Funeral Services & Death Announcements

IN MEMORIAM

DEREK BLUNSDON Remembering you on your Birthday today, 8th November. Missing you, Love Jean, Andy, Gary and Dawn and all the Grandchildren

JACK YEATMAN A sincere thank you from Helen and family for all the lovely cards and letters at this difficult time. A fundraising event will be arranged post COVID-19 in Jack’s memory. Also thank you to Peter Jackson Funeral Services

Beryl Griffin

Passed away Peacefully at her home in Wincanton on 16th August aged 94 years. Much loved Mother, Granny and Great Granny who will be greatly missed by all the family and her many friends. A memorial service will be held next year to celebrate Beryl's life.

Raymond John Humphries MBE (Ray) of Shaftesbury. On 24th October 2020, peacefully at home aged 70 years. A much loved husband to Chris, a loving dad to Sharon and Mark and fatherin-law to Steve, grandad to Sam, Emma and Daniel. Also a much loved brother, who will be sorely missed by all family and friends. Private family service. Following the service the cortège will leave Bell Street United Church on Tuesday, 10th November at noon and stop at Shaftesbury Town Hall, where Shaftesbury Town Silver Band will play a tribute to Ray. The cortège will then continue down through the high street for the private family interment. Donations if desired to Hope, Shaftesbury Town Silver Band or Cancer Research may be sent to Merefield & Henstridge Funeral Directors, Ridgemount, Pitts Lane, West Melbury, Shaftesbury, Dorset. SP7 0BU. Tel: 01747 853532

MARGARET (LAWTON) COX

Passed away on 20th October 2020. Dearly loved mother of John, Mandie & Tracy. The funeral has already taken place. Donations, if desired for Marie Curie and Macmillan Cancer Support, may be made online by visiting or cheques payable to the charity c/o Colin J Close Funeral Service, Peel Close, Salisbury Road, Blandford DT11 7JU. Tel: 01258 453133

O’Meara Janet Camellia

of Fontmell Magna Former Landlady of the Nog Inn, Wincanton. Passed away peacefully at home on 24th October 2020 aged 72 years. A very much-loved wife of the late Terry, Mum of Martin and the late Laura. A private service will take place but donations in memory of Janet for Fight Bladder Cancer (Laura’s Charity) may be made via JustGiving or sent c/o Clive Wakely A J Wakely & Sons, 33 Sparrow Road, Yeovil BA21 4BT Tel: 01935 479913

Tillbrook, Ken

After a long illness, Ken died peacefully at the Mellows nursing home, Gillingham on Friday, 16th October.

There will be no funeral but a get together of family and friends to remember Ken, date to be arranged in the future.

IAN COLEBOURN

It is with great sadness we announce that Ian Colebourn passed away, 15th October 2020 after a short illness. He was much loved by his wife, children, family and friends and will be so missed. Donations if desired can be made to the Brain Tumour Charity via Co-op Funeralcare, Salisbury Rd, Shaftesbury or at iancolebourn.muchloved.com

Michelle Jeanette Dunford

of Shaftesbury. On 29th October 2020 after a short battle with cancer aged 53 years. A much loved wife to Adrian, mum to Samuel, Petrina and Danielle, daughter to Bob and the late Eve, a loving granny to Rosie and Ezra, sister to Helen, Paul and Alan, who will be sorely missed by all family and friends. Private family service. Donations if desired to The Stars Appeal, Salisbury District Hospital, may be sent to Merefield & Henstridge Funeral Directors, Ridgemount, Pitts Lane, West Melbury, Shaftesbury, Dorset. SP7 0BU.

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Douglas Thomlinson

From Bourton. 09.09.1941 to 18.09.20

Douglas died peacefully at home with his wife and daughter by his side.

He leaves two daughters, grandchildren as well as step children and grandsons and friends.

His funeral was held in Salisbury on 8th October and we plan to have a gathering in Bourton to remember him when we are able to.

We have been very touched by all the messages and offers of help from our friends, neighbours, Doug’s former colleges and the staff at the Bell & Crown.

They were all much appreciated and we thank you.

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Obituaries Tributes to Guides’ champion

A DEARLY loved Girl Guiding champion and tireless fundraiser for Arthritis Research – who once saved a soldier from drowning – has died aged age 94. Tributes have been paid to Beryl Nancy Griffin, who leaves behind daughter Pauline and son Michael, five grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. Beryl dedicated her life to girlguiding. She also fundraised for Arthritis Research, with coffee mornings and hours rattling her collection tins. Beryl was born on May 2, 1926 in Havant in Hampshire. She joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS), serving in the women’s branch of the British Army. It was while serving in Germany that Beryl rescued the soldier. Beryl met Fred Griffin, who was serving the British Army and they married in 1947. Beryl drove the mobile library van in Sussex and then Wincanton following the family’s move to Charlton Musgrove in 1987, thinking nothing of navigating the narrow Somerset lanes. In 1961 Beryl became Brown Owl to 2nd Emsworth Brownies and from 1987 until retirement, Snowy Owl for 1st Wincanton Brownies. She was President of Wincanton District Girl Guiding and formed the Wincanton Ranger Guides with Ann Rowlands. Beryl was awarded The Hampshire Rose after 30 years of service. Former Brownie Elizabeth Baxter said: “Beryl recognised the benefits of a Pack Holiday and raised funds to buy the equipment to make them possible. “Beryl gave a week of fun, laughter and learning to some 500 Brownies. Many a girl thudded with a rope skipping to get her next Journey badge. She supported swimming galas, sports days, Brownie revels and organised a Run the World event for Sport Aid in 1986. She also encouraged the girls to ‘do their good turn’ especially at Christmas.” While in the ATS, Beryl was promoted to Lance Corporal. “Lance Corporals didn’t generally do the driving, which we all know was Beryl’s passion,” said Elizabeth. “Beryl’s solution? Stay out all night so she was busted back to Private and back behind the wheel!” She added: “Beryl was an inspiration to all her Brownies and leaders and she will be missed enormously. She was truly a very a special lady.” Beryl celebrated her 90th birthday with a party in Charlton Musgrove Village Hall with a surprise visit from Brownies and Guides who sang camp fire songs for her. Her grandson Sam said: “Gran was the most amazing and generous person who dedicated a huge amount of time to others, which was something she absolutely loved to do and thrived on.”

A personal tribute to Albert JAMES Tyrrell

Albert JAMES Tyrrell passed away peacefully in Wincanton Memorial Hospital on October 22, at the age of 89. Much loved father of Amanda, and stepfather of Clive, known to all as James, he will be dearly missed not only by his family, but so many who knew him throughout the years. James served in the 8th King’s Royal Irish Hussars and later the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. After leaving the army he enjoyed a long and successful career in marketing. He moved his family to Wincanton in 1988, where together they owned and operated the White Horse Hotel for several years. I think it’s safe to say many will remember ‘James the Landlord’– a father figure to all his patrons, jovial, friendly, firm when needed,

James Tyrrell 1931-2020

Father, stepfather, jovial pub landlord and friend to many

but always fair. From the White Horse, James ventured into mobile catering and ran a successful doughnut enterprise which he loved and continued until 2018. His passion in life was travelling. He and daughter Amanda travelled extensively around the world, enjoying far-flung adventures before he found a love of cruising in later years. The travels continued with his partner Marjorie and his family right up until March 2020. He will be forever in our thoughts as he travels on to his next adventure. A closed, private cremation will be held in light of the times we find ourselves in, and a memorial service will follow for friends and family in spring 2021. Details of the memorial service will be announced nearer the time.