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Vera died peacefully in her sleep on Portelet Ward at the General Hospital on Monday, 6 August, 2018. It was Vera’s wishes that her burial be private. Thanks to all of the staff at the Jersey General Hospital, Samarès Ward, Pinewood and Family Nursing & Home Care for Vera’s wonderful care. To Drs Simon Thompson and James Newton and staff at 7 David Place Surgery. Vera will be remembered for being such a wonderful person and we thank Marina for being such a dedicated friend. Thanks to everyone for the letters, cards and Telephone calls and support at this very difficult time. Vera’s request for donations is to the Special Care Baby Unit of the General Hospital. Cheques to be made payable to Miss C Robins and Mr R Rondel SCBU Charity Account (account audited) to continue their fundraising, because of the outstanding care given to Vera’s granddaughter Alexis. Address No 15 Les Tuilies, Route De Mont Mado, St John, JE3 4DW. Until we meet again. The closeness that the four of us hold can never be doubted. We love you, and miss you so much.

Roger, Carole-Anne and Alexis xxxxx.

Bertram and family would like to thank everybody for their support and for all the cards and messages of condolence at this difficult time. Thank you to all who attended the wonderful service conducted by the Reverend Ian Pallent at St Georges Church, this gave us great comfort. Special thanks to Dr Imogen Spence for her tender care and support throughout Betty’s illness. Thank you to all the staff of Maison St Brelade for the wonderful care during Betty’s time there and especially to all the staff of La Haule Residential Home for the tender loving care during Betty’s final days. A special thanks to Paul Battrick and staff of Pitcher & Le Quesne for looking after the funeral arrangements with such dignity and sensitivity. Finally, we would like to thank everyone who has donated to the Jersey Alzheimer’s Association in Betty’s memory.

Ken’s family would like to thank all friends and neighbours who called, sent messages of condolence and flowers, all who attended the service at St Peter’s Church, the Rector, Father Michael Phillips for his sensitive guidance, Church Officers, Audrey Lucas (Bible reading) Martin Smith (Violin) and Sarah Ellis (Piano) for their exquisite playing, Clive Cooper (Organ) and the Funeral Choir who gave courage from the 1st notes of the 1st line of the 1st Hymn. Many thanks also to Dr Bob Parris of Island Medical and the 4 Health care agency who looked after Ken so well, and the district nurses in the past. Thank you to Wendy, Lee and team for the welcoming reception, to Paul Battrick MBE and Pitcher & Le Quesne for their steady and dignified presence at all times.