Obituaries

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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…

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…

Riggs, Arthur George

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