Funeral Reports

A Service of Celebration for the life of Janet Ann Guille (née Cherry), dearly loved wife of the late Lewis, who died at Le Platon Care Home, aged 87 years, was held at Le Foulon Chapel, and was conducted by Annette Henry, Celebrant. Opening the service was Simply the Best by Tina Turner. Included in the service was a Poem written and read by Natalie, granddaughter with the Eulogy, with tributes from family and friends, given by Annette Henry. During a period of contemplation, accompan...

The funeral service for Marilyn Jean Stanford (née Vile), dearly loved wife of Brian, who died suddenly at her home, aged 76 years, was held at Bordeaux Methodist Church and was conducted by Revd Howard Stringer. Included in the service was a reading by Tim Le Prevost, nephew, a poem ‘Our Aunty Ma’ read by Peter Le Prevost, nephew and the Eulogy was given by Joy Le Prevost, sister.

A Service of Celebration for the life of Leonard Michael Howard, dearly loved husband of Judy, who died peacefully at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 86 years, was held at the St Martin’s Parish Hall and was conducted by Michelle Duquemin, Celebrant. Drummers, Darren James, Woody James and Joe James led the service with the Drum Salute – Grenadiers March. The opening music was Misty by Ella Fitzgerald. Included in the service were Memories of Dad from Karen, Laurence and Luc...

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...