John Gordon

The funeral service for John David Gordon, husband of the late Irene, who died peacefully at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 87, was held at St Martin’s Parish Church and was conducted by the Revd Daniel Foot. Included in the service was the Eulogy given by Simon Gordon, son, with the Tribute and Bible Reading, John 14 read by Revd Daniel Foot.                        

The organist, Joan Le Flem, accompanied the singing of Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy and Amazing Grace.

The service was followed by private cremation.

Mourners were: Simon Gordon, son and Moya Gordon, daughter-in-law; Martyn Gordon, son; Stuart Gordon, grandson; Daniel Gordon, grandson; Luke Gordon, grandson; Francis Gordon, grandson; Catherine Lindsay (also representing Colin Bond).

Also present were: Jim English (also representing Eileen Jones, Mike and Di Mauger, Stan and Hilary Horton and Geoff Palmer); Allie Staples (also representing Paul Staples); Cherry McMillen (also representing Manor Bridge Club); Jackie Williams; Jacqueline Eggo (also representing Michelle Parnwell); Jackie Strachan (also representing Carol Trustum); Kate and Alan Richards (also representing Amy Richards and Allister Langlois); Mike Nicolle; Dr Frank Degnen (also representing Dr George Oswald);

Nigel Allen (also representing Bob and Felicity Haskins); Martin Brannan (also representing Rosemary Brannan); Ann Le Lerre; Gill Barrasin; Kenneth Le Billon (also representing Revd Jan Le Billon, Peter Graham, Peter and Pauline Lund); Liz Thompson; Isobel Mauger and Martin Jones (also representing Anne Wilkes-Green); Tania Bacon (also representing Hugh Bacon); Jenny Martin; Dean Lee;

Anne and Gordon Liu (also representing Natalie Poat, Joanne Liu, Nick Degnen and Nina Degnen); David Coleman; Peter Walpole; The Very Revd John A Guille (also representing Susan Guille); Ron Despres (also representing the Members of Loyalty Lodge No. 243 and Loyalty Chapter No. 243, John Atkins, Mike Perchard, David Haslam and Paul Steer); Martin Search; Jurat David Hodgetts; Tony Holland; Tina Holland (also representing partners and staff of Medical Specialist Group, Karen Diamond and Micky Le Flock);

Steve Le Page (also representing Val Johnson and Members of the Compass and Lihou Bridge Clubs); Murray and Sue Kelly (also representing Ted and Angela Bartie, Brian Parkin and Jane Mahe); Dee Castledine (also representing Tom Castledine); David Walker (also representing Tracey Walker); Pierre Moody (also representing Daniel Ruddy); Gareth Rees (also representing Melissa Rees and family); Paul Williams;

Marion Pearce (also representing Dr James Pearce); John and Anita Hoskins; Jane Langlois (also representing Barry Langlois, Rob Le Page and Christine Lowe); Keith and Mary Hodder; Lucy McDowall (also representing Andy McDowall); Richard Vowles; Adele Malpas; Jon Bond (also representing Sarah Bond); Chris Blin (also representing Kirsty Gauvain).

Flowers were from. The Family.

Donations in lieu of flowers were to be sent to Guernsey Alzheimers Association, c/o The Treasurer, The Centre, Rue des Monts, Delancey, St Sampsons, GY2 4HU.

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