Obituaries

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Philip John Francis Stringer

Peacefully passed on 14th January 2026. Philip John Stringer, aged 83 years, formerly of Hilfield and Portland, Dorset. Dearly loved…

Alan Zebedee

Passed away peacefully on 4th February aged 70, after a long illness bravely fought. Beloved Brother of Kevin and Una,…

David Victor Randall

On 9th February 2026 aged 80 years. Of Wardour. He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by all family…

Dowell, Rosemary Ann

Of Bruton, passed away peacefully in hospital on 8th February 2026, aged 86 years. Dearly beloved Wife of the late…

Allan Anthony Pike – “Tony”

On 7th February 2026, peacefully in his sleep, at Salisbury District Hospital aged 88 years. Of Shaftesbury. Husband of the…

Anne Virginia Bowditch

Of Gillingham, sadly passed away on 2nd February 2026 aged 69. Her Funeral will be held at Salisbury Crematorium on…

John Richard Julius Bell

Passed away on 1st February 2026 aged 88 years. Of Donhead St Mary. Husband of the late Rosalie…

John Charles Firmin

Passed away peacefully at Abbey View nursing home in Sherborne on Thursday 22nd January 2026, aged 93 years.

Laver, Bridget

Passed away peacefully at South Cary House on the 1st February aged 86 years. She was well known…

Geoffrey Crowder

Sadly passed away on 29 January 2026 aged 92. A much loved Father, Father-in-law, Grandad and Big Grandad…