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Aged 90 years, passed away Saturday morning, 3 March, 2018, in Grand Haven, Michigan. She was born in Jersey, Channel Islands on 4 May, 1927, to Henry and Madeleine (Thomas) Le Marquand. Anna graduated from Nursing School in Jersey, and at the age of 25, joined the British Army. She served with the Queen Alexander Nursing Corps for seven years, obtaining the rank of Captain. She returned to Jersey where she was the Sister of the Infectious Disease Ward at Overdale Hospital. She moved to Spring Lake, Michigan in 1993 and managed the Cardio Rehab class at the Grand Haven YMCA and was an Outpatient Volunteer at North Ottawa Community Hospital. Anna was a humanitarian at heart. She was an avid reader and loved animals; especially birdwatching and hedgehogs. She also enjoyed tennis, horse racing, and football. She will be lovingly missed by her son, John Hunter, daughter Sarah (Ned Silverman) Hunter, three grandchildren, Zoltan, Louise and Avi and brother, Francis (Margaret) Le Marquand. A Celebration of Anna’s life will be held 10. 30 am Saturday, 10 March at Christian Haven Home (704 Pennoyer Ave. ). Memorials in memory of Anna may be directed to Heaven Can Wait Animal Haven. Anna’s cremated remains will be interred at the Jersey Crematorium in St Helier, Jersey. Funeral arrangements are being handled by The VanZantwick Chapel, 620 Washington Ave. , 616-842-6100. You may sign her online guestbook at www. sytsemafh. com

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 6 March, 2018, aged 90 years, beloved husband of 65 years to Sheena, loving Dad of Alan, Fergus, Murray and Duncan, father-in-law to Nora and Karin, loving Grandad to Chantal and Kai. He will be greatly missed by all. Funeral ServiceRelatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Donald are invited to meet at St Bernadette’s Catholic Church, Les Quennevais, St Brelade on Wednesday, 21 March at 10. 30 am, followed by a private family committal. No flowers by request please. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Donald can be sent to Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, c/o Mr T E Bell, Treasurer, 54 Primrose Place, L’Hermitage Gardens, St Peter, JE3 7HB. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed peacefully away in Spring Lake, Michigan USA on Saturday, 3 March, 2018, aged 90 years, daughter of Henry and Madeleine Le Marquand, mother of John and Sarah, much-loved sister of Francis, sister-in-law to Margaret, and ‘Little Aunt’ to Simon and Paul. Loved and respected by all the members of the family. Rest in peace.

07. 02. 1924 – 03. 03. 2018. Passed away peacefully, aged 94 years surrounded by his loving family. A loving father to Sylviane and father-in-law to David, and devoted grandfather to Stephanie and James. Forever in our thoughts Papa xxx.

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 28 February, 2018, at Ronceray Care Home, loving wife of Colin, mother to Gwen and Sue, mother-in-law to Keith, grandmother to Simon, Matthew and Sammi. If roses grow in heaven Lord please pick a bunch from us, Place them in her arms and tell her they’re from all of us. Tell her that we love her and miss her, and place a kiss upon her cheek and please hold her for a while. God bless you, sleep tight, you’re now at peace. A private cremation has taken place. Donations, in memory of Pearl, may be sent in her memory to Jersey Alzheimer’s Association, de Carteret House, Hilgrove Street, St Helier, JE2 4SL. As her family, we wish to give a special thanks to the wonderful staff at Ronceray for all the special care and kindness given to Mum. Thanks to Pitcher & Le Quesne Funeral Directors, and a special thanks to Andy Errington-Rennell for all his help. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed peacefully away at Jersey Hospice on Tuesday, 6 March, 2018, with her three daughters at her side, wife of 58 years to David, loving mother to Carol, Julie and Tracey, adored grandmother to Michael, Jodie and Fallon. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend Joy’s funeral service are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Friday, 16 March at 10. 45 am. Family flowers only. Donations may be sent, in Joy’s memory, to Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB or Jersey East Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, c/o Graham Le Clercq, Woodlands, Grande Route de St Clement, Samarès, JE2 6QN. All inquiries to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

Died peacefully at home aged 72 years, on Saturday, 3 March, 2018, surrounded by her family and dogs. Beloved wife of Andrew, mother to Rups and Fergus, grandmother to Evie, Hamish, Wilf, Seb and Tom. A private family cremation will take place followed by a memorial service at St Helier Parish Church on Thursday, 15 March at 2. 30 pm. No black ties please. Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be sent in memory of Jane to Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.