Michel Couriard
- October 23, 2015
- 61 years
- cancer
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|Michel "Mitch" Couriard MBE (20 December 1953 – 23 October 2015) was a Jersey vingtenier and civil servant.
Biography
He trained and initially worked as an electrician. After several years of voluntary service with the Jersey Youth Service, he later took up a post with the Department of Education.
He was one of Jersey's torchbearers in the 2012 Summer Olympics torch relay.
In 2013, he sat for the People's Choice portrait by royal portrait painter Christian Furr. The portrait is displayed at the Jersey Heritage Jersey Museum and Art Gallery.
On 18 August 2015, Couriard married his second wife, Kaye Temple, at Southampton Hospital. He died of cancer at the Jersey Hospice on 23 October 2015, aged 61. His funeral was held on 8 November 2015 at the Parish Church of St Helier, and was attended by hundreds of people.
Parish Municipality
Couriard was a member of the Honorary Police having been elected to serve as a vingtenier for the Vingtaine du Mont à l'Abbé in Saint Helier, Jersey. He was also president of the Honorary Police Association.
Couriard's "beat" includes Victoria Avenue, meaning that he is delegated to manage policing for the annual Battle of Flowers held in August - an event that continues to attract crowds of 10,000 or more. As such he was one of the most visible members of the island's Honorary Police.
Member of the Order of the British Empire
He was awarded membership of the Order of the British Empire in the Queen's birthday honours list of June 2002 jointly for his services as a civil servant and his honorary work.
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1.What specific area in Saint Helier was Michel Couriard a vingtenier for?
- A.Jersey Hospice
- B.The Parish Church
- C.Vingtaine du Mont a l'Abbecorrect
- D.Victoria Avenue
Michel Couriard served as a vingtenier for the Vingtaine du Mont a l'Abbe.
Source: Parish Municipality section
2.What was the cause of Michel Couriard's death?
- A.Heart disease
- B.Cancercorrect
- C.Old age
- D.Accident
Michel Couriard died of cancer at the Jersey Hospice.
Source: Biography introduction
3.On what date was Michel Couriard born?
- A.8 November 1953
- B.20 December 1953correct
- C.18 August 1953
- D.20 October 1953
Michel Couriard was born on 20 December 1953.
Source: Biography introduction
4.What was Michel Couriard's original professional training?
- A.Police officer
- B.Electriciancorrect
- C.Civil engineer
- D.Youth worker
Michel Couriard trained and initially worked as an electrician.
Source: Biography section
5.In what year did Michel Couriard carry the torch for the Summer Olympics?
- A.2012correct
- B.2015
- C.2002
- D.2013
Michel Couriard served as one of Jersey's torchbearers in the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Source: Biography section
6.Who painted the People's Choice portrait of Michel Couriard?
- A.The Queen
- B.St Helier
- C.Kaye Temple
- D.Christian Furrcorrect
In 2013, Michel Couriard sat for a portrait painted by royal portrait painter Christian Furr.
Source: Biography section
7.Where did Michel Couriard marry his second wife, Kaye Temple?
- A.Parish Church of St Helier
- B.Jersey Museum
- C.Jersey Hospice
- D.Southampton Hospitalcorrect
Michel Couriard married Kaye Temple on 18 August 2015 at Southampton Hospital.
Source: Biography section
8.At what age did Michel Couriard pass away?
- A.61correct
- B.59
- C.62
- D.60
Michel Couriard died on 23 October 2015 at the age of 61.
Source: Biography introduction
9.Where was the funeral of Michel Couriard held?
- A.Parish Church of St Heliercorrect
- B.Jersey Hospice
- C.Vingtaine du Mont a l'Abbe
- D.Victoria Avenue
The funeral for Michel Couriard took place on 8 November 2015 at the Parish Church of St Helier.
Source: Biography section
10.What specific role did Michel Couriard hold within the Honorary Police?
- A.Vingteniercorrect
- B.Inspector
- C.Chief constable
- D.Battle of Flowers organizer
Michel Couriard was elected to serve as a vingtenier for the Vingtaine du Mont a l'Abbe.
Source: Parish Municipality section
11.What position did Michel Couriard hold in the Honorary Police Association?
- A.Secretary
- B.Member-at-large
- C.Presidentcorrect
- D.Treasurer
Michel Couriard served as the president of the Honorary Police Association.
Source: Parish Municipality section
12.Which event is Michel Couriard associated with managing via his police beat?
- A.The Queen's birthday honors
- B.Jersey Heritage Exhibition
- C.Summer Olympics
- D.Battle of Flowerscorrect
Michel Couriard's police beat included managing security for the annual Battle of Flowers.
Source: Parish Municipality section
13.In what month and year was Michel Couriard awarded the Order of the British Empire?
- A.June 2002correct
- B.October 2015
- C.August 2015
- D.December 1953
Michel Couriard received his MBE in the Queen's birthday honours list of June 2002.
Source: Member of the Order of the British Empire section
14.How many people are said to attend the Battle of Flowers annually?
- A.Less than 1,000
- B.Up to 50,000
- C.10,000 or morecorrect
- D.Exactly 5,000
The Battle of Flowers event continues to attract crowds of 10,000 or more people.
Source: Parish Municipality section
15.For which Department did Michel Couriard work after his time with the Jersey Youth Service?
- A.Department of Heritage
- B.Department of Health
- C.Department of Educationcorrect
- D.Department of Police
Following his service with the Jersey Youth Service, Michel Couriard took a post at the Department of Education.
Source: Biography section
16.Where is the portrait of Michel Couriard by Christian Furr currently displayed?
- A.Parish Church of St Helier
- B.Jersey Youth Service Office
- C.Jersey Heritage Jersey Museum and Art Gallerycorrect
- D.Southampton Hospital
The portrait of Michel Couriard is kept at the Jersey Heritage Jersey Museum and Art Gallery.
Source: Biography section
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