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Heather Gibbs

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.

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Michael Sebire

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...

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Geoffrey Young

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...

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Derek Sargent

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...

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Allan Brown

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.   &...

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Janna Coomber

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.

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Joyce Hubert

The funeral service for Joyce Nancy Hubert (née Robinson) , wife of the late Gordon, who died peacefully at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 94, was held at the Vale Parish Church and was conducted by the Revd Beverley Hervé. Opening the service was Handel’s Largo played by Andrew Warren on the organ. Included in the service was the Bible Reading, Psalm 121 and the Tribute both read by Revd Hervé. The recessional music was, We’ll Meet Again by Vera Lynn.&...

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John Gordon

The funeral service for John David Gordon, husband of the late Irene, who died peacefully at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 87, 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 Simon Gordon, son, with the Tribute and Bible Reading, John 14 read by Revd Daniel Foot.                        ...

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Theodorus (Dicky) Kroon

The funeral service for Theodorus (Dicky) Brunotus Kroon, who died peacefully on Roustel Ward at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 82, was held at Our Lady Star of the Sea and was conducted by Deacon Mark Leightley. The processional music was How Great Thou Art by Elvis Presley. Included in the service were the Readings, Timothy 1: 15-17 read by Theresa Young and Matthew 5: 1-12 read by Deacon Mark who also read Words of Remembrance prepared by the family. During a period for reflection,...

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Colin Archer

The funeral service for Colin Archer, partner of Sophie, who died peacefully at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 62, was held at the Vale Parish Church and was conducted by the Revd Beverley Hervè. Opening the service was Glory, Glory Man United by The World Red Army. Included in the service was the Bible Reading John 14: 1-6, 26, 27 and the Tribute to Colin, both read by Revd Hervè. During a period of reflection, Chiquitita by Abba and He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My B...

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Peggy Chutter

The funeral service, prior to cremation, for Peggy May Chutter (née Tucker), widow of John, who died at Browhill Nursing Home, aged 95, was held at Le Foulon Chapel and was conducted by Celebrant Stephen Francis. Opening the service was variations from  Student Prince, the Musical Show. Included in the service was Psalm 23 and memories of Peggy both read by Stephen. During a period of reflection Ave Maria by Mario Lanza was played. The recessional music was I’ll Walk with Go...

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Richard (Rick) Mahy

The funeral service for Richard (Rick) John Mahy, husband of Chris, who died peacefully at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 63, was held at St Sampsons Parish Church and was conducted by Revd Linda Le Vasseur. Opening the service was a compilation of music by Led Zeppelin. Included in the service was the Poem, Footprints read by Tracey Crooke. The recessional music was Always look on the bright side of life.             &nb...

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Michael Walden

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...

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Shirley Harvey

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...

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Rosalind Sackett

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...

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Peggy Ingrouille

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...

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Howard Roberts KC OBE

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...

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Michael Vance

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...

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