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Died peacefully, aged 79 years, in St Saviour’s Hospital on Tuesday, 28 November, 2017. The nurses who had cared for him so wonderfully were by his side. Despite his dementia he retained his humanity, humour and dignity to the end. He is survived by his wife Diane, sons Alexander and Orion and grandchildren Alice, Grace and Louis.

Family and friends wishing to attend Michael’s funeral service are invited to meet at Trinity Parish Church on Thursday, 7 December at 11 am. Interment will follow in the Parish Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be made in Michael’s memory to The Jersey Independent Lifeboat Service, c/o Maillard’s Funeral Directors, 34 Great Union Road, St Helier, JE2 3YA. All inquiries to Maillard’s, Telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the General Hospital on Monday, 27 November, 2017, aged 64 years, now reunited with his beloved Julie, devoted father of Jonathan, James and Emma, adored Grandad of Morgan, Alex and Jack, much-loved father-in-law, son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Grateful thanks go to the staff of HDU and Plémont Ward. He will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to Maillard’s Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

Our dear friend and family member Derrick passed peacefully away on Friday, 24 November, 2017. Our condolences to his daughters Tanya, Joanne and their families.

Love from Tim, Lorraine and family.

Passed away peacefully on Friday, 17 November, 2017 at Silver Springs, aged 98 years, eldest sister of Gillian and the late Snowdon and Enid, sister-in-law of Guy, aunt of Mark and Amanda, great-aunt of Jamie, Katie and Shaun. Forever in our thoughts.

Passed away suddenly at his home in Gozo, on Friday, 24 November, 2017, aged 51 years. So very loved and missed by his wife Liz and children Sammy, Daniel and Megan, and all his loving family. Paul will live forever in our hearts. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

Passed away peacefully on Friday, 24 November, 2017, aged 87 years, husband of the late Raymonde, much-loved Dad of Tanya, Joanne and her husband John, adored Grandad of Sara and husband Paul, Lee and wife Clair, Roxanne and husband John, Daniel and wife Nathalie, Kim and partner Luke, devoted great-Grandad of Emma, Connor, Daisy, Aiden, Leilah, Adie and Tyler. He will be so very sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

The Fire and Rescue Service send their sincerest condolences to the friends and family of the late firefighter Avanos Biney who recently passed away suddenly. He will be sadly missed by all, but happily remembered for years to come. Rest in peace Brother.

It is with great sadness that we have to announce that Avanos Biney passed away suddenly on Friday, 10 November, 2017, at his home in Jersey, son to Maureen, brother to Andrew, Marcus and Alicia and loving uncle to Curtis. Avanos bravely and selflessly trained and served as a firefighter since 1998, he will be remembered as gregarious, generous, funny, selfless and always there at the right time. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Funeral ServiceRelatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service of Avanos are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Friday, 8 December at 1. 30 pm. Wear what you feel reflects Avanos’ fun-loving nature. We want to celebrate his life with laughter and tales of his endless sense of mischief and humour. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Avanos may be sent to Mind Jersey, c/o Margaret Gibbon, Finance Officer, Mind Jersey, Office 14, 4 Wharf Street, St Helier, JE2 3NR or the States of Jersey Fire and Rescue Service Benevolent Fund, Fire Service HQ, Rouge Bouillon, St Helier, JE2 3ZA. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Fought so hard to stay with us but passed away peacefully on Friday, 24 November, 2017, at St Ewolds Care Home aged 93 years. He 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 Saturday, 25 November, 2017, aged 55 years, much-loved father of Lauren and Ross, adored Grandad of Lexi and Mia. Andrew will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. A private funeral will take place. Donations, in memory of Andrew, may be sent to Cancer Research UK (Jersey), Mrs Jo Guillou, L’Attrape Soleil, 2 Cranworth Court, Vallée des Vaux, St Helier, JE2 3GA. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.