Michael (Bruce) Riley

A Service of Celebration for the life of Michael (Bruce) Riley, husband of Jenny, who died at the Summerland House Nursing Home, aged 84, was held at Les Cotils and was conducted by Celebrant, Annette Henry. Opening the service was the music, Piper to the End by Skipinnish. Included in the service was a Poem written and read by Kate, daughter, and was followed by a piano recital, Dreams. The Eulogy with tributes from family and friends was read by Annette included a recorded tribute from his brother Gavin in New Zealand. During a quiet moment for contemplation, accompanied by a photo montage, Fields of Gold by Eva Cassidy was played. The closing music was Walking on the Waves by Skipinnish.

The service was followed by private cremation.

Mourners were: Jenny Riley, wife; Kate Parker, daughter and Dave Watson, partner (also representing Betty and Hedley Watson); James Riley, son and Nicky Riley, daughter-in-law; Cameron Parker, grandson; Caitlin Parker, granddaughter; Calum Riley, grandson.

Also present were: Granville De Cruz (also representing Alison De Cruz); Sue Nixon (also representing Staff at Lancaster and Paul Nixon); Carol Goodwin; Steve Henry; Roy Le Poidevin; Margaret and Mike Allen (also representing Lucy Joslin); Helen Ross (Williams); Sara Wright; Nigel Taylor; Paul and Aldwyn Le Cocq (also representing Aimee Le Cocq and Jeanne Croshaw); Anne Matheson; George and SallyAnn Sauvage;

Peter Walpole; Matthew Parker; Carolle Rowson (also representing Angie Lowe); Glenda Dawber; Diane and Michael Ward; Stephen Matheson; Tony and Jane Robin; Jane, from Summerland House Nursing Home; Barbara Minta; Beryl Garrard; Ann Bull (also representing Mary Lewis); Rosie Jeffreys and Jo-Anne Bates (also representing Grant Cameron and friends and colleagues of Ninety One); Roger Hall; Peter Harwood;

Melissa Rees and Sue Creber (also representing Michelle Jupp); Joan Woodhead (also representing Molly Martel); Kate Allen; Anna Guilbert; Wendy Ensik (also representing Jason Green and Gill Judge); John Marren (also representing Andrew Main and Stratton Street Capital); Stuart Carnegie (also representing Susie Carnegie); Sarah Biggins (also representing the Biggins family); Lara Le Poidevin; Lisa and Scott Ingrouille; Jan Ingrouille; Lisa Upham; Paul and Alison Garrard; Anne and Stuart Butler (also representing David and Laura); Suzanne Trustum; Julia Surman; Chris Sackett;

Tim Wetherall; Richard Hamilton (also representing Bonny, Emily, Clara, Tilly and the Directors of Lancaster, Guernsey); Keith Corbin; Tracey Rear; Jonathan Taylor; John Le Prevost; Nick McCathie; Fiona Naftel (also representing Stephen Naftel); Sir de Vic Carey (also representing Lady Carey).

Flowers were from: The Family.

Donations in lieu of flowers were to be sent to Parkinson’s Guernsey LBG, c/o The Treasurer, Schopwick, Port Soif Lane, Vale, GY6 8AH.

The arrangements were by Martels Funeral Services Ltd. with Joan Ozanne supervising.