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Passed away peacefully in hospital on New Year’s Day 2025, at the age of 92 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, cherished Mum to Karin, Carol and Tina and very dear mother-in-law to David and Roy, adored Grannie to Matthew, Stephanie, Jack and Freddie and their partners, and Great-Grannie to Noah, Ophelia, Jesse, Willow and Roux.

Forever in all of our hearts and those of her dear Finnish family.

Funeral Service

Family and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Else are invited to meet in the Crematorium Chapel on Thursday, 23 January at 2.30 pm.

Family flowers only please.

Donations, in lieu of flowers, can be made in Else’s memory, to The Treasurer, Jersey Committee for Cancer Research UK, Galveston, La Vallée de St Pierre, St Lawrence, JE3 1EZ.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to our wonderful Aunty Shirl, who was so much more than just an aunt to us. She was a second mother and grandmother and a constant source of love and support in our lives.

Aunty Shirl helped shape us into who we are today, she was a true blessing, always there with a caring heart and open arms.

We are so grateful for the time we shared and for the memories she leaves behind. Her love will always be with us and we will miss her deeply.

You will forever be in our hearts.

Dina, Daniel and India. xxx

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, 9 January, 2025, aged 65 years, much-loved mother of Hannah. Annette will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral details to follow.

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

Passed away on Saturday, 28 December, 2024 at the General Hospital, looked after by the kind and wonderful staff on Rozel Ward. Thanks, must also go to the Oncology Department. Wife of the late Joe, now together again, a thoughtful kind and loving sister to Robert, John and Angela, a friend to Sally, Kirsten and Paula, nephew Matthew and great-aunt to Ben and Talia. Maureen will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

A private family service will take place.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Aged 85 years, Alan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 7 January, 2025, in the loving care of St Joseph’s Residential and Nursing Home, a much-loved husband to Anne of 62 years, devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Alan will be greatly missed by all his family and many friends.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 1 January, 2025, aged 55 years, wife of Peter, Mum to Sam and Max and a daughter and sister who will be deeply missed.

A private cremation will take place and a celebration of Angela’s life will take place at a later date.

Donations, in memory of Angela, can be made to Friends of Jersey Oncology, c/o Kerry Burnett, Oncology Department, General Hospital. Gloucester Street, St Helier, JE1 3QS.

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

Sadly passed away on Monday, 30 December, 2025, devoted wife of Barry and sister of Coleen. She will be missed by all that knew her.

At Yvonne’s request the funeral service and committal will be private.

Donations, in memory of Yvonne, may be sent to Jersey Cancer Relief, 35 Burrard Street, St Helier, JE2 4WS.

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