Obituaries

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Watts, Richard Ivor Spencer

Passed away suddenly at home on 31st August. Aged 50 years. A dearly loved Son, Brother, Fiancé and Dad. Richard...

Pugh, Valerie Virginia

Passed away aged 86 on 10th September, 2026 in Yeovil Hospital. Beloved Wife, cherished Mum, adored Grandmother and faithful friend....

Blackman, Brenda Mary

Peacefully on 10th September 2026 at home in Templecombe, aged 80 years. Beloved Wife of the late Bob. Much loved...

Alan Edward Cheeseman

Passed away peacefully at home on 31st August 2026. Beloved Husband of Christine, Uncle to Natty and Tom, Great Uncle...

Reverend Patrick John Riley

On 13th September 2026 at home with family. Aged 87 years. Of Shaftesbury. A much-loved member of the community. Funeral...

House, Wendy Ellen

Peacefully on 17th September, aged 86 years. A dearly loved Wife, Mum, Granny, Great Granny, Sister and friend to many....

Ronald Jones

Passed away peacefully at home on 27th August 2026 aged 83 years. Dearly loved Husband to Margaret, much loved Father...

Palmer, Michael George – ‘Mike’

Peacefully on 3rd September 2026 at La Fontana Care Home, aged 83 years, of Henstridge. Dearly loved Husband of Carol....

Penny Gardner

Passed away peacefully on 25th August. Much loved Mum, Nana, friend and valued member of the community having worked at...

David Frederick Gilby

Of Shaftesbury, passed away suddenly on 26th August 2026 in Salisbury District Hospital, aged 85 years. David will be greatly...