Doris Marquis
The funeral service for Doris May Marquis (née Robins), widow of Ted, who died peacefully at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 101, was held at St Mary’s Church and was conducted by the Revd Jan Le Billon. Included in the service was the Bible Reading, John 14: 1-6, 27, read by Brian Le Prevost, family friend and the Poem, with words from Daniel O’Donnell’s song, Beyond the Rainbows End, read by Pat Kilby, family friend. The Tribute and Address and the Commendation and Committal were given by Revd Le Billon. During the time of reflection, Morning has Broken by Daniel O’Donnell was played and the Recessional Music was, We’ll meet again by Vera Lynn.
The organist, Nickie Paul, accompanied the singing of What a friend we have in Jesus, Blessed Assurance, Jesus is mine and Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father.
The service was followed by private cremation.
Mourners were: Val Mechem, daughter and Mitch (John) Mechem, son-in-law; Maureen Marquis, sister-in-law (also representing John and Diane Marquis); Ken Marquis, brother-in-law (also representing Phil Marquis, nephew and family, Chris Marquis, nephew and family, Paula Ogier, niece and family); Colin Marquis, nephew (also representing Hazel Marquis); Tony Marquis, nephew (also representing Francoise Marquis); Carolyn Jackson, niece (also representing Val Marquis, sister-in-law, Aaron Jackson, great-nephew, Barry Glasspool, nephew in Southampton);
Matthew Mees, great-nephew (also representing Adrian Moore, David Eason, Sue and Paul Mees, Chris Mees and family); Nickie Paul, cousin (also representing Barney, Alex, Catherine, Sue and David Paul, Sarah Brehaut, cousin and Samantha Saunders); Tracey Driscoll, cousin (also representing Kevin, Sophie and Emily); Geoffrey Brehaut, cousin and Lynn Brehaut; Pat, David, Michelle and Dawn Kilby (also representing Simon Atkinson); Brian and Jan Le Prevost (also representing Stuart, Kate and Edward, Gareth and Lesley Hoskin and Neil and Heather Baldwin).
Also present were: Revd Jan Le Billon (also representing Henry and Margaret Le Tissier, Ken Le Billon and all at Carers Coming Together); Marion Gallienne; Eileen Gallienne; Jan Batiste; Pam Stansfield, Sandra Welch Steve England BEM (also representing the Officers and Boys of the 2nd Guernsey Boys’ Brigade); Phil Merrien; Colette Merrien (also representing Girlguiding, 12th St Mary’s Rainbows, Jenny Falla and Trefoil Guilds, Doreen Wells, Yvonne Le Page, Lisa, Paul, John and Sarah Le Huray); Danielle Lesbirel (also representing Callum, Katie and Elliott Lesbirel, Vicki Merrien and Ryan Green); Sian Merrien (also representing Diogo Moreira, Jane, Lester and Abbie Forman);
Dan and Pat Le Cheminant; Timothy and Brenda Teasdale (also representing John and Joy Mahy); Pam and Peter Russell (also representing Barbara Le Noury); Alan and Sheila Mauger; Nicky David (also representing Guernsey Trefoil Guild); Ann Mauger; Maureen Lucas (also representing Meg White, Sue Chapell and Kathy Corbin); Noi Monachan (also representing Beryl Vaudin); Louise Mechem (also representing Sarnia Mechem); Samantha Mechem (also representing Loki Mechem);
Michael and Elaine Laine; Joan de Garis (also representing Roy Gaudion); Jean Martel; Mr and Mrs P Mignot; Monica Savident; Simon Falla (also representing Adelina Falla); John and Joan Le Page; Roslyn Le Cras (also representing Ray Le Cras, Jenni Davison and Michelle Greenwood); Sandra De La Mare; Geoff and Chris Jehan; Fiona Naftel and Erin Adkins (also representing the staff of Les Cotils); Yvonne Tostevin (also representing Mick Tostevin and family); Romey Le Masurier (also representing Harriet and Peter Le Masurier); Mary Kirkpatrick (also representing Rita Foster);
William Ellison; Suzanne and Roger Wymer; Sarah La Touche (also representing Connor and Oliver La Touche); Colette Turner; Karin Symons (also representing Jenny Jackson, Marilyn Budge, Terry Huelin, Malcolm Symons and the Huelin family); Karen Bishop; Sally-Ann Neath; Marina Prevel; Tanya and Scott De La Mare; Bridget Foss (also representing Bob Foss and Mary Grant);
Dave Mechem (also representing Alistair and Thomas Mechem); Carla Mauger; Jim Mechem; Ann Bessell; Isabel Hills; Pete Gaudion (also representing Karen Gaudion); Stephanie Porter (also representing Esther Coutanche and 12th St Mary’s Guides); Sarah Grantham (also representing 12th St Mary’s Brownies); Not present but wishing to be represented – Karen Le Page, Nick Mountain and The Guernsey Cheshire Home.
Flowers were from: Val and Mitch. Adrian and Matthew.
Donations in lieu of flowers were to be sent to the Guernsey Cheshire Home, c/o The Treasurer, Shorncliffe, Rohais, St Peter Port, GY1 1FB.
The arrangements were by Martels Funeral Services Ltd. with Paul Bougourd supervising.