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BELLAMY, Ian Victor

Passed away suddenly but peacefully on Sunday, 1 March, 2026, husband of the late Ingrid, brother and brother-in-law of Jennifer and Kim and cousin of Anne and Michael.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend Ian’s funeral service are invited to meet at Baptist Church, Vauxhall Street, St Helier on Wednesday, 1 April, at noon.

Private cremation to follow.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in Ian’s memory to Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, Les Augres Manor, Trinity, JE3 5BP.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

HOUGH, Rev Colin

On Saturday, 14 March, 2026, in Diss, Norfolk, aged 91 years. Much-loved husband of the late Barbara, loved Dad of Susan, Carolyn and Gillian, loved brother of Gwen and the late Gordon, respected father-in-law of Mark, Adrian and Paul and a loved grandfather and great-grandfather.

Funeral service at Diss Methodist Church on Friday, 17 April, at 1 pm.

All details and donations in his memory via http://www.rosedale funeralhome.co.uk

ELLIS, Margaret

Margaret’s family wish to thank all relatives and friends who attended her funeral service, sent messages of condolence and support, or made donations to Jersey Hospice in her memory. Special thanks go to Julie Wildbore-Hands for conducting a beautiful service, and to Julian and the team at Maillards for their flawless funeral arrangements. Thanks also to the staff at Jersey Hospice and Family Nursing for the care they gave Margaret.

Our heartfelt thanks to you all.

FOSSE, Simonne Mary (née Lane)

Passed away at Le Petit Bosquet Care Home on Sunday, 22 March, 2026, aged 91, much loved wife of the late Micky, loving mother and mother-in-law of Stephane and Sara, Christan and Karen, adored Granny of April, Matthew and Reece and great-grandmother to Meredyth. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend Simonne’s funeral service are invited to the Royal Jersey Showground, Trinity on Thursday, 16 April, at 11.30 am.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent in Simonne’s memory to Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB.

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

BASTION, Peter

Family and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Peter are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Royal Jersey Showground, Trinity, on Wednesday, 15 April, at 1 pm.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to Jersey Scout Association, Jersey Scout Centre, Five Mile Road, St Ouen, JE3 2FN.

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

WILSON-RAINE, Winifred

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Win are invited to meet at Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses, Corbiere on Saturday, 28 March, at noon.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

NICHOLS, Dr Ralph Anthony Hereward

Family, friends, and colleagues are invited to celebrate Ralph’s life on Thursday, 2 April, at 11 am at St Martin’s Methodist Church.

Interment to follow at the St Lawrence Parish Church Cemetery.

We hope as many as possible will join us afterwards to raise a glass to a life well lived.

Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Ralph can be sent to either, The British Heart Foundation, Compton House, Unit 2300, The Crescent, Birmingham Business Park, Birmingham, Warwickshire, B37 7YE or The Company of Dogs at Lloyd’s Bank Broad Street; Sort Code 30-94-61; Ac No 64976260; Ref Ralph.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

VILLAIN, Vera Joan (née Groizard)

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Vera, are invited to meet in the Royal Jersey Showground, Trinity, on Tuesday, 31 March, at 11.30 am.

Bright colours please by request.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to Jersey Hospice Care, Mont Cochon, St Helier.

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

MITCHELL, Beryl Bertha (née Le Marquand)

Wife of Dennis Mitchell, passed away at the General Hospital on Monday, 16 March, 2026, mother to Robert, Samantha and Pauline, grandmother to Stephen and Natasha and mother-in-law to Eddie.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Beryl are invited to meet at St Ouen’s Church at 11 am on Tuesday, 7 April.

A private committal will take place.

Any inquiries please contact Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

DAVIES, Nim (née Horwood)

Aged 96 years, Nim passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 18 March, 2026, at Jersey Hospice Care. A much-loved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Greatly missed and always in our hearts.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.