Maureen Bichard

The funeral service for Maureen Elizabeth Bichard (née Martel), dearly loved wife of the late Stan, who died peacefully at home, aged 88 years, was held at St Saviour’s Parish Church and was conducted by The Revd Mark Charmley. The opening music was Gabriel’s Oboe. Included in the service was the Poem, Our Gran, written and read by Jo, granddaughter, the Bible Reading, John 14: 1-6 and the Tribute given by Revd Mark Leightley. During a time for reflection, I won’t forget you by Jim Reeves was played. The recessional music was Shubert’s, Ave Maria.

The organist, John Le Pelley, accompanied the singing of How great thou art and Abide with me.

The service was followed by private interment.

Mourners were: Sandra Leightley, daughter and Mark Leightley, son-in-law; Lyn Le Prevost, daughter and Les Le Prevost, son-in-law (also representing Anne Caver, Marlene Hamon and Maureen Le Page); Simon Leightley, grandson and Katherine Leightley (also representing Joshua and Emile, great-grandsons); Clare Mollet, granddaughter and Craig Mollet; Daisy, Martha and William, great-grandchildren;

Tom Leightley, grandson and Helina Mathews; Noah and Cleo, great-grandchildren; Ben Le Prevost, grandson and Nikki Le Prevost (also representing Barbara and Una, great-grandchildren); Jo Arrol, granddaughter and Cameron Arrol; Alan Martel, nephew (also representing Gill Martel and Jean-Paul Wakeford); Malcolm and Charmaine Simmons, nephew and niece (also representing Ryan Simmons and Shirley Hulatt in Eastbourne); Julie Simmons, great-niece (also representing Shane, Bradley, Leah and Logan);

Joanna Simmons, niece (also representing Samantha Barry, niece); Jane Rihoy, niece (also representing Denise Breton, niece, Greg and Marc Breton, great-nephews and Iris Martel, sister-in-law in Ashby); Alison Long, niece and André Long (also representing Helen and Richard Long, great-niece and great-nephew, Tom Shaw, John Martel, nephew and Jackie Martel and family in Huddersfield);

Pauline Walsh, niece (also representing Jerry Foss); Hazel Brier; Dave Ozanne, cousin (also representing Ann Ozanne); Lionel Le Page, cousin (also representing Jackie Le Page); Monica and Tony Le Page, cousins.

Also present were: Sadie Robilliard (also representing Jonathan Robilliard, Sally and Jim Abbott); Mel Bourgaize (also representing Neil, Joseph, Jack and Mollie Bourgaize); Pam Queripel (also representing Gill Yeoman); Joan Michel; Cathy Greening (also representing Angela, Jennifer and Marilyn and their families, Alison and Granville De Cruz and Viv Thompson); Jo Martel (also representing Lauren, Chris, Matt and Darryl); Julian and Amanda Gosselin (also representing Lucy Watson, Joshua Gosselin and Daniel Gosselin);

Karen Smith (also representing Bill Smith, Angeline and Mark Olliver); Mick Tostevin (also representing Yvonne Tostevin, Helen Tostevin, Mark Thomas, Jayne and Megan Lane); Jo Timothy; Roz Harris (also representing all at Donkey Linedance); Stevie Stevenson; Julie Duquemin; Beth Bourgaize (also representing Anne Le Maitre); Susan Totty; Carolyn Wild (also representing John Wild); Emma Wild; Desiree Pine (also representing Samantha Martel and Clinton Martel); Anne Setters (also representing Ron Harnden).

Flowers were from: Sandra and Mark. Lyn and Les. Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren. Jane, Alison, André, Richard, Helen and Tom. Denise, Gregg, Marc and Iris. John, Jackie and family. 

Donations in lieu of flowers were to be sent to St John Ambulance and Rescue Service, The Rohais, St Peter Port, GY1 1YN.

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