The memorial garden has been created thanks to the late Mr Tostevin’s legacy donation to Loyalty Lodge.
The memorial garden has been created as a permanent place of remembrance and reflection, with the first rose dedicated in memory of Mr Tostevin, who was a valued member of Loyalty Lodge for many years and well known within Guernsey Freemasonry.
Individuals can dedicate a rose within the garden, with each dedication marked by a sea pebble engraved with the name or message of remembrance.
‘It was originally a real mess and was done when the temple was done in the late 90s and speaking to some of the brethren they wanted to find something to do with the legacy donation so this is what we have done,’ said Steve Edwards who was involved in creating the new garden.
Guernsey Trees for Life donated some trees for the garden and there were work parties to complete the garden, which has taken 12 months to finish.
‘It will take a couple of years to get it to where we want it to be,’ said Mrs Edwards.
The garden was officially opened by Mr Tostevin’s daughter Lorraine and son Andrew who travelled over from the UK especially for the opening.
‘We’re overwhelmed and so honoured to be here to open the garden,’ said Ms Tostevin.
‘Dad would have been so proud to have the garden named after him – it’s unbelievable.’
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