Funeral Reports

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...

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...