Funeral Notices

Funerals in June 2026


BENEST, Barrie

We are deeply saddened to share the news of the sudden and unexpected death of Barrie, aged 80, on Sunday 26th April 2026.

Beloved husband of Eleanor and father to Chloe.

Cherished brother of Brian, late John, Anne and Maggie.

He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral Service:

Relatives and friends wishing to attend Barrie’s funeral service are invited to meet at St. Lawrence Parish Church on Wednesday 3rd June at 11.00 a.m.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent in memory of Barrie to:

Jersey Heart Support Group

14 Brooklyn Court,

St Helier,

Jersey

JE2 4SE


RIVE, ALFRED ALAN aged 89 years

ALFRED passed away peacefully on Saturday 2nd May 2026 at Silver Springs Care Home.

Much loved father, grandfather and great grandfather, Alfred will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral Service:

Relatives and friends wishing to attend the funeral service for Alfred are invited to meet at St. Martin’s Methodist Church on Tuesday 2nd June 2026 at 11:00 am.

Family flowers only please.

Donations if desired in memory of Alfred to Jersey Heart Support Group.


Gonçalves De Caires Faria, Maria José

Passed away peacefully on April 17th, 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 June 5th at 10am.

Burial will take place immediately thereafter at 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.


Le Marchand June, formerly Chapman (née Le Maistre)

Passed away peacefully in the loving care of Jersey Hospice Care on 20th May 2026.

Loving wife of the late Robert.

Beloved mother of Carole and Penny, grandmother to Emma, Catherine, Milly, Joshua, Francisco & Lily-Mae. 

Funeral Service:

Relatives and friends wishing to attend June’s funeral service are invited to meet at St Ouen’s Parish Church on Thursday 11th June 2026 at 11:30am.

No black please.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent in June’s memory to:

Jersey Cancer Relief, 35 Burrard Street, St Helier JE2 4WS


COLEY Mary Jacqueline Helen “Jacqui” (née Kennedy)

Passed away peacefully at Jersey Hospice Care on 21st May 2026.

Beloved wife to Stuart.

Mother of Rebecca, Annabel & Andrew.

Dearly missed Gran, sister & friend.

Funeral Service:

Relatives and friends wishing to attend Jacqui’s funeral service are invited to meet at St Thomas’ Catholic Church, Val Plaisant, St Helier, on Friday 5th June 2026 at 1pm.

Donations in Jacqui’s memory may be sent to Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Mont Cochon, St. Helier.


DREW Douglas John

Passed away at the Jersey General Hospital on 18th May 2026.

Dearly loved husband of Joan.

Father, grandfather and great grandfather.

He will be deeply missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral Service:

Relatives and friends wishing to attend Douglas’ funeral service are invited to meet at The RJH & AS, Crematorium Chapel, Trinity on Wednesday 10th June 2026 at 11:30am.

Please feel free to wear what you wish.

Family flowers only.

Donations in Douglas’ memory may be sent to

Jersey Cancer Relief

35 Burrard Street
St Helier
JE2 4WS

Or

Jersey Hospice Care

Clarkson House

Mont Cochon

St Helier


FORD Barrie John

 Passed away peacefully on 28th May 2026, aged 75yrs.

After a brave fight with cancer.

He will be greatly missed by all his Church family at St Helier Methodist Centre.

Funeral details to follow.