Peter Wilkinson

A Service of Celebration, prior to cremation, for the life of Peter Wilkinson (Wilko), beloved partner of the late Avril, who died at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 88 years, was held at Le Foulon Chapel and was conducted by Annette Henry, Celebrant. Opening the service was the music, Clair De Lune. The Eulogy was given by Annette Henry with personal tributes from Kate Parkin. During the period of contemplation, Look on the Bright Side of Life by Monty Python was played and accompanied by a photo montage. The recessional music was, What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong.  

The organist, Stephen Francis, accompanied the singing of Make me a Channel of your Peace.

Mourners were: Rachael Holland, daughter; Simon Holland, son in law; Ethan Holland, grandson (also representing Amelia Holland, granddaughter); Melanie King, daughter; Tony King, son in law; Grace King, granddaughter; Ruby King, granddaughter.

Also present were: Barry Le Cras (also representing Marge, Martin, Louise and Christopher); George and Kathy de Carteret (also representing Emma Le Tocq); Jenny and Mike Dunning; PJ and Sara de la Mare (also representing Jack, Jasper and Elliott); Ralph McKane (also representing Jan McKane); Emma Gaskin (also representing John and Thea); Rick Le Page (also representing Trish Le Page, Gwen and John de la Mare);

Celia Sharman (also representing Chris Sharman); Jayne and Andrew McNeillis (also representing Alex, Phoebe and Harry Jones); Martina Cioffi; Judy Whitaker (also representing Jon Pope, Jacqueline Pope, Maddy Pope, Ben Pope, Jean Kimber and Sheila König); Anna and Megan Price (also representing Michelle and Tom Price); Abbie Jones;

Tom and Angela Holroyd; Winkle de la Mare (also representing Paul, Serge, Stefan and Ian); Kate and Chris Parkin; Leo Graham (also representing Simon Graham); Elaine and Simon Perry; Sam and Brian O’Mahoney; Pip Queripel (also representing Steve Queripel); Jimmy Hillman; Pam Lewis; Anna Douglass.

Not present but wishing to be represented – Bryan Guilbert.

Flowers were from: The Family.

Donations in lieu of flowers were to be sent to Dementia Friendly Guernsey, via NatWest, Acc 74742264,      s/c 60-09-20 or to the Guernsey Voluntary Service, Jubilee House Day Centre, Grandes Maison Road, St Sampsons, GY2 4JH.

The arrangements were by Martels Funeral Services Ltd. with Paul Bougourd supervising.