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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.

Died on Saturday, 25 November, 2017 aged 95 years, at the Clifton Care Home, adored wife of the late Denis, loving mother of Carole and Avril and son-in-law Bill, proud and loving Nana of Tristram. A strong, determined lady who fought until the end. Now at peace. According to her wishes, a private family service will be held. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

Our dear friend Keith passed peacefully away on Sunday, 19 November, 2017, following a short illness. Keith was brave and courageous to the end. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to his beloved wife Jean and to the family at this difficult time. May he rest in peace.

Love from Tim and Lorraine XX. PS New Year’s Eve just won’t be the same mate.

Passed away aged 66 years, on Sunday, 5 November, 2017, beloved wife to Alan, mother to Allan and Kay and grandmother to Logan. A private cremation took place on Thursday, 16 November and Mary’s interment was on Monday, 20 November. Mary will be missed by her loving family. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed away peacefully and with dignity after a short illness, with her loving sons by her side on Saturday, 25 November, 2017, aged 84 years, much-loved and adored wife of 60 years to Andy, loving Mum to Jean, Andrew and Gordon, mother-in-law to Ian, Sam and Angela, beloved Granny to Ian, Ellie, Calum, Cameron and Jodie.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Nancy are invited to meet at Georgetown Methodist Church, Georgetown, St Saviour on Tuesday, 5 December at 1. 30 pm, followed by a private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Nancy may be sent to Macmillan Cancer Support (Jersey) Limited, c/o Michelle Parker, Fundraising & Events Coordinator, Suite 2. 13, The Lido Medical Centre, St Saviour’s Road, St Saviour, JE2 7LA. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Much-loved aunty to Paul, Melissa, Mia and Eleanor and very special Godmother to Oliver. Your love and kindness will be sorely missed but you will remain forever in our hearts xxx.