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Passed away peacefully on Monday, 18 August, 2025, aged 85 years, at Jersey Hospice, loving husband of Maureen and father of David and Andrew were at his side. Will be greatly missed by all his grandchildren, family and all those that knew and loved him.

Funeral Service

Family and Friends wishing to attend Alan’s funeral service are invited to meet in the Royal Jersey Showground, Trinity on Wednesday, 10 September at 11.30 am.

No mourning clothes, smart casual.

No flowers please.

Donations in lieu of flowers to Jersey Hospice Care, Le Mont Cochin, St Helier, JE2 3JB.

All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, telephone 499444.

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 20 August, 2025, aged 87 years. He is survived by his wife Margaret, sons Rob, Ian, Bill and Pete, seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Harry had a zest for life and a love of flying.

Details and date of the funeral to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully in the tender care of Jersey Hospice Care on Tuesday, 19 August, 2025, aged 81 years, much-loved Mum of Sam and Carol, mother-in-law of James and Dan, adored Granny of Archie, Molly and Bella.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Mary are invited to meet at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, St Aubin on Tuesday, 16 September at 1.30pm, followed by a private committal.

Bright colours welcome.

Family flowers only.

Donations in lieu of flowers, in memory of Mary, can be sent to Jersey Hospice Care, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB.

All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, telephone 733330 or email enquiries@pitcherlequesne.com

Passed away on Thursday, 4 August, 2025, aged 74 years. Ann will be missed by all those who knew her.

Funeral Service

Friends wishing to attend Ann’s funeral service are invited to St Paul’s Church, New Street on Monday, 1 September at 1 pm.

No flowers please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent in Ann’s memory to Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, c/o Judith Freeman, Les Augre’s Manor, La Profonde Rue, Trinity, JE3 5BP.

All inquiries please to De Gruchy Funeral Care, telephone 499444.

Passed away on Wednesday, 13 August, 2025, aged 72 years, adored husband to the late Myra. Cliff will be greatly missed by his family and friends, most especially, the ladies of his harem.

Funeral Service

Family and friends who wish to attend the celebration of Cliff’s life are warmly invited to meet in The Jersey Showground, Trinity on Wednesday, 17 September, at 1pm.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers can be offered in Cliffs memory to The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0NU.

All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, telephone 499444.

Aged 79 years, David passed away peacefully on Friday, 15 August, 2025, at Jersey Hospice Care, a much-loved husband to Annie and devoted father to Jonathan, Andrew, Matthew, Tristan and Ben, loved and respected father-in-law of Sarah, Nicole, Tessa, and Aaron and proud grandfather of Thomas, Katie, Lucy, Charlotte, Coco and Maxi. David will be greatly missed by all his family and many friends.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.