Funeral Reports

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...

The funeral service for Nigel Gordon Robson, husband of Joan, who died peacefully at home, aged 68, was held at the Forest Parish Church and was conducted by The Revd Claire Claxton. Included in the service was the Bible Reading, Ecclesiastes Chapter 3,

The funeral service for Christopher (Chris) Le Page, husband of Valerie, who died at home, aged 81, was held at St Matthews Church and was conducted by The Revd Linda Le Vasseur. Opening the service was the Formula 1 Theme (The Chain). Included in the service was a personal tribute given by Rhian, granddaughter, memories of Chris, written by the family, and the Bible Reading, Ecclesiasties Ch. 3: 1-14 read by Revd Le Vasseur. During a period of reflection, Wind beneath my wings by Bette Midle...

A Service of Celebration, prior to cremation, for the live of Adrian Richard (Teppy) Terpstra, who died at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 66, was held at the Vale Douzaine Room and was conducted by Annette Henry, Celebrant. Opening the service was the music, Don’t let me down, by The Beatles. Included in the service was the Poem, Dash, and the Eulogy with contributions from the family both read by Annette. During a period of contemplation, accompanied by a photo montage, Wild Hor...

Requiem Mass was concelebrated at St Joseph’s Church by Father Inna Reddy Gade, assisted by Deacon Mark Leightley and Canon Gerard Hetherington, for Michael Brian Carré, husband of Marian, who died peacefully at home, aged 80. Prior to the service a selection of Sacred Music was sung by The Guernsey Welsh Male Voice Choir, who also sung during the Communion. The Processional Hymn was Guide me, O thou great Jehovah. Included in the service were words of remembrance read by Jane Ca...

A Service of Celebration for the lives of Margaret Creber (née Toms), who died at Summerland House Nursing Home, aged 95 and her late husband, Thomas Roy Creber, who died during the first lockdown in 2020, was held at Le Foulon Chapel and was conducted by Annette Henry, Celebrant. Opening the service was the music, Evergreen, by Barbra Streisand. Included in the service was the Poem, A Life of Kindness – In Memory of a Selfless Soul and the Eulogy read by Annette. During a period...

A Service of Celebration, prior to cremation, for the life of Sheila Ann Maunder (née McKirgan), widow of Arthur, who died at the Chateau du Village Nursing Home, aged 93, was held at Le Foulon Chapel and was conducted by Annette Henry, Celebrant. The opening music was, Wind Beneath My Wings by Bette Midler. Included in the service was the Poem, Legacy of Love read by Elise, granddaughter, the Eulogy, with tributes from the family read by Annette. Memories from Becky, granddaughter, we...

The funeral service for Daphne Maud Bacon (née McKane), wife of Dave, who died on Brehon Ward aged 82, was held at the Vale Parish Church and was conducted by The Revd Beverley Hervé. Opening the service was the music, I will always love you – Panpipes. Included in the service was the Bible Reading, John 14: 1-6, 26, 27 read by Katie, granddaughter, a Tribute written and read by Dave, with further thoughts from Mark and Jules read by Revd Hervé and the Poem, Let Me...

The funeral service for Elizabeth Clare Chamberlain (née Read), wife of Richard (Trickie), who died peacefully at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 79, was held at the Forest Parish Church and was conducted by the Revd Claire Caxton. Included in the service was the poem, I wondered lonely as a cloud by William Wordsworth, the Bible Reading, John 14: 1-6, 27 both read by Revd Claxton. The poem, Forever my mum was read by Thomas Chamberlain, son and during a time of reflection Superm...

A Service of Celebration, prior to cremation, for the life of Enid Mary Le Prevost (née Woodward), widow of Lloyd, who died peacefully at home, aged 93, was held at Le Foulon Chapel and was conducted by Michelle Duquemin, Celebrant. Opening the service was the music, My Heart Will Go On, by Celine Dion. Included in the service were family memories of Enid and the Poem, Miss me – but let me go, both read by Michelle. During a time of reflection, Vivaldi Seasons – Spring was...

A service of celebration for the life of Mandy Karen Le Cornu, who died peacefully at home, aged 62, was held at the Vale Parish Church and was conducted by the Revd Beverley Hervé. Included in the service was the Bible Reading John 14: 1-6, read by Paul Tulie, brother-in-law and memories of Mandy, read by Revd Hervé. During a moment of reflection, Land of a Thousand Words by the Scissor Sisters was played. The recessional music was Remember by the Bay City Rollers.   ...

A Service of Celebration, prior to cremation, for the life of Terry White, who died at Les Bourgs Hospice, aged 91, was held at Le Foulon Chapel and was conducted by the Celebrant, Annette Henry. Opening the service was the music, Elgar’s Nimrod by the London Philharmonic Orchestra followed by Share My Yoke by the Desford Colliery Band. Included in the service was a Poem read by Juliet, daughter, the Eulogy given by Paul, son, a reading by way of an extract from one of Terry’s nov...

A Service of Celebration for the life of David Michael (Ozzy) Pugh, husband of Jan who died peacefully at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 72, was held at the Vale Parish Church and was conducted by the Revd Bev Hervé. Opening the service was the music, Changes by Black Sabbath. Included in the service was the Bible Reading, John 14: 1-6, 26, 27 and Memories of David both read by Revd Hervé. A moment for reflection was accompanied by Keeping the Dream Alive by Münchene...

The funeral service for June Margaret Davis (née Stephenson), widow of Alan who died peacefully at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 91, was held at Les Capelles Methodist Church and was conducted by the Revd Jacky Cottrell. Opening the service was a selection of music by John Rutter played by organist, Peter Le Messurier. Included in the service was the Bible Reading, Psalm 23, was read by Ken Falla and the Tribute, written by the family was read by Revd Cottrell. The Poem, She is...

The funeral service, prior to cremation, for Neville George Brown, husband of Olive, who died at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 87, was held at Le Foulon Chapel and was conducted by the celebrant, Annette Henry. Opening the service was the music, Impromptu No 2 in A Flat Major OP142 by James Last. Included in the service was a Tribute written and read Karis and Chloe, grandchildren, the Eulogy read by Annette Henry and the Poem, Feel no guilt in Laughter. During a period of contemplati...

The funeral service for Deborah Lapidus (née Lowe), wife of Bobby and adored mother of Jessica, who died peacefully at home, aged 62, was held at the Vale Parish Church and was conducted by the Revd Beverley Hervé. Opening the service was the music, Always on my Mind by Elvis Presley. Included in the service was the Bible Readings, John 14: 1-6, 26, 27, memories of Debbie, a time of reflection, during which the music, My Love, My Life version from the movie Mamma Mia! Here we go...

The funeral service for Roger James Vaudin, husband of Beryl, father of Mark and Lee, who entered into rest at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 85, on 8th November 2024, was held at the Vale Parish Church and was conducted by Revd Beverley Hervé. Opening the service was the music, We’ve Only Just Begun by The Carpenters. Included in the service was the Bible Reading, John 14: 1-6, 27 read by Revd Hayley Edmundson, great-niece,...

The funeral service for Peter John Le Feuvre, husband of May, who died at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 67, was held at St Joseph’s Church and conducted by Canon Christopher Rutledge. Included in the service was the Eulogy written by Steve Le Feuvre, son and read by Alfie Le Feuvre, son. The Bible Readings were St John 3: 1-2 read by Elaine Le Feuvre, daughter-in-law and Gospel Reading, Matthew 5: 1-12 read by Canon Rutledge. The Recessional Music was organ variations of Eternal...