Funeral Reports

A Service of Celebration for the life of Gemma Marinella Lainé-Sparkes (Sparky), much loved wife of Graham, who died at Les Bourgs Hospice, aged 40 years, was held at St Pierre Park Hotel, and was conducted by Annette Henry, Celebrant. The opening music was Iris by Goo Goo Dolls. Included in the service was the Poem, The Dash by Linda Ellis, Florence Sparkes, niece, sang The Climb by Miley Cyrus and the Eulogy was given by Annette Henry. The congregation were invited to sing along to,...

The funeral service for Roma Elizabeth Wilson (née Guilbert) dearly loved wife of John, who died peacefully at Les Bourgs Hospice, aged 82 years, was held at the Vale Parish Church and was conducted by Revd Beverley Hervé. The opening music was, You’ll never walk alone by Jerry and The Pacemakers. Included in the service was the Bible Reading, John 14: 1-6 read by Revd Hervé. During a time for reflection, I pretend, by Des O’Connor was played. The recessional...

The funeral service for Tony De La Mare, dearly loved husband of the late Mary, who died peacefully at Gardenia Lodge Care Home, aged 85 years, was held at Holy Trinity Church and was conducted by the Revd Dr Adrian Datta. The opening music was Jealous of the Angels by Donna Taggart. Included in the service was the Eulogy given by Andre, son, the Poem, As we look back, read by Dionne, granddaughter, the Bible Reading John 14: 1-7 read by Christopher, grandson and Prayers given by Jean. The co...

The funeral service for Alfred John Lainé, dearly loved husband of the late Ruth, who died at Blanchelande Park Retirement Home, aged 96 years, was held at Les Capelles Methodist Church and was conducted by the Revd Anne Richardson. The opening and recessional music was a playlist by André Rieu and Make me a channel of your peace, played on the organ. Included in the service was the Poem, God looked around his Garden, the Bible Reading John 14: 1-6, 27 and the Poem, Death is not...

The Funeral Service for Paul Louis Le Marquand, loving husband of the late Marjory,  aged 93 years, was held at St Joseph’s Church and conducted by Deacon Mark Leightley. Included in the service were Words of Remembrance given by Ross Le Marquand, son, the First Reading, Corinthians 12:31-13: read by Charlotte Le Marquand, granddaughter, Psalm 23 read by Keith Le Page, nephew and the Gospel, John 14: 1-6 read by Deacon Mark Leightley. 

The funeral service for Anthony (Tony) Mahy, loving husband of Liz, who died peacefully at GreenAcres, aged 92 years, was held at St Paul’s Methodist Church and was conducted by the Revd Howard Stringer. Opening the service was the music, What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong. Included in the service was the Bible Reading, Revelations 21: 1-4, the Tribute was given by Ross and Jodi, grandchildren and the Poem, Do not stand at my grave and weep, was read by Revd Stringer. The recessi...

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...