David Torode
The funeral service for David Frederick Raymond Torode, dearly loved husband of the late May, who died peacefully at Maison de Quetteville, aged 87 years, was held at Our Lady Star of the Sea and was conducted by Fr Inna Reddy Gade, Celebrant. Included in the service was the Eulogy given by Sarah and Tash, granddaughters and the Readings, St Pauls to the Corinthians 12:31 – 13:8 read by Theresa Young and John 14: 1-6 read by Fr Inna.
The organist, Luke O’Donnell, accompanied the singing of Abide with me; fast falls the eventide, Amazing Grace and All things bright and beautiful. The service was followed by private interment.
Mourners were: Mary Solway, daughter (also representing Kevin Solway, son in law); Richard Torode, son and Angela Torode, daughter-in-law; Sarah Scott, granddaughter (also representing Iain Scott grandson-in-law and Edan great-grandson); Natasha Solway, granddaughter (also representing Liam Buggs and Sophia, Libby and Finley great-grandchildren); Jonathan Torode, grandson and Lindsay France;
Nicole Torode, granddaughter (also representing Ryan McMullan); Josh Torode, grandson (attending online); Ellen Torode, granddaughter; Jean Gauvain, sister; Margaret Hill-Smith, niece, Jean Paul Tebble, great-nephew (also representing Laura Tebble and Samantha De La Mare, great-niece); Teagan Tebble, great great-niece; Christopher Tebble, great-nephew (also representing Sarah and Adrian Tebble); Carla Beaumont, niece and Mike Beaumont.
Also present: Rita Fontes and Connie Morris (Legion of Mary); Theresa Young; Jeannette Cooper (also representing Alan and Jen Guezo); Romey Le Masurier (also representing Peter Le Masurier and Harriett); Gillian Dunnell; Janice and Barry Warr (also representing Tony Warr); Gill Chivers (also representing David Le Tissier, nephew, Paula Le Tissier, Joshua Le Tissier and Aleksandra Mieczakowska);
Rose Bromley (also representing Maison de Quetteville); Philip Guezo (also representing Jacqueline Guezo, Michael and Karen Guezo); Kate Tostevin; Rod Tostevin (also representing Michael Tostevin); Jennette and Nigel Weysom; Simon Falla (also representing Adelina Falla and Barbara Falla); Richard Cairns (also representing Debbie Cairns); Meg White; Richard and Janet Green;
Rose Scott (also representing Alan Scott and family); Judy Harvey (also representing Tich and Irene Harvey, Paul and Marissa Robilliard and family); Dennis Chick; Tony Quinn; Tim and Lisa Lowe (also representing Emily and James); Gail James and Frances McCann; Christine Martel (also representing Tony and family); Mike Le Tissier (also representing Wendy Le Tissier, Sandra and Neville Carre); Peter and Sandra Vaudin;
Nikki Le Tissier (also representing Wendy Pedder and the Pedder family); Martin Le Tissier (also representing Katy, Thomas and James and Hilda Le Tissier); Catharine Rabey (also representing Paul Rabey); Ryan Dekker; Tony Meadowcroft; Graham Waterman (also representing Linda, Lindsay and family);
Bryan Mauger (also representing Guernsey Alzheimers Association); Pam Morse and Patricia Guille (also representing Philip Guille and Jessica Gill).
Not present but wishing to be represented: Lucy Torode, sister in law and family; Alan Tagell nephew, Joyce Tagell and family; Cynthia Louth niece, Stewart Louth and family; Dorothy McDougall niece, Dave MacDougall and family; Hazel Solway; Natalie and Mick Ogier; Eileen and Sean McAlinden; Jane and John Jarvis; Yvonne Priaulx and Audrey Barrasin.
Flowers were from: Kev and Mary. Richard. Angela. Jonathan. Nicole. Josh. Ellen. Tash and Liam. Sophia, Libby and Finley. Sarah. Iain. Edan. Carla, Mike, Kate and Rod. Eileen, Sean. Eamon and all their families. We had a Mass said in St Peters for you.
Donations in lieu of flowers were to be sent to Guernsey Alzheimers Association, c/o The Treasurer, The Centre, Rue des Monts, Delancey, S Sampson’s, GY2 4HU.
The arrangements were by Martels Funeral Services Ltd. with Paul Bougourd supervising.