Passed away peacefully at the General Hospital on Saturday, 11 November, 2017, aged 89 years, beloved husband to Daphne for 66 years, father to Malcolm, Jean, Ruth and the late Jennifer, and grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be sadly missed by all his many family and friends. In accordance with John’s wishes, there will be no funeral service. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.
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LUCAS, Susan Jayne
Who has left a huge hole in our hearts, so brave and courageous throughout your illness. Will be sadly missed by her brother and family.
Michael, Janice, Joanne, Alison, Maddison and Bailey, Stephen, Lee and Aunty Beryl.
NEWEY, Glen
Was cremated at a private ceremony in the Hague, the Netherlands on Monday, 16 October, 2017. Billie and family would like to thank all those who sent messages and cards of sympathy, a special thank you to Rod McLoughlin and Christopher Scholefield for their wonderful tribute.
DAWSON, Gillian OBE
Died peacefully on Sunday, 12 November, 2017, in Jersey, loving wife of Peter Dawson and much-loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. A private family funeral will take place. A memorial service will be held at a date to be announced in 2018. Donations, in memory of Gillian, may be sent to St John Ambulance Jersey, c/o Mark Wildman, Treasurer, St John Ambulance, Jersey, 14-16 Midvale Road, St Helier, JE2 3YR. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.
LE BRETON, Kenneth John (Ken)
Jean, Dulcie, David, Alan and Susan wish to thank most sincerely, all who sent cards, letters and messages of condolence, and to the many who attended Ken’s funeral service. Our heartfelt thanks to the cousins and all who gave prayer and practical support during Ken’s illness. Special thanks must go to Dr Christopher Cook, Dr Muzi Shah, Andrew Le Feuvre, Complete Individual Home Care, Family Nursing, Dr Nicky Bailhache and all the staff of Jersey Hospice Care. Many thanks are also due to Mr Brian Vibert and Reverend Christine Legge for conducting the service, and to the organist Miss Margaret Bisson. Thank you to all who sent donations in Ken’s memory, and last but not least, to Andy Errington-Rennell and all the staff of Pitcher & Le Quesne, for handling the funeral arrangements.
SIMMONDS, Ernest George
Passed away on Thursday, 9 November, 2017, adored husband of Pauline. A private funeral will take place. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.
FERGUSON, David John
Relatives and friends wishing to attend David’s funeral service are invited to meet at St Saviour’s Parish Church on Wednesday, 22 November, at noon followed by interment in the parochial cemetery. Flowers may be sent to Maillard’s Funeral Directors, 34 Great Union Road, St Helier, JE2 3YA. All inquiries to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.
LUCAS, Susan
Our dear friend Sue, who we have known for over 40 years, Friday mornings will not be the same without you.
Love from the Friday Coffee Girls xx.
PRIEUR, Sister Ida
Sister Ida died at the Mother House of ‘Les Soeurs de la Sainte Famille d’Amiens’ in France on Friday, 10 November, 2017. Sister Ida served at the Sacré Coeur for 40 years from September, 1956 to August, 1996. During that time she cared for boys aged 5-15 years. In 2008 she left the Island to return to France because of ill health. Sister Ida dedicated her life to caring for children and she loved them all. She touched the lives of many former residents who will surely wish to pay tribute for her compassion and selfless devotion in caring for generations of children in Jersey. Her funeral will be held in France on Wednesday, 15 November.
VENTICINQUE, Maria Santa (née Cattai)
22 May, 1936 – 8 November, 2017. Even in your last moments you stayed strong and your love shone. We are blessed to have had you in our lives, you touched so many hearts and will be dearly missed.
Your loving husband Giovanni, adored mother of Serafina, Angela, and Rob, Nana of Pippa, Milly, John, James and Oliver, Biz Nonna of Mia. Funeral ServiceRelatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Maria are invited to meet at St Mary and St Peter’s Catholic Church, Wellington Road, St Helier on Wednesday, 22 November at 10. 45 am, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please, by request. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Maria may be sent to Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.
