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Died peacefully after a long illness bravely borne, on Saturday, 24 September, 2016, in her 85th year, beloved wife of Dennis, loving mother of Elizabeth, Catherine, Andrew and Ian, mother-in-law of Ian, Stephen, Sarah and Gillian and devoted grandmother of Rebecca, Matthew, Michael, Robert and Alexander.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service are invited to meet at St Thomas’ Catholic Church on Wednesday, 5 October, at 12. 15 pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, in Kathleen’s memory, may be sent to Cancer Research UK (Jersey Committee), c/o Hon Treasurer Miss Liz Figueiredo, 71 Belvedere, Princes Tower Road, St Saviour, JE2 7BE or Family Nursing & Home Care, Le Bas Centre, St Saviour’s Road, St Helier, JE2 4RP. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

Passed away peacefully at the Jersey General Hospital on Friday, 23 September, 2016, aged 85 years, husband of Dorothy, father of Tina and Simon, father-in-law to David. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

Passed away in the Isle of Man on Saturday, 24 September, 2016, aged 60 years after a long illness. Will be missed by his brother Richard and family and many friends in Jersey.

Passed away peacefully at Jersey Hospice Care on Sunday, 25 September, 2016, in his 80th year, husband of Val, devoted father of St John and Zena and father-in-law to Jenny and Simon, beloved Grandad to Bradley, Joseph and Theo. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries please to Maillard’s Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

Passed away on Saturday, 24 September, 2016, beloved wife of the late Bill, a loving mother and mother-in-law to Ann, John, Stephen, Wendy, Maggie and Martin, a very proud and devoted grandmother and great-grandmother.

Family and friends are invited to the service of Iris at Jersey Crematorium on Wednesday, 5 October at 9. 30 am. Family flowers only. Donations, in memory of Iris, may be sent to Jersey Hospice, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, 25 September, 2016, aged 86 years, re-united with her treasured husband Billy, beloved mother of Sandie, Kevin and Jeremy, mother-in-law of Clarrie, Joan and Michelle, devoted Nan of Claire and Nan Nan to Joshua and Harry. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries please to Maillard’s Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

Passed away suddenly after a short illness borne with dignity on Tuesday, 20 September, 2016, aged 70 years, beloved husband and soulmate to Edel, father to Maryjane, Laura, Helen and Liam, grandfather to Alastair, Alice, Emily, George, Eirene and Eliza. Will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Funeral details to follow. Jimmy, my gorgeous husband and best mate. I’ve got to understand, I must release you my love, And let go of your hand. I try to cope the best I can, But I’m missing you so very much. If I could only see you, And once more feel your touch. Yes you’ve just walked on ahead of me, Don’t worry I’ll be fine, But now and then I swear I feel, Your hand slip into mine. All my love always. Yours, Edel. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed away peacefully at Palm Springs Nursing Home on Friday, 23 September, 2016, aged 95 years, beloved wife of the late Clifford, loving Mum to Jean, John, Peter, Kay, David, Gillian and Paul, a grandmother and great-grandmother who will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

Family and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Helen are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, St Helier on Thursday, 6 October at noon. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

To our Cliff, A man who fought for king and country and then fought fires. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to serve you dinner every day and listen to the memories. With much love and respect.

Kerry, Chelsea and all the staff at the Village Tea Room, St Martin XX.

Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, 22 September, 2016, aged 84 years, loving Dad of Paul and Mandy, father-in-law to Susan and Paul, Grandad to Michelle, Mark and Philip, reunited with his darling wife Rosina. Much loved and will be sadly missed. Rest in peace. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.