Announcements

THANK YOU

DAVID SMITH

Cindy Brierley, Tony, Jakki, Jenny and all the family of David Smith want to say thank you, thank you, thank you for the wonderful Goodbye that you all gave him. So many tears turned to laughter. So much happiness remembered. He would have been so proud. Thank you so much everyone.With our love.

DEATHS

FREDA JERRAM

With great sadness the family of FREDA JERRAM announce her death on Monday 19th December 2022. The funeral service will be held at St Mary’s Church, Gillingham on Thursday 12th January 2023 at 12.30pm. No flowers please. Donations to Parkinson’s UK please.

DAVID ROBINS (La Valette-Robins)

On 13th December 2022 peacefully in Salisbury District Hospital aged 93 years of Shaftesbury. Lovingly remembered by all his family. Funeral service takes place at Salisbury Crematorium on Tuesday 24th January at 1pm. No flowers please, but donations, if desired, for The Brain Tumor Charity may be made online at www.mhfd.co.uk or send cheques made payable to the charity c/o Merefield & Henstridge F/D, Ridgemount, Pitts Lane, West Melbury, Shaftesbury, Dorset. SP7 0BU. Tel: 01747 853532

COOPER CAROL

of Motcombe

Passed away peacefully on 14/12/2022 aged 79 years. A dearly loved Wife, Mum and Nanny. Funeral service to be held at Salisbury Crematorium on 13th January at 3pm. Family flowers only. To make an online donation in memory of Carol please visit her Tribute site at: www.funeralcare. co.uk/tributes-and-donations Or send cheque made payable to Marie Curie c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 2, High Street, Gillingham, SP8 4QT. Tel: 01747 824738

MARY ELIZABETH SWEET (nee Bushrod)

Peacefully passed away on the 11th December 2022 aged 84 years of Holton. Wife of the late Dennis Sweet, much loved Mum of Nicholas, Rachael & Sally and a dearly loved Gran & Great Granma. Memorial Service at St. Nicholas Church, Holton, on Friday 6th January at 12 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for Stroke Research can be forwarded to M. Franks and Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors. Bath Road, Ashcott, Bridgewater, TA7 9QT. Telephone 01458 210627

DEATHS

ALFRED ERNEST MULLENS

on 19th December 2022, peacefully at home with his family by his side, aged 89 years of Charlton. Husband to the late Pat and much loved Dad to Car, Sue, Kate and Chris. Also a loving Grandad and Great Grandad. “A character in so many ways who will be hugely missed by many” Funeral service takes place at St. John’s Church, Charlton on Tuesday 10th January at 1.00pm. Family flowers only but donations, if desired, for Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance may be made online at www.mhfd.co.uk or send a cheque payable to the charity c/o Merefield & Henstridge F/D, Ridgemount, Pitts Lane, West Melbury, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 0BU. Tel: 01747 853532

CONSTANCE LUCY THORNTON

Passed away peacefully at her home in Motcombe on 11th December 2022, a few days after her 100th birthday. Private cremation.

KENNETH LIONEL PIKE

on 3rd December 2022 peacefully at home, aged 84 years of Fontmell Magna. A much loved Husband to Janet, Dad to Kevin and Katherine and Grandad to Verity, Emma, Jess and Amy. Funeral service takes place at Salisbury Crematorium on Monday 16th January at 11.00am. No flowers please but donations, if desired, for Guide Dogs for the Blind may be made online at www.mhfd.co.uk or send a cheque payable to the charity c/o Merefield & Henstridge F/D, Ridgemount, Pitts Lane, West Melbury, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 0BU. Tel: 01747 853532.

BIRDSEYE OLGA

Passed away peacefully in Salisbury Hospital aged 99 on Monday 19th December. A much loved Mum and Nan who will be missed by all that knew her. Funeral service to take place at Salisbury Crematorium. Detail from Co-operative Funeralcare: 01747 858968. No flowers please. Donations if desired to Stars Appeal via the tribute site at: www.funeralcare.co.uk/tributes-and-donations Or send a cheque made payable to Stars Appeal c/o Cooperative Funeralcare, Greenacre House, Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury, SP7 8BS. Tel: 01747 858968

DEATHS

MARGARET BLIGDON “Maggie”

Passed away peacefully on 18th December 2022, aged 88. Loved so much by all her family Funeral service at St Mary’s, Kilmington, on 12th January at 1pm. Please wear a splash of colour. Collection for Wiltshire Air Ambulance in remembrance of Maggie

OLIVE IRENE GRAY

On 18th December 2022. Passed away peacefully at home in East Knoyle aged 97. Very much loved Mum, Nanny and Great Nanny. Funeral Service will take place at Salisbury Crematorium on Wednesday 11th January at 12:00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations to East Knoyle Charities. Enquiries to L C Hill & Son Funeral Directors. 01747 860361

MORRIS Peggy (Margaret Mary)

aged 93 years of Castle Cary (formerly of Ansford and Queen Camel) on 23rd December 2022, suddenly but peacefully at Yeovil District Hospital. A much loved mother, grandmother and friend. Funeral Service at St Barnabas Church, Queen Camel on Tuesday 17th January at 2. p.m. followed by interment in the Churchyard. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Peggy are being invited for The Royal Air Force Association or The Children’s Society C/O Harold F. Miles, Funeral Director, South Cadbury, BA22 7ES. Telephone (01963) 440367

DICKINSON GEORGE WILLIAM HUGH

Passed away peacefully in Blandford Grange Care Home on 23rd December 2022; just one month off his 95th Birthday. Much loved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather, and he is already greatly missed. Funeral Service to be held at Yeovil Crematorium on 27th January 2023 at 2pm. Family flowers only please, donations for Dementia UK and Wincanton Parkinson’s Group. c/o Bracher Brothers Funeral Directors, Newbury, Gillingham, Dorset SP8 4QL.

GEOFFREY MULLINS

Geoff aged 96 yrs of Tisbury, peacefully passed away in Albany House on the 23rd December 2022. Much loved Father, Grandad and Great Grandad. Funeral service at St John the Baptist Church, Tisbury on Friday 20th January at 12pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for the East Window fund for St John the Baptist Church c/o Chris White Funeral Directors, 12 South Street Wilton SP2 0JS

DOREEN FRANCIS TRIM

Passed away peacefully on 31st December 2022 aged 97. Much loved Mum, Nana and Great Nana. A celebration of her life will take place at the Antelope Inn, Hazelbury Bryan, on Friday 13th January at 2:30pm. Please wear colourful dress. Donations for Dementia UK www.dementiauk.org

LUXMOORE ‘Kate’

Died, after a short illness, on 13th December, 2022, aged 93 years. The beloved wife of Cory, who will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral Service will take place at Sherborne Abbey, Sherborne, on Friday 20th January, 2023 at 12.30pm. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Kate for the RNLI and all enquiries to A.J. Wakely & Sons, 16 Newland, Sherborne, DT9 3JQ. Tel: 01935 816817

DAVID BRYAN GRAY

on 14th December 2022 suddenly in Salisbury District Hospital, aged 85 years of St.James. A loving Husband, Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad who will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service takes place at Salisbury Crematorium on Thursday 12th January at 11.00am. No flowers please but donations, if desired, for Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance may be made online at www.mhfd. co.uk or send a cheque payable to the charity c/o Merefield & Henstridge F/D, Ridgemount, Pitts Lane, West Melbury, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 0BU. Tel: 01747 853532

DEATHS FUNERAL DIRECTORS

ANTHONY WILFRED JOHN BURT

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A J Wakely& Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors Please contact Richard Wakely, or a member of our dedicated team for any advice or guidance. Pre-payment plans available Sherborne Tel: 01935 816817 Wincanton Tel: 01963 31310 – 24 Hour Service –Choice of Hearses available including our Land Rover Hearse A J Wakely& Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors Please contact Richard Wakely, or a member of our dedicated team for any advice or guidance. Pre-payment plans available Sherborne Tel: 01935 816817 Wincanton Tel: 01963 31310 – 24 Hour Service –Choice of Hearses available including our Land Rover Hearse A J Wakely& Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors Please contact Richard Wakely, or a member of our dedicated team for any advice or guidance. Pre-payment plans available Sherborne Tel: 01935 816817 Wincanton Tel: 01963 31310 – 24 Hour Service –Choice of Hearses available including our Land Rover Hearse A J Wakely& Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors Please contact Richard Wakely, or a member of our dedicated team for any advice or guidance. Pre-payment plans available Sherborne Tel: 01935 816817 Wincanton Tel: 01963 31310 – 24 Hour Service –Choice of Hearses available including our Land Rover Hearse A J Wakely Independent Family Funeral Directors Please contact Richard Wakely, or a member of our dedicated team for any advice or guidance. Pre-payment plans available Sherborne Tel: 01935 816817 Wincanton Tel: 01963 31310 – 24 Hour Service –Choice of Hearses available including our Land Rover Hearse A J Wakely& Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors Please contact Richard Wakely, or a member of our dedicated team for any advice or guidance. Pre-payment plans available Sherborne Tel: 01935 816817 Wincanton Tel: 01963 31310 – 24 Hour Service –Choice of Hearses available including our Land Rover Hearse A J Wakely& Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors Please contact Richard Wakely, or a member of our dedicated team for any advice or guidance. Pre-payment plans available Sherborne Tel: 01935 816817 Wincanton Tel: 01963 31310 – 24 Hour Service –Choice of Hearses available including our Land Rover Hearse A J Wakely& Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors Please contact Richard Wakely, or a member of our dedicated team for any advice or guidance. Pre-payment plans available Sherborne Tel: 01935 816817 Wincanton Tel: 01963 31310 – 24 Hour Service –Choice of Hearses available including our Land Rover Hearse A J Wakely& Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors Please contact Richard Wakely, or a member of our dedicated team for any advice or guidance. Pre-payment plans available Sherborne Tel: 01935 816817 Wincanton Tel: 01963 31310 – 24 Hour Service –Choice of Hearses available including our Land Rover Hearse in your areaon 19th December 2022 peacefully in Yeovil District Hospital aged 85 years, of Shaftesbury. Formerly of Yeovil. Much loved Dad to Stephen, Clive and Robin and will be sadly missed by all of their respective families. Funeral service takes place at Bell Street United Church on Friday 27th January at 11.00am followed by a service at Yeovil Crematorium at 2.40pm. All are welcome. No flowers please but donations may be made either online at www.mhfd. co.uk or by cheque made payable to Merefield & Henstridge and sent to them at Ridgemount, Pitts Lane, West Melbury, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 0BU. Charity to be decided. ANNE MATTHEWS 1959 – 2022 On the 19th December 2022. Anne aged 63 years of Gillingham. A much loved Wife, Mother and Nannie. Funeral service at Gillingham Cemetery on Monday 16th January 2023 at 12noon. C/o Peter Jackson Funeral Services, Harwood House, Newbury, Gillingham, SP8 4QJ. Tel – 01747 833757

DAISY WHITAKER

Sadly passed away on 23rd December 2022 at the age of 91 years of Sturminster Newton. Funeral Service to be held at Yeovil Crematorium on Wednesday 25th January at 11.20 am. Family flowers only please, or if desired donations to Dementia UK. c/o The co-operative funeralcare, 4 Market Square House, Station Road, Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 1FG

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