Julie, Richard, Beverley and Collette and their families would like to express their heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended Betty’s funeral and for the many messages and cards of condolence. Thank you also to everyone who donated to Jersey Hospice. A very special thank you to Julian De La Cour at Maillards for the caring and compassionate handling of the funeral arrangements and Julie Wildbore-Hands for the beautiful Celebration of Life service. Betty was a very special lady who will be very sadly missed by us all.
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DE LA HAYE, Claire
So sorry to hear of Claire’s passing.
May she rest in peace, now free from pain.
Maddy xx.
AUBERT, Geoffrey David
Passed away peacefully on Monday, 26 May, 2025, in his 92nd year at St Joseph’s Care Home, beloved husband of the late Maureen and dearly loved Dad of Chris and his partner Beverley.
With all that you have been through Dad, you are now at peace and you and Mum are back together again.
Geoff will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Funeral Service
Family and friends wishing to attend Geoffrey’s funeral service are invited to the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Wednesday, 11 June, at 11.30 am.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to Dementia Jersey, 74 Halket Place, St Helier, JE2 4WD.
All inquiries please to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, telephone 499444.
BENEST, Edmund Arthur
Passed peacefully away on Friday, 2 May, 2025. Devoted, loving husband, brother and uncle. He will be sadly missed by all the family.
Funeral Service
Those wishing to attend Arthur’s funeral service are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel on Friday, 6 June, at 1 pm.
All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.
EASTERBROOK, Caroline Beryl
Remembering Caroline on what should have been her 85th Birthday (25 May, 2025).
AITCHISON, Sandra May (née Hartley)
Passed away on Monday, 12 May, 2025, aged 77 years, loving mother of Darren, Scott and Alan. She will be dearly missed by all her family and friends.
Funeral Service
Family and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Sandra, are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, St Helier on Wednesday, 4 June, at 11.30 am.
Family flowers only.
Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to Abbeyfield Nursing Home, Abbeyfield House, Nelson Avenue, St Helier, JE2 4PD.
All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, telephone 499444.
MCFADDEN, Elinor Harden (née Wands)
Aged 92.
Curious, spirited and feisty to the end. Adored and totally indulged wife of the late Kenneth, stoical mother to 3 daughters (Linda, Ruth and Judith), fabulous Nellie to 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, a generous Aunty to a few and a great friend to many.
Funeral Service
Family and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Elinor are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, St Helier on Friday, 13 June, at 1 pm.
Flowers are welcome and should arrive at the offices of Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors no later than 5 pm the day before the funeral.
All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, telephone 733330 or email enquiries@pitcherlequesne.com
LE PIVERT, Raymond John
Relatives and friends wishing to attend Ray’s funeral service are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Thursday, 5 June, at 2.30 pm.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in memory of Ray may be sent to RNLI Memorial Fund, c/o Mrs Eileen Colyer, 39 The Willows, Rue Norman, Grouville, JE3 9GY or Family Nursing and Home Care (Jersey) Inc, c/o Treasurer, Le Bas Centre, St Saviours Road, St Helier, JE2 4RP.
GRIMSHAW, Marjorie (née Gottrel)
Passed away peacefully at Silver Springs Care Home on Friday, 23 May, 2025, aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late Leslie Albert, loving mother to John and Martin and grandmother to Téo.
Rest in peace.
Funeral Service
Family and friends wishing to attend Marjorie’s funeral service are invited to the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Thursday, 5 June, at 10 am.
By request, no mourning clothes to be worn.
No flowers, donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent in Marjorie’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.
TAYLOR, Ian Gordon
All are welcome to attend a service of memorial at 2.30 pm on Friday, 6 June at the Havre des Pas Lido to celebrate Ian’s life.
No mourning clothes, bright colours are welcome.
Any inquiries please email igtmemorial@gmail.com