Funeral Reports

The funeral service for Estelle Nadine McKenzie (née Renouf), widow of Jim, who died at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 77, was held at St Paul’s Methodist Church, conducted by Revd Stephen Dallin. To open the service, Ave Maria by Carlo Paul Santanna was played. Included in the service was a family tribute, given by Claire and Louise, daughters. Lara’s Theme from Dr Zhivago by Andre Rieu was played during the Time of Reflection and the Poem, Her Journey’s Just...

The funeral service for Cecilia May Mabire (née Vidamour), who died at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 80, was held at Castel Parish Church and was conducted by the Rt Revd Nick Drayson. Included in the service was the opening music, Over the Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole. Tributes from the family were written by Tina and Gary and read by Revd Drayson who also read the Bible Reading, John: 14, 1-6. During a period of reflection, In the Arms of an Angel by Sarah McLachlan...

The funeral service for Monica Ruby Scowen (nee Poole), widow of Bert, who died peacefully at Le Platon Nursing Home, aged 90, was held at St Sampsons Parish Church and was conducted by the Revd Jan Le Billon. Included in the service was a family tribute compiled by Collette, daughter, the Poem, Afterglow by Helen Lowrie Marshall was read by Lynnette Davidson, with the Bible Reading, John 14: 1 - 6, 27 read by Revd Le Billon. The organist, Joan Le Flem, accompanied the singing of Morning has...

The funeral service for Mary Carol Fuller, wife of Robin who died peacefully at home, aged 69, was held at St Martin’s Parish Church and was conducted by the Very Revd John A Guille. During the service the Eulogy was given by Sarah Lyle, with the Readings, There are big Waves by Eleanor Farjeon and Castles in the Sand by Dorothy Baker. The Bible Reading was taken from St Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians Ch. 13: 1-13 and during a period of reflection, which included a photo m...

The funeral service for Bernard Mansell Lainé, husband of Elizabeth, who died at Blanchelande Park Nursing Home, aged 85 years, was held at Les Camps Methodist Church and was conducted by Revd Steve Dallin. Included in the service were the readings, Psalm 23 and John 14: 1-6, 27 and Eulogy. The organist, Martin Le Boutillier, accompanied the singing of Immortal, Invisible, God only wise and All things bright and beautiful. The service was followed by private interment.

The funeral service, prior to cremation, for Jeanne Margaret Sargent (nee Welch) wife of Derek who died at the Chateau du Village Nursing Home, aged 85, was held at St Matthew’s Church and conducted by the Revd Linda Le Vasseur. Opening the service the music, Can’t Help Falling in Love by Elvis Presley was played. During the service Emma, granddaughter, read her memories, family memories were read by Rev Le Vasseur, the Bible Reading from 1 Corinthians 13 was read by Lindsey Veill...

The funeral service for Stephen (Steve) Paul Le Maitre husband of Gina, who died at home, aged 64, was held at St Stephen’s Church and was conducted by Fr Joe Thompson. Included in the service was the opening music, Nights in White Satin by the Moody Blues and the scripture reading, John 14: 1-6 was read by Fr Joe Thomson. The Eulogy consisted of a number of personal tributes that the family had previously recorded. The service ended with You’ll never walk alone by Gerry and the P...

The funeral service, prior to cremation, for Capt Peter Arthur Voute CBE, husband of the late Marta, who died peacefully at home, aged 85, was held at St Matthew’s Church and was conducted by the Revd Gill Nobes. To begin the service Nimrod was played. During the service Memories of Peter were read by Carina Howitt, daughter, Tricia Voute, daughter, Tristan Howitt, son-in-law and Benjamin Howitt, grandson with Mark Bootherstone, godson, reading from the Bible, Isaiah 43: 1-2 and Romans...

The funeral service for Dulcie (Dolly) Violet Couch (nee Ogier), wife of the late Roy (Arley), who died at Highfield House Care Home, aged 95, was held at St Sampson’s Parish Church and was conducted by The Revd Jan Le Billion. Opening the service was the music, Memory, from the musical Cats by Elaine Paige. Included in the service were the poems, Gran, read by Tracy Bisson, granddaughter, and, She is Gone, read by Karol Hort, niece, a Tribute to Dulcie, written by the family, read by R...