Rosalind Sackett
A Service of Celebration for the life of Rosalind (Ros) Elizabeth Sackett (née Morgan, formerly Wheadon), wife of Chris, who died at home, aged 79, was held at Les Cotils and was conducted by Celebrant, Annette Henry. Included in the service were reflections on Ros’s life, and the Eulogy, including tributes from the family, read by Annette. Emma Morgan, niece and goddaughter, shared her personal tribute together with a poem entitled, I carry your heart with me, I carry it in my heart. Jason Morgan, nephew and godson, shared his personal memories. During a period of contemplation, with photo montage, Nessi Gomes, soloist, sang live, Hold My Hand. The chosen hymn was Guide me, O thou great Redeemer. Closing music was, Sail Away by David Gray.
The service was followed by private cremation.
Mourners were: Chris Sackett, husband; Matthew Wheadon, son; Luke Wheadon, son and Sinead Wheadon, daughter-in-law; Sam Wheadon, son; Joe Wheadon, son and Madeleine Wheadon, daughter-in-law; Elsie Wheadon, granddaughter; Albert Wheadon, grandson; Lias Wheadon, grandson; Joel Wheadon, grandson; Eve Wheadon, granddaughter; Cleo Wheadon, granddaughter;
Richard Morgan, brother and Catherine Morgan, sister-in-law (also representing Lorna Babbe); Peter Morgan, brother and Sadie Morgan, sister-in-law; Lucy Black, niece; Jenni Jerome, sister-in-law and Gerry Jerome (also representing Joel, Gemma, Chris, Annie and Millie); Jason Morgan, nephew and godson and Ginny Morgan; Emma Morgan, niece and goddaughter; Tannwen Morgan, niece (also representing Jasmine Morgan, great-niece); Harriet Thompson, niece;
Richard Morgan, nephew, Jo Morgan, Jacob Morgan, great-nephew and Ishia Morgan, great-niece; Chloe Whitmore, niece and Alex Whitmore; Theo Morgan, great-nephew; Finlay Whitmore, great-nephew; Noah Whitmore, great-nephew and Claire Border; Hugo Morgan, great-nephew; Stella Whitmore, great-niece.
Also present were: Nessi Gomes (also representing Leisja Grut); Annette Marquand; Maggie Meller (also representing John Meller, James and Emma Meller, Barney and Jane Drake); Sylvia and Geoffrey Birch (also representing Michael and Nichola Hinton, James and Leah Birch); Sara Lampitt and Sean Martin; Tom Brock (also representing Natalie Brock); Jean Ferguson (also representing Richard and Jane Keyho); Doreen Wells (also representing Darran James and Paula Grover); Rosemary (Ricki) Alexander;
Tim Salmon; Nigel Roberts (also representing Richard Digard); Emma Clayton (also representing Molly Clayton, Adam and Laura Clayton); Dominic Wheadon (also representing Damon Blake); Henry Gillespie; Maria Soler (also representing Toni Clayton); Ben Godwin (also representing Oliver Godwin); Nigel and Pauline Allen; Gail Murray (also representing Chris Murray); Stephen and Carolyn Mallett; Christine Birkett (also representing Stephen Birkett);
Jay Aylmer and Arthur Aylmer (also representing Carolyn Aylmer and family); Teresa O’Hara (also representing Mike O’Hara); Jane and Tony Rix; Mandy Smith and James Queripel (also representing David Queripel); Edward Fattorini (also representing Jeanette Fattorini); Danny O’Hara (also representing Helen O’Hara); Matthew Rolfe (also representing Linda Boucher-Harris and Simon Marshall); Tania King (also representing Dr Nicholas King); Paul Chambers; Michael Eades (also representing Louise Eades);
Chris Gill (also representing June Gill and Sam Gill); Helen Sarchet (also representing Colin Sarchet); Chris Wells; Peter Wells; Daryll Margetts; Angela White; Tom Lemon; Lino Hermesh; Martyn Dorey and Wendy Dorey; Judy Walker and Denis White; Dave and Jan Mauger; Margot Jolly (also representing Jenny and Geoffrey Dorey); Robert and Laurence Dorey; Russell Wakeford (also representing Jean Wakeford);
Brian Alderdice; Ramon Gacio; Pierre Jehan; Krystal and Stuart De La Mare; Alison and John Foley; Jurat David Hodgetts (also representing Christina Hodgetts); Jennifer Seth-Smith; Clive and Angela Simon; Gill Freeman (also representing Martin Freeman); Peter Falla; Deputy John Gollop.
Flowers were from: The Family.
Donations in lieu of flowers were to be sent to Help a Guernsey Child, c/o Reste Simple, Route des Coutanchez, St Peter Port, GY1 2TX or via their website helpaguernseychild.org.gg/donate or St John Ambulance Guernsey LBG, The Rohais, St Peter Port, GY1 1YN.
The arrangements were by Martels Funeral Services Ltd. with Joan Ozanne supervising.