Islanders invited to share memories in Gary Burgess book of condolence

Tuesday 04 January 2022

An online book of condolence has opened for broadcaster Gary Burgess, who passed away on New Year's Day.

The 46-year-old was diagnosed with terminal cancer in November 2020, but continued his work as a reporter at ITV Channel until August 2021.

He is survived by his husband, Alan. In 2018, they became the first couple in Jersey to convert their civil partnership into marriage.

While many know him from his work on-screen at ITV Channel, his move into broadcasting started in Blackpool in the 1990s. He then moved to Guernsey in 2003 where he worked at Island FM and BBC Radio Guernsey, before joining ITV Channel. He later worked for Channel 103 alongside his work for ITV in Jersey. 

Gary's ITV media colleagues were among the first to pay tribute in the online book of condolence.

Friends and other islanders whose lives were touched by Gary are also being invited to contribute their memories and well-wishes.

Click HERE to visit the book.