Obituaries

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Sheila Hatcher

Passed away peacefully at the Silverleigh Care Home in Axminster on Monday 16th March 2026. A loving Mum, Nan, Granny,…

Ken Ackroyd

Peacefully on 18th March 2026. Much loved Husband, Dad and Grandad. Thanksgiving Service at Cheap Street Church, Sherborne on Monday 13th…

Alexandra Mary van Duivenbode

Died peacefully at home in Shaftesbury on 3rd March 2026, aged 84 years. Beloved Wife of Bernard and loving Mother,…

Curtis, Ruby Kathleen Anne

Peacefully on 10th March 2026 in Dorset County Hospital, aged 95 years of Sturminster Newton. Beloved Wife of the late…

John Henry Wakeling

John Wakeling of Mere, Wiltshire, peacefully passed away on the 12th March 2026 at The Salisbury Hospice. A memorial service…

Dukes, Josephine Margaret – “Josie”

Of Penselwood. Passed away peacefully at Yeovil Hospital on the 15th March 2026, aged 86 years. A much loved Wife…

Naylor, Pamela Jean – “Pam”

Peacefully on 11th March 2026 at Weldmar Hospice, Dorchester, aged 76 years of Sturminster Newton. Much loved Wife of Malcom….

Jean Young (nee Casely)

Passed away peacefully at home in Sherborne on Tuesday 10th March aged 91 years. Formerly of Trent and Henstridge…

Hawkins, Raymond Frank

Of Wincanton. Passed away peacefully on 9th March 2026, aged 84 years. A much-loved Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Funeral Service…

Cuss, Harry John – “John”

Passed away peacefully at Wincanton Community Hospital on the 1st March aged 73 years. A much loved Husband to the…