Announcements

DEATHS

RANSLEY VALERIE

A service of thanksgiving is to be held on Friday 21st October at 2.30pm at St Michael the Archangel, Mere. No flowers please. Donations, if desired to Cancer Research, UK on the day or via the following link: https://valerieransley.muchloved.com/

RICHARD WALTER FIELDING

Aged 89, Died peacefully on Tuesday 23rd August at home. Beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather. Funeral service to be held at St Laurence Church, Folke on Tuesday 27th September at 2:30pm. All enquiries to A.J. Wakely & Sons, Sherborne. Tel: 01935 816817

KARL HENDRY

Passed away on 14th August 2022. Aged 71 years. A much loved Father and Grandfather. Karl will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. Funeral Service to be held at St Nicholas Church, Winterborne Kingston on Wednesday 14th September 2022 at 2.00pm Family Flowers only please, but donations, if desired for St Nicholas Church, Winterborne Kingston, may be made online by visiting www. close-funeral.co.uk or cheques payable to PCC of Morden-RP c/o Colin J Close Funeral Service, Peel Close, Salisbury Road, Blandford DT11 7JU. Tel: 01258 453133

ROGER MERYON

We are sorry to announce the death of Roger Meryon. He died peacefully in Sherborne, on 11th August, 2022, aged 87 years. Having led an interesting life, he settled in Sherborne where he volunteered for several local institutions, during which time he gave generously to friends, family and charities. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral Service will take place at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Castleton, Sherborne on Wednesday 7th September, 2022 at 12.00 midday. All enquiries and donations in memory of Roger for Medecins Sans Frontieres may be sent c/o A.J. Wakely & Sons, 16 Newland, Sherborne, DT9 3JQ. (Please make cheques payable to the charity)

ROSE HILL

On 15th August 2022 peacefully in Yeovil District Hospital aged 83 years of Wincanton. A much loved mum to Camilla and Mandi. Also a loving nan, great nan and great great nan. Will be sadly missed by all. Funeral service to take place at Yeovil Crematorium on Monday 12th September at 12.00 noon. No flowers please, but donations if desired to Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance can be made online at www. mhfd.co.uk or send cheques payable to the charity c/o Merefield & Henstridge F/D, Ridgemount, Pitts Lane, West Melbury, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 0BU. Tel: 01747 853532

ROSE DENNISON

There will be a memorial service for Rose in Pulham church at 2.30 pm on Thursday 15th September. All welcome.

RICHARD LIONEL TRACEY

Passed away peacefully at 81 years, on the 11th August 2022. He will be sadly missed and was much loved by all. The Funeral Service is to take place at Salisbury Crematorium, at 1300 on the 8th September 2022. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in memory of Richard, to go to Parkinson's UK. Donations can be made within Bracher Brothers Funeral Directors, Newbury, Gillingham, Dorset SP8 4QL. Tel: 01747 822494.

MORGAN Jack

On August 17th aged 93, at home. Beloved husband of Sue. Funeral Service will take place at Sherborne Abbey on Wednesday 14th September, at 12.00 midday. Donations in lieu of flowers for S.S.A.F.A. Forces Charity. Enquiries to A.J. Wakely & Sons, 16 Newland, Sherborne, DT9 3JQ. (Please make all cheques payable to the charity)

CUFF RAYMOND JOHN

Passed away peacefully at Dorset County Hospital on 5th August 2022, aged 81 years. Much loved brother to (the late Michael), Derek and Chris. Funeral Service at Weymouth Crematorium on Monday 5th September 2022 at 12.15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for Marie Curie may be sent c/o Woods Funeral Services 11a Icen Way, Dorchester. DT1 1EW Telephone 01305 250425

GANDERTON, David OBE

Passed away on 8th August 2022 aged 86 years at Salisbury District Hospital. Devoted Husband to Joyce, Loving Father to Rosalind, James, Francis and Michael, and Grandfather to Joshua, Francesca, George, Jemima, Molly-Rose, Cathrine, Lucas and Benjamin. Professor Ganderton had a distinguished career in both academic and industrial pharmacy. He was a former Chairman of the British Pharmacopoeia Commission and a member of the Chemistry, Pharmacy and Standards Sub-committee of the Committee of Safety of Medicines. For such services, an OBE was conferred in 1995. He received the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's Charter Gold Medal for 1998, an award which marks an outstanding contribution to the profession of pharmacy nationally. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him. Funeral service to take place at 11am on Thursday 1st September 2022 in St John’s Church, Tisbury, Wiltshire. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for ‘The Cherubim Trust’ can made via www.chriswhitefunerals.co.uk or cheques can be sent c/o Chris White Funerals, 12 South Street, Wilton, Wiltshire, SP2 0JS. Tel: 01722 744691

DEATHS

HOWARD EDWARD HUNT

passed away in Canada on 14th July 2022, aged 90 years. Memorial Service to be held at St Mary's Church, East Knoyle on Thursday 15th September at 2pm. Donations in memory of Howard may be made to the Alzheimer Society, Scott Lodge, Scott Road, Plymouth, PL2 3DU or Alzheimers.org.uk.

CATHERINE READ (Cathy)

Passed away peacefully in Yeovil District Hospital on 7th August 2022 aged 85 years. A much loved wife of Ernest, mum, gran and great gran. Funeral service to take place at Yeovil Crematorium on Wednesday 7th September at 11.20am. Family flowers only. Enquiries c/o Bracher Brothers, Newell, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 4EZ Tel: 01935 813479

HISCOCK David George

Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday 20th August, aged 89. Beloved Husband of Val and Dad to Simon and Alistair. Much loved Stepdad, Father- in- Law, Grandad (Grandy) and Great Grandad. A true ‘Gentleman’. David will be hugely missed by us all. At Rest now. Funeral Service will be held at Salisbury Crematorium Chapel on Wednesday 7th September at 3.00pm. Family flowers only please but donations in David’s memory, if desired, for Tisbury Surgery c/o Chris White Funeral Directors, 12 South Street, Wilton SP2 0JU. Tel: 01722 744691

MANTELL Jim (James)

Passed away on 26th August, 2022, aged 95 years, at Blandford Community Hospital Beloved husband of Gill will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Service will take place at Harbour View, Lytchette Minster on Tuesday 6th September at 3pm

MARSH Annie Isobel ‘Anne’

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 16th August aged 93 years. A dearly loved wife to the late Dennis. Loving Mum to Tony, Trish & the late Angela, a very dear Nan and Great Grandma who will be sadly missed. The funeral service to be at Weymouth Crematorium on Tuesday 13th September at 13:45. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers for IFAW may be sent to Albert Marsh Funeral Directors, St Michaels Road, Wareham, BH20 4QU Tel: 01929 552107 www.funeraldirector.co.uk/annie-marsh

DOUGLAS ROY CROCKER

Peacefully on 16th August 2022 aged 88. A memorial service will be held at Winterborne Kingston Church a date to be announced

COLIN NIGEL SMITH

suddenly on 22nd August 2022 aged 83 years of Shaftesbury. Husband to the late Shirley. A much loved dad to Linda, Gary and the late Keith, also a much loved grandad, brother, uncle and friend to many. Funeral service takes place at Salisbury Crematorium on Monday 19th September at 11 am. No flowers please, but donations if desired to Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance or Lewis-Manning Hospice Care may be made online at www.mhfd.co.uk or send a cheque made payable to the charity c/o Merefield & Henstridge F/D, Ridgemount, Pitts Lane, West Melbury, Shaftesbury, Dorset. SP7 0BU. Tel: 01747 853532

HAYMAN, Charlie

On 13th August 2022. Suddenly at home aged 50 years. A much loved Son, Dad and Brother. Funeral service takes place at St. Michael & All Angels' Church East Coker on Thursday 8th September at 12.00 noon. Please wear bright colours. Family flowers only. Donations are invited in aid of The Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance and the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) These may be left after the service, sent c/o Stoodley & Son, The Park, George Shopping Centre, Crewkerne Tel. 01460 73229 or online at www.stoodleyandson.co.uk

MICHAEL RICHARD FOOTE

on 10th August 2022, passed away peacefully in Westminster Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family, aged 76 years of Bedchester. A much loved husband to Jean and adored dad to Nicola and Tom. Also a much loved grandfather who will be sorely missed by all family and friends. Private cremation followed by a service to celebrate Michael's life to take place at St. Andrew's Church, Fontmell Magna on Thursday 1st September at 2.00pm. No flowers please but donations if desired to Weldmar Hospicecare Trust or The Friends of Westminster Memorial Hospital may be made online at www.mhfd.co.uk or send cheques payable to the charity c/o Merefield & Henstridge F/D, Ridgemount, Pitts Lane, West Melbury, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 0BU. Tel: 01747 853532

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