Funeral Reports

The funeral service, prior to cremation, for Joan Mary Gauvain (née Snell), beloved wife of the late David, who died at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 84 years, was held at Le Foulon Chapel and was conducted by The Very Revd John A Guille. Included in the service were the Readings, If I Should Go, by Joyce Grenfell and Verses from Ecclesiastes Chapter 3 read by Revd Guille. The organist, Stephen Francis, accompanied the singing of All things bright and beautiful and Morning has...

Traditional Latin Mass was celebrated at St Joseph’s Church by Father Stanislaw Gibsinski for Dr Charles (Charlie) Daniel Lane, loved husband of Dr Carmen Wheatley, who died at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 78 years. Included in the service were Readings from the Epistle, St Paul to the Thessalonians I. 4:13-18 and the Gospel, Matthew 5:1-12 read by Father Gibsinski. The recessional music was Komm süsser Tod by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750).     &nbs...

The funeral service for Peter Edwin Surry, dearly loved husband of Pauline, who died peacefully at home, aged 86 years, was held at the Vale Parish Church and was conducted by The Revd Beverley Hervé. The entrance music was, My heart will go on by Celine Dion. Included in the service was the Bible Reading, John 14: 1-6, and the Poem, God looked around his Garden read by Revd Hervé. Memories of Pete were given by Philip Surry, son. During a period for reflection, Orinoco Flow by...

The funeral service for Maureen Elizabeth Bichard (née Martel), dearly loved wife of the late Stan, who died peacefully at home, aged 88 years, was held at St Saviour’s Parish Church and was conducted by The Revd Mark Charmley. The opening music was Gabriel’s Oboe. Included in the service was the Poem, Our Gran, written and read by Jo, granddaughter, the Bible Reading, John 14: 1-6 and the Tribute given by Revd Mark Leightley. During a time for reflection, I won’t for...

A Service in Celebration, prior to cremation, for the life of Margaret May Moullin (née Keyho), darling wife of the late David, who died at Les Bourgs Hospice, aged 90 years, was held at Le Foulon Chapel and was conducted by the Revd Daniel J Foot. Whilst congregating, a compilation of music by Andre Rieu was played. Included in the service was the Poem, Crossing the Bar, written by Alfred Lord Tennyson, read by Andrew Scutts, godson and the Bible Reading, Psalm 23, was read by Sarah-J...

The funeral service for Alfred Edmund (Alf) King, dearly loved husband of Dot, who died peacefully at home, aged 91 years, was held at The Salvation Army, The Fortress, L’Islet and was conducted by Major Andrew Diaper-Clausen. Whilst congregating, the Band played a variation of music. Included in the service was a Family Tribute and the Bible Reading, Psalm 23 read by Major Diaper-Clausen. The closing music was Star Lake with the Band forming a Guard of Honour as the coffin left the Hal...

The funeral service for Richard John Nickolls, dearly loved husband of Stephanie, who died at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 85 years, was held at St Matthews Church and was conducted by the Revd Linda Le Vasseur. Included in the service was the Bible Reading from St Matthew 6, Memories of Richard and the Poem, God looked around His Garden all read by Revd Le Vasseur. 

A Service of Celebration for the Life of David Edward John Thompson, dearly loved husband of Diana, who died peacefully at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 65 years, was held at the Town Church and was conducted by the Revd Dr Adrian Datta. Included in the service was the Eulogy given by Samuel Thompson, brother, Reflections given by Advocate Gordon Dawes and “What Dad meant to Us” given by Jamie, George and Clementine. The Bible Reading, John 14: 1-7 read by Richard Vowles,...