, 2018. Will be sadly missed by her nephews and neice Barry, Michael, Linda and families. Friends wishing to express their condolences can send them care of M Truscott who will forward them on to Robert. El Granero, Rue de la Mare, St Ouen, JE3 2LD.

In memory of the best father, father-in-law and grandfather who was always smiling and laughing. We were lucky to have you in our lives and have the most wonderful memories. Rest now, we will miss you.

Love Helen, Mark, Jessica, Sarah and Abigail.

Passed away peacefully at the General Hospital on Wednesday, 14 November, 2018, aged 78 years. Will be sorely missed by his loving, big family and dogs.

Family and friends wishing to attend Basil’s funeral service are invited to St John’s Parish Church on Wednesday, 28 November at 11 am. Private interment will follow. Flowers may be sent in Basil’s memory or, if preferred, donations may be sent to the Jersey Lifeboat Association, Le Quai d’Auvergne, Rue Matthew Valpy, La Collette, St Helier, JE2 3NX. All inquiries please to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

Passed away in the loving care of Jersey Hospice with his devoted sons at his side on Wednesday, 14 November, 2018, aged 54 years, much-loved and devoted Dad of James, Joshua and Jack, beloved son of Lewis and Pam and brother of John. He will be greatly missed by all the lives he touched. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

From all the Teddy Bears in the famous Temple Bar. Rest in peace Big Man. W. A. T. P.