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Passed away peacefully at the General Hospital on Wednesday, 26 July, 2017, beloved husband of Dot, loving father to Debbie and Rachael, much-loved brother to Carol. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends in both Jersey and England.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Rodney are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, St Helier on Friday, 4 August at 9. 30 am. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Rodney may be sent to the Kidney Dialysis Unit, c/o Ward Manager, General Hospital, Gloucester Street, St Helier, JE1 3QS, cheques made payable to ‘the Treasurer of the States’. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Died in Plémont Ward on Tuesday, 18 July, 2017, aged 94 years, after a long illness, now in the Lord’s keeping. Will be missed by family and friends. A private service was held and Joan’s ashes scattered at sea. By request, no cards, letters or donations please.

All the while my love for your son has grown, you’ve treated me like I’m one of your own. This is more than I could ever have dreamed, your kindness has really meant so much to me. Thank you for all that you’ve said and done and thank you both for the way that you brought up your son. I will cherish our memories shared and promise to look after your two Johns for you.

All my love Alana xxx.

Passed away peacefully at Jersey’s General Hospital, surrounded by her family on Thursday, 27 July, 2017, aged 77 years. Very much loved. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries please to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

‘He so loved this Island. ‘Died on Monday, 24 July, 2017. No service. No flowers. Donations in memory of Grant to Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB. All inquiries to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service of Allan are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier, on Thursday, 3 August at 2. 30 pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, in memory of Allan, 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.

Peacefully passed away at Princess Alice Hospice, Esher on Thursday, 13 July, 2017, loving mother to Allister, Stephen and Sharon and caring grandmother.

A funeral service is to be held at North-East Surrey Crematorium on Tuesday, 1 August at 10 am. Donations to Princess Alice Hospice, in lieu of flowers, would be appreciated. A celebration of Marlene’s life will be held in Jersey, details to follow.

Passed away at home on Wednesday, 5 July, 2017, aged 89 years, beloved mother of Shirley and Colin, mother-in-law of Gerry, much-loved Nan of Mandy, Tracy and Nick, Kerry and Rob and Matthew, Big Nan to Shelly and Gran to Ella and Charlie. Forever in our thoughts. Reunited with her loving husband Alfred and son Ken. At Iris’ wish, a private funeral will take place. Donations, in memory of Iris, can be made to Family Nursing & Home Care (Jersey) Inc, c/o Hon Treasurer Mrs J Gavey, Le Bas Centre, St Saviour’s Road, St Helier, JE2 4RP. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed peacefully away at Clifton Nursing Home on Monday, 24 July, 2017, aged 91 years, widow of Roy, sister of Nora, Ruth and the late Mary, mother of Jane, Peter and Charles, mother-in-law to Trevor, Tracy and Penny, Granny to Bekki, Olly, Joe, Philippa, Tom, Eve, Lucas, Matty and Amy, great-Granny to Max, Brody, Darcy and Felix. Will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend Jean’s funeral are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road on Wednesday, 2 August at 10. 45 am. Donations may be sent, in lieu of flowers, to Barnardos, c/o Mrs J Churchill Blackie, President, Granville, Grande Route de St Clement, St Clement, JE2 6QP. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Tuesday, 25 July, 2017, loving Mum of Emma, Mum-in-law of Peter, Nanna of Merryn and sister of Ann. She will be deeply missed by all of her close and extended family and friends forever more.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the celebration of Marguerite’s life are invited to meet wearing bright colours, at the Jersey Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, on Friday, 4 August at 10. 45 am. Family flowers only. Donations, in memory of Marguerite, may be made to the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society or Jersey Hospice Care. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.