Funeral Reports

The funeral service for Peggy Joan Ingrouille (née Pattimore), widow of Tom who died peacefully at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 93, was held at St John’s Church and was conducted by The Dean, The Very Revd Tim Barker. Included in the service were memories of Peggy, taken from Peggy’s own life story book, read by Peter Carey. The Poem, Lord, help me to live this day (attributed to St Francis of Assisi), read by Sue Germain and the Bible Reading, Psalm 46 read by Ani...

A service to Honour the Life of Howard Edward Roberts KC OBE, dearly loved husband to Jan, father of Ben and Will, grandad to Pip, Isaac and Rafi and best friend of Barack, who died peacefully at home, aged 69, was held at St Andrew’s Parish Church and was conducted by The Dean, The Very Revd Tim Barker. Included in the service were the Bible Readings, Psalm 8: 1, 3-5, 9 read by Darryl Ogier, Psalm 46: 1-5, 9, 10 read by Robert Titterington and Revelation 21: 1-7 read by Helen Wills. Th...

The funeral service, prior to cremation, for Michael John Vance, husband of the late Jennie, who died peacefully at St John’s Residential Home, aged 85, was held at Le Foulon Chapel and was conducted by Celebrant, Annette Henry.  The service sheet which included a sketch of Michael was drawn by Brooke, granddaughter. Included in the service was the song, Morning has broken by Cat Stevens and the Eulogy, with tributes from family and friends was given by Annette who also read a pers...

The funeral service for Betty Joyce Davies (née Morris), widow of Den, who died peacefully at Maison de Beauvoir Care Home, aged 92, was held at Les Cotils and was conducted by Celebrant, Michelle Duquemin. Opening the service was the music, Because you loved me by Michael Ball. Included in the service were three Poems, Rows of Stitches, What is a Mum and Something Beautiful Remains all read by Michelle. During a time of reflection, Wind beneath my wings by Bette Midler was played. The...

The funeral service for Peter Thomas Henry Bean husband of the late Valerie, who died at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 88, was held at the Vale Parish Church and was conducted by Revd Beverley Hervé. The opening music was, Great is thy Faithfulness. Included in the service were the Bible Readings, Psalm 23 and John 14: 1-6 and the Tribute all read by Revd Hervé. During a time for reflection, Lover’s Waltz by The Merrymen was played. The recessional music was the Bl...

The funeral service for David James Adrian Amory, husband of Barbara, who died peacefully at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 80, was held at St Stephen’s Parish Church and was conducted by Father Joe Thompson. Prior to the service a selection of music from the Royal Marine Band was played. A Guard of Honour formed outside the Church prior to the coffin entering. Included in the service was the Eulogy given by Peter Amory, son and the Scripture Reading 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8, 12-13...

Requiem Mass was celebrated at Our Lady Star of the Sea by Father Inna Reddy Gade, assisted by Canon Gerald Hetherington, for Mary Angela Taylor Meadowcroft (née Coe) dearly loved wife of Tony, who died peacefully at home, aged 85. Included in the service was the Eulogy given by Angela, granddaughter, First Reading, Isaiah 49 read by Theresa, Young and the Gospel, John 14: 1-14 read by Fr Gade.                &n...

The funeral service for David (Dave) Paul Philippe, husband of Janet, who died at Les Bourgs Hospice, aged 74, was held at the Vale Parish Church and was conducted by   Revd Beverley Hervé . The opening music was Summer of 69 by Bryan Adams. Included in the service was the Bible Reading, 1 Corinthians 13: 4-9, 11-13, a Tribute to Dave and the Poem, Gone Fishing by Dalmar Pepper all read by Revd Hervé. The recessional music was, Don’t forget to Remember by the Bee...

The funeral service for Edward (Eddie) Henry Trebert, husband of the late Doreen, who died at Summerland House Nursing Home, aged 92, was held at St Sampson’s Parish Church and was conducted by The Very Revd John A Guille. Included in the service was the Reading, Verses from Ecclesiastes Chapter 3. Chantelle, granddaughter, gave her own personal tribute. The recessional music was Simply the Best by Tina Turner.

The funeral service for Gwenneth (Gwen) Iris Taylor (née Lowe), widow of Brian who died peacefully at Les Ormes Care Home, aged 87, was held at the Salvation Army Fortress and conducted by Major Andrew Diaper-Clausen. The opening music was, Forgotten Dreams by Leroy Anderson. Included in the service were Tributes to Gwen, the Bible Reading, Psalm 139: 1-9 and the Poem, If Roses Grow in Heaven written by Kirsten Prues, chosen by Claire and Ian, all read by Major Diaper-Clausen. The rece...

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.