Obituaries

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Barr, Jill

Peacefully on Saturday 24th January 2026 aged 88 years. Wife of the late Denny. Loving Mother of Sandra & Kevin,...

John Derek Summers

Peacefully in his sleep on 26th January, 2026 in Royal Bournemouth Hospital aged 90 years. Of Shaftesbury and formerly of...

Daphne Kathleen Churchill (née Down)

Of Wool, Dorset. Passed away peacefully at home 23 January 2026. Aged 91 years. At Daphne’s request Private Cremation. Donations...

Elizabeth Grace Guppy

Of Shaftesbury passed away in Yeovil District Hospital on 17th January 2026 aged 29. Much loved daughter and sister. Cremation...

John William Cockerell

Of Stalbridge sadly passed away on the 15th January 2026. He was much loved and will always be in our...

Marcia Adrienne Bittner (née Rogerson)

Died peacefully at home on the 21st of January aged 93. A much loved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Aunt,...

Gillian Chainey

In Loving Memory. 1944 - 2026. It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Gillian Chainey...

Philip Gould

Philip of Bell Street, Shaftesbury passed away peacefully on 16th January 2026 at Salisbury Hospital, aged 83 years. Much loved...

Colin Bridgstock

Of Sturminster Newton. Died peacefully at home on 23 January 2026. Dearly loved by his wife and family. A private...

Darke, Barbara Maud

Peacefully on 8th January 2026 at The Old Rectory Care Home in Stalbridge, aged 92 years, of Templecombe. Dearly loved...