James (Jim) Mechem
The funeral service for James (Jim) Henry Mechem dearly loved husband of the late Enid, who died peacefully at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 93, was held at Les Cotils and conducted by The Revd Jan Le Billon. Included in the service was the Poem, In Memory of a Grandfather so Dear read by Kirsty and Jackie, granddaughters. The Tribute compiled by the family was read by Chris Mechem, son and the Bible Reading John 14: 1-6, 27 was read by Revd Le Billon. The recessional music was, Driving home for Christmas by Chris Rea.
The organist, Graham Martel, accompanied the singing of Abide with me; fast falls the eventide and The day thou gavest, Lord is ended.
The service was followed by private cremation.
Mourners were: Chris Mechem, son (also representing Mervyn and Sue Marquand); Jackie Todd (also representing Dave Todd, grandchildren, Laura Todd, great-granddaughter and Toby White); Molly Todd, great-granddaughter (also representing Brandon White); Hayley Mechem and Andrew Wallace, grandchildren (also representing Shannon Wallace, great-granddaughter, Ann and Glyn Wallace and Cathi Robin), Brandon and Riley Wallace, great-grandchildren);
Shirley Mechem, daughter-in-law (also representing Lisa Richards, Jock Tanguy and Paul Rumens); Kirsty and Carl Gardner, grandchildren, Hannah, Lauren and Connor Gardner, great-grandchildren; Travis Mechem, great-grandson; Cassidy Mechem, great-granddaughter; Emily Mechem, great-granddaughter; Ann Mechem (also representing Margaret and Francis Foss); Kelly Crowson, great-granddaughter;
Richard and Pauline Langmead, cousins (also representing Edward and Lorraine Corbin, cousins).
Also present were: Sylvia Woodruff; Revd Jan Le Billon (also representing Carers Coming Together); Kenneth Le Billon; Sandra Welch; Joy Mahy (also representing John Mahy and all the family); Roger Chauvel (also representing Diane Chauvel, Mike Vaudin and Dave Rabey); Jo Gillen (also representing Peter Mudge); Tim Mileham; Mick and Karen Simon (also representing Lyndsay and Shaun Simon, Roy and Sandra LaJoie, Tony and Mandy Le Lerre and family);
Stephen Rosumek (also representing Lisa and Cleo Rosumek, Maggie and Luke Cassidy); Peter Kenney; Dave Goupillot (also representing Tony Le Page); Iveti Carter and Tim Carter (also representing Alan Le Page); Andy Walden (also representing Rick Le Poidevin); Colin Digard (also representing Sue Digard); Peter and Pauline Lund; Jeff Meagher (also representing Karen Meagher); Brian Le Tissier (also representing Pam Le Tissier and Maureen Lucas); Ron Le Page; Roy Martel (Past Captain, L’Ancresse Gold Club); Howard Mauger; Dick Young (also representing Dolores Young);
Paul and Cherry Le Poidevin (also representing the family); Graham Le Poidevin; Brian Queru; Gordon Tostevin; Owen Allen; Phil Miles (also representing Micky Boot and Geoff Orme); Bob Ozanne; Michael and Jean Rolls; Mick King (also representing Ann King, Gary King and Teresa King); David Mapley; John Mechem (also representing Val Mechem); Mark Bideau (also representing Tracey and Jacques Bideau); Margaret Torode; Peter Blake; Terry Hockey (also representing Margaret Hockey);
Bill Le Huray (also representing Jo Le Huray); Andrew Paul (also representing Lisa Paul); Geoff and Heather Norman; Nigel Mahy (also representing JH Mahy and Sons); Geoff and Shelagh Mallandaine; Alan and Cheryl Mahy; Vikki Davis; Lynn Cherry (also representing Bobbie Cherry and Daniella Sargent); Tony Blondel (also representing Jamie Blondel); Janice and Jeff Bishop (also representing Lisa, Paul, John and Sarah);
Chris Le Tissier; Hirzel Dorey; Dave Thompson (also representing Betty Thompson, Liz Smith and family); Winston Pipet; Brian Le Prevost (also representing Mick Mechem); Mavis Le Prevost and Ian Le Prevost (also representing the family); Yvonne Kaill; Pam Niles; Clayton Le Noury; Vikki and Mac Gallienne; Eric Legg; Paul Duquemin (also representing Maurice and Rita Duquemin and Karen Reade); Staff at Les Cotils.
Flowers were from: Chris. Shirley. Kirsty and Carl. Hayley and Andrew. Jackie, Dave, Molly, Brandon, Laura and Toby. Connor. Brandon. Hannah. Lauren. Riley.
Donations in lieu of flowers were to be sent to Guernsey Alzheimers Association, The Centre, Rue des Monts, Delancey, St Sampsons, GY2 4HU.
The arrangements were by Martels Funeral Services Ltd. with Paul Bougourd supervising.