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Passed away peacefully and with great dignity, surrounded by his loving family, after a long battle with dementia, on Friday, 10 November, 2017, aged 69 years, devoted life-long husband, friend and soul mate to Gwen, adored father to Shawn, Trina, Laddie and Hayley, idolised Popa to Jordan and Popsy to Erin and Papa to Harry, much-loved brother-in-law to Cheryl, uncle to Christopher, Neil, Brett, Craig, Mathew, James, Nan, Gemma, Tia, Taylor and Melissa. Will be so deeply missed by all his family and friends in Australia, Jersey, France and England. A pal to all who knew him. . . They broke the mould when this special man was made. . . ‘Loved to infinity’. . . With heartfelt gratitude to both the dedicated staff on Sorel Ward and the Jersey Hospice Palliative Care Nurses, for their loving care of Garry in his final days, and to all those who have loved and supported us on this long journey – you know who you are x.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the service for Garry are invited to meet at the Jersey Crematorium on Wednesday, 22 November at 10. 45 am. Please wear something bright. No flowers, by request. Donations, in memory of Garry, may be sent to Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

Died peacefully at home on Saturday, 11 November, 2017, aged 92 years, loving mother of Charles, mother-in-law of Angela and dearly loved grandmother of Edward and Peter. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully in the loving care of Oak Ward on Wednesday, 8 November, 2017, aged 87 years, loving mother to Tony, Nicola, Janine and Mark, and a loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

After a short illness in Jersey Hospital, on Thursday, 9 November, 2017, aged 87 years, beloved and loving wife of Martin, mother of Eleanor, James, Arabella and Emmeline, mother-in-law to David, Venetia, Gus and Shaun, adored and adoring Gran to Douglas, Patrick, Henry, Phoebe and Francesca. A great friend to many.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend a service to celebrate the life of Jean are invited to meet at St Helier Town Church on Thursday, 23 November at noon. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Jean will be used for the benefit of the Wigmore Hall Trust and should be sent to Pitcher & Le Quesne Funeral Directors, 59 Kensington Place, St Helier, Jersey, JE2 3PA cheques made payable to Pitcher & Le Quesne Funeral Directors. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, 8 November, 2017, devoted and much-loved wife of Norman, loving and devoted Mum of Alexandra and her husband Stephen, adored Nan of Joshua. A life well lived and loved by all who knew her. Funeral ServiceRelatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service of Susan are invited to meet at St Aubin’s Methodist Church on Wednesday, 22 November at 1. 30 pm followed by private family committal. Bright colours to be worn, at Susan’s request. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Susan may be sent to Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB or Jersey Cancer Relief, c/o Mr Derek R Denton, Honorary Treasurer, Jersey Cancer Relief, JCR Centre, 35 Burrard Street, St Helier, JE2 4WS. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.