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Passed away peacefully at L’Hermitage Care Home on Tuesday, 23 May, 2017, aged 92 years, loving wife of Desmond for 66 years, devoted Mum to Ingrid, proud Oma to Francesca and much-loved mother-in-law to David. ‘Grau ist alle Theorie und grün des Lebens goldener Baum’.

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service are invited to meet at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road on Tuesday, 6 June at 2. 30 pm. Donations in memory of Erna, in lieu of flowers, 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.

Passed away in Poole in Dorset on Saturday, 27 May, 2017, in his 89th year after a long illness borne with great courage and dignity, dearly loved husband of Margaret, father of Paul and Gill, grandfather of Jon, Ben and Claire and great-grandfather of Nancy.

A service of thanksgiving for Derek’s life will take place at All Saints’ Church, Branksome Park, Bournemouth on Thursday, 15 June at noon followed by cremation in Poole. Family flowers only please, by request. Donations may be made, in memory of Derek, to Forest Holme Hospice, 5 Seldown Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1TS or to Dementia UK. All inquiries to Tapper Funeral Service, 32- 34 Parkstone Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2PG, Telephone 01202 673164.

Passed away peacefully in the care of the General Hospital on Monday, 29 May, 2017, aged 69 years, beloved husband of Tina, adored brother of Gillian and Alistair. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends in Jersey and Scotland. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.

Passed away peacefully at Jersey Hospice on Sunday, 28 May, 2017, aged 82 years. Sadly missed by Hazel, Marie-Claire, Matthew, Christoph, grandchildren and friends. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.

To live in the hearts of those we love, is not to die. Thanks for the memories (mostly unrepeatable). Family requests, please wear bright colours to the funeral service.

Connie and family and the Tarts xxx.