Sheila Maunder
A Service of Celebration, prior to cremation, for the life of Sheila Ann Maunder (née McKirgan), widow of Arthur, who died at the Chateau du Village Nursing Home, aged 93, was held at Le Foulon Chapel and was conducted by Annette Henry, Celebrant. The opening music was, Wind Beneath My Wings by Bette Midler. Included in the service was the Poem, Legacy of Love read by Elise, granddaughter, the Eulogy, with tributes from the family read by Annette. Memories from Becky, granddaughter, were read by Simon. During a period of contemplation, accompanied by a photo montage, compiled by Abby, granddaughter, What A Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong was played. The recessional music was, Walk With Faith In Your Hearts, by The Batchelors.
Mourners were: David Maunder, son and Heather Maunder, daughter-in-law (also representing Becky, Simon, Jack, Felicity, Ahurei in New Zealand); Tony Maunder, son and Gale Maunder, daughter-in-law (also representing Jill Gilman, Tracy Simon and Hollie); Ian Maunder, son and Deborah Maunder, daughter-in-law (also representing Natalie Dean, granddaughter and Blake, great-grandson); Abby Le Garff, granddaughter and Chris Le Garff; Elise Maunder, granddaughter; Elaine Perry, granddaughter and Simon Perry (also representing Carolyn and Andy Stoaling);
Colette Jackson, granddaughter and Simon Jackson; Erin Jackson, great-granddaughter; Matthew Jackson, great-grandson (also representing Janet Collins); Rosco Maunder, grandson and Emmeline Maunder (also representing Val Dodd and Sam Abraham); Tom Maunder, grandson (also representing Sully and Cooper, great-grandsons); Nicholas Maunder, grandson and Ghazaleh Maunder; Oliver Maunder, great-grandson; Seb Maunder, great-grandson;
Iris Maunder (also representing Mathew Maunder, grandson); Lucien Maunder, great-grandson; Matias Maunder, great-grandson; Nathalie Maunder, granddaughter; Louise Gallienne, granddaughter (also representing Jo and Jim Delbridge); Ian McKirgan, brother (also representing Violet McKirgan, sister-in-law, Sarah, Beverley and Amanda, nieces); John Bichard, nephew (also representing June Bichard and Carole Lowe);
Sue Tomlin, niece and Derek Tomlin (also representing Michelle and Marley in Canada, John, Verona, Elli and Remi, Jean Budden and family); Jill Whitchurch, niece and Hugh Whitchurch (also representing Chris, Andrew, Sarah, Ben and families); Sir Geoffrey Rowland, nephew and Lady Diana Rowland (also representing Marion Rowland, Jackie and David Formby, Peter and John Rowland and their respective families).
Also present were: Mick Ingrouille (also representing Gary McMillan and Peter Blondel); Suzette Pedersen; Sue Kingsman (also representing Charlie Kingsman); Catherine Sarre; Sheila Druckes (also representing Jane Killick); Rod Yeates (also representing Anthea); Barry and Olwen Brehaut (also representing Hazel Keyhoe); Joan Hervé; Michelle Duquemin; Diane Jehan (also representing Graham Jehan and family, June and Mike Sebire and family);
Tracey Butt; Lorraine Le Garff (also representing Sarah and Rich, Katy and Adam); Brian Elmy (also representing Sheila); Paula Martel (also representing Jason Martel, Christi Martel, Kay and Michael Moore); Lindsay Martel; Sian Simpson (also representing Phil Simpson and Tilly); Karen Crawford (also representing Lisa and David Barnett); Diana Beer; Karen Clarke; Linda Brown; Michelle Josey; Nathan Pipet; Lynn Breban (also representing David and Matthew and Marion Le Friec);
Denis Le Cheminant; Tim Le Cheminant Snr (also representing Margie Le Cheminant); Peter and Louise Le Cheminant (also representing Lauren Le Cheminant); Sam Le Cheminant; Richard Le Cheminant; Peter Le Cheminant; Tim Le Cheminant Jnr;
Steve and Beverley Le Blond (also representing Jean Le Blond); Peter Holland (also representing Margaret Holland, Andy Roebuck, Peter and Jane Taylor, June Fox, Paula Cluett and Sharon Natt); Matt Gurney (also representing Ciara Gurney, Mya and Ella); Mike Gurney (also representing Vicky Gurney and family); Kieran Pipet; Wished to be represented – Jane El-Korashy.
Flowers were from: David and Heather. Tony, Gale and family. Ian and Debs. Nick and family. Becky, Simon, Jack and Ahurei. Abby and Chris. Mathew and Family. Nathalie. Rosco, Emmeline and Bella. Thomas, Cooper and Sully. Elise. Elaine, Colette, Louise and our families.
Donations in lieu of flowers were to be sent to Dementia Friendly Guernsey, 2nd Floor, Lefebvre Place, Lefebvre Street, St Peter Port, GY1 2JP.
The arrangements were by Martels Funeral Services Ltd. with Joan Ozanne supervising.