Daphne and family would like to thank everyone who attended the service, Telephoned, sent cards, letters, flowers, messages of condolence, Mass Cards and donations to the Little Sisters, Age Concern and Family Nursing in memory of their loved one. Special thanks to the Little Sisters and staff who took such loving care of Tom during the last months of his life and to Dr John Howell for his support over many years. We thank Monsignor France for the beautiful consoling Funeral Mass, Jamie for the Reading, Gite-Maj Donoghue for her rendering of ‘Pie Jesu’, Gareth and Luke for their playing of the ‘Sunset’ Bugle Call and the organist and People’s Choir for the music. Nigel’s tribute to ‘Our Dad’ on behalf of the family and Katie’s tribute to ‘Our Papa’ on behalf of the grandchildren brought home to us what a special person we had lost who will never be forgotten. Finally we thank ‘Pallot’s’ for the beautiful floral arrangements and Paul Battrick from Pitcher & Le Quesne for organising the funeral arrangements.
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COUTANCHE Denise Renée (née Morcel)
Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service are invited to meet at the Little Sisters Chapel, St John’s Road, on Thursday, 2 July, at 10 a. m. Family flowers only, but donations in Denise’s memory, if desired, should be sent to the Little Sisters of the Poor, Jeanne Jugan Residence, St John’s Road, St Helier, JE2 4XZ. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.
HANSON Paul
Paul Hanson passed away suddenly around Saturday, 16 May, 2015 aged 69 years. He will be very much missed by brother Michael and sister-in-law Janet and family and close friend Linda. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.
TURNER, Gerald Evelyn Neville (Gen)
Passed away unexpectedly at the General Hospital, on Tuesday, 23 June, 2015, on his 87th birthday, darling husband of Jennifer and ‘Father’ to Amanda. He will be greatly missed but will always be remembered as a kind and loving husband and regarded with great fondness by all who knew him. A perfect gentleman. Many thanks to the doctors and staff at Indigo House, the General Hospital, Overdale and to Family Nursing for all their wonderful care and consideration.
Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Gerald are invited to meet at St Clement Parish Church, St Clement, on Thursday, 2 July, at noon, followed by a private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Gerald may be made to Family Nursing and Home Care (Jersey) Inc. , c/o Hon Treasurer Mrs J Gavey, Le Bas Centre, St Saviour’s Road, St Helier, JE2 4RP, or Jersey Animal Shelter, c/o The Administrator, 89 St Saviour’s Road, St. Helier, JE2 4GJ, (donations to be made payable to JSPCA). All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.
LEWIS, Peter
Passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife beside him on Wednesday, 24 June, 2015, aged 82 years, adored husband of Val. Will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries please to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.
BEASANT, Joan Mary (née Cooke)
Passed away peacefully in the loving care of Palm Springs Nursing Home on Monday, 22 June, 2015, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Eric, much-loved mother of Wendy, Penny and the late Paul, greatly loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Always in our thoughts.
Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Joan are invited to meet at The Crematorium Chapel, on Friday, 3 July, at noon. Family flowers only please. Donations, in memory of Joan can be made to Jersey Hospice Care, c/o Honorary Treasurer, Mr Ian R Richardson, Clarkson House, Le Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB. All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne Funeral Directors, Telephone 733330.
FORDER, William George (Bill)
After putting up such a brave and determined fight, Billy sadly passed away on Wednesday, 24 June, 2015, in the arms of his family and in the exceptional care of Portelet Ward at the General Hospital. A truly remarkable, kind, dignified and brave man, once again reunited with his beloved wife Chris. Known and loved by many from his forty years at Cleveland Garages and thereafter at Hill Samuel bank. The most wonderful father to Jenny, Tony, Justin and Emma, dearly-loved father-in-law to Maria and Steve and simply the best Grandad to Amy, James, Sam, Ben and ‘the Puppies’. Safe now Dad, be good and ‘take it easy’ X. ‘Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened’. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries please to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.
ARROWSMITH, John Harland
Relatives and friends wishing to attend John’s funeral service, are invited to attend St John’s Parish Church, on Wednesday, 1 July, at 11. 30 a. m. Interment will follow in the Parish Cemetery. Please wear bright colours. Flowers may be sent in John’s memory to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, 34 Great Union Road by 9 a. m. , or if preferred, donations may be made in John’s memory to the RNLI, c/o The Honorary Treasurer, PO Box 739, St Helier, JE4 0QP. All inquiries please to Maillard’s, Funeral Directors, Telephone 737291.
De Gruchy, Betty
Passed away at the Jersey General Hospital on Wednesday, 24 June, 2015, aged 93 years. Formerly the engine room of Le Masurier, Giffard & Poch, Betty will be greatly missed by all her colleagues and friends. Funeral details to follow. All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, Telephone 499444.
STRATTON, Peter
Jane, Sara, Emma and family wish to thank everyone who attended the Thanksgiving Service and for the cards, donations, letters, meals, cakes, flowers and many other generous gestures we have recieved. We are quite overwhelmed. Thank you too, to the wonderful Hospice Team (our very dear friends). The amazing Oncology Team and many other medical professionals along our journey. Thanks to St Martin’s Flower Club for the lovely flowers. To Liz Shea and the Horsfalls for fantastic music. Finally to Nigel Coutanche from De Gruchy’s for his willingness to grant our unusual requests and guidance overall. Thank you all!
