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Antonio’s family would like to thank everyone who attended his funeral at the Independent Evangelical Church. Special thanks to Alicia and the team from Maillard’s Funeral Directors for their help and support and to Pastor Fabio and Reverend Elias for a lovely service.

Kate, Gerrard, Lucy and Lara would like to thank all their friends and family who sent lovely cards, messages, beautiful flowers and also generous donations in memory of Graham, together with the many phone calls offering comfort at a difficult time. Our thanks to Phil and Sarah who were by our side throughout, giving love and support. The practical help we received from Dan, Jess, Lianne and Emily was also extremely welcome and much-appreciated. Thank you to the many friends who attended Graham’s funeral service, the presence of our family and dear friends who travelled from Italy and the UK to attend was such a comfort to us. It was also especially touching to see the large number of jewellers who came to pay their respects to Graham. Many thanks to the Reverend David Shaw MBE, who conducted a very appropriate and uplifting service and was so accommodating to our wishes. Les Norman was a great friend to Graham and we would like to thank him for giving such an excellent and fitting eulogy. The Royal Yacht and Christine Hart provided a wonderful reception and we are grateful for Christine’s advice and assistance. Sincere thanks to Dr Rob Hurry, Graham’s friend and GP, who provided great care and helped him immeasurably over the years. Dr Daniel Albert also cared for Graham, and Dr Matthew Scaife was an invaluable help to us in the last week of Graham’s life. There are no words that can describe our gratitude to the nurses from Jersey Hospice and Family Nursing who cared for Graham with such compassion during his final days. Finally, we had tremendous support from Paul Battrick MBE of Pitcher & Le Quesne, who arranged and handled Graham’s funeral with such care, efficiency and professionalism. He and his team were so helpful and respectful during a very upsetting time.

Merle’s devoted and loving husband John Stephens, and family, would like to thank all the wonderful relatives and friends who joined them for the funeral and celebration of Merle’s life. A very grateful thank you to everyone who sent the many flowers, cards and special messages, it was a wonderful appreciation and tribute to a very special lady. Warm and special thanks to Deacon Brendan Flaxman together with the soloist and choir for an uplifting service, also to Floralies for the beautiful flowers and Ivor Barette for the stunning horses and carriage. A special thank you to Shane Hatherley and the team from De Gruchy’s Funeral Care for all their professional help at this very sad time. Thanks too, for the specialist care and attention from the doctors and nurses at the General Hospital, Hospice and to the doctors and staff at Island Medical and the care staff at 4Health. All helped immensely to keep Merle comfortable throughout her numerous and debilitating illnesses. She never complained and maintained her dignity and sense of humour through very difficult times. May this very beautiful lady with a beautiful soul, who will be remembered by everyone who knew her, rest in peace.