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18th BIRTHDAY

DUBREE, LAUREN

Congratulations on your 18th Birthday, 12th April 2022, Love Gran and all the family

DORSET DOCTOR and distinguished author, widowed, 77, Poole, seeks homely, kind, considerate, slim female companion. Photo helpful. Tel 01202 706198

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SUSAN CATHERINE

LUSCOMBE (Deceased)

Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925 any persons having a claim against or an interest in the Estate of the above named, late of Salisbury Manor, Shapland Close, Off Wilton Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7EJ, who died on 27/02/2022, are required to send written particulars thereof to the undersigned on or before 16/06/2022, after which date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims and interests of which they have had notice.

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BRIAN AUSTIN RAINEY

Joyce and family would like to thank relatives and friends for their kind cards and messages of sympathy, attendance at the funeral service and donations for the District Nurses Team. Please accept this as our personal message of thanks. BUSINESS FOR SALE

Award-winning café for sale!

Our much loved café, Jasmine & Bay is looking for new ownership. Located in a prominent position within the growing village of Templecombe, this is a wonderful opportunity to take on a well-established and popular business, with great potential for improvement and growth.

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CONGRATULATIONS

SHEILA AND ERIC BARNES

Congratulations to a special couple Sheila and Eric Barnes on 70 years of of marriage on 19th April , love from Jan, Keith Carole, Alan and all the family.

DEATHS

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RIP PETER CYRIL RIDOUT

Born 15/9/1929 - died 19/3/2022. Left behind loving wife Mavis, was a loving father, Grandfather and great grandfather.

SANDRA ELLEN WHATLEY

On 27th March 2022 peacefully after a short illness bravely borne aged 57 years of Twyford. Much loved mum to Mark, sister to Susan and Colin, also a loving aunt and nan who will be sorely missed by all. Funeral service takes place at Salisbury Crematoium on Tuesday 19th April at 11 am. No flowers please but donations if desired to Cancer Research UK may be sent to Merefield & Henstridge F/D, Ridgemount, Pitts Lane, West Melbury, Shaftesbury, Dorset. SP7 0BU. Tel: 01747 853532

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RICHARD “DICK” WALBY

Sadly passed away on 4th April 2022 aged 91 years. Born in Kenya in 1930, later becoming a farmer in Berwick St John. He was a keen member of many countryside organisations, including the YFC, NFU and the local shoot. He thoroughly enjoyed meeting and talking to new people, but more specifically winding people up! He has ridden over the hill for the last time. He will be missed. RIP

DEATHS

KATHLEEN PATRICIA HEASMAN

On 23rd March 2022 peacefully in Fern Brook Lodge, Gillingham aged 96 years of Shaftesbury. Wife of the late Vic, a much loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, who will be sadly missed. Funeral service takes place at Salisbury Crematorium on Monday 25th April at 12 noon. No flowers please but donations if desired to Royal British Legion, Shaftesbury Branch may be sent to Merefield & Henstridge F/D, Ridgemount, Pitts Lane, West Melbury, Shaftesbury, Dorset. SP7 0BU. Tel: 01747 853532

LOVEYS, JEREMY

Jeremy Loveys of Hinton St Mary passed away on 25th March 2022 at Musgrove Park Hospital aged 68 years. Funeral Service at Yeovil Crematorium on Friday 22nd April at 4pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for the Injured Jockey Fund, cheques made payable to the charity may be sent to Grassby & Close, 4 Innes Court, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1BB, Tel: 01258 471024 or by visiting www.grassbyclose-funeral.co.uk and donate online.

DORIS KATHLEEN HARE

(Peggy)

On 28th March 2022 peacefully in Hays House Nursing Home, Sedgehill aged 98 years of Donhead St Andrew. Much loved mum to Alan and Carolynn, also a loving nan and great nanny Peg. Funeral service has taken place but donations if desired to Tisbus may be sent to Merefield & Henstridge Funeral Directors, Ridgemount, Pitts Lane, West Melbury, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 0BU. Tel: 01747 853532

DESMOND STANLEY SHORT

(Des) 01.05.1942 – 03.04.2022

It is with great sadness, that after a long illness bravely fought, Des passed peacefully away aged 79 years and 11 months. He leaves his loving wife, children, step-children, grandchildren and many friends. Funeral service at St Mary’s Church, Stalbridge on Wednesday, 4th May at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance Trust. C/o Peter Jackson Funeral Services. Mons, High St, Henstridge, BA8 0RB. Tel: 01963 362570.

LESLEY JOHN KELLAWAY BRIAN FRITTER

Passed away suddenly on the 26th of March 22 aged 63 years old. A great friend to many. Family cremation in Lincoln. Thanksgiving service in Gillingham, to be announced.

DAVID MORPHEW

13 Nov 1931 - 23 Apr 2017

A caring, charming and witty man, loved and missed by all who knew him. Five years without you now, but over 40 years together. Always in my mind, forever in my heart, Ann

BARBY ELLIS

1971 – 2022 Sadly taken on 25.03.22 The love of my life a perfect partner sleep well babes. No more pain. All my love forever Tim

BURNS Ronald Thomas

Passed away peacefully at home on 1st April, 2022. A dearly loved father, son, uncle, brother and friend to many. Funeral Service will take place at Yeovil Crematorium on Tuesday 26th April, 2022 at 10:00am. Family flowers only please. Donations invited in memory of Ronald for Weldmar Hospicecare may be sent c/o A.J. Wakely & Sons, 16 Newland, Sherborne, DT9 3JQ.

DUKES

Francis Claude (Finny)

Aged 82years of Penselwood. On 26th March 2022, peacefully at Yeovil District Hospital. A much loved brother, uncle and friend. Funeral service at St Michael’s Church, Penselwood on Tuesday 26th April at 2.p.m, Followed by interment in the Churchyard. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Finny are being invited for St Michael’s Church. C/O Harold F. Miles, Funeral Director, South Cadbury, BA22 7ES. Telephone. (01963) 440367.

DENIS “GUS” DEAR

Passed away peacefully on the 25th March 2022 aged 92 years. His Daughters were at his side. Reunited with Joan. A very much loved Dad, Grandad, Great Grandad and Uncle, who will be sadly missed by all his Family and many Friends. The Family would like to thank Wisteria Carers for all their loving support and care. A funeral service will be held at ST Mary’s Church, Gillingham on Wednesday 20th April at 1pm, followed by a private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Asthma UK and Cancer Research UK, c/o Bracher Brothers Funeral Directors, Gillingham, Dorset SP8 4QL.

DEATHS

LIEUTENANT COLONEL ALAN JOHN REED MBE

Passed away peacefully at home on 7 April 2022. A loving husband, Dad and Grandad will be missed by all who knew him. Funeral at St Nicholas church Winterbourne Kingston on 29 April 2022, for details please contact Ives and Shand on Poole. Family flowers only please.

PATRICIA BELLOWS

Peacefully on 19th March 2022. Aged 89 years. A much loved mum, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Funeral Service to be held at Blandford United Reformed Church on Thursday 28th April 2022 at 1.00pm. Family flowers only but donations, if desired for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, may be made online by visiting www. close-funeral.co.uk or cheques payable to the charity, c/o Colin J Close Funeral Service, Peel Close, Salisbury Road, Blandford DT11 7JU. Tel: 01258 453133

POWIS Jack

Peacefully on 2nd April 2022. Dearly loved Husband of Edna, much loved Dad to Karen, Helen and Rachel. A private family cremation will take place. All are invited to the Service of Thanksgiving at St Stephen’s Church, Pamphill on Saturday, 21st May 2022 at 11 am. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, are welcome for Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance Personal messages, memories and donations may be made online at www.oharafunerals.co.uk Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors Tel: 01202 882134

THELMA GLADYS WEST

Much loved wife of Keith passed away peacefully at Salisbury District Hospital on 05/04/22 at the age of 75. Will be sadly missed. Funeral service to be held at St Peters Church, Shaftesbury on Friday 29th April at 11.30 am. All welcome. No flowers by request. Donations if desired to The Children’s Society or The British Heart Foundation may be sent to Merefield & Henstridge F/D, Ridgemount, Pitts Lane, West Melbury, Shaftesbury, Dorset. SP7 0BU. Tel: 01747 853532

FUNERAL DIRECTORS PETER JACKSON FUNERAL SERVICES

Independent Family Owned and Run Funeral Directors Private Chapels of Rest • 24 Hour Service • Golden Charter Pre Paid Funeral Plans Henstridge (01963) 362570

Mons, High Street, Henstridge, Somerset BA8 0RB Gillingham (01747) 833757

Harwood House, Newbury, Gillingham SP8 4QJ

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WELLSTEAD HARRY

Passed away suddenly but peacefully on 29th March 2022, aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of Maureen, father of Dawn and father in law of Robert. Much loved grandad of Lucy and Peter and great grandad of Jack, Charlie and Thomas.A celebration of Harry’s life will take place at St Nicholas Church, Winterborne Kingston on Wednesday 4th May 2022 at 11.00am.Donations for Weldmar Hospicecare may be sent c/o Woods Funeral Services, 11a Icen Way, Dorchester. DT1 1EW. Telephone 01305 250425 No mourning clothes please.

LUSH Edwin Frederick Joseph (Ted)

Aged 94 passed away peacefully at Yeovil District Hospital on 30 March 2022. A very much loved Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather and respected local businessman. Funeral Service to be held at Castle Cary Methodist Church on Friday 22nd April at 2.30.p.m.Followed by private interment at Castle Cary Cemetery. Family Flowers only please, but donations if desired to Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance or Castle Cary Methodist Church C/O Harold F. Miles, Funeral Directors South Cadbury BA22 7ES Telephone (01963) 440367