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Passed away peacefully in the loving care of Palm Springs Nursing Home on Sunday, 6 November, 2016, in her 104th year, widow of Winter Vardon, loving mother of Michael, mother-in-law to Betty, grandmother to Simon and Ashley and great-grandmother to her six great-grandchildren. Rest in peace. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries please to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

Passed peacefully away at home with his loving family by his side on Friday, 4 November, 2016, aged 79 years, loving husband of Mavis, much-loved father of Andrew, Doreen, Susan, John and Linda, also a loving Pop to his fifteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries please to Maillard’s Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

Beloved husband of Judy, passed away peacefully at Clarkson House on Tuesday, 1 November, 2016, aged 90 years, adored father of Don, Judy and Roger, father-in-law to Kay and Dave, pops to Tim, Charlotte and Logan. Now at peace. Funeral ServiceRelatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Dennis are invited to meet at St Andrew’s Church, First Tower on Monday, 14 November at 12. 30 pm followed by a private interment. No flowers or mourning clothes please. Donations may, if desired, be sent in lieu of flowers to Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

All at Grouville Battle of Flowers wish to pass on our condolences to Helen and family for the recent loss of Phil, probably the most committed, respected and loved member of our team. His friendship and guidance will be sorely missed by all.

Catherine, our dear friend and fellow Overseas Aid volunteer whose compassion, energy and boundless mischievous humour brought so much hope and happiness to the orphaned children at a small school in Luweero, Uganda. We all treasure many wonderful memories of our times spent with you here at home and far away in Uganda. The legacy of those times and your own achievements still endure. The memories of those happy days shared, will stay in our hearts forever.

All volunteers from the Jersey Overseas Aid projects, Uganda 2007 and 2009, the supporters of the Education Fund for Luweero Orphans and all of the children of Sermon on the Mount Primary School.

Passed peacefully away at home on Wednesday, 2 November, 2016, beloved husband of Shirley, loving Dad of Mark, Martine and her partner Peter, much-loved Papa to Joshua and Arthur. A brave man who kept his humour to the end. We’re far apart but our hearts are forever holding hands. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries please to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

Passed away on Tuesday, 1 November, 2016, big brother to Colin and brother-in-law to Maggie, uncle to Andy and Christian. A loving brother and friend – will greatly miss our regular chats. Those who you love may pass on, But the memories will remain.

Passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side on Friday, 28 October, 2016, aged 45 years, beloved son of Bob and Sandra, brother of Niall, brother-in-law of Tracie and uncle of Dylan and Tyler, a much-loved nephew, cousin and friend. ‘The song is ended, but the melody lingers on. ‘Funeral ServiceRelatives and friends wishing to celebrate Jason’s life are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Thursday, 10 November at 1. 30 pm. No mourning clothes please. No flowers please. Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made in Jason’s memory to the Jersey Haemophilia Group c/o Mr Paul Pearce, Treasurer, 41 Dorset Street, St Helier, Jersey, JE2 3YH. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed away peacefully in the loving care of Pinewood Residential Home on Sunday, 30 October, 2016, aged 103, loving widow of Harold, devoted mother of John and the late Peter Turner, mother-in-law to Doreen, grandmother of Russell and Karen and great-grandmother of Paul and Amy. Jersey’s first lady publican, she was an inspiration to many and will be deeply missed by her loving family and friends in Jersey and Australia. Funeral ServiceRelatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service of Gladys are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Monday, 7 November at 11. 30 am. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Gladys may be sent to Mind Jersey, c/o Margaret Gibbon, Finance Officer, Mind Jersey, Office 14, 4 Wharf Street, St Helier JE2 3NR. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed away peacefully in her 104th year, loved mum of John and wife Colette, cherished Nan to three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren in Perth W. A. She will now be reunited with son Peter and loved ones. Happy memories of your holidays with us in Perth. Rest peacefully Mum, love you lots. Thanks to Pinewood for your care and kindness.

John and Colette.