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Died peacefully on Sunday, 12 November, 2017, in Jersey, loving wife of Peter Dawson and much-loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. A private family funeral will take place. A memorial service will be held at a date to be announced in 2018. Donations, in memory of Gillian, may be sent to St John Ambulance Jersey, c/o Mark Wildman, Treasurer, St John Ambulance, Jersey, 14-16 Midvale Road, St Helier, JE2 3YR. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed away on Thursday, 9 November, 2017, adored husband of Pauline. A private funeral will take place. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

Our dear friend Sue, who we have known for over 40 years, Friday mornings will not be the same without you.

Love from the Friday Coffee Girls xx.

Sister Ida died at the Mother House of ‘Les Soeurs de la Sainte Famille d’Amiens’ in France on Friday, 10 November, 2017. Sister Ida served at the Sacré Coeur for 40 years from September, 1956 to August, 1996. During that time she cared for boys aged 5-15 years. In 2008 she left the Island to return to France because of ill health. Sister Ida dedicated her life to caring for children and she loved them all. She touched the lives of many former residents who will surely wish to pay tribute for her compassion and selfless devotion in caring for generations of children in Jersey. Her funeral will be held in France on Wednesday, 15 November.

22 May, 1936 – 8 November, 2017. Even in your last moments you stayed strong and your love shone. We are blessed to have had you in our lives, you touched so many hearts and will be dearly missed.

Your loving husband Giovanni, adored mother of Serafina, Angela, and Rob, Nana of Pippa, Milly, John, James and Oliver, Biz Nonna of Mia. Funeral ServiceRelatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Maria are invited to meet at St Mary and St Peter’s Catholic Church, Wellington Road, St Helier on Wednesday, 22 November at 10. 45 am, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please, by request. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Maria 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 peacefully on Saturday, 7 October, 2017 at Jersey Hospice Care, aged 89 years, a beloved auntie and loving sister of the late Doreen May (Gottrell). She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend Ruth’s funeral are invited to meet at Philadelphie Methodist Church, St Peter, on Friday, 24 November at 1. 30 pm, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please, by request. Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be sent in Ruth’s memory to the JSPCA, c/o the Animals’ Shelter, the Administrator, 89 St Saviour’s Road, St Helier, JE2 4LA or Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB. All inquiries to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully and with great dignity, surrounded by his loving family, after a long battle with dementia, on Friday, 10 November, 2017, aged 69 years, devoted life-long husband, friend and soul mate to Gwen, adored father to Shawn, Trina, Laddie and Hayley, idolised Popa to Jordan and Popsy to Erin and Papa to Harry, much-loved brother-in-law to Cheryl, uncle to Christopher, Neil, Brett, Craig, Mathew, James, Nan, Gemma, Tia, Taylor and Melissa. Will be so deeply missed by all his family and friends in Australia, Jersey, France and England. A pal to all who knew him. . . They broke the mould when this special man was made. . . ‘Loved to infinity’. . . With heartfelt gratitude to both the dedicated staff on Sorel Ward and the Jersey Hospice Palliative Care Nurses, for their loving care of Garry in his final days, and to all those who have loved and supported us on this long journey – you know who you are x.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the service for Garry are invited to meet at the Jersey Crematorium on Wednesday, 22 November at 10. 45 am. Please wear something bright. No flowers, by request. Donations, in memory of Garry, may be sent to Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

Died peacefully at home on Saturday, 11 November, 2017, aged 92 years, loving mother of Charles, mother-in-law of Angela and dearly loved grandmother of Edward and Peter. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully in the loving care of Oak Ward on Wednesday, 8 November, 2017, aged 87 years, loving mother to Tony, Nicola, Janine and Mark, and a loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

After a short illness in Jersey Hospital, on Thursday, 9 November, 2017, aged 87 years, beloved and loving wife of Martin, mother of Eleanor, James, Arabella and Emmeline, mother-in-law to David, Venetia, Gus and Shaun, adored and adoring Gran to Douglas, Patrick, Henry, Phoebe and Francesca. A great friend to many.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend a service to celebrate the life of Jean are invited to meet at St Helier Town Church on Thursday, 23 November at noon. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Jean will be used for the benefit of the Wigmore Hall Trust and should be sent to Pitcher & Le Quesne Funeral Directors, 59 Kensington Place, St Helier, Jersey, JE2 3PA cheques made payable to Pitcher & Le Quesne Funeral Directors. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.