Funeral Reports

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...

The funeral service for James (Jim) Henry Mechem dearly loved husband of the late Enid, who died peacefully at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 93, was held at Les Cotils and conducted by The Revd Jan Le Billon. Included in the service was the Poem, In Memory of a Grandfather so Dear read by Kirsty and Jackie, granddaughters. The Tribute compiled by the family was read by Chris Mechem, son and the Bible Reading John 14: 1-6, 27 was read by Revd Le Billon. The recessional music was, Drivi...

The funeral service for Enid Reta Norman (née Hubert), beloved wife of the late Eric, who died at Highfield House Care Home, aged 98, was held at St Paul’s Methodist   Church and was conducted by The Revd Howard Stringer. Included in the service were the Bible Readings, 1 Corinthians 13 and Revelation 21: 1-4 together with the Tribute all read by Revd Stringer. During a period of reflection Tchaikovsky’s Sweet Dream was played.

A Service of Celebration for the life of Margaret Florence Trebert (née Birch), loved wife of the late David, who died at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 94, was held at Le Foulon Chapel and was conducted by Michelle Duquemin, Celebrant. Opening music was Dream A Little Dream of Me by Doris Day. Patricia Montgomery, niece read Memories of Margaret written by Rena Fraser, cousin, André Trebert, nephew and Patricia. During a time of reflection, The Wonder of You by Elvis Pre...

A Service of Celebration for the life of Robert (Bob) William Cook beloved husband of Paulette (Polly), who died peacefully at Les Bourgs Hospice, aged 82, was held at Les Cotils and was conducted by Celebrant, Annette Henry. The opening music was Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head by BJ Thomas and What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong. Included in the service was the Poem, The Precious Gift, the Reading, Psalm 23 and the Eulogy given by Annette Henry. The hymn was Dear Lord and Father of...

The funeral service, prior to cremation, for Elizabeth (Betty) Joy Le Breton, widow of George, who died peacefully at Les Ormes Care Home, aged 96, was held at Le Foulon Chapel and was conducted by Celebrant, Annette Henry. The processional music was a compilation of Only You by The Platters, All I Have to do is Dream and Devoted by You by the Everley Brothers and I Can’t Stop Loving You by Ray Charles. Included in the service were the Poems, All is Well by Henry Scott Holland and God L...

The funeral service for Patsy Le Galloudec (née Kendellen) loving wife of the late Peter (Gallo), who died at Les Bourgs Hospice, aged 63, was held at St Martin’s Parish Church and was conducted by The Revd Jan Le Billon. Opening the service was the music, Islands in the Stream, by Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers. Included in the service was the Tribute from Peter and Colin, read by Peter Daff, friend. A family Tribute, Bible Reading, John 3: 3, 11-17 and the Poem, Footprints, were...

The funeral service for Heather Mildred Irene Gibbs (née Watson), widow of Alan, who died at Browhill Nursing Home, aged 75, 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, 26, 27 read by Revd Hervé and Memories of Heather, with tributes given by Veronica, sister, Toby, son and Dr Hanna.

The funeral service for Michael (Mick – Mike) Sebire dearly loved husband of June, who died peacefully at home aged 72, was held at the Vale Parish Church and was conducted by the Revd Beverley Hervé. Opening the service was Coz I Luv You by Slade. Included in the service was the Bible Reading, Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8, Memories of Mike from the family and the Poems God saw you getting tired and God looked around his garden, all read by Revd Hervé. The recessional music was Sim...

The funeral service for Geoffrey (Geoff) Thomas Young dearly loved partner of Isabel, who died peacefully at Blanchelande Park Nursing Home, aged 77, was held at St John’s Church and was conducted by The Very Revd John A Guille. Included in the service were the Readings, All is Well by Canon Scott-Holland, read by Richard Jones, nephew and St John 14: 1-6, 29 read by Revd Guille. The recessional music was What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong.      &nbs...

The funeral service for Derek Alfred Sargent, loved husband of the late Jeanne who died peacefully at Chateau du Village Nursing Home, aged 89, was held at St Matthew’s Church, Cobo and was conducted by The Revd Linda Le Vasseur. Opening the service was the music, Can’t Help Falling in Love by Elvis Presley. Included in the service was a Poem, Pop, read by Emma, granddaughter from all the grandchildren and great-children. Memories of Derek and the Bible Reading from 1 Corinthians...

The funeral service for Allan William Brown, dearly loved partner of Sandra, who died peacefully on Brehon Ward, Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 72, was held at St Paul’s Methodist Church and was conducted by the Revd Howard Stringer. Included in the service was a tribute to Allan read by Revd Stringer. During a period of reflection Spirit in the Sky by Doctor and the Medics was played. The recessional music was, You’ll never walk alone by Gerry and the Pacemakers.   &...

The funeral service, prior to cremation, for Janna Elvira Coomber (formerly Schüpfer née Martin), dearly loved wife of the late Brian, who died at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 81, was held at Le Foulon Chapel and was conducted by Pastor Tim Henry. Included in the service was the Bible Reading, Romans Chapter 8 Verses 31-39 read by Pastor Henry and the Eulogy given by Jason, son.