Obituaries

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Patricia Billen – ‘Pat’

Peacefully on 3rd June 2026 at Nazareth Lodge Care Home, aged 92 years, of Sturminster Newton. Dearly…

Alan Bryan Burr

On 5th June 2026 peacefully in Salisbury District Hospital aged 89 years. Of Shaftesbury. A loving Husband to…

Evelyn Dora Dare

1932 – 2026 Evelyn passed away peacefully at home on the 5th June 2026 following a short…

Coffin, John Frank

Peacefully on 2nd June 2026 at home in Milborne Port, aged 73 years. Dearly loved Husband of…

Jillian Mary Neal

Of Marnhull. Passed away peacefully at home on 9th June, aged 87. Beloved Wife to the late…

David Anthony Dobbins

Peacefully on 4th June. David aged 82 years. Dearly loved Husband of Mindra, Dad of Paul, Andrew, Tony…

Margaret Sherwood (nee Fripp)

Sadly passed away on 28/05/2026. Beloved wife to the late Bill Sherwood and Mum to Mark & Gary,…

Michael Julian Botterill

On 6th June 2026 peacefully at Fernbrook Lodge, Gillingham aged 77 years. Of Shaftesbury. A much-loved partner to…

Anne Elizabeth Rutter

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

Malcolm Raymond James – ‘Ray’

Formerly of Holton, Gillingham and Sherborne. Passed away peacefully at Yeovil District Hospital on the 5th June 2026….