Funeral
Mr A. J. SACKETT
The funeral of Mr. Alfred James Sackett, of "Balure," Grange, who died suddenly on Thursday morning, took place on Saturday. The service—in the Foulon Cemetery Chapel—was conducted by the Rev. F. Flint.
The mourners were Mrs. Sackett (wife), Mr. D. Sackett (son), Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Gosselin (brother-in-law and sister), Mr. W. Sackett (brother), and Mr. T. Keyho (brother-in-law).
Among those present were Mr. S. Davison (Master, Town Hospital, also representing the Public Assistance Authority and Town Hospital Staff), Mr. W. Le Cheminant (representing staff of Mental Home), Messrs. John Talbot, N. M. Hewitt, H. Travers and Miss R. Sebire.
A wreath of choice orchids and Christmas roses was sent: "In loving remembrance, from his wife and family." The other beautiful wreaths were from "Lillie and Will, Arthur and Tom, and brothers and sisters in England"; The Staff, Town Hospital; "In memory of a devoted servant from the President and Members of the Hospital Board and Public Assistance Authority"; "His Bathing Pool Workmates, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Thompson; Mr. and Mrs. H. Travers; Max Hewitt and family.
The funeral director was Mr. James W. Way, of Beckford's, Victoria Road.
—Guernsey Evening Press, 19 January 1942
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THANKS
Mrs. A . J. Sackett and family desire to thank all friends for their many expressions of sympathy in their breavement, also for the beautiful wreaths.
—Guernsey Evening Press, 19 January 1942
—The Star, Guernsey, 20 January 1942
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FUNERAL OF MR. A. J. SACKETT
The funeral of Mr. Alfred James Sackett of "Balure," Grange, who died suddenly on Thursday morning, took place on Saturday.
FATHER OF METEOROLOGICAL OFFICER
Mr. Sackett, who was 76 years of age, was born at Rye, Sussex, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Jabez Sackett, who later resided for many years at the Duveaux Farm, St. Sampson's.
He married Miss Lydia Hatfield, and the three children of the marriage are Mr. Leslie Sackett, an officer on a tanker; Mr. D. Sackett, our States meteorological officer; and Mrs. V. Miles, who is on war work in England.
Formerly an attendant at the Town Asylum, from which position he retired on reaching the age limit, Mr. Sackett had for some time been doing the same work at the Town Hospital.
—The Star, Guernsey, 20 January 1942