Guernseyman dies in French avalanche

Wednesday 12th January 2011, 2:30PM GMT.

Jamie Whalley running in Guernsey in 2003. Friends of the son of Sue and Dave Whalley heard last evening of his death in a skiing tragedy yesterday morning.

A LOCAL man has been killed in a huge avalanche in the French Alps, it was confirmed today.

Jamie Whalley, who was in his early 30s, was among four skiers to have died in the tragedy at the Val d’Isere resort yesterday morning.

He was skiing with a group of seven people, including a professional guide, when the accident happened.

Mr Whalley, the son of Sue and Dave Whalley, of Target Auto Parts Ltd, and brother of Maxime, was a pilot and owned a house in Brighton. He visited the island often to see family and friends.

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John

January 12, 2011 at 2:32 pm

Deepest Sympathies to Dave, Sue and Maxine plus all who knew Jamie.

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rosie

January 12, 2011 at 5:11 pm

So so sorry to hear this. Tragic. My thoughts are with all his family.

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Jenny Fuller

January 13, 2011 at 2:20 pm

So very sorry to read this very sad news. Deepest sympathy to Sue, Dave and family.

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Dave Jones

January 14, 2011 at 12:02 pm

I too would like to send our sincere condolences to Dave & Sue on the tragic death of their son Jamie. Bonny and I hope that the memories of Jamie will help give you strength though this painful time and there is no doubt that the light he brought into the lives of so many people will never fade.

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