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It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Brian Leslie Coombs on Friday, 15 October, 2021, at the age of 91. He leaves behind his loving wife Dorothea, daughters Debbie (White), Catherine (Coombs) and grandson Felix. Brian was a Merchant Seaman and spent most of his working life travelling the world and experiencing life in a bygone era. He will be missed for his sense of humour, his love of reading and his remarkable stories of life spent at sea.

Funeral Service

Brian’s funeral service will be held on Monday, 1 November at the Crematorium Chapel commencing at 11.30 am.

A committal at St Martin’s Parish Cemetery will follow.

Family flowers only.

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in Brian’s memory to the Jersey Lifeboat Association.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291, email funerals@maillardsfunerals.co.uk.

Died suddenly aged 46 years, in Barnsley where he was living, much loved son of Dave and the late Betty Ellis, very loving father to Nicholas, much-loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and very dear friend to Rebecca and many others.

Funeral will be held in Barnsley.

Donations in memory, may be sent to Diabetes Jersey care of Donations Secretary, Mrs Margaret Gicquel, Apartment 20, Oaklands Manor, Mont de la Rosiere, St Saviour, JE2 7XL.

Passed away suddenly but peacefully in Spain on Tuesday, 19 October, 2021, adored Dad of Michele and Julien. Sadly missed by his loving children, son-in-law James, daughter-in-law Maleewan, grandchildren Meghan-Leigh and Finn, his brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, extended family, and his very close friends.

Memorial Service

A memorial service is to be held at the crematorium on Wednesday, 3 November at 2.30 pm, where family and friends are invited to take part in the celebration of Dave’s life, and afterwards at the Dolphin Hotel in Gorey.

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, 21 October, 2021, adored father of Kelly and Heidi, father-in-law of Sacha and Rupert, special Popa to Brittany, Jasmine, Jessica, Katherine and Bethan. Finally reunited with the love of his life, his late wife Ruth. Loved by all who knew him in Jersey and Australia.

Funeral Service

Frank’s funeral service will be at the Crematorium Chapel, Westmount Road, St Helier, on Tuesday, 2 November at 10 am.

No flowers.

Donations in Franks memory to Parkinson’s Jersey, the Secretary, Parkinson’s Jersey Branch, 2 Le Pre Cadoret, La Rue de Haut, JE3 1JQ.

All inquiries to Maillards, Funeral Directors, telephone 737291.

Passed away peacefully in Jersey General Hospital on Tuesday, 19 October, 2021, aged 86 years, much-loved Mum of Terry, Tina and Jason, adored grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

A private funeral will take place.

Donations in memory of Norma, can be sent to Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St Helier, JE2 3JB.

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

Following a brief illness, passed away peacefully at the Culm Valley Care Centre, Devon, on Tuesday, 12 October, 2021, aged 96 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Francisco Artés-Perez and of her late, second husband Jan Tippé, and a much-loved sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

Funeral Service

A service will be held on Monday, 1 November at 11.30 am at the St Thomas Methodist Church in Exeter, Devon.

Flowers may be sent to Co-op Funeral Care, Cowick Street, Exeter.