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I would like to express my utmost gratitude and appreciation to the many friends, family, acquaintances and work colleagues who have been so supportive to both me and my family. For those who have either contacted me directly or used social media to put their names to messages of comfort and support. For all the cards and flowers that I have received, I have been overwhelmed by everyone’s kindness. Special thanks to Paul Battrick and all the team at Pitcher & Le Quesne for their constant support and care. All the staff at Palm Springs who cared for my father in his last few years, and for their special tribute during the church ceremony. For the staff on Corbière Ward and all the special staff at Jersey Hospice Care, to Deacon Iain MacFirbhisigh for conducting such a moving service, and to Sandra Aguiar for reading my father’s tribute to Marlene Ferrer. Big thanks to Karen and Mark Sowden from The Rose Garden Tearoom in Howard Davis Park for putting on such a wonderful spread and a fitting end to my father’s send off. Finally, a special thanks to my husband Marc for his constant support and love, especially during these difficult past few weeks.

Marion, Sue and family would like to thank everyone who sent cards and kind wishes and who attended Denise’s funeral. A very special thank you to Reverend Peter Dyson for a beautiful service, to all the staff at Jersey Hospice for looking after Denise, and to Paul Battrick of Pitcher & Le Quesne for his care and assistance.

Shaun, Jenny and Sarah would like to thank everyone for their kind messages, cards of condolence and for attending Sherrie’s funeral service at St Martin’s Parish Church, also to those who have kindly made donations to Jersey Hospice Care. A special thank you to Rev Gerry Baudains for conducting such a beautiful funeral service, and our sincere thanks also go to the hospital staff on Sorel Ward and in particular, those at Jersey Hospice Care, you are all amazing. Thank you also to The Royal for catering for Sherrie’s wake and to Ken Browne and all at De Gruchy’s Funeral Care for all of their compassion and kindness at this difficult time.

Irene, Christopher and Jo would like to thank all relatives, friends, fellow golfers and former colleagues who attended Graham’s funeral. We appreciated the flowers, cards and thoughtful messages of condolence received. Special thanks to Brian Vibert for conducting such a beautiful service. Also, our special thanks to Doctor Ben Rogers, the hospice palliative team, Family Nursing and CI Carers for all their care and kindness. Our final thanks go to Paul Battrick MBE of Pitcher & Le Quesne for his care and consideration, making a difficult time more bearable.