Funeral Notices

HAWKINS, Ted - On 15th April 2026, peacefully at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Janet, loved dad of Karen, Annette and Theresa, father-in-law of Phil and Christian and a much loved grandfather of Emma, Gilles, James and Jessica.

A Celebration of Ted's Life will be held at Les Cotils on Tuesday 5th May at 11.00 a.m. and all who knew Ted are welcome to attend. No flowers thank you but donations in lieu may be sent to Grow Ltd, c/o Carol Brehaut, Les Petits Quartiers Vinery, Coutanchez, St Sampsons, GY2 4GE.

Private cremation.

SURRY, Peter Edwin – Peacefully at home on 14 April 2026, aged 86 years. Loved husband of Pauline. Dear dad of Lynn, Susan, Michelle and Philip.

Funeral arrangements later.

CARVILL, Clare - Peacefully at Browhill Nursing Home, aged 92. Wife of the late Pat and beloved mother of Mel, Fionnuala, Maureen and Manus and mother-in-law of Max and Sharon. Beloved grandmother of Dan, Cameron, Caitlan, Oliver, Grace and Matthew, and loved by Kevin.

Funeral arrangements to follow.

GOSSELIN, Jonathan (Jon) – Unexpectedly on 10 April 2026 at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital. Darling husband of Chris. Cherished dad of Neil. A loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and a friend to many.

A Service of Celebration for Jon’s life will be held at Les Cotils on Monday 27 April 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.

Private Cremation.

TROTT, Rona Alice – Suddenly, but peacefully at home, on 7th April 2026, in her 95th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim, loving mum and mother-in-law of Jim and Jan, Sue and Sam, adored grandma of Ant, Elaine, Bev and the late Gemma and a proud great-grandma of Ethan, Rosie, Alana, Rebecca, Finley, Lyra and Chloe.

Funeral service at Bordeaux Methodist Church on Wednesday 15th April at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please but donations in lieu may be sent to Sandra Collins, GVS Jubilee Social Club, Grandes Maisons Road, St Sampsons, GY2 4JH.

Private cremation.

KING, Alfred Edmond (Alf) – On 1 April 2026, peacefully at his home, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of Dot, loving father of Caroline and Tracey and father-in-law of Roy.

Funeral service at Salvation Army, L’Islet on Friday 17 April at 10.30 a.m. All welcome. Donations if desired may be sent to GSPCA, Les Fiers Moutons, St Andrews, GY6 8UD.

Private Interment.

ASHPLANT, Reuben Henry – On 7 April 2026 at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 87 years. Dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Patricia (Pat). Adored partner of Ginta. Cherished dad to Andy, Caroline and Simon and father-in-law to Kim, Lee and the late Denis. Dearest poppa to Claire, James and Patrick and great-poppa to Vinnie, Lennie, Odhrán and Fionn. He will be missed by all his family.

Funeral service at St Saviours Parish Church on Wednesday 22 April at 11.00 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly accept this intimation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Lungevity Guernsey, c/o Treasurer, Mr Richard Harrison, Belle Fleur, Rue des Francais, Vale, GY3 5NL.

Private Interment.

NICKOLLS, Richard John – Passed away peacefully at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital on 4th April 2026, aged 85 years. Dearly beloved husband of Stephanie (née van Herwaarden) and married for 56 years, beloved father and father-in-law of Steph and Fernando, brother and brother-in-law of Martin and Angela and uncle to Caroline and Sally.

Funeral service at St Matthew’s Church, Cobo on Thursday 16th April at 2.00 p.m. to which all who knew Richard are welcome to attend. Please, no black but colourful attire welcomed. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Les Bourgs Hospice, Rue du Tertre, St Andrews, GY6 8SF.

Private Interment.

SIMS, Cheryl - Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 31st March 2026, at Les Bourgs Hospice, aged 75. Much loved mother of Pete, and a dear sister to Vanessa. She will be deeply missed by all her family and friends.

A service to celebrate her life will be held at Le Foulon Chapel on Tuesday 14th April at 12:00 noon. No black thank you, but smart casual attire. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to Les Bourgs Hospice, Rue du Tertre, St Andrews, GY6 8SF.

HARVEY, Sarah Jane (nee Solomons) – Suddenly on 24th March 2026, aged 56 years. Beloved wife and mum of Len, Sam, Kyran and Craig, loving daughter of Mick, Shirley and good friend to many.

Family and close friends of Sarah are invited to Martels Funeral Services on Friday 10th April between 2.00 – 3.00 p.m. to say a private farewell. No flowers thank you but donations please to the GSPCA, Les Fiers Moutons, St Andrews, GY6 8UD.

THOMPSON, David Edward John – On 26th March 2026 died peacefully at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital. Devoted husband to Diana. Beloved father to Jamie, George and Clementine. He will be much missed by all his family.

A Service to Celebrate David's life will be held at The Town Church on 9 April 2026 at 11.00 a.m. All who knew David are welcome. Cheerful colours please. Donations in memory may be sent to Melanoma Focus UK via their website www.melanomafocus.org

BOUGEARD, Michael (Bougy) – On 14 March 2026 at Blanchelande Park Nursing Home, aged 75 years. Loved son of the late Lucien and Marie. Beloved brother of Rose, Marlene and the late David and John. Dear uncle of Stefan and Kim, Rachel and James, Matthew and Hannah, Sarah and Ian. Dearly loved great-uncle.

Funeral service at Our Lady Star of the Sea, Delancey on Friday 27 March 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.

WHERRY, Michael (Mick) – On 11th March 2026, peacefully at his home, aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of Marilyn, much loved dad of Jayne, David and Colin, step-father of Susan and Alison, a loved father-in-law, Pop and Great-Pops.

Funeral service at The Salvation Army, The Fortress, L’Islet on Friday 27th March at 11.00 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly accept this intimation, 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.

HARRIS, Barbara Angela (nee Rihoy) – On 5 March 2026 at Blanchelande Park Nursing Home in her 102^nd year. Loved mother of Karen, Mark and the late Cheryl, mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma, auntie, great-aunt, great-great-aunt and great-great-great aunt. Dearly loved by all her extended family.

Funeral service, prior to cremation at Le Foulon Chapel on Thursday 19 March at 10.00 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly welcome. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to The Tumaini Fund, c/o Treasurer, Les Ruettes Farm, St Andrews, GY6 8UG.

BRIMAGE, Brenda Mae (nee Le Page) – On 7 March 2026 on Brehon Ward, aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Graham. Loved mum of Garry and Mandy, mother-in-law of June and the late Paul (Monkey), gran of Paul and John, nan of Bjay and Jade, great-nan of Liam, Alex, Sophie and little angel Carlton Paul, sister of Carolyn and the late John and Norman.

A Celebration of Brenda’s life, prior to cremation will be held at Le Foulon Chapel on Wednesday 18 March at 2.00 p.m. Relatives and friends kindly accept this intimation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Dementia Friendly Guernsey, 2^nd Floor, Lefebvre Place, Lefebvre Street, St Peter Port, GY1 2JP.

MOULLIN, Margaret (nee Keyho) – On 6 March 2026 at Les Bourgs Hospice, aged 90 years. Darling wife of the late David, sister of the late Betty and sister-in-law of the late Richard Moullin.

Funeral service, prior to cremation at Le Foulon Chapel on Wednesday 25 March 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 or Les Bourgs Hospice, Rue du Tertre, St. Andrews, GY6 8SF.

MURPHY, Jean Patricia (nee Ash) – On 27th February 2026, aged 98 years, peacefully at GreenAcres Dementia Care Home. Widow of George (Frank), dearly loved mother of Brendan and Moira, loving grandmother of Sarah, Elizabeth, Helena, John and Jen and great-grandmother of eight. No telephone calls please.

Requiem Mass at St Josephs Church on Thursday 12th March at 11.00 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly accept this intimation. No mourning attire please. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to GSPCA, Les Fiers Moutons, St Andrews, GY6 8UD.

Private Interment.