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Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 9 December, 2025, aged 75, surrounded by his family, loving husband to Linda for over 50 years, a proud and caring father to Peter, Frances and Stephen, and father-in-law to Lauren, Simon and Melissa. A deeply loved and wonderfully devoted Grandad to Isla, Rose, Clara, Jamie and Ethan, whose lives he filled with warmth, kindness and gentle humour. Tom will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him, and his memory will continue to live on in the hearts of his family and friends.

Funeral details to follow.

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

Thelma passed away suddenly at the age of 87 at home on Thursday, 4 December, 2025, beloved wife of Harry, adored Mum to Susan and Stephen, Nan to Laura and Great Nan to Nico. Thelma will be missed by so many.

Harry and Susan would like to express their sincere thanks to The Care Collective Limited, especially Helena for their caring of Thelma, it’s greatly appreciated and will never be forgotten.

Funeral Service

Thelma’s funeral service will be held on Friday, 19 December, at 10 am in St Saviours Parish Church, followed by a private burial.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to Dementia Jersey, 74 Halkett Pl, St Helier, JE2 4WD.

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

Aged 82 years, died on Saturday, 6 December, 2025, at Jersey Hospice, very much-loved husband of Liz, loving father of Kate and father-in-law of Rob.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Philip are invited to meet at Grouville Parish Church on Tuesday, 23 December, at 11 am.

A private cremation will have taken place.

If desired, please make any donations in lieu of flowers in memory of Philip to the RNLI Jersey Guild, c/o the Hon Treasurer, St Helier Lifeboat Station, Albert Pier, JE2 3NE or Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB.

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

Passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully in hospital, aged 72 years, on Monday, 17 November, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, devoted Mum of John, Amanda and Karen, cherished mother-in-law of Mark and Courtney, sister to John and sister-in-law to Sue, much-loved Nanna to Kirstie, Beccy, Emma and Sam, dearest friend to Barbara and Gary.

Always loving, always loved.

Forever in our hearts xxx.

Passed away suddenly on Friday, 7 November, 2025, aged 89 years, adored mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be dearly missed.

Funeral Service

Family and friends wishing to attend the funeral service of Marguerite, are invited to meet at St Brelade’s Parish Church on Thursday, 18 December at noon.

No flowers please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, may be sent to the JSPCA, 89 St Saviour’s Road, St Helier, JE2 4GJ.

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

Passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Saturday, 6 December, 2025, aged 94 years. Wife of the late Ron, mother to Karen, Marcus, and Janeen, mother-in-law to Helen and Andy, grandmother to Sam, Hattie, Cerys and Huw. She was much-loved by all and will be greatly missed by her family and cats, her wide circle of friends, and the Ikebana world.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to Durrell, Les Augres Manor, La Profonde Rue, Trinity, JE3 5BP or Eyecan, Westlea Centre, Rue du Huquet, St Martin, JE3 6HU.

All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, telephone 733330.

Passed away at home on Friday, 28 November, 2025, where she wanted to be, surrounded by everyone she loved.

Celebration of Life

A Celebration of Stephie’s life will be held at the RJA&HS Crematorium Chapel, Trinity, on Thursday, 18 December, at 2.30 pm.

Please come dressed as colourfully as possible.

Donations in Stephie’s memory to Motor Neurone Disease Association (Jersey), Mrs Wendy Lees, Lynton, La Rue des Marettes, St Martin, Jersey.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.