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If I could write a story, It would be the greatest told, Of a kind and loving grandfather, Who had a heart of gold. Throughout the years, he’d always been, A wonderful man you see, When I was small he took the time, To bounce me on his knee. I could write a million pages, But still be unable to say, Just how much I love and miss him, Every single day. So many times in our life, You’ve helped to get us through, I’m so glad God’s given me, A grandfather just like you. To our Papa, you are the best and we will miss you every day.

Stephanie, James and Myles xxx.

Died peacefully at Bramble Down Nursing Home, Devon on Friday, 2 March, 2018, weeks after marking her 91st birthday. Much-loved sister-in-law of Maureen and beloved aunt of Robert and Sue, a treasured great-aunt to Emily, Sophie, Lucy and Naca. Reunited at last with her husband Harry and her greatly loved brothers and sisters Ron, Beryl, Sheila, Jack and Barbara. Night-night Aunty Betty, you will be much missed – we had some lovely times.

Graham and son Duncan de Gruchy are sad to announce the passing of a wonderful wife and mother on Wednesday, 28 February, 2018. Funeral ServiceA service of thanksgiving for the life of Sheila will be held at St Aubin’s Methodist Church on Thursday, 15 March at 11 am. Flowers, in lieu of donations, can be sent to Pitcher & Le Quesne Funeral Directors, 59 Kensington Place, St Helier, JE2 3PA to arrive by 9 am on the day of the service. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed away at the Jersey General Hospital on Monday, 5 March, 2018, aged 88 years, much-loved husband of Barbara, beloved father of Ian and Linda and her partner Gary, devoted Grandad of Trudie and Libby. A private funeral service will take place. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

Passed away peacefully on Friday, 2 March, 2018, aged 96 years, in the loving care of La Haule Care Home, wife of the late Leslie, partner to Alfred, Mum and Mum-in-law to Roma and Gerard, Les and Anne, Lorraine and Tim, Sharon and Dave, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Loved and sadly missed by us all.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend Hilda’s funeral service are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Friday, 16 March at 1. 15 pm. Family flowers only. No mourning clothes please. Donations may be sent, in Hilda’s memory, to Jersey Alzheimer’s Association, de Carteret House, Hilgrove Street, St Helier, JE2 4SL or British Heart Foundation, (Jersey), c/o Mrs C Haydn Taylor, Le Picachon, Rue de la Bachauderie, St Martin, JE3 6JE. All inquiries to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

Dear sister-in-law and aunt. Fondly remembered.

From June, Carlos and family.

Sadly passed away on Thursday, 1 March, 2018, aged 87 years, very dearly loved mother to Jane and Stephen and their partners, grandmother to Sarah, Jonathan, Philippe, Daniel and Verity and great-grandmother to Liam. A private burial will take place followed by a public memorial service. Memorial details to follow. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

Passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, 2 March, 2018, at the General Hospital, aged 85 years, loving wife to Jack for 59 years, beloved mother to Mark and Karen. Will be greatly missed by all her family and friends in Germany, Australia and UK, not forgetting her beloved dog Peanut. A private funeral service will take place. Donations, if desired, can be made in Lieselotte’s memory to Jersey Alzheimer’s Association, de Carteret House, Hilgrove Street, St Helier, JE2 4SL. All inquiries please to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

Passed peacefully away in the care of Lakeside Care Home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, 3 March, 2018, beloved husband of Gilberte, devoted father of Emile, Sylviane, Jeanine and the late petit Jean, adored grandfather to Stephanie, James, Myles, Samantha, Sophie, Hayley and Ryan. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

Died peacefully at the age of 93, in the Silver Lea Care Home during the early hours of Saturday, 24 February, 2018, loving husband of late wife, Thelma, much-loved father of sons Alistair and Jonathan and late daughter, Philippa. Rest in peace.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Stewart are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Tuesday, 13 March at noon. Donations, if desired, may be given in lieu of flowers to the Church Army (The Amber Project), Wilson Carlile Centre, 50 Cavendish Street, Sheffield, S3 7RZ. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.