Florence Barbara Gilbert

The funeral service, prior to cremation, for Florence (Barbara) Edna Elizabeth Gilbert (née Bretel), widow of William, who died at the Chateau du Village Nursing Home, aged  91, was held at Le Foulon Chapel and was conducted by The Revd Beverley Hervé. The opening music was Strangers on the Shore by Acker Bilk. Closing music was In Dreams by Roy Orbison.

Mourners were: Martin Robinson, son; Sally Robinson, daughter-in-law; Victoria Robinson, granddaughter; Sarah Robinson, granddaughter; Steve de la Mare, son (also representing Jayne Le Gallez); Lianne Abel; Charles de la Mare, grandson; Graham Gilbert, step-son; Colin Gilbert, step-son; Keith Gilbert, step-son; Kevin Bretel, nephew; Andy Bretel, nephew (also representing Brian Bretel, brother); Alison Morgan; Tanya Bretel, niece (also representing Dennis, brother; Thelma, sister-in-law, Sandra and Ryan all in Canada).

Also present were: Barbara Savident; Maureen Glendinning (also representing Nick Gallienne); Isaura Aguiar and Zé Dinis (also representing Rachel Bott from Chateau du Village Nursing Home); Betty McKinnon Brown (also representing Allan McKinnon Brown and the Bourgaize family); Theresa Williamson.

Flowers were from: Sal, Martin, Vicki and Sarah. Steve, Lianne and Charles.

Donations in lieu of flowers were to be sent to Chateau du Village Residents Comforts Funds, c/o Mrs T Trott, Chateau du Village Nursing Home, Fort Road, St Peter Port, GY1 1ZP.

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