Funeral Notices

The funeral service for Cedric will be held at Le Foulon Chapel on Wednesday 24th April at 2.00 p.m. All welcome

McKENZIE, Estelle Nadine (nee Renouf) - Entered eternal rest on Friday 12th April 2024 at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, following a short illness fought with bravery and determination. Adored wife of the late Jim, most loving mummy of Claire and Rob, Robert and Vee, Louise and Brendan and Giselle and Andy. Most ‘Glamorous’ nan of Greg and Yas, Alexine and Ant, Thomas, James, Charlotte, Sophia and Max. Great nanny of Finley and Hershel. A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered. A Service of celebration for the life of Estelle will be held at St Pauls Methodist Church on Friday 26th April at 10.30 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly accept this intimation. Please wear casual and bright attire. Flowers to the church are welcome. Donations in Estelle’s memory may be sent to GSPCA, Les Fiers Moutons, St Andrews, GY6 8UD or The Guernsey Society for Cancer Relief (Bulstrode), c/o Mrs S Butler, Hon Sec, Meldrum Way, Braye Road, Vale, GY3 5PR. Private Interment.

MABIRE, Cecilia (Celia) (nee Vidamour) – Suddenly but peacefully on 7 April 2024 at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, in her 81^st year. Loved mum of Tina, mother-in-law of Gary, nan of James, Sean, Aidan and great-gran of Alfie. Dear sister of Gwen, Elaine and the late Marion. Funeral service at Castel Parish Church on Friday 26 April at 3.00 p.m. Relatives and friends kindly accept this intimation. Please feel free to wear casual attire. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Lungevity Guernsey, c/o Treasurer, Mr R Harrison, Belle Fleur, Rue des Francais, Vale. GY3 5NL. Private Interment.

BELLOT, Sheila (nee Le Feuvre) – On 5 April 2024 on Roustel Ward, aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Michael. A loved mum, gran and sister. A Celebration of Sheila’s life, prior to cremation at Le Foulon Chapel on Monday 22 April at 10.00 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly accept this intimation. Please wear casual, bright attire. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Roustel Ward (cheques made payable to Roustel Ward), c/o PEH, St Martins, GY4 6UU.

MUNRO, Peggy – On 1st April 2024, peacefully at Les Bourgs Hospice, aged 89 years. Dearly loved mother of Lloyd, loved grandmother of Neil and a great grandmother.
Private funeral.

BOURGET, June (nee Bartley) – Peacefully, on 2nd April 2024 at her home, aged 88 years. Beloved wife of John. Very much loved mum of Francesca, Antonia and Louisa, mum-in-law of Redge and Simon and cherished nannie of Joe and Lexi, Jack, Albie and Georgia. Funeral service at the Town Church on Monday 15th  April at 12.00 noon. Relatives and friends kindly accept this intimation. No flowers by request but donations in lieu may be sent to the RNLI, c/o Hon. Treasurer, Harbour Office, PO Box 631, St Peter Port, GY1 3DL. Private cremation.

TEERS, Colin – Passed away peacefully on 22nd March 2024, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Daphne, father of Nikki, Tina and Neal, father-in-law of Jane and the late Philip,grandfather of Ben and Kay, Bianca and Mark, Emily and Luke, William, Sam and Lucy, Tom and Laura and great grandfather of Charlie and Ray, Jessica and Adaline, Leo and Arya, and Katie. Funeral service at St Peter’s Church, Sark on Wednesday 10th April at 1.00 p.m. Relatives and friends kindly accept this intimation. Flowers may be sent to the Church or donations, if desired, to The Professor Saint Medical Fund, c/o HSBC Bank, Sark, GY10 1SG.

SCOWEN, Monica Ruby (nee Poole) - On 24th March 2024, peacefully at Le Platon Nursing Home, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Bert, dearest mother of Collette and Paul, a grandmother and great-grandmother sister of the late Rose and Pamela and loved auntie of Nicola and Tony. Funeral service at St Sampson’s Parish Church on Friday 12th April at 2.00 p.m. Relatives and friends kindly accept this intimation. Family flowers only but donations may be sent to the Cardiac Action Group, c/o Phil Le Roy Treasurer, 8 Lemon Grove, Route Des Jenemies, St Saviour, GY7 9QS, or to The Pink Ladies, c/o The Treasurer, Casa Mia, The Laurels, Pont Vaillant, Vale, GY6 8BX . Private cremation.

DE LA MARE, Mary Rita (nee O’Keeffe) - On 1st April 2024, passed away peacefully at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 69 years, after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Tony, dearest mother of John, Andre, Suzette, Julie and Alan. A grandmother and great grandmother. Sadly missed by her brothers and sisters and extended family in Ireland. Requiem Mass will be held at St Joseph’s Church on Wednesday 10th April at 10.30 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly accept this intimation. Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to the Guernsey Society for Cancer Relief, c/o Mrs S Butler, Meldrum Way, Braye Road, Vale, GY3 5PR.

BREHAUT, Martin – Suddenly on 13 March 2024 at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 53 years. Dear son of George and the late Joan. Loved dad of Donna, Daniel, Kyle and Liam. Adored brother of Tracey and Mark. A loved papa. Very much loved ‘daddy’ of Dexter. A Celebration for Martin’s life will be held at Les Cotils on Tuesday 9 April at 11.00 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly accept this intimation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to GSPC, Les Fiers Moutons, St Andrews, GY6 8UD. Private Cremation.

SARGENT, Jeanne (nee Welch) – On 16 March 2024 at Chateau du Village Nursing Home, aged 85 years. Loved wife of Derek. Special mum of John, David, Collette and Gary, mother-in-law of Tracy, Theresa, Shane and Dani. Also a dear gran, nan, nanny, and great-gran. Funeral service at St Matthews Church, Cobo on Thursday 28 March at 2.00 p.m. Relatives and friends kindly accept this intimation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to GSPCA, Les Fiers Moutons, St Andrews, GY6 8UD or Guernsey Alzheimers Association, The Centre, Rue des Monts, Delancey, St Sampsons, GY2 4HU. Private Cremation.

ROBILLIARD, Gill – On 16th March 2024, peacefully at Summerfield House Nursing Home, aged 89 years. Loved wife of the late John (Chick). Private funeral.

TORODE, Paul – On 13 March 2024 at home, aged 60 years. Loved son of Pam and Henry. Adored husband of Sharon, step-dad of Sophie and her husband Kieron, ‘GT’ of Adeline, brother of Steve and brother-in-law of Rachel, Fiona and Simon, son-in-law of Wilhelmina. Much loved uncle and godfather. No telephone calls please. The family are holding a private farewell. A celebration of Paul’s life will be held at Les Cotils on Friday 22 March at 12.30 p.m. All who knew Paul are welcome. Any kind donations in Paul’s memory may be sent to RNLI, c/o Treasurer, Harbour Office, PO Box 631, St Peter Port, GY1 3DL.

VOUTE, Capt Peter Arthur, CBE – Passed away on 21 February 2024 at his home in the arms of his loving family, aged 85 years. Beloved husband of the late Marta, adored father and grandfather. Funeral service at St Matthews Church, Cobo on Monday 25 March at 11.00 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly accept this intimation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to St Matthews Church, Cobo, c/o The Treasurer, Mrs S Shaw, Clarte, Les Cherfs, Cobo, Castel, GY5 7HG. Private cremation.

LE MAITRE, Steve (Stephen) Paul – On 12th January 2024, suddenly but peacefully in his sleep, at his home, aged 64 years. Husband of Gina, father of Lucy and Amy, father-in-law, brother and brother-in-law. Funeral service at St Stephen’s Church on Friday 15th March at 2.30 p.m. to which all who knew Steve are welcome to attend. Family flowers only but donations in lieu may be sent to The Guernsey Society for Cancer Relief (Bulstrode), c/o Mrs S Butler, Meldrum Way, Braye Road, Vale, GY3 5PR. Private Interment.

ROBILLIARD, Alison (Ali) (nee Fisher) – On 8th March 2024 at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital in her 71st year. Loved mum of Sara, mother-in-law of Barry and nannie of Julianne. A private funeral will be held.

FULLER, Mary Carol (nee Atkins) – On 11th March 2024, peacefully at home, aged 69 years, surrounded by family. Beloved wife of Robin, mother of Emily, Caitlin and the late Megan. Funeral service at St Martins Parish Church on Tuesday 26th March at 12.30 p.m. to which all who knew Mary, are welcome to attend. Casual attire welcomed. Details of the wake will be announced at the service, but if you would like to join the family for a sea swim at the wake in tribute to Mary then please bring bathers. No flowers by request but donations in lieu may be sent to The Guernsey Society for Cancer Relief, c/o Mrs S Butler, Meldrum Way, Braye Road, Vale, GY3 5PR.  Private cremation.

JACQUES, Pamela (Pam) – On 25 February 2024 peacefully at Blanchelande Park Nursing Home, aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Peter, much loved mother of Clive, mother-in-law of Gina and loved grandma of Marcus and Sophie. A Service of Celebration, prior to cremation, for Pam’s life will be held at Le Foulon Chapel on Tuesday 12 March at 12 noon. All who knew Pam are welcome. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Guernsey Alzheimers Association, The Centre, Rue des Monts, Delancey, St Sampsons, GY2 4HU.

BESNARD, Brynly Edward (Bryn) - Passed away peacefully at Highfield House Care Home, on Saturday, 24th February 2024, in his 89th year. Loved husband of Renee. Cherished dad of Debbie and Nicky and father in-law of Gary and Nick. Adored grandad of Louis, Matti, Annie and Kellie. Brother of Barry. Sadly missed by all family and friends. A Service of Celebration, prior to cremation, will be held at Le Foulon Chapel on Monday 11th March at 12.00 noon to which all who knew Bryn are welcome to attend. Family flowers only, but donations in lieu may be sent to Guernsey Alzheimers Association, c/o The Treasurer, The Centre, Rue des Monts, Delancey, St Sampsons, GY2 4HU or Diabetes Guernsey, The Crab Pot, Rue des Crabbes, St Saviours, GY7 9QH.  

RAZZAK, Elizabeth (nee Robinson) – Passed away on 22 February 2024 at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late David, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service at Castel Parish Church on Thursday 7 March at 11.00 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly accept this intimation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Les Bourgs Hospice, Rue du Tertre, St Andrews, GY6 8SF. Private cremation.

LE PAGE, Dorothy Kathleen (nee Bain) – On 18th February 2024, peacefully at Gardenia Lodge Care Home, aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Fred, much loved mother of Judy, Nick and Andrea and mother-in-law of Alan. No telephone calls thank you. Funeral service at St Martin’s Parish Church on Monday 4th March at 2.00 p.m. Relatives and friends kindly accept this intimation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to the Guernsey Alzheimers Association, c/o The Treasurer, The Centre, Rue des Monts, Delancey, St Sampsons, GY2 4HU. Private Interment.

LAINE, Bernard Mansell – On 15th February 2024, peacefully at Blanchelande Park Nursing Home, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Elizabeth, much loved father of John and Graham, loved father-in-law of Gemma, and loved brother of Stephen and Peter. Funeral service at Les Camps Methodist Church, on Friday 1st March at 2.00 p.m. Relatives and friends kindly accept this intimation. No flowers by request but donations in lieu may be sent to the Guernsey Blind Association, c/o The Secretary, Le Four Cabot, St Andrews, GY6 8XE or to Blanchelande Park Residential Comfort Fund, Le Rocher Road, St Martins, GY4 6EN. Private interment.

COUCH, Dulcie (Dolly) (nee Ogier) – Peacefully on 9 February 2024 at Highfield House Care Home, aged 95 years. Darling wife of the late Roy (Arley). Much loved mother of Janet and the late Maureen and Marlene. Dearly loved gran of Tracy, Jason, Dawn and Lyndsey, great-gran of Thomas, Aimée, Lauren, Henri, Hope, Abigail and Arley. A Service of Celebration for Dulcie’s life will be held at St Sampsons Parish Church on Wednesday 6 March at 11.00 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly accept this intimation. Dulcie has requested no black to be worn. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Ron Short Centre, c/o The Treasurer, Beau Sejour, St Peter Port, GY1 2DH. Private Interment.

PALMER, Christopher John (Chris) – died in Southampton General Hospital on Friday 26th January 2024, aged 79 years. Loving husband of Janice, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Funeral service at St John’s Church on Friday 8th March at 2.00 p.m. to which all who knew Chris, are welcome to attend. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to The Guernsey Society for Cancer Relief, c/o Mrs S J Butler, Meldrum Way, Braye Road, Vale, GY3 5PR. Private Interment.