It was with great sadness that we heard that our Seigneur, Michael Beaumont OBE, died at home on Sunday morning of a suspected heart attack at the age of 88. Michael, a very successful aircraft engineer, became Seigneur almost forty-two years ago, inheriting the title from his Grandmother, Dame Sibyl Hathaway. He will be much missed for his generosity, gentle leadership and wonderful sense of humour. The role of Seigneur will be passed on to Michael’s oldest son, Christopher, who will become Sark’s 23^rd Seigneur. Our sympathies go out to Michael’s family, his wife Diana and many friends. The funeral will be held this Wednesday 6^th July at 1.30pm at St Peter’s Church here on Sark.

Pictures and words Sue Daly

Michael Beaumont OBE

Michael giving out prizes at the Midsummer Show in 2013

Michael & Diana with the Olympic Torch in 2014

Michael & Diana celebrating their 60^th wedding anniversary earlier this year