Obituaries

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Barbara Jean Chalk – “Jean”

On Friday 13th February 2026 Jean of Gillingham, Dorset peacefully passed away at the Cedars Nursing Home. She will be…

Terence “Jock” Ambrose

Lieutenant Commander RN Retired. On 9th February 2026, peacefully at home, aged 88 years. Of Bourton. Beloved Husband of Angela….

Robert William Francis Dowell – “Bob”

On February 22nd 2026, peacefully in Salisbury District Hospital, aged 84 years, Of Shaftesbury. Husband of the late Eve, much…

Marlene Cowley

Formerly of Batcombe. Passed away Peacefully at home on the 21st February, aged 91 years. A much loved Wife of…

John Hobbs

Suddenly at home on 5th March 2026, aged 84 years. Of Bargains, High Street, Shaftesbury. Beloved Husband to Jeanette, Dad…

Keith Trimby

Peacefully at home in Gillingham on 2nd February 2026, aged 77 years. Beloved Husband of Mary. Dearly loved Dad and…

Jeanes, Anthony Richard – “Tony”

Peacefully at home in Bagber on 31st January 2026, aged 79 years. Beloved Husband of Moira. Dearly loved Father of…

Nigel Martin Baker

Sadly passed away on 5th February 2026. Dearly loved Husband, Father, Father-in-Law, Step-Father and Grandad Tractor. Private Funeral. A wake and…

Cyril Roy Taylor

Passed away peacefully on the 10th February 2026 aged 66 years, Dearly loved Husband of the late Annie. Much loved…

Shean, Rodney Oliver – “Rod”

Peacefully on 8th February 2026 in Yeovil District Hospital, aged 81 years of Gillingham. Formerly of Marnhull. Beloved Husband of…