Pride of Guernsey: Marion Phillips

MARION PHILLIPS is ‘an amazing lady’ and ‘an inspiration’, according to nominator Kelly Regnard, who has put her gran up for the Channel Islands Co-operative Society-sponsored Grandparent/s of the Year Award.

MARION PHILLIPS is ‘an amazing lady’ and ‘an inspiration’, according to nominator Kelly Regnard, who has put her gran up for the Channel Islands Co-operative Society-sponsored Grandparent/s of the Year Award.

‘She has the kindest heart and would do anything for anyone.’

Mrs Regnard said, ‘She is there for all the family, through good times and bad, and is a good friend to many people.’

Nominee Marion, who is now 85, continues to play table tennis and swims every day from spring until autumn. 

‘She goes swimming at L’Eree every day between April and October – I think it is amazing at her age. 

‘She is just an astounding person and someone I aspire to be.’