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Passed away at home on Saturday, 22 June, 2019, aged 60 years, much-loved husband and soulmate of Lisa, loving and treasured Dad of Alice, beloved brother of Sandra. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

11. 05. 1945 – 18. 06. 2019. You finally made it!! Vader wants to know – What do you think of it so far?!After 10 years of fighting, struggling, never giving up whilst maintaining a wicked sense of humour, you allowed yourself to let go on Tuesday, 18 June, 2019, with a gentle final breath, with your close family around you. You fought the good fight and were a loyal, generous friend and touched the lives of so many through work, table tennis, motorbiking, the Masons, St John Ambulance Cadets, Rozel Rovers, the list goes on. You were never happier than in your home that you proudly built on Le Hérissier land going back several generations, with a glass of red, Marley the cat on your JEP, Radio 4 blaring in the background and your family around you. You left a lasting legacy by raising two strong, independent women – Annie and Michelle, who are so proud to call you their father. You leave behind Pat, your dedicated wife, who misses your presence daily. You also leave two grandchildren – Aimeé and Johnny, who only recently got to know you and your sense of humour but who came to love you dearly as we all did, and a loving, strong, supportive son-in-law, Mike. And of course, you leave Marley the cat, who is a little lost as he no longer has anyone to fight with. Out of respect for Brian’s wishes, a private funeral was held at the Crematorium yesterday.

Passed away peacefully at the General Hospital after a short illness, with his loving family at his side on Tuesday, 25 June, 2019, very much loved husband and soulmate of Maz for 52 years, amazing and best Dad that anyone could wish for to Steven and Jacklyn, wonderful father figure to his grandson Blake and father-in-law to Monica.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road on Friday, 5 July at 1. 30 pm. Please wear a Manchester City top or sky blue and white colours. Family flowers only, but donations in Harry’s memory, if desired, may be sent to Jersey Alzheimer’s Association, de Carteret House, Hilgrove Street, St Helier, JE2 4SL. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

As always, he wanted no fuss and wants you all to remember him cracking a joke, moaning about local politics or bemoaning the poor performance of Leeds United.

With love, fondness and such wonderful memories, the entire family xx. The family have requested no flowers, but donations in lieu, can be made to either the Jersey Stroke Association or the Jersey Parkinson’s Society. The family want to thank the doctors and nurses who so gently and diligently cared for Dad over the last 10 years, but particularly during his last few days. Your empathy and care will never be forgotten. A special mention goes to Dr Chris Cook who was not just Dad’s doctor, but also his friend and confidant.