Funeral Notices

RENOUF, Joyce Alice – Peacefully on 4th December 2025 in the loving care of Highfield House Care Home, in her 83rd year. Daughter of the late Edward and Ivy. Loved sister of Sylvia and the late Beryl, Brian, Tony and Alan, sister-in-law of Terry, Barbara and Diana. Loving aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt. Much loved special aunt of Maria, Andrew and family, Nicola and Chris (Scoby) and a good friend of Zee, Andy and family.

Funeral service at St Stephens Church on Friday 12th December at 11.00 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly accept this intimation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to GSPCA, Les Fiers Moutons, St Andrews, GY6 8UD or St Stephens Church, c/o The Treasurer, St Stephens Vicarage, Les Gravees, St Peter Port, GY1 1RN.

Private Interment.

VALPIED, Michael (Mike) – Peacefully at home and surrounded by his loving family on 21 November 2025, aged 89 years. Much loved husband of Pat (nee Le Page) (Mumford). Adored dad of Karen T, Sue, Jackie, Karen C and Sarah and father-in-law to André, Mike, Nick, Martin and Adrian (Bert). Loved grandfather and great-grandfather.

Funeral service at St Martins Parish Church on Monday 8 December at 1.00 p.m. Relatives and friends kindly accept this intimation. Limited parking available with kind permission at St Martins Community Centre. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Palliative Care Nurses, c/o Mrs S Butler, Meldrum Way, Braye Road, Vale, GY3 5PR.

Private Cremation.

NICOLLE, Roy John – Peacefully at Le Platon Home on 22nd November 2025 in his 103rd year. Beloved husband of the late Joyce. Very much loved father of Janice, Pauline and the late Roger, father-in-law of Alan and adored pop of Gareth, Lyndsey and Katie and a big poppy. A private family funeral and cremation will be held. Any kind donations in memory of Roy may be sent to Le Platon Home, c/o The Secretary, Le Platon, Clifton,     St Peter Port, GY1 2PH.

LE BOURG, Brian Wallace – On 6th November 2025, suddenly but peacefully at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 69 years. Much loved son of Molly and the late Wally, special friend of Taffy and Jan and a good friend to many.

Funeral service at the Vale Parish Church on Friday 28th November at 3.00 p.m. Relatives and friends kindly accept this intimation. No flowers thank you but donations in lieu may be sent to RNLI c/o The Treasurer, Harbour Office, PO Box 631, St.Peter Port, GY1 3DL.

Private Cremation.

LE MARQUAND, Paul Louis – Suddenly on 19th November 2025, aged 93 years. Loving husband of the late Marjory, dearly missed father of Jane and Ross, loved father-in-law of Joe and Debbie. Loved grandfather of Keith and Hollie, Simon and Emma, Charlotte and Ben, great-grandfather of Jamie and a dear companion of Eileen.

Funeral arrangements later.

TOSTEVIN, Pauline (formerly Merrien, nee Turner) - On 19th November 2025, peacefully at Le Platon Home, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Richard, much loved mother of John and William, mother-in-law of Nicola and close friend of John's partner Rachel, Thea and Flin, grandmother to David, Matthew, Lucy, Emily and Anthony.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Joseph’s Church on Friday 28th November at 10.30 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly accept this intimation. Family flowers only, any donations in lieu would be appreciated by Le Platon Home, Clifton, St Peter Port, GY1 2PH.  After Mass, all are welcome to Pauline's burial at Torteval Cemetery, with refreshments following.

GOSNEY, James (Jim) Thomas Stanley – On 13 November 2025 at Maison de Quetteville Residential Home, aged 95 years. Loved husband of Barbara, father of Clare and Andrew, step-father of Richard, Helen, the late Ruth, grandfather of Oliver, Charlotte and Josh, and grandpa to Mia, Harry, Aurora, and Charlie.

Funeral service at St Stephens Church on Monday 1 December at 11.00 a.m. All welcome. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Royal British Legion Welfare Guernsey, c/o The Treasurer, Paul Martin, Kylesku, Houmtel Lane, Vale, GY3 5LG.

Private Cremation.

WILD, Gladys Mildred (nee Hooper) - Passed away peacefully on Brock Ward at the PEH on Thursday 13th November in her 100th year. Adored widow of the late Don, mum of John and Carolyn, much loved nan of Ben, Shannon and Emma, and special great-nanna of Noah, Cleo, Amelia and Nala. Dear friend of Brenda.

A Service of Celebration for Gladys’ life, prior to cremation will be held at Le Foulon Chapel on Thursday 27th November at 12 noon.  Anyone who knew Gladys is welcome to attend. Please feel free to wear bright attire. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to The Guernsey Society for Cancer Relief, c/o Mrs S Butler, Hon Sec, Meldrum Way, Braye Road, Vale, GY3 5PR.

SMITH, Dennis Roy – On 17 November 2025 at Les Bourgs Hospice, aged 64 years. Devoted husband of Angie. Loved step-dad of Darren, Carl, James and Aidan, father-in-law of Sammy, grandfather of Jordan, Amira, Annabel and Sebastian. Dear brother of Robert and brother-in-law of Christine, uncle of Courteney and Ryan and great-uncle of Tuzolana and Ozezula.

A Service of Celebration for Dennis’ life, prior to cremation at Le Foulon Chapel on Thursday 27 November at 2.00 p.m. Relatives and friends kindly accept this intimation. No black attire please. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Guernsey Motor Neurone LBG, c/o Vito Priore, Treasurer, Applecross, Le Pre de la Cotte, Rue de Carteret, Castel, GY5 7YR or Les Bourgs Hospice, Rue du Tertre, St Andrews, GY6 8SF.

NORMAN, Geoffrey (Geoff) – Peacefully at his home, Le Preel, Castel, on 15th November 2025, aged 84 years. Adored husband of Heather for 58 years, dearly loved father of Kathryn, Judi and Ben and special papa of Ella, Rosa and Poppy.

A Service of Thanksgiving will be held at the Castel Parish Church on Wednesday 26th November at 1.30 p.m. to which all who knew Geoff are welcome to attend. No flowers thank you but donations in lieu may be sent to Diabetes Guernsey, Vue du Vallon, Rue de St Andre, St Andrews, GY6 8UN.

LE MAITRE, Andy – Suddenly at his home, aged 62 years. Father of Alaina and Adam, father-in-law of Ben and Rachel, grandfather of Willow. Son of the late Beryl and Sid, brother of Julie and Rosie and friend to all.

A Service of Celebration for Andy’s life will be held at St Stephens Church on Wednesday 26 November at 10.00 a.m. to which all are welcome. Please wear colourful attire. No flowers. Any kind donations may be sent to The Royal Airforce Welfare account, c/o The Treasurer, Gremlin Club, Fosse Andre, St Peter Port, GY1 1XY.

LE BOURG, Brian Wallace – On 6th November 2025, suddenly but peacefully at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 69 years. Much loved son of Molly and the late Wally, special friend of Taffy and Jan and a good friend to many.

Funeral arrangements later.

HENRY, Stephen – Dearly loved, respected and very loving husband of Mo (Rosemary), much loved father of Ben, Beks and Rach, and Pompom (grandfather) of Maisie, Evie and Oliver.

Went to be with his Lord and Saviour on 10th November 2025, peacefully at his home with his family by his side, aged 87 years.

Following a private burial, there will be a Thanksgiving Service at the Vale Mission Hall on Monday 24th November at 3pm to which all who knew Steve are welcome. Extra parking by kind permission of the Clematis Nursery. No flowers thank you, but donations in lieu may be sent to a charitable work in the DR Congo that was very dear to Steve’s heart via The Vale Mission Treasurer, Bethany, Grand Fort Road, St Sampson, GY2 4GZ.

LE CRAS, Raymond (Ray) – On 9 November 2025 peacefully at Summerland House Nursing Home, aged 74 years. Dearly loved son of the late Clifford and Florence. Loved brother of Cliff, Dave, Rachel and June and the late Daniel and Margaret. A loved brother-in-law and uncle.

A Service of Celebration for Ray’s life, prior to cremation will be held at Le Foulon Chapel on Thursday 20 November at 10.00 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly accept this intimation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Parkinsons Guernsey LBG, c/o The Treasurer, Schopwick, Port Soif Lane, Vale, GY6 8AH.

ASLETT, Janet Elizabeth – On 6th November 2025, peacefully at Maison de Quetteville surrounded by her loving family, aged 81 years.

Loved sister of Susan, sister-in-law of Lawson. Auntie of Lawson, Darren and Martyn and their partners, Sonia, Louise and Donna. Great Auntie of Alisha and Lexie.

Funeral Service at St Paul’s Methodist Church on Friday 21st November at 2.00 p.m. Relatives and friends kindly accept this intimation. Any kind donations may be sent to the Action for Children, Guernsey Branch, cheques made payable to ‘Action for Children', 5-7 Victoria Road, St Peter Port, GY1 2HU or to Riding for the Disabled Association, c/o The Treasurer Mr J Bracegirdle, Maison de Bas, Rue des Truchots, St Andrews, GY6 8UG.

Private Interment.

LAINE, David Robin – On 5th November 2025, peacefully at Le Platon Home, aged 93 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Jean, much loved father of Alan and the late Julie, father-in-law of Jacintha and Chris, adored grandfather of Lisa, Matthew, Sophie and Joanna, a loving great-grandfather and brother and brother-in-law of Michael and Elaine.

Funeral service, prior to cremation, at Le Foulon Chapel on Wednesday 12th November at 10.00 a.m. All welcome Family flowers only but donations in lieu to Le Platon Home, Clifton, St Peter Port, GY1 2PH

ROBERT, Johanna Catharina (née Van Den Berg) – On 1 November 2025, peacefully at home, aged 73 years. Darling wife of John, mother of Stephan, Natasja, Theresa and the late Karin and Pieter, mother-in-law of Letishia, Johan and the late Lourens, Nanna of Joarita, Abrie, Jodi-Ann, Hardus, Shandré, Darlene and Robert.

A final farewell, prior to cremation will be held at Le Foulon Chapel on Wednesday 12 November at 12 noon to which all who knew Johanna are welcome. No flowers. Donations in memory of Johanna may be sent to Les Bourgs Hospice, Rue du Tertre, St Andrews, GY6 8SF.

TORODE, David Frederick Raymond – On 7th November 2025, peacefully at Maison de Quetteville, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of the late May, loving dad of Mary, Richard and the late Andrew, father-in-law of Kevin and Angela, much loved pop and grandad of Sarah, Natasha, Jonathan, Nicole, Josh and Ellen and a loved great-pop.

Funeral service at Our Lady Star of the Sea, Delancey on Monday 24th November at 10.00 a.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.

NICHOLSON, Trudi Ann (née Hills) – Passed away peacefully at home, aged 64 years. Dearly loved mum of Andrew and Craig, and their partners. Much loved daughter of Isabel, and sister of Mandy and James. A cherished aunt and great-aunt. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral service, prior to cremation at Le Foulon Chapel on Tuesday 11 November at 12 noon. Relatives and friends kindly accept this intimation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to GSPCA, Les Fiers Moutons, St Andrews, GY6 8UD.

MARETT, Michael Frederick – On 25th October 2025, peacefully at Summerland House Nursing Home, in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Pat, loving father of Paul and Tracey, father-in-law of Armand and Becky and loved papa of Caitlin and Imogen.

Funeral service at Martels Chapel on Friday 7th November at 2.00 p.m. No flowers thank you but donations in Michael’s memory can be made to The Guernsey Alzheimers Association, c/o The Treasurer, The Centre, Rue des Monts, Delancey, St Sampsons, GY2 4HU.

Private Interment.

LEMON, Bridget – Passed away peacefully on 11th October 2025. Loving wife of the late Ted, dearly loved mum of Georgina and Donna, and mother-in-law of Kevin and Brendon.

Funeral service at St Joseph’s Church on Wednesday 29th October at 11.00 a.m. to which all who knew Bridget are welcome to attend. Family flowers only but donations in lieu may be sent to the Royal British Legion and go to www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/donate or by cheque to Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, c/o The Treasurer, Paul Martin, Kylesku, Houmtel Lane, Vale, GY3 5LG.

Private Cremation.

MARSHALL, Harvey – On 4th October 2025, peacefully at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of Hazel.

Funeral service at the Town Church on Monday 3rd November at 2.00 p.m. to which all who knew Harvey are welcome to attend. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Guernsey Sea Cadets, c/o Mr R Bray, Shadowdale, Rue du Gron, St. Saviours, GY7 9RN or by direct banking to The Guernsey Sea Cadet Corps, (Nat West) Sort Code 60-09-20, Acc No 06144896

Private Cremation.