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BIRD, Michael John (Mike)

Family and friends wishing to attend Mike’s funeral service are invited to the Royal Jersey Showground, Trinity on Wednesday, 6 May, at 11.30 am.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent in Mike’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.

FREEMAN, Muriel Janet (née Perchard)

Passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of St Joseph’s on Tuesday, 7 April, 2026, aged 102 years, loving wife of the late Rev Alan Freeman, a much-loved Mum of Joan and the late Sonny. Adored grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. The last surviving child of Walter and Agnes Perchard. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Funeral Service

Family and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Muriel, are warmly invited to meet at St Martin’s Methodist Church on Friday, 1 May at 11 am.

Please wear something colourful.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to Cancer Research UK Jersey, c/o Kirstie Le Feuvre, Ambleside, La Grande Route Des Sablons, Grouville, Jersey, JE3 9FG.

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

PERCHARD, Colin William OBE CVO

Family and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Colin, are warmly invited to meet at St Martin’s Methodist Church on Thursday, 30 April, at 1 pm.

Please wear colours as bright and colourful as Colin was.

Family flowers only.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to iMind, a mental wellness charity working in schools and universities in Malawi, to donate please go to https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ perchardfamily? utm_medium= FA&utm_source=CL or via cheque, to be made out to Elisabeth Perchard and sent to La Source, La Route de la Vignette, St Martin, JE3 6HY.

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

POULLIQUEN, Remi Francis Raymond

Our hearts are heavy as we share the sudden passing of Remi Poulliquen. A much-loved husband, father and grandfather on Monday, 20 April, 2026.

He led a fulfilling and busy life teaching many to drive and flipping many a burger over the years. His passing has left a hole too great to be filled and will be missed beyond words.

Details of the celebration of Remi’s life to follow.

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

MEGAW, Margaret (née Carroll)

Passed away peacefully on Friday, 17 April, 2026, aged 93, in the loving care of the staff at Maison St Brelade. Reunited with beloved Dennis and her many friends and family who have gone before. A loving Mum to Steve and Sue, proud Grandma of Lynsey, Craig and Katie and super proud Great-Grandma to Logan and Jack. Greatly missed by her sister Lillian and nephews Michael, John, Andrew and their families in the UK. A genuinely loving friend and inspiration to many, who has left an unforgettable mark on this world.

Funeral Service

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Margaret are invited to meet at the RJA&HS Crematorium Chapel on Thursday, 7 May, at 1 pm.

Family flowers only.

Please wear bright colours and a touch of pink.

Donations in lieu of flowers in memory of Margaret can be made to After Breast Cancer Support Group, www.abc.org.je or Maison St Brelade, c/o Sam Churchill, La Petite Route des Mielles, St Brelade, JE3 8FB.

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

PERCHARD, Colin William OBE CVO

It is with great sadness the Association of Jersey Architects (AJA) acknowledge the passing of Colin Perchard OBE CVO, who was a valued, treasured and highly respected Patron of the AJA from 2003 to 2025. Colin gave the AJA fabulous support and was an enthusiastic promoter of our profession and great company, he will long be missed. Colin was a remarkable and delightful man, it was a real privilege to have Colin’s energetic support as AJA Patron for so many years.

The AJA Council extends our condolences and sympathy to his wife Liz, sons Adam, Jonty and Nick, and his wider family on Colin’s passing.

All AJA Members are requested to attend Colin’s funeral when announced in due course.

PHILLIPS, Betty Anne (née London)

Family and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Betty are invited to meet at the St Saviour’s Parish Church, St Saviour on Friday, 8 May, at 11.30 am, followed by a private cremation.

Bright colours to be worn please.

Family flowers only.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to Jersey Animal Shelter, c/o The Administrator, 89 St Saviour’s Road, St Helier, JE2 4GJ.

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

CHORLEY, Jillian Roma Celia (née Beeson)

It is with our deepest sorrow to announce the unexpected but very peaceful passing of Jillian on Saturday, 18 April, 2026, at Pinewood Residential Care Home. She was a much-loved wife of the late Peter, adored mother of Vanessa, mother-in-law to Michel, Grandma to Sophie and GG to Ruby. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends in Jersey and the UK.

Funeral details to follow.

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

DORRINGTON, Robert (Bob)

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Robert are invited to meet at Jersey Crematorium, Royal Jersey Showground on Wednesday, 29 April at 1 pm.

Bobs favorite colours are red and black.

Pam will welcome a dressed theme if you should wish.

Family flowers only please.

Donations, if desired, in memory of Robert to Jersey Cancer Relief, contact@jerseycancerrelief.org, 35 Burrard St, St Helier, JE2 4WS or Parkinsons UK Jersey Branch, 9 Le Douet de St Croix, La Route des Nouaux, St Helier, JE2 3SN, telephone 01534 887194, email jcoxshall@icloud.com, website http://www.parkinsons.org.uk

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

MORTON, Arthur Leonard (Bob)

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Bob are invited to meet at St Brelade’s Parish Church on Thursday, 21 May at 11 am.

Followed by private interment.

The family invite guests to wear bright colours in honour of Bob’s life.

Family flowers only.

Please make any donations in lieu of flowers in memory of Bob to Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB and the Greyhound Trust through greyhoundtrust.org.uk/donate or mail to Greyhound Trust, National Greyhound Centre, Peeks Brook Lane, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9SX.

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