Obituaries

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Anne Elizabeth RUTTER

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Anne Elizabeth Rutter (nee Brady) who died peacefully…

Hooper, John

Passed away peacefully on 2nd June 2026, aged 76 years. Loved and greatly missed by his family and friends. Funeral service…

Patrick John Smith – ‘Paddy’

On 21st May 2026 peacefully after a short illness in Southampton General Hospital, aged 72 years of Shaftesbury.

Bapsy Gooding

Of Charlton Horethorne. Passed away peacefully after a short illness on the 15th May, aged 92 years. Beloved…

Garry Gibbs

Passed away peacefully at home on 19th April 2026, Aged 88 years. Dearly loved Husband of Nadine,…

Christopher John Dunton

Christopher of Stalbridge sadly passed away on 23rd May 2026 at Dorset County Hospital, aged 82 years. Much…

Clothier, Edna Mary

Formerly of Wyke Champflower & Sandford Orcas Wife of the late Dan Clothier, Mother of Stephen and Christopher

Frances ‘Frankie’ Neal

Formerly of North Cheriton and Cucklington, Frances died peacefully at Trinity Manor, Sherborne on 18th May 2026, aged…

Olive Arnold

Passed away peacefully aged 91 at home supported by family on the 19th May 2026. A dearly loved…

Skipper

Peacefully at Salisbury General hospital on Tuesday 26th May. Ian aged 88 beloved husband of the late Ann…