Obituaries

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Wiffen, Barbara (‘Bobbie’) Mary Bowden (née Holman)

Passed away peacefully in her sleep aged 97, at home in Dorset on Saturday 29th November 2025. Formerly of Southampton,...

De La Hey, Lavinia

Of South Barrow on the 6th December 2025 aged 90. Beloved Wife of the late David, Mother to Serena, William,...

Owen Spicer

Of Gillingham, passed away peacefully at home on 1st December 2025, age 68 years. Beloved husband, Dad, Grampee and Great...

Jean Kennard

Of Iwerne Minster, died peacefully at home on 9th December 2025. Any donations to Weldmar Hospice gratefully received.

Patrick William Henry Merritt

Of Motcombe and Shaftesbury on 18th November 2025. Aged 97.

Hurst, Doreen Evelyn

Aged 87 years of Templecombe. On the 21st November 2025 peacefully at Elliscombe House Nursing Home, Holton. A much loved...

Riggs, Arthur George

Of Fonthill Bishop. Passed away peacefully at Salisbury Hospital, on 22/11/2025 aged 93 years. Cremation at Salisbury Crematorium, on Tuesday...

David Jaques

Former Dentist of Blandford. Passed away peacefully at home on 3rd November 2025. A much loved Husband, Dad and Grandad....

Alan Rossiter

Peacefully passed away at home on 18th November 2025, surrounded by his family. Beloved Husband, Father, Father-in-law, Grandad and Brother....

Myrtle Jenkins (née Parsons)

Died peacefully on 25th November 2025 aged 90, after receiving wonderful care at Coneygar Lodge Residential Home in Bridport. Beloved...