Funeral Notices

WINTERFLOOD, Ruby – Peacefully at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital after a short illness, aged 95. Cherished wife of the late Herbie. Adored by all her family – Carolyn and John, Steve and Di, grandma to Ben, Emma, Johanna and Sam. Step- grandma to Dominique and Jonathan. Great-grandy To Noah, Cleo, Amelia, Nala and step-great-grandy to Willow. Dearly loved by her extended family Shannon, Helen and Sophie and a dear friend to many.

A Service of Celebration for Ruby’s life will be held at Les Capelles Methodist Church on Wednesday 11 February at 10.30 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly accept this intimation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Cancer Research UK Guernsey Branch, c/o Lynda Mildon, 2 La Petite Clos, La Couture, St Peter Port, GY1 2EB or online to Lloyds, Sort Code 30-93-73, A/c no 34012768 ‘Ref Mem Ruby Winterflood’.

Private Cremation.

ADAMS, Audrey Dorothy (nee Bonner)  - Passed away peacefully on 25th January 2026 at Chateau des Tielles Residential Home with her loving family by her side, aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Don, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Corinne and Graham, cherished to her granddaughters Lisa and Martine and their husbands Tom and Gregg and an adored gran-nan of Joshua, Finley, Lucas and Barnaby. A dear sister to Bryan in New Zealand.                                       

Funeral service at St Matthews Church on Tuesday 10th February at 11.00 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly accept this intimation. Family flowers only but donations in lieu may be sent to The Pink Ladies, c/o The Treasurer, Le Maison du Mont Saint, St Saviours, GY7 9XR.

Private cremation.

HARDY, Susan (nee Cottenham) – On 23rd January 2026, peacefully and with John (Jock), David and Marion by her side at Les Bourgs Hospice, aged 81 years. Darling wife of John. Dearest mum of David. Precious sister of Marion. Loved aunt, great-aunt and friend.

Funeral service at Vale Parish Church on Tuesday 3rd February at 2.00 p.m. Relatives and friends kindly accept this intimation. Smart casual attire with a dash of colour. Family flowers only. Donations in Susan’s memory may be sent to Les Bourgs Hospice, Rue du Tertre, St Andrews, GY6 8SF.

Private Cremation.

MASTERMAN, Edward (Eddie) John – Passed away on 20th January 2026, aged 77 years. Dearly loved father of Tara and Poppy of Harry and George. Funeral service will be held at Le Foulon Crematorium on Tuesday 3rd February at 10.00 a.m. All welcome.

MACHON, Stella (nee Hughes) – On 20th January 2026, peacefully in her sleep after a long illness, in the loving care of Chateau du Village Nursing Home, formerly of Kerkyra, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Graham, loved mum of Wendy and Hayley, mum-in-law of Robin and Ian, granny of Stu, Jo, Mel and Nic and ‘GG’ of Freya, Imogen, Jack, Myles and Finley. Sister of Carola and the late Ian. No calls or cards.

Funeral service at St Andrews Parish Church on Wednesday 28th January at 12.00 noon. Relatives and friends kindly accept this intimation. No flowers by request but donations in lieu may be sent to Cancer Research UK, c/o Lynda Mildon, Chamonix, 2 La Petite Clos, La Couture, St Peter Port, GY1 2EB.

Private Cremation.

CARRÉ, June Constance (nee Mitchell) – Peacefully at Summerland House Nursing Home on 18th January 2026, aged 79. Dearly loved wife of the late Peter. Loved mum of Sarah and Alison, mother-in-law to Mark and Chris, gran to Lauren, Jack, Georgia, great-gran and sister to the late Mavis.

Private Cremation.

HAMON, Delma (nee Sims) – On 18 January 2026 at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 83 years. Beloved wife of Cyril for 63 years. Loved mum of Stuart and granny of Peyton. Dear sister of Sheila and sister-in-law of Peter. Also, a loving aunt, cousin and friend.

Funeral service at Vale Parish Church on Friday 30 January at 11.00 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly accept this intimation. Family flowers only but donations may be sent to Guernsey Arthritis Care c/o Mr R A Corbin, Les Tuilles Verte, La Caches, St Martins, GY4 6PP.

Private Cremation.

WILSON, Richard Patrick (Dicky) – Passed away peacefully at home in Sark on 5 January 2026, aged 86 years. Loved dad to Sarah, Richard and David. Lovely pop to his grandchildren. Beloved partner to Helen and special friend to Peter and Retta. A friend to many.

A farewell to Dicky, prior to cremation will be held at Le Foulon Chapel on Monday 26 January at 10.00 a.m. All who knew Dicky are welcome. No flowers but any kind donations may be sent to RNLI, c/o Treasurer, Harbour Office, PO Box 631, St Peter Port, GY1 3DL or to Professor Saint Fund, c/o HSBC, Sark, GY10 1SG.

HERPE, Alan – Suddenly at his home on 20 December 2025, aged 76 years. Loved dad, grandad, grandpa, brother and friend to many.

A Service of Celebration, prior to cremation will be held at Le Foulon Chapel on Wednesday 21 January at 10.00 a.m. All welcome. Any kind donations may be sent to GSPCA, Les Fiers Moutons, St Andrews, GY6 8UD.

BOUGOURD, Ken – Unexpectedly at home on 14 December 2025, aged 77 years. Loved brother, uncle and friend to many.

Private Cremation.

WINTER, Sheila Ann (nee Bennett) – Passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on 1 January 2026, aged 79 years. Beloved wife of David for 53 years, mum of Mark and mother-in-law of Karen, ‘granny Sheila’ of Jamie and great-granny of Jacob and Maya. As with Sheila’s wishes there will not be a funeral. Any kind donations in Sheila’s memory may be sent to Les Bourgs Hospice, Rue du Tertre, St Andrews, GY6 8SF.

CUMBERLAND, Jan (nee Poole) – On 6^th January 2026, peacefully at Les Bourgs Hospice with her daughters by her side, aged 80 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Bob, much loved mother of Lisa and Rachael, mother-in-law of Nick, granny of Jacob, Reuben and Felix, loving partner of Keith and loved by his daughter, Mary and his grandchildren Daniel and Willow.

Following a private cremation, a Celebration of Jan’s life will be held at The Peninsula Hotel on Friday, 23rd January at 2.00 p.m. to which all who knew Jan are welcome to attend. No funeral attire.

No flowers thank you, but any kind donations may be sent to Les Bourgs Hospice, Rue du Tertre, St Andrews, GY6 8SF.

LAINÉ, ALFRED JOHN – On Saturday 27th December 2025, died peacefully at Blanchelande Park Retirement Home aged 96 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Ruth (nee Fairbrother) of nearly 70 years. Dearest father and father-in-law of Mark and Roulla and the extended family in Cyprus, beloved brother of Richard, Derek and the late Pam and John and a cherished uncle to their families. Loved brother-in-law of late Rod and Nora Halliday and uncle to Martin, Tony and their families in Australia.

Funeral service at Les Capelles Methodist Church on Thursday 15th January at 10.30 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly accept this intimation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Les Capelles Methodist Church, c/o The Treasurer, Mr John Loveless, Chatel Duvette, Les Abreveurs, St Sampsons, GY2 4XA.

Private Interment.

LAINE-SPARKES, Gemma (Sparky)  - On 3rd January 2026, peacefully at Les Bourgs Hospice, with Graham by her side, aged 40 years. Much loved wife of Graham, cherished daughter of Desiree and Derek, a loved sister, aunty and great friend to so many.

Following a private cremation, a Celebration of Life for Gemma will be held at the St Pierre Park Hotel on Thursday 22nd January at 2.00 p.m. to which all who knew Gemma are welcome to attend and please wear bright clothing. As the service is expected to be well attended, please have your names and any representations on a piece of paper to hand at the door. No flowers thank you but any kind donations may be sent to Les Bourgs Hospice, Rue du Tertre, St Andrews, GY6 8SF.

WILSON, Roma – On 31^st December 2025, peacefully at Les Bourgs Hospice, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of John, much loved mother of Hayley and Peter, adored gran of Andrew and Samantha and great-gran to Otis.

Funeral service at the Vale Parish Church on Tuesday 27 January at 11.00 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly accept this intimation. No flowers thank you but donations in lieu may be sent to Les Bourgs Hospice, Rue du Tertre, St Andrews, GY6 8SF or to the GSPCA, Les Fiers Moutons, St Andrews, GY6 8UD.

Private Interment.

LE PELLEY, Jasmine (nee Bartlett) – Passed this way. Devoted wife of Peter for 66 years.

DE LA MARE, Tony – On 29^th December 2025, suddenly but peacefully at Gardenia Lodge Care Home, aged 85 years. Beloved husband of the late Mary, loving father of John, Andre, Suzette, Julie and Simon, a much loved grandfather and great-grandfather.

Funeral service at the Holy Trinity Church on Thursday 15^th January at 3.00 p.m. Relatives and friends kindly accept this intimation. No flowers thankyou but donations may be sent to the Jubilee Social Club, c/o Sandra Collins, Jubilee House Day Centre, Grandes Maisons Road, St Sampsons, GY2 4JH.

Private Cremation.

LAINÉ, ALFRED JOHN – On Saturday 27^th December 2025, died peacefully at Blanchelande Park Retirement Home aged 96 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Ruth (nee Fairbrother) of nearly 70 years. Dearest father and father-in-law of Mark and Roulla and the extended family in Cyprus, beloved brother of Richard, Derek and the late Pam and John and a cherished uncle to their families. Loved brother-in-law of late Rod and Nora Halliday and uncle to Martin, Tony and their families in Australia.

Funeral arrangements to follow.

HASSON, Sheila May (nee Sauvarin) – Unexpectedly on 21 December 2025 at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 79 years. Loved and loving wife of the late Howard (Bob). Much loved mum of Mark and Teresa, mother-in-law to Ian and nanny of Zoe. A dear auntie, great-auntie and great-great-auntie.

Funeral service at Shiloh Church on Wednesday 7 January at 2.00 p.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 Interment.

MAHY, Tony – On 18^th December 2025, peacefully in the loving care of GreenAcres in his 92^nd year. Loving husband of Liz for 70 years, dear dad of Alan and Cheryl, Dawn and Keith, much loved papa of Jodi and Stuart, Vikki and Matt, Ross and Roisin and a dear ‘Papa Tone’ of Eloise, Sebby and Conor.

Funeral arrangements later

BARRETT, Margaret (Maggie) – formerly of St Martins. On Sunday 14^th December 2025, peacefully at Maison de Quetteville, aged 82 years. Wife of the late Ian, stepmum to Christine, Katy, Joanna and Jonathon, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Funeral service at St Martin’s Parish Church on Monday 22^nd December at 11.00 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly accept this intimation, No flowers thank you but donations may be sent to the RNLI, c/o The Treasurer, St Peter Port Lifeboat Station, PO Box 631, St Peter Port, GY1 3DL.

Private Cremation.

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.

LONG, Shaun – On 6th December 2025, suddenly but peacefully in the loving care of Les Bourgs Hospice after a short illness borne with great courage and stamina and with his wife Mandy by his side, aged 65 years. Loving husband of Mandy, father of Matthew and Stephanie, ‘bruv’ of Mandy and Ian, brother of Andre and Alison and the late David, papa, uncle, great-uncle and great friend to many.

Private family funeral. Donations may be sent to Les Bourgs Hospice, Rue du Tertre, St Andrews, GY6 8SF.

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 service at St Josephs Church on Tuesday 23rd December at 11.00 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly accept this intimation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Cancer Research UK via their website www.cancerresearchuk.org/donate/donateinmemory.

Private Interment.