Funeral Reports

The funeral service for Michael John Walden, widower of Kathleen, who died peacefully at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 91, was held at the Vale Parish Church and was conducted by the Revd Beverley Hervé. Included in the service was the Bible Reading, Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8, 12-13 read by Anne Osborne, daughter and memories of Mike given by Neil and William Walden, sons. During a period of reflection, Abide with me was played by the organist, Andrew Warren, who also accompanied the...

The funeral service for Shirley Ann Harvey (née Le Huray), widow of Michael, who died at Maison de Quetteville, aged 90, was held at the Vale Parish Church and was conducted by Revd Beverley Hervé. Opening the service was the music, Fields of Gold, by Eva Cassidy. Included in the service was the Bible Reading, I Corinthians 13: 4-8, and the Poem, Our Mother kept a garden read by Revd Hervé. The Tribute was given by Sue, daughter. A period of reflection was accompanied by...

A Service of Celebration for the life of Rosalind (Ros) Elizabeth Sackett (née Morgan, formerly Wheadon), wife of Chris, who died at home, aged 79, was held at Les Cotils and was conducted by Celebrant, Annette Henry. Included in the service were reflections on Ros’s life, and the Eulogy, including tributes from the family, read by Annette. Emma Morgan, niece and goddaughter, shared her personal tribute together with a poem entitled, I carry your heart with me, I carry it in my h...

The funeral service for Peggy Joan Ingrouille (née Pattimore), widow of Tom who died peacefully at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 93, was held at St John’s Church and was conducted by The Dean, The Very Revd Tim Barker. Included in the service were memories of Peggy, taken from Peggy’s own life story book, read by Peter Carey. The Poem, Lord, help me to live this day (attributed to St Francis of Assisi), read by Sue Germain and the Bible Reading, Psalm 46 read by Ani...

A service to Honour the Life of Howard Edward Roberts KC OBE, dearly loved husband to Jan, father of Ben and Will, grandad to Pip, Isaac and Rafi and best friend of Barack, who died peacefully at home, aged 69, was held at St Andrew’s Parish Church and was conducted by The Dean, The Very Revd Tim Barker. Included in the service were the Bible Readings, Psalm 8: 1, 3-5, 9 read by Darryl Ogier, Psalm 46: 1-5, 9, 10 read by Robert Titterington and Revelation 21: 1-7 read by Helen Wills. Th...

The funeral service, prior to cremation, for Michael John Vance, husband of the late Jennie, who died peacefully at St John’s Residential Home, aged 85, was held at Le Foulon Chapel and was conducted by Celebrant, Annette Henry.  The service sheet which included a sketch of Michael was drawn by Brooke, granddaughter. Included in the service was the song, Morning has broken by Cat Stevens and the Eulogy, with tributes from family and friends was given by Annette who also read a pers...

The funeral service for Betty Joyce Davies (née Morris), widow of Den, who died peacefully at Maison de Beauvoir Care Home, aged 92, was held at Les Cotils and was conducted by Celebrant, Michelle Duquemin. Opening the service was the music, Because you loved me by Michael Ball. Included in the service were three Poems, Rows of Stitches, What is a Mum and Something Beautiful Remains all read by Michelle. During a time of reflection, Wind beneath my wings by Bette Midler was played. The...

The funeral service for Peter Thomas Henry Bean husband of the late Valerie, who died at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 88, was held at the Vale Parish Church and was conducted by Revd Beverley Hervé. The opening music was, Great is thy Faithfulness. Included in the service were the Bible Readings, Psalm 23 and John 14: 1-6 and the Tribute all read by Revd Hervé. During a time for reflection, Lover’s Waltz by The Merrymen was played. The recessional music was the Bl...

The funeral service for David James Adrian Amory, husband of Barbara, who died peacefully at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 80, was held at St Stephen’s Parish Church and was conducted by Father Joe Thompson. Prior to the service a selection of music from the Royal Marine Band was played. A Guard of Honour formed outside the Church prior to the coffin entering. Included in the service was the Eulogy given by Peter Amory, son and the Scripture Reading 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8, 12-13...

Requiem Mass was celebrated at Our Lady Star of the Sea by Father Inna Reddy Gade, assisted by Canon Gerald Hetherington, for Mary Angela Taylor Meadowcroft (née Coe) dearly loved wife of Tony, who died peacefully at home, aged 85. Included in the service was the Eulogy given by Angela, granddaughter, First Reading, Isaiah 49 read by Theresa, Young and the Gospel, John 14: 1-14 read by Fr Gade.                &n...

The funeral service for David (Dave) Paul Philippe, husband of Janet, who died at Les Bourgs Hospice, aged 74, was held at the Vale Parish Church and was conducted by   Revd Beverley Hervé . The opening music was Summer of 69 by Bryan Adams. Included in the service was the Bible Reading, 1 Corinthians 13: 4-9, 11-13, a Tribute to Dave and the Poem, Gone Fishing by Dalmar Pepper all read by Revd Hervé. The recessional music was, Don’t forget to Remember by the Bee...

The funeral service for Edward (Eddie) Henry Trebert, husband of the late Doreen, who died at Summerland House Nursing Home, aged 92, was held at St Sampson’s Parish Church and was conducted by The Very Revd John A Guille. Included in the service was the Reading, Verses from Ecclesiastes Chapter 3. Chantelle, granddaughter, gave her own personal tribute. The recessional music was Simply the Best by Tina Turner.

The funeral service for Gwenneth (Gwen) Iris Taylor (née Lowe), widow of Brian who died peacefully at Les Ormes Care Home, aged 87, was held at the Salvation Army Fortress and conducted by Major Andrew Diaper-Clausen. The opening music was, Forgotten Dreams by Leroy Anderson. Included in the service were Tributes to Gwen, the Bible Reading, Psalm 139: 1-9 and the Poem, If Roses Grow in Heaven written by Kirsten Prues, chosen by Claire and Ian, all read by Major Diaper-Clausen. The rece...