Susan Crossley

The funeral service, prior to cremation, for Susan Crossley (née Bailey), widow of Alan, who died at Les Bourgs Hospice, aged 83, was held at Le Foulon Chapel and was conducted by Revd Linda Le Vasseur. The opening music was Clare de Lune by Debussy. Included in the service was the Bible Reading, Psalm 121 and Memories of Susan. During a time of quiet reflection Ave Verum by Mozart was played with the exit music, Jesu, joy of man’s desiring. The organist, Stephen Francis, accompanied the singing of Praise, my soul, the king of heaven and Jerusalem.

Mourners were: Helen Frame, daughter; John Frame, son-in-law; Amanda Gilroy, daughter; David Gilroy, son-in-law; Catherine Frame, granddaughter and Martin Moench (also representing Christopher Frame, grandson and Erena Ikeda, great-granddaughter); Ben Frame, grandson and Briana Freed-Smith; Louise Hodgson, niece and Mike Hodgson; Nicki and Tim Dumbreck.

Also present were: Helen Wood (also representing Simon Wood, Russell and Diana Morris and The Inner Wheel Club of Guernsey); Jocelyn Dorey (also representing Nigel Dorey, Amanda and Simon Milsted, Barbara and Paul Steer, Rosemary Bishop-White, Sue and Tony Spruce, Monica Dillon, Inner Wheel District 11 Chairman); Lyna Guilbert (also representing Claire and Lizzie); Lesley Caldwell (also representing Gemma and Felix Corbett, Stephanie and Kin Tang, David and Gilly Jeffery); Pauline Telford (also representing Pat Child, Val Kitts, Jenny and Colin Falla);

Jessie Ogier (also representing Graham Ogier); Tracey Pauckner (also representing Peter and family, Cathy Best and Paul Freeman); Joyce Fernandes (also representing Tony Fernandes and everyone at The Taste of India); Bridget Carey; Royston and Crystal James; Jane Fletcher (also representing Jill Matthews and Lucy de Carteret); Margaret Moffatt (also representing Jan Palmer, Kathryn Prince, Barbara Minta, Caroline Allaby, Lesley Perchard, Bronya Wallis, The U3A Drama Group, Joan Dorey and Wendy Clamp); Linda Howell; Mary McDermott; Barbara Hiorns (also representing The Guernsey Friends of Rotary, Alison and John Foley); Chris Simpson (also representing Oli, Zoe and family);

Laura Simpson (also representing Sammy Nichols and family, Rickey Long, Cristo Bussmann-Stuart, Martine Legg, Jade Winterton and Lydia Sullivan-Pugh); Alix Coubrough-Barnett (also representing Tia Barnett); Lesley Morris (also representing Carol Le Sauvage, Jo Conolly and family and Bright Tights Charity); Carol Rowe; Celia Howe; Helen Bradshaw (also representing Chris Bradshaw); David and Jos Mortimer (also representing Val Campbell); Heather Norman; Cherry Armitage (also representing Adrian Armitage); Michelle Bourgaize (also representing Mark Bourgaize); Clare Burton; Donna-Mae Acton (also representing Brian Acton); Peter and Morna Harwood;    

Pat Le Lacheur; Gastone Toffanello (also representing the family); Gary Luxton (also representing Wendi and Karen Tallowin-Higgs); Sue and Sarah de Carteret (also representing Pete); Eddie and Jean Goracy (also representing Hanne and Martin Priaulx Paint); Melissa Bell; John Lee; Vanessa Pipe; Cathy Gill.

Flowers were from the Family.

Donations in lieu of flowers were to be sent to Les Bourgs Hospice, Rue du Tertre, St Andrews, GY6 8SF.

The arrangements were by Martels Funeral Services Ltd. with Paul Bougourd supervising.