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Passed away peacefully on Friday, 15 May, 2026, aged 93 years, in the tender care of Les Charrières Care Home with loving family by her side. Beloved widow to the late Brian Tapley, loved Mum to Nick and Liza, Mum-in-law to Clive and Chris, dearest Granny to Johanna, Victoria, Simon and Matthew and very proud Great-Granny to her ten great-grandchildren.

Inspirational teacher and true champion of her native Jèrriais language.

Always fondly remembered and missed by her family and friends.

‘Eune vraie maitrêsse, à bétôt pour ach’teu’.

All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, telephone 733330 or email enquiries@pitcherlequesne.com

Passed away peacefully on Friday, 17 April, 2026. Devoted wife to Jose Faria, mother of Nuno and Antonio. Maria will be sadly missed by all her family and friends in Madeira and Jersey.

Funeral Service

Maria’s funeral service will be held at the Catholic Church of St Thomas on Friday, 5 June, at 10 am.

Burial will take place immediately thereafter at the Surville Cemetery and all are welcome to attend.

Please, family flowers only, but in Maria’s memory, donations can be made to either a Dementia charity or an Autism charity in honour of her husband and son.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Aged 87 years, Joan passed away peacefully on Monday, 11 May, 2026, at Jersey Hospice Care. A much-loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Joan will be greatly missed by all her family and many friends.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Joan are invited to meet at Town Church on Wednesday, 27 May, at 11 am.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, in memory of Joan to go to Jersey Hospice.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away on Friday, 15 May, 2026, aged 86 years. Adored wife of the late John, much-loved Mum of Jonathan and Roz, cherished Nan of Tabatha, Piers, Chloe, Harry and Finley and treasured Great-Nan to Danny and Arthur. Anita will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to De Gruchy’s Funeral Care, telephone 499444.