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To many he was a veteran of the war. We knew him as charismatic, fun and wise. To us he was Uncle Ken.

With love from Mark and Amanda, Charlotte and Liam, Holly, Adam, Benjamin and the lovely Emily. To me he was just Ken. Love and sorrow Pauline.

Passed away peacefully in the loving care of the Little Sisters of the Poor on Tuesday, 16 January, 2018 aged 100 years, beloved Mum of Jenny, Rosemarie, Isabelle and Yvonne, a dearly loved Grandma, great-Grandma, aunt and Mum-in-law, ‘Grandma’ to everyone. She will be very sadly missed by all her family and friends in Jersey, Australia and France.

A funeral and celebration of her life will be held at the Chapel of the Little Sisters of the Poor on Friday, 26 January at 1 pm followed by a private burial. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, maybe sent to The Little Sisters of the Poor, St John’s Road, St Helier, JE2 4XZ. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

Passed away peacefully at Stuart Court Residential Home on Sunday, 14 January, 2018, aged 84 years. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed peacefully away at Broomfield Hospital, Essex in the early hours of Thursday, 18 January, 2018, following a short illness. A truly remarkable and gifted man. His loss will be keenly felt by daughters Teresa, Kirsty and Selina and their respective families.

Born 20 April 1921, passed away peacefully in his room at Lakeside, surrounded by his family on Friday, 19 January, 2018, aged 96 and 9 months. He lived for another 24 years after losing his beloved Enid in 1993. A gentleman – generous, kind and delightful company. Des loved with all his heart and lived life to the full. Adored, admired and deeply missed by all of us.

Mick and Trish, Tony and Paula, Dom, Nick, Charli, James and Piers. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed away peacefully at Frimley Hospital, Surrey, UK on Monday, 15 January, 2018, aged 97 years, loving mother of Brenda and Bruce, grandmother of Maria and Philippa, and great-grandmother of Jack and Penelope. She will be sadly missed by all her friends and family. Always in our memories and a place in our hearts. Funeral service to be held at East Hampstead Park Crematorium, Bracknell on Wednesday, 14 February at 12. 45 pm. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Pam may be sent to The Gurkha Welfare Trust, the Cinnamon Trust, The Mayhew Animal Shelter, The Brooke Sanctuary. All inquiries to Alan Greenwood & Sons, Telephone 01276 473707.

Passed away peacefully at Countess Mountbatten Hospice, Southampton, on Tuesday, 16 January, 2018 with her family at her side, aged 78 years. Beloved wife of the late Peter, adored mother of Graham, Sharon, John and Julie, loving sister of Jan, John and the late Sue, and Granny to Sophie, Kallum, Rebecca, Oliver and Jonathan. A special lady who will be greatly missed by all her family and friends in Jersey, Scotland and England.

The funeral service will be held at Wessex Vale Crematorium, West End, Southampton at 3. 15 pm on Thursday, 25 January. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be sent to Macmillan Cancer Support, 89 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7UQ.

Dearest friend. I will never forget you. You were the best friend!Sympathies to Alan and family.

From Patsy, Ken and family XXX.

It is with deep sadness I announce that my lovely wife Joan has passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, 18 January, 2018, ending her eleven-year struggle with Alzheimer’s.

A service will be held at St Brelade’s Parish Church at 1 pm on Thursday, 1 February with friends welcome to attend. A private family burial will follow. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Joan 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.

Passed away with his loving family by his side on Thursday, 18 January, 2018, aged 75 years, beloved husband of Angela, much-loved Dad to Andrew, Jacqueline and Sharon, adored Pops to all his grandchildren, Emma, Jono, Ryan, Lee, Hannah and Sophie. Reunited with his beloved granddaughter Lauren. Will be sadly missed but always fondly remembered. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.