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Died peacefully in the tender care of the Little Sisters of the Poor on Saturday, 8 September, 2018, aged 93 years, widow of Basil Backhurst and John Griffin, dearly loved mother of Michael, mother-in-law of Marie-Louise, grandmother of Anna and Andrew, great-grandmother of George, Charlie, Sam, Theo and Magnus.

Funeral at St Brelade’s Parish Church at noon on Tuesday, 18 September. Flowers welcome, to be sent to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors before 9 am on Tuesday. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

RIP. Peacefully passed away on Sunday, 9 September, 2018, at Lakeside Manor, St Peter, aged 82 years, loving wife of the late Graeme Edward (Bob), mother to David and Steven, mother-in-law to Moyra and Liz, dear grandmother of Aoife, Oisín, Séamus, Bobby and Jayden.

Family and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Shirley are invited to meet at St Matthieu’s Catholic Church, Coin Varin, St Peter on Wednesday, 19 September at 11 am followed by a private cremation. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Shirley may be sent to Jersey Animals’ Shelter, c/o the Administrator, 89 St Saviour’s Road, St Helier, JE2 4GJ. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed away at his home in Ireland on Monday, 10 September, 2018, aged 88 years, brother of Eileen, Phyllis and Mary and the late Michael and Martha.

In loving memory of my dear sister Eileen. Will be sadly missed. Rest in peace.

Your loving sisters Doris and Betty, nephews Alan and Michael, also Carrie and Luca xx.

Love Melvyn and Maureen.

Passed away peacefully at home with her family beside her on Thursday, 6 September, 2018, aged 82 years, reunited again with Roland, her recently departed childhood sweetheart and beloved husband of 62 years, mother to Dominique, Marguerite and Gaby, Nana to Otis, Miles, Frances, Catherine, Thomas and Millie, great-grandmother to Natalia. Gillian’s generosity, humour and love of life brought a smile to the faces of all those who were lucky enough to know her. She will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends. Funeral ServiceFriends wishing to attend Gillian’s funeral service are invited to meet at the Catholic Church of Our Lady of the Annunciation, Grande Route de Saint Martin, St Martin on Friday, 21 September at noon. By request, no mourning clothes to be worn please. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to the Jersey Alzheimer’s Association, de Carteret House, Hilgrove Street, St Helier, JE2 4SL. All inquiries please to De Gruchy’s, Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

Passed away on Friday, 31 August, 2018, at Jersey General Hospital, a much-loved sister to Michael, and aunt, also much-loved by her extended family and friends.

The funeral service will be held at the Crematorium Chapel, Wesmount Road, St Helier on Tuesday, 25 September at noon. No flowers, but donations in memory of June, may be sent to Jersey Animals’ Shelter, c/o the Administrator, 89 St Saviour’s Road, St Helier, JE2 4GJ (donations to be made payable to JSPCA). All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed away peacefully at the General Hospital on Friday, 7 September, 2018, beloved wife to Charles, much-loved sister to Maureen, Les and the late Roy, loving sister-in-law to Rosemary, special aunt to her nieces and nephews. Rest in peace.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend Mazel’s funeral service are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Tuesday, 18 September at 10. 45 am. No flowers please. Bright colours to be worn. All inquiries to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.