Leonard Howard
A Service of Celebration for the life of Leonard Michael Howard, dearly loved husband of Judy, who died peacefully at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, aged 86 years, was held at the St Martin’s Parish Hall and was conducted by Michelle Duquemin, Celebrant. Drummers, Darren James, Woody James and Joe James led the service with the Drum Salute – Grenadiers March. The opening music was Misty by Ella Fitzgerald. Included in the service were Memories of Dad from Karen, Laurence and Lucy read by Karen, daughter, Memories of Ganga by Tom, Sam, Jack, Chloe, Mikey, Louie, Logan and Arlow read by Chloe, granddaughter and Litany of Remembrance co-authored by Rabbi Sylvan Kamens and Rabbi Jack Riemer read by Michelle Duquemin. During a period for reflection, Take The A Train by Oscar Peterson was played. The recessional music was Georgia On My Mind by Michael Bublé.
The service was followed by private cremation.
Mourners were: Karen Carré Howell, daughter (also representing Judy Howard, wife and Laurence Howard, son) and Simon Howell, son-in-law (also representing Rebecca Howell, granddaughter-in-law); Lucy Stevenson, daughter (also representing Nadia De La Mare) and Gary Stevenson, son-in-law; Tom Carré, grandson (also representing Gloria Carré); Samantha Carré, granddaughter and partner Dominic Chambers;
Jack Stevenson, grandson and partner Danielle Priaulx (also representing Arlow Stevenson, great grandson); Chloe Carré, granddaughter; Mikey Stevenson, grandson and partner Bryony Bailey; Louie Stevenson, grandson; Logan Stevenson, grandson; Valerie Le Page, sister-in-law (also representing Beverley and Joe Esteves); Jason Le Page, nephew (also representing Annette, Harry and Charlie Le Page);
Unable to attend but wishing to be represented: Rodney Le Page, brother-in-law and Pamela Le Page, sister-in-law.
Also present were: Guard of Honour represented by: Guard Commander, Danny Blatchford (also representing Daphne Blatchford, Eleanor Browning, Dave Bourgaize and The Guernsey Veterans); Gordon Young; Colin McClean; Capt John H Wallbridge; Bob Place; Steve Corley (Standard Bearer); Heather Chan (also representing RAFA); Kevin O’Kane; Mike Teed; Calum Le Noury (also representing Emma Le Noury, Phil Le Noury, Neil and Jane Teers); Chris Welsby; Mark Lainé (also representing Roulla Lainé and Chris Inder); Martin Le Cocq; Mike Stiller; Lt Cdr Tim Slann RNR (also representing Vanda Slann and The Elizabeth College Combined Cadet Force);
Wendy McClean (also representing Rosalyn); Evan Ozanne (also representing Norma Ozanne and Rob Grant); Brian Holland and Mandy Sangan (also representing George Le Page and James Holland); Pauline Symons; Neil Moore (also representing Mike Johns); Ian Morellec (also representing Dianne and Alison in Australia); Mark Le Tissier (also representing Helen Le Tissier); Ann Thomson and Paul Clark (also representing George Clark and Don Clark); Rob Morellec (also representing Liz Morellec);
David Upson (also representing Busty Tardif); Marlene Place (also representing Stuart Place and Royal British Legion Welfare); Jurat David Hodgetts; Dave Bartie (also representing Mary and family); Isobel Mauger; Allan Harris; Colin Ferbrache (also representing Val Ferbrache and The Combined Services Charity); Alex Lindsay (also representing Tony D’Sousa, Glyn Smith and Channel Insurance Brokers Ltd);
Peter Morris (also representing Lesley Morris); Phil and Ann Clark; Joan Machon; Stuart and Wendy Wilson (also representing Lindsey Salmon, Darren Le Couvey and Paul Cotterill); Debbie and Richard Cairns (also representing Viv Thomson, Paula Machon, David and Hazel Poynder in Canada); Martyn and Sue Queripel (also representing Chris, Marion, Matt and Alex Butt); Ken and Doreen Thomson;
Lyn and Dave Winterflood (also representing Demelza Newsom and family, Colin, Lisa and Tracey Truffitt, Jane and Ben Harker, Emma Schofield, Teresa and Mark Grierson); Jill and John Chatterton; Doreen Wells (also representing Bev Holliday); Vince Aylward; Cheryl Wingrave (also representing Pete Falla); Pam Queripel; Lisa McMillan; Gill and Hugh Roe; Trevor Brehaut; Joe Ingrouille; Chris Le Ray (also representing Amanda Le Ray and Thomas Le Ray);
Alex Ward (also representing Simon Hamon, Joe Bould, Danny McAuley and St Martins Lodge No 4142); Trevor Kirk (also representing Janet Kirk and family and Allison Kirk); Peter Walpole; Glynn Payne (also representing Victor Carey Lodge No 6892); Paul Porter (also representing Guernsey Rovers A.C.); Marie Martel (also representing Richard, Juliet and family in Australia); Debbie Timms (also representing Mark Bichard, Simone Brehaut and Domestic Staff); Joanne Fallaize (also representing family);
Karen Merrien (also representing Dave Merrien and Saskia Le Poidevin); Samantha De Carteret (also representing the De Carteret family and Gamblin family); Justin Martin; Jane and Michael Hullock (also representing Ian Sarchet and Jo Sarchet); Jackie Cox; Jean and Tony Sebire; Alan West; Jena Jones, Darren Hughes and Rebecca Langlois (also representing staff at Channel Insurance Brokers);
Charlie Stevenson; Steph Stevenson; Noah Stevenson; Erin Stevenson; Brian Lowe; Liam Butler; Gordon Grantham (also representing Michael Grantham); Rebecca Gow and Anna Silva (also representing staff and residents at Maison L’Aumone); Martin Search; Jackie and Jo from Red Cross Shop; Cameron Ingrouille (also representing Chantal Ingrouille, Andy and Nicola Heaume); Jonathan Marquis (also representing Bob and Christine Marquis);
John de Carteret (also representing family, Kevin Dodd and Lisa MacIntosh); Sarah and John Barrett; Neil Carré (also representing Michele Carré and Avril Elliott); Megan Burgess (also representing Moira Boyd and GreenAcres Care Home); Paul Sykes.
Not present but wishing to be represented: Philip Gill.
Flowers were from: The Family.
Donations in lieu of flowers were to be sent to The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, c/o Mr K G O’Kane, The Royal British Legion, La Route du Picquerel, Grande Havre, Vale, GY6 8JT.
The arrangements were by Martels Funeral Services Ltd. with Paul Bougourd supervising.