Funeral Reports

A Service of Celebration for the life of Catherine Virginia Helen Tostevin (née Troalic), widow of Gordon, who died at Browhill Nursing Home, aged 90, was held at St Joseph’s Church and conducted by Deacon Mark Leightley. Included in the service were words of remembrance read on behalf of the family, by Deacon Mark, he also read a favourite prayer of Catherine’s called From Every Kind of Sin Dear God.  The Bible Readings Matthew 5: V 1-12 read by Glenn Drake and John 1...

A service of celebration for the life of Steven (Steve) James McCormack, beloved son of Jane and the late Roy, who died aged 39, was held at Les Cotils and conducted by Revd Beverley Hervé. Opening the service was the music, Sky Full of Stars by Coldplay. Included in the service was a reading from Toilers of the Sea by Victor Hugo, the Bible Reading, Mark 4: 35-38 with a Tribute to Steven and the Poem, Gone Fishing. During a time of reflection, including a photo montage, Wake Me Up Whe...

The funeral service, prior to cremation, for Rosemary Ann Breton (née Bourgaize, formerly De La Haye), widow of Alan, who died at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 82 years and six days, was held at Le Foulon Chapel and was conducted by Revd Benjamin Duncan. Opening the service was the music, No More Scars in Heaven by Casting Crowns. Included in the service was the Bible Reading John 14: 1-6, 26 together with a tribute given by Rachel, granddaughter and the Eulogy by Tom Ogier. Du...

The funeral service for Albert (Al) Thomas Ogier, loved husband of Phyll, who died at Les Bourgs Hospice, aged 81, was held at Les Camps Methodist Church and was conducted by Revd Stephen Dallin. To open the service El Shaddai by Amy Grant was played. Included in the service was the Reading, Romans 8: 37-39, read by David Knight, son-in-law. The Eulogy and the Poem, Heavenly Playground, written by Adrian Plass, were read by Revd Dallin. The recessional music was When the roll is called up yon...

A Service of celebration, prior to cremation, for the life of Edward (Fif) Mahy, husband of Dianne, who died at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 88, was held at Le Foulon Chapel and was conducted by Michael Main. Included in the service was a period of reflection during which Mack the Knife by Bobby Darin was played. Remembering Fif was read by Sarah Chick and the closing music was Sailing by Rod Stewart.

The funeral service, prior to cremation, for Brian Taylor husband of Gwen, who died at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 85, was held at Le Foulon Chapel and was conducted by the Celebrant, Michelle Duquemin. Opening the service was the music, Going Home (Local Hero) by Mark Knopfler, Newcastle United’s walk on song. Included in the service were Memories of Brian and the Poem, Our Father kept a garden which were read by Michelle Duquemin. During a period of reflection, Close to you...

The funeral service for Christopher Harold Minta, husband of Barbara who died peacefully at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 86, was held at the Vale Parish Church and was conducted by the Rector, the Revd Beverley Hervé. The entrance music was Saint-Saens Organ Concerto played by Andrew Warren. Included in the service was the Bible Reading, Ecclesiastes 3, 1-8 read by Barbara Minta, wife, with Memories of Chris given by Julian Minta, eldest son. During the time of Reflection, Ben...

A Service of Celebration for the life of Margaret Elizabeth Murphy (née Le Cocq), widow of Horace, who died at home, aged 86, was held at Le Foulon Chapel, conducted by Celebrant, Michelle Duquemin. Opening the service was Three Steps to Heaven by Daniel O’Donnell. Included in the service were the poems, Our Gran, read by Lisa, granddaughter and Roses Grown in Heaven, read by Julie, daughter-in-law and memories of Margaret, including special thoughts from her granddaughters, read...