Funeral Reports

The funeral service for Margaret (Meg) Martin, widow of Derek who died peacefully at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 95, was held at St Sampson’s Parish Church and was conducted by the Revd Jan Le Billon. Opening the service, Supermarket Flowers by Ed Sheeran was played. Included in the service were the Poems, A Message for our Mum read by Pat, Syl and Mag, daughters and a Message from Mum read by Maureen, daughter. The Eulogy, prepared by the family and the Bible Reading John 14:...

The funeral service, prior to cremation, for Eric Harold Taylor, widower of Eileen, who died at Les Bourgs Hospice, aged 85, was held at Le Foulon Chapel and was conducted by Celebrant, Annette Henry. Included in the service was a poem written by Catherine, daughter, the Eulogy, including contributions from the family and the poem, Sonnet, by Rupert Brooke read by Marianne, granddaughter. During a period of contemplation, including a photo montage, Stardust, as performed by Nat King Cole, was...

A Service of Celebration for the life of Michael (Bruce) Riley, husband of Jenny, who died at the Summerland House Nursing Home, aged 84, was held at Les Cotils and was conducted by Celebrant, Annette Henry. Opening the service was the music, Piper to the End by Skipinnish. Included in the service was a Poem written and read by Kate, daughter, and was followed by a piano recital, Dreams. The Eulogy with tributes from family and friends was read by Annette included a recorded tribute from his...

A Service of Celebration for the life of Royston (Roy) Wilson de Jersey, who died peacefully at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 83, was held at the Vale Douzaine Room and was conducted by Celebrant, Michelle Duquemin. Prior to the service a selection of 60’s/70’s music was played during the arrival of the congregation. The opening music was Something by The Beatles. Included in the service was a Tribute to Roy read by Colin, son, the Poems, His Journey Goes On by Joe Eliston...

The funeral service, prior to cremation, for Richard Henry, widower of Margaret, who died at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 95, was held at Le Foulon Chapel and was conducted by Revd Linda Le Vasseur. The opening music was the Ballad of Adeline by Richard Clayderman. Included in the service were memories of Dick given by Matthew Henry, son. The closing music was Wind beneath my Wings by Bette Midler. The organist, Stephen Francis, accompanied the singing of All things bright and beauti...

The funeral service for Pamela Hall (née) Plevin who died peacefully at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 90, was held at Our Lady Star of the Sea, Delancey and was conducted by Celebrant, Canon Christopher Rutledge. Included in the service were the Readings, Book of the Apocalypse 14: 13 read by Tich Harvey and John 14: 1-6 read by Canon Rutledge.

The funeral service, prior to cremation, for Roy Vincent Holland, widower of Mary, who died at Les Bourgs Hospice, aged 82, was held at Le Foulon Chapel and was conducted by Celebrant, Michelle Duquemin. The opening music was Smooth Sailin by Daniel O’Donnell. Included in the service was a Tribute to Roy and the Poem, God looked around his Garden, both read by Michelle. During a time of reflection, Sailing by Rod Stewart was played and the closing music was Somewhere my Love from Dr Zhi...

The funeral service for Janet Kathleen Gallienne (née Foley), widow of Len who died peacefully at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 86, was held at St Joseph’s Church and was conducted by Deacon Mark Leightley. Included in the service was the First Reading, Ecclesiastes 3: 1-11, Gospel Reading, John 14: 1-6 both read by Deacon Mark and the Poem, When Tomorrow Starts Without Me, read by Deborah Gallienne-Ward, daughter. The recessional music was We’ll Meet Again by Vera...

A Service of Celebration for the life of Marion Stella Sullivan (née Palmieri), widow of John, who died at GreenAcres Care Home, aged 84, was held at Les Cotils and was conducted by Celebrant, Annette Henry. Opening the service was Dancing Queen by Abba. Included in the service was the Poem, Miss Me But Let Me Go by Christina Rossetti and the Eulogy, with tributes from family and friends, both read by Annette. A period of contemplation was accompanied by Fields of Gold by Sting. The re...

The funeral service for Julie Ann Dyer (née Lainé), wife of Chris, who died peacefully at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 64, was held at St Sampson’s Parish Church and was conducted by the Revd Justin Taylor. Upon arrival at the Church a guard of honour was provided by past and present members of the Sarnia Sword Club and a representative of the Royal Navy. The entrance music was ‘Supermarket flowers’ by Ed Sheeran. Included in the service was the Bible...

The funeral service for John Martin Greany, husband of Hazel who died peacefully at Blanchelande Park Nursing Home, aged 91, was held at St Stephen’s Church and was conducted by Fr Joe Thompson and Preacher, Fr Andrew Greany. The opening music was Flocks in pastures green abiding by J S Bach. Included in the service was the Scripture Reading, Revelation 21: 1-7 read by Frances, daughter. Following the Committal, the choir sung Nunc Dimittis. The recessional music was Fugue in D Minor by...

A Service of Celebration for the life of Michael (Mike) William Ingrouille, adored husband of Jan, who died peacefully at home, aged 75, was held at Les Cotils and was conducted by Celebrant, Annette Henry. The opening music was When a Man Loves a Woman by Percy Sledge. Included in the service was the poem, Thursdays written by Mike and read by Annette, and the Eulogy, with contributions from the family, read by Tony, brother, Scott, son and Annette. During a period of contemplation, accompan...

The funeral service for Derek Douglas Mechem, husband of the late Betty, who died at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 92, was held at St Paul’s Methodist Church and was conducted by The Revd Howard Stringer. Included in the service was the Bible Reading, John 14: 1-6, 27 read by Revd Stringer. The Eulogy was given by Glenn Ashworth, grandson and the Poem, All is Well was read by Kathleen Bichard.

A Service of Celebration for the life of Elizabeth Susan (Liz/Sue) Brouard (née Cooke), widow of Alan, who died at Blanchelande Park Nursing Home, aged 86, was held at Le Foulon Chapel and was conducted by Celebrant, Annette Henry. The opening music was, I am a Poor Wayfaring Stranger by Jos Slovick. Included in the service the Eulogy with family tributes, read by Jean-Luc and the poem, The Owl and the Pussy-Cat read by Annette. During a period of contemplation, Les Filles du Cât...

The funeral service for Michael John Beacham, widower of Bernice who died peacefully at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 81, was held at St Stephen’s Church and was conducted by Fr Joe Thompson. Included in the service was the Eulogy given by Fiona Beacham, daughter, Scripture Reading, John 14: 1-6 read by Ann Goss and Nunc Dimittus sung by the Choir.                

The funeral service for Philip John Bond, beloved father of Matt, Nick, Robert and Katie and partner to Margy, who died at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 81, was held at  the Castel Parish Church and was conducted by The Rt Revd Nick Drayson. Opening the service was the Music, Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring by Johann Sebastian Bach. Included in the service were family tributes read by Katie, the Poems, Our Father Kept a Garden, by Unknown Author, read by Matt, Epitaph on my Own...

A Service of Celebration for the life of Paul Martyn Falla, husband of Gail, who died peacefully at home, aged 67, was held at The Rock Community Church Centre and was conducted by Revd Jonathan Le Tocq. Included in the service was the Eulogy given by Brian Falla, brother, Readings and Address given by Revd Jonathan Le Tocq and the song, Neverland, played by Toby Falla, son.

A Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Diana Mary Nicole (née Bachmann, formerly de la Rue), widow of the late Christopher, who died peacefully at Highfield House Care Home aged 94 was held at The Town Church on Saturday 22 February, conducted by The Revd Penny Graysmith and The Revd Beverley Hervé. Opening the service was the music, Nimrod from the Enigma Variations by Edward Elgar. Psalms 121 and 123: 1-3, 6 were read by Kay Davis, daughter. Tributes were given by Colin de...