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Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service of Kathleen are invited to meet at the Town Church, St Helier on Thursday, 1 February at 11 am followed by private family committal.

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Kathleen may be sent to Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB or General Hospital, Gloucester St, St Helier, JE1 3QS, cheques to ‘the Treasurer of the States’. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

To many he was a veteran of the war. We knew him as charismatic, fun and wise. To us he was Uncle Ken.

With love from Mark and Amanda, Charlotte and Liam, Holly, Adam, Benjamin and the lovely Emily. To me he was just Ken. Love and sorrow Pauline.

Passed away peacefully in the loving care of the Little Sisters of the Poor on Tuesday, 16 January, 2018 aged 100 years, beloved Mum of Jenny, Rosemarie, Isabelle and Yvonne, a dearly loved Grandma, great-Grandma, aunt and Mum-in-law, ‘Grandma’ to everyone. She will be very sadly missed by all her family and friends in Jersey, Australia and France.

A funeral and celebration of her life will be held at the Chapel of the Little Sisters of the Poor on Friday, 26 January at 1 pm followed by a private burial. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, maybe sent to The Little Sisters of the Poor, St John’s Road, St Helier, JE2 4XZ. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

Passed away peacefully at Stuart Court Residential Home on Sunday, 14 January, 2018, aged 84 years. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed peacefully away at Broomfield Hospital, Essex in the early hours of Thursday, 18 January, 2018, following a short illness. A truly remarkable and gifted man. His loss will be keenly felt by daughters Teresa, Kirsty and Selina and their respective families.

Born 20 April 1921, passed away peacefully in his room at Lakeside, surrounded by his family on Friday, 19 January, 2018, aged 96 and 9 months. He lived for another 24 years after losing his beloved Enid in 1993. A gentleman – generous, kind and delightful company. Des loved with all his heart and lived life to the full. Adored, admired and deeply missed by all of us.

Mick and Trish, Tony and Paula, Dom, Nick, Charli, James and Piers. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed away peacefully at Frimley Hospital, Surrey, UK on Monday, 15 January, 2018, aged 97 years, loving mother of Brenda and Bruce, grandmother of Maria and Philippa, and great-grandmother of Jack and Penelope. She will be sadly missed by all her friends and family. Always in our memories and a place in our hearts. Funeral service to be held at East Hampstead Park Crematorium, Bracknell on Wednesday, 14 February at 12. 45 pm. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Pam may be sent to The Gurkha Welfare Trust, the Cinnamon Trust, The Mayhew Animal Shelter, The Brooke Sanctuary. All inquiries to Alan Greenwood & Sons, Telephone 01276 473707.

Passed away peacefully at Countess Mountbatten Hospice, Southampton, on Tuesday, 16 January, 2018 with her family at her side, aged 78 years. Beloved wife of the late Peter, adored mother of Graham, Sharon, John and Julie, loving sister of Jan, John and the late Sue, and Granny to Sophie, Kallum, Rebecca, Oliver and Jonathan. A special lady who will be greatly missed by all her family and friends in Jersey, Scotland and England.

The funeral service will be held at Wessex Vale Crematorium, West End, Southampton at 3. 15 pm on Thursday, 25 January. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be sent to Macmillan Cancer Support, 89 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7UQ.