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MORLIDGE, Jack

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jack on Sunday, 29 December, 2024, aged 81 years, loving husband to Monica, loving father to John and Ann-Marie, father-in-law to Genevieve, and grandfather to Lydia and Portia. Jack will be greatly missed by his friends and family in Jersey, the UK and France.

The funeral was held in France on Thursday, 2 January, 2025.

CURWOOD, June

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for June are invited to meet at Jersey Crematorium on Thursday, 16 January at 11.30 am.

Family flowers only please.

Donations if desired, in memory of June, to The Childrens Society Ltd, 50 Banner Street, London, EC1Y 8ST.

All inquiries to Maillards Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

OSBORN-SMITH, Susan (née Kluever)

Died peacefully in Switzerland on Thursday 2nd January 2025, aged 84 years, following a fall and brief illness.

Funeral to be held in February.

Donations in lieu of flowers, please, to www.justgiving.com/mercyships

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

McDERMOTT, Maureen Alexandra (née Hutchings)

We are truly heartbroken to announce the death of Maureen on Saturday, 4 January, 2025, aged 87 years with her family by her side, beloved wife of nearly fifty years to the late Duff ‘Max’, now reunited with him. Loving mother of Maria, Stuart and Giles and Grandma to Aidan, Jack, Luke, Skye and Kyle.

’To my mother,

For all the times you gently picked me up, when I fell down, for all the times you tied my shoes and tucked me into bed, or needed something, but put me first instead.

For everything we shared, the dreams, the laughter, and the tears, I love you with a Special Love that deepens every year.’

Our special thanks for the love and care shown by Dr Murray of Route du Fort Surgery, the staff at Jersey Hospice and the Beauport Ward of the General Hospital.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in Maureen’s memory may be sent to Jersey Hospice Care Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB or Jersey Lifeboat Association, c/o Sue Scott-Cole, La Felicita, Grande Route des Sablons, Grouville JE3 9BB.

The funeral service will be by invitation only.

Please lodge your interest in attending, by contacting Maillards directly either by telephone 737291 or email funerals@maillardsfunerals.co.uk

WHITEL, David Harry (Dave)

Passed away peacefully, aged 89 years, on Friday, 3 January, 2025, in the care of the wonderful staff at Lakeside Manor with his three daughters at his side. Husband to the late Joy, loving father to Carol, Julie and Tracey, Grandpa of Michael, Jodie and Fallon and Great-Grandpa to Serena. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew him.

Funeral Service

Family and friends wishing to attend Dave’s funeral service are invited to the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier on Wednesday, 29 January at 11.30 am.

By request no flowers please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent in Dave’s memory to RNLI, Jersey Guild, c/o Mrs Eileen Colyen, RNLI Memorial Fund, 39 The Willows, Rue Horman, Grouville, JE3 9GY orr Jersey Lifeboat Association, c/o Sue Scott Cole, La Felicitia, La Grande Route des Sablons, Grouville, JE3 9BB.

All inquiries please to De Gruchy Funeral Care, telephone 499444.

ALLO, Audrey Beatrice (née Le Marquand)

Audrey passed away peacefully in the loving care of Le Petit Bosquet Nursing Home on Saturday, 4 January, 2025, aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late Eddie, adored mother of Tony and the late Robert. Deeply missed.

A celebration of Audrey’s life will take place at a later date.

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

DUCKWORTH, Catherine

13.08.1924 – 07.01.2024.

Mum, we have missed you so much this past year,

Not a day goes by without you in our thoughts,

But you live on in our hearts and minds forever.

Love your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren XXX.

BOURKE, Sheila Ann

In loving memory of a beautiful Mum, grandmother and great-grandmother who passed away 7 January, 2023.

Always in our hearts.

‘You’re only in the next room.’

Mary and family.

TAYLOR, Dave

Passed away peacefully at the Hospice on Sunday, 29 December, 2024, aged 59 years. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

A private cremation will take place.

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

POIGNDESTRE, Voilet (née Le Boutillier)

Passed away peacefully at the General Hospital in her 100th year, reunited with Doug. A dear aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt. Will be sadly missed.

Funeral details to follow.

All inquiries to Maillards Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.