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Passed away on Wednesday, 19 June, 2024, after a short illness having just reached her 73rd birthday, wife and long time companion of David, mother to James and the late Charles, mother-in-law to Beth and Carmel, loving sister to Diane and Granny to Imogen, Eleanor and Isabelle. Fondly remembered by all who knew her.

A real character!

Thanks to the wonderful staff of Cedar Ward and Jersey Hospice who cared for her in her final weeks and to Paul Kemp of De Gruchy’s for the funeral arrangements.

A private funeral has taken place but donations in Kathryn’s memory may be sent to Jersey Hospice.

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 30 June, 2024, aged 92 years, husband to the late Margaret Curtis, father to Michael, Richard and Laurence, father-in-law to Pippa, Wendy and Mary, Grandpa to Sophie, Chloe, Emily, Rebecca, Alex and Mark and Great-Grandpa to Basile. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Our thanks to the management, staff and residents at Lavender Villa for their care and support while he was with them and to Dr Paul for his support over the years.

David’s funeral will be on Friday, 19 July.

Further details to follow.

Passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on Tuesday, 25 June, 2024 in her 91st year.

A beautiful and much-loved mother of eldest daughter Pauline, son Tony Gillespie and daughter Christine.

Our lovely, lively mother, happy, good humored and glamorous lady who loved life and everyone around her. Joan will be deeply missed by her grandchildren and their families, her son-in-law Philip, our Bougourd family, the whole Anderson family and her dear friends.

Sleep peacefully Mama.

‘Te quiero mucho, con todo mi alma x’.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors.

It is with great sadness that we heard of the passing of John who served the Parish as a Constable’s Officer and contributed significantly to housing developments by the Parish.

Past and present members of the Municipality of the Paroisse de la Trinité are invited to attend the funeral service of John at Ebenezer Methodist Chapel at 11.30 am on Wednesday, 10 July and to form a guard of honour at the end of the service.

Philip Le Sueur,

Connétable.

After 100 years of a life lived to the full, Doris passed away in dignity and peace at Ronceray Care Home, after a short illness, on Thursday, 27 June, 2024, with all the charm and self-determination that has been with her throughout her life until the very end. She will be sadly missed as a mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.

May God bless and keep her.

Funeral Service

Family and friends wishing to attend Doris’s funeral service are invited to St John’s Church on Thursday, 25 July at 10 am.

A private committal will take place after the service.

Donations in lieu of flowers, in memory of Doris, can be made to Dementia Jersey, Osprey House, Old Street, St Helier, JE2 3RG or via their website dementia.je/donate/

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

Passed away peacefully at the General Hospital on Monday, 1 July, 2024, aged 88 years, a beloved Mum, Nanny and Grand-Nanny who will be sadly missed.

Funeral details to follow.

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

Died peacefully, aged 87 years, on Monday, 1 July, 2024, his children, Debbie, Wendy and Glenn were by his side at his passing. He is fondly remembered as a kind man, loving father and devoted husband to the late Jean who he missed so deeply.

His love for his family was matched by his passion for the ocean. He was cheeky and fun-loving to the very end, bringing smiles and laughter to family, friends and staff at Le Petit Bosquet where he spent his final months.

We all love you so much, Dad, it is a privilege to be your children and we will miss you dearly.

Funeral Service

Family and friends wishing to attend the funeral service are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, St Helier, on Tuesday, 23 July, at 1 pm.

Casual attire welcome.

Family flowers only.

Donations in lieu of flowers in memory of Keith, may be sent to RNLI (Jersey), c/o Mrs Eileen Colyer, RNLI Memorial Fund, 39 The Willows, Rue Horman, Grouville, JE3 9GY.

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