Reuben Ashplant

The funeral service for Reuben Henry Ashplant, devoted husband of the late Patricia and adored partner of Ginta, who died at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 87 years, was held at St Saviours Church and was conducted by the Revd Mark Charmley assisted by Mrs Sarah-Jane Allen. Opening the service was the music, Angels by Robbie Williams. Included in the service was the Bible Reading, Psalm 121 and the Tribute. The Poem, When I am Gone, written by Lyman Hancock was read by daughter-in-law, Kim. During a time for reflection, Tell Him by Barbra Streisand and Celine Dion was played. The recessional music was Hold my Hand by Lady Gaga.

The organist, John Le Pelley, accompanied the singing of The Lord’s my Shepherd (Crimond) and Praise my Soul.

The service was followed by private interment.

Mourners were; Ginta Gorbana, partner; Andy Ashplant, son (also representing Guernsey Sporting Clay Club) and Kim Ashplant, daughter-in-law; Caroline Corbet, daughter (also representing Lee Corbet, son-in-law); Simon Ashplant, son; James Ashplant, grandson (also representing Patrick Ashplant, grandson, Courtney Ashplant, Odhrán and Fionn Ashplant, great-grandsons);

Claire Driscoll, granddaughter (also representing Vinnie and Lennie Driscoll, great-grandsons); James Driscoll; Ulrica Lovell, niece (also representing Paula-Jane Ash, Amber Ash and Sharon Harvey); Norman and Joan Ashplant, cousins.

Also present were: Dita Dubure; Diana Mihailova; David Sheppard; Roy Sheppard (also representing the family); Justin and Paula Keyte (also representing Nick Le Pavoux); Tony Baudains (also representing Maureen Baudains and Steve Evans); Trevor Queripel and Sonia Helmot (also representing Jorja and Jean-Luc Helmot);

Geoff Pipet (also representing Carol and family, Reg Bullock and Lara); Richard Ashplant (also representing Debbie and Gwen); Sally Rowe (also representing Chris Rowe); Mavis Le Prevost (also representing the Le Prevost family); Sandra De La Mare; Alison Ferbrache (also representing Jim McKenzie); Karen Morpeth (also representing Les Morpeth); Mr and Mrs Denis O’Reegan; Mamerta Ray;

Shane Branquet (also representing Cindy Branquet); Rosy and Richard Bowyer; Joe Collenette and Brian Bougourd (also representing Tina Collenette, Hannah Collenette and Luke Mollet); Michael and Kay Bachelet (also representing Keith Batiste); Alison Trump (also representing Michael Trump); Anne Eley; James Rouget (also representing The Guernsey Clay Target Shooting Club); Nick Guilmoto (also representing Michaela, Alex and Becky); Jonathan and Vanessa De Garis (also representing Naomi De Garis);

Jamie Weysom; Cliffy Eborall (also representing Matthew Spruce); Jason Le Prevost (also representing Sarnia Sporting Clay Club); Paul Smith (also representing Helen McCleod); Alison Le Cheminant; Brian Le Prevost (also representing JD Mechem and Cobo United Air Rifle Club): Liz Parr (also representing Rick Parr and family, Jane and Ian Langlois and family in the UK):

Sue Le Page (also representing Robin Le Page, Leo and Ann Jansen); Michael and Kay Moore (also representing Joshua Moore, godson and Cremilde Cato); Joan Tostevin (also representing Marlene Place BEM); Colin Dodd (also representing Ross Angus); Joe Le Gallez (also representing Tommy Bougourd); Luke Graham (also representing Kieran Mahon); Ian Le Prevost (also representing the family).

Flowers were from: The Family. Paula-Jane, Amber and Sharon.

Donations in lieu of flowers were to be sent to Lungevity Guernsey, c/o Treasurer, Mr Richard Harrison, Belle Fleur, Rue des Francais, Vale, GY3 5NL.

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