Obituaries

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Philip Gould

Philip of Bell Street, Shaftesbury passed away peacefully on 16th January 2026 at Salisbury Hospital, aged 83 years.

Colin Bridgstock

Of Sturminster Newton. Died peacefully at home on 23 January 2026. Dearly loved by his wife and family….

Darke, Barbara Maud

Peacefully on 8th January 2026 at The Old Rectory Care Home in Stalbridge, aged 92 years, of Templecombe.

Adrienne Howell. BEM of Mere

Died at home after a short illness on 13th January 2026, aged 87. Much loved Aunt of Julia,…

Tom Laurie

Passed away unexpectedly on the 18th January aged 78 years. A much loved Husband to Rose and Dad…

Peter William James Fletcher

Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday 18th January, aged 86. Dearly loved Husband, Father and Grandpa.

Annie Noel

Passed away on the 18th January aged 73 years. Widow to Richard and a much loved Mother to…

Lily Elizabeth Hine (née Elizabeth Hooper)

Passed away peacefully at home on 20th December 2025. Aged 94 years. Lily’s funeral service will be…

Stroud, Margaret – ‘Mary’

Of Bruton. Passed away peacefully on 15th January 2026 at Fernbrook Lodge Care Home in Gillingham. aged 98…

Spooner, Margaret Ann

Passed away peacefully at Salisbury Hospice on 11th January 2026. Aged 82 years. Loving Wife of Martin. A…