Derek Sargent
The funeral service for Derek Alfred Sargent, loved husband of the late Jeanne who died peacefully at Chateau du Village Nursing Home, aged 89, was held at St Matthew’s Church, Cobo and was conducted by The Revd Linda Le Vasseur. Opening the service was the music, Can’t Help Falling in Love by Elvis Presley. Included in the service was a Poem, Pop, read by Emma, granddaughter from all the grandchildren and great-children. Memories of Derek and the Bible Reading from 1 Corinthians 13 read by Revd Le Vasseur. During a period for quiet reflection, Three Coins in a Fountain by Frank Sinatra was played. The recessional music was The Good, The Bad and The Ugly by Ennio Morricone.
The organist, Diane Brown, accompanied the singing of The Lord’s My Shepherd (Crimond) and Abide with me, fast falls the eventide.
The service was followed by private cremation.
Mourners were: John Sargent, son; Tracy Sargent, daughter-in-law; Kerin Sargent, grandson and Vanessa Sargent; Poppy Sargent, great-granddaughter; Tara Mcveigh, granddaughter (also representing Michael Mcveigh and Elliott Mcveigh, great-grandson); Dave Sargent, son and Theresa Sargent, daughter-in-law (also representing Ben Sargent, grandson in Australia and Elise Terpstra); Gemma Girard, granddaughter and Adam Girard (also representing Lyla Girard and Chloe Girard, great-granddaughters);
Gary Sargent, son; Daniella Sargent, daughter-in-law; Chloe Sargent, granddaughter (also representing Josh Pinchemain); Deanna Sargent, granddaughter (also representing Cameron Taylor); Amber Cherry, granddaughter; Collette Moon, daughter (also representing Jeannie and Joe Egger, cousin, Debbie and Danny Archer, Mark Robinson, Steve, Alison, Sebastian and Sophie Bertram); Shane Moon, son-in-law ; Emma Ozanne, granddaughter; Harry Love (also representing Matthew Love and Alfie Love, great grandchildren); Jodie Ashplant, granddaughter and Oliver Ashplant, grandson-in-law;
Sandra Welch, sister-in-law; Carolyn Teal, niece; Teresa Le Page, niece (also representing Jamie Welch); Colin Welch, nephew and Rebecca Welch; Jason Moriarty, godson (also representing Pat and Alan Elliott and family); Claire McKenzie (also representing Greg, Alexire and families, Robert McKenzie and family, Louise Reeves and family, Giselle Bray and family, cousins); David McKenzie, cousin (also representing Carol and girls, Keith McKenzie, cousin, Philip Sargent, Ann Black, Malcolm Sargent and families, cousins in Manchester).
Also present were: Nick Hardwick; Bob Angus (also representing Jackie Angus and family); Roger Litten; Steve Chivers; Katerina Kindred Villanueva (also representing Jose Villanueva and Halle Villanueva); Hazel Bisson; Mark and Andrea Falla; Alan Martel (also representing Gill Martel); Mark Tostevin (also representing Michael Le Noury); Isabelle and Terry Lacey; Nikki Lacey (also representing Cheryl Tough);
Jayne Le Gallez; Graham and Lynne Martel (also representing Stuart and Denise Davis); Geoff Brouard (also representing Hazel Brouard); Sheila and Peter Crowther; Gary McMillan (also representing Ian McMillan); Jo Love (also representing Baz Love and Sara Ninnim); Kerry and Jane Moon; Sally and Jim Abbott (also representing Sadie, Lucy and Beth); Bob and Lynn Cherry; Rachel Bott and Maria (representing Chateau du Village Nursing Home); Brian and Kathy Luce (also representing Kerry and Sara Luce); Sacha Luce (also representing Joanne Luce); Andre and Alison Long; Dave Tulie;
Colin and Sue Polson; Sandy Lucas (also representing Deb Butt); Alf Salmon; Emma Jones (also representing Sheilagh Meredith); Graham Moullin (also representing Don, Jean Moullin and Sue Hussey); Tony and Judith Sargent (also representing Louise and Peter); Claire-Louise Gorman (also representing Pierce, Kira and Des); Colin Penney (also representing Vanessa Penney, John Bichard and Rodney Gillingham); Chris Le Gallez; Janet De La Mare.
Not present but wishing to be represented – Wendy and Terry Derham; Nicki, Martin and Bethany Pickett; Hayley, Mark, Paige and Heidi Emery; Gary Ozanne; Faye Le Cras; Mario Cavagnetto; Nigel Key; Bruce and Ann Pybus; Jennifer Froude; Liza and Paul Reynolds and family; Marilyn Pybus; Alison Sarre; Linda and Martyn Le Huray; Mandy McKane; Staff and Residents, Coolderry Residential Home; Marilyn and Roy Vidamour; Kenny Hoare; Johnathan and Joanne Wilson; Philip Leahy.
Flowers were from: John, David, Collette and Gary. Tracy, Theresa, Shane and Dani. Grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Donations in lieu of flowers were to be sent to Dementia Friendly Guernsey, 2nd Floor, Lefebvre Place, Lefebvre Street, St Peter Port or RNLI, c/o Hon Treasurer, Harbour Office, PO Box 631, St Peter Port, GY1 3DL.
The arrangements were by Martels Funeral Services Ltd. with Joan Ozanne supervising.