Obituaries

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Alan Walter Cuff – aka Muttley

Passed away peacefully on 9th December, 2025, aged 69 years. Of Shaftesbury. Husband of the late Cathleen (Cathy)….

John David deGray Salwey

Passed away peacefully at home in Child Okeford on 4th December 2025 aged 93. Much loved Husband,…

Needham, Rissa

Passed away peacefully on 3rd December 2025 after a very long and active life. Wonderful Mother of…

Catherine Susan Lear

Died at home amongst her family on 3rd December 2025. Kate aged 73 years, Dearly loved Wife of…

Meaden, Sidney Austen

Peacefully on 15th December, aged 94 years. A dearly loved Father, Uncle, Great Uncle, Great Great Uncle and…

Spicer, Owen

After a long and brave fight against Cancer, our wonderful brother Owen passed away December 1st aged 68….

Pearse, Edward John

John passed away peacefully at South Cary House, Castle Cary on the 6th December aged 88 years. A…

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

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

De La Hey, Lavinia

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

Owen Spicer

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