Funeral Reports

The funeral service for Michael Edward Valpied much loved husband of Pat, who died peacefully at home, aged 89 years, was held at St Martin’s Parish Church and was conducted by the Revd Daniel Foot. Included in the service was the Eulogy given by André, son-in-law and the Seafarers Prayer. During a period of reflection, Come unto him from Handel’s Messiah was sung by Joan Le Flem. The recessional music was I’ll walk with God by Mario Lanza.     &nb...

Requiem Mass was celebrated at St Joseph’s Church by Father Inna Reddy Gade for Pauline Tostevin (formerly Merrien, née Turner), who died peacefully at Le Platon Home, aged 83 years.  Included in the service were Readings from the Prophet Daniel, Chapter 12: 1-3, read by John Merrien, St Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians Chapter 4: 13-18, read by William Merrien and the Gospel according to Matthew Chapter 25: 31-46, read by Father Inna.

The funeral service for Janet Elizabeth Aslett, who died peacefully at Maison de Quetteville, aged 81 years, 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 Joy Liggett, the Tribute read by Revd Stringer and the Poem, What is Dying, read by Claire Teed. During a period for reflection, The Lord’s my Shepherd, sung by Stuart Townsend and Stoneleigh Wo...

The funeral service for David Frederick Raymond Torode, dearly loved husband of the late May, who died peacefully at Maison de Quetteville, aged 87 years, was held at Our Lady Star of the Sea and was conducted by Fr Inna Reddy Gade, Celebrant. Included in the service was the Eulogy given by Sarah and Tash, granddaughters and the Readings, St Pauls to the Corinthians 12:31 – 13:8 read by Theresa Young and John 14: 1-6 read by Fr Inna.

The funeral service for Michael Frederick Marett, beloved husband of Pat, who died at Summerland House Nursing Home, aged 84, was held at Martels Chapel, and was conducted by The Very Revd John A Guille. Included in the service was the Poem, Do not ask me to remember, read by Tracey De Carteret, daughter who also talked about her Dad’s interests and shared some family memories. Verses from St John’s Gospel 14 were read by Becky Winterflood, Paul’s partner and Revd Guille rea...

The funeral service, prior to cremation, for Trudi Ann Nicholson (née Hills), who died peacefully at home, aged 64 years, was held at Le Foulon Chapel and was conducted by The Revd Jan Le Billon. Opening the service was the music Love is all around by Wet Wet Wet. Included in the service was the Tribute and a Poem read by Kim Pattimore, friend, the Bible Reading 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8, 13 and a Poem entitled Farewell to Trudi was read by Revd Le Billon. During a period for reflection, a...

The funeral service for Harvey Christopher John Marshall, dearly loved husband of Hazel, who died peacefully at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 80, was held at The Town Church and was conducted by the Revd Peter Graysmith.  The processional music was Nimrod by Edward Elgar. Included in the service was the Tribute given by Hazel, who also read the Poem If I should Go by Joyce Grenfell, the Bible Reading, John 14: 1-6, read by Sarah-Jane Allen and the Reading, What Will Matt...