Announcements

MARGARET ELIZABETH EDMUNDS

(1941- 2017) Died 15th October 2017, missed so much, in our hearts and in our thoughts every day. Love Howard & family xxx

TINA AND GORDON WING

TINA ANN WING 13 September 2002 and GORDON ERIC WING 17 August 2014. In loving memory of a dear daughter, sister and father. Love from Mum, Vivian and family

RAY HUMPHRIES MBE

24.10.20 A year has passed and we all miss you so much. Thank you for the wonderful life we shared, you are forever in our hearts. Chris and family

THANK YOU

The family of the late GEORGE HENRY TAYLOR

would like to thank all who attended his funeral and all who made donations to Ashmore Cricket Club which totalled £1,160.50 Also for the many cards, letters and telephone calls which have been very much appreciated.

SUE KING AND

FAMILY would like to thank everyone who came to Brian's celebration of life. BEATRICE WAINWRIGHT

passed away peacefully on 26th September 2021 aged 95. She is sadly missed every day. A much loved mum, gran, sister, aunty and friend to many. If you wish to make a donation in her memory please visit: chriswhitefunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices/ or send C/O Chris White Funeral Directors, 12 South Street, Wilton, SP2 0JS.

BRIAN MOORE

On the 29th September 2021, peacefully at home. Brian, aged 81 years of Hazelbury Bryan. A dearly loved husband, dad, grandad and great grandad. Funeral service at Yeovil Crematorium on Monday, 18th October at 12.40pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Weldmar Hospicecare. C/o Peter Jackson Funeral Services, Mons, High St, Henstridge, BA8 0RB. Tel: 01963 362570.

LESLIE ALBERT MULLINS

(formally of Bourton) Passed away peacefully in Bournemouth on 27th September 2021 aged 86. Much loved brother of Eileen and Joyce. Funeral service at Salisbury Crematorium on Monday, 25th October at 2pm. Family flowers only. Donations for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance may be sent to L C Hill & Sons, Mere 01747 860361.

PRESTON, TOM

Widower of Jo, father of Tom and Peter. Passed away peacefully at home 3rd September 2021 aged 90. Funeral service will be at St Peter and St Paul’s Church Wincanton on Friday, 15th October 2021, at 2 o'clock, followed by burial at Wincanton cemetery. Donations if desired may be made to St Peter and St Paul’s Church fund.

PARFITT GWENDOLINE (GWEN)

Aged 98 years of Sherborne who sadly passed away on 3rd October 2021 at Casterbridge Manor, Cerne Abbas. A lovely lady who will be sorely missed. Funeral service to be held at Sherborne Abbey on Monday 25th October at 1pm followed by burial at Sherborne Cemetery. Mourning dress with a touch of pink if you wish. Family flowers only please. Donations are invited for Sherborne Blind Club (cheques payable to Dorset Blind Association) c/o Bracher Brothers, Newell, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 4EZ. Tel: 01935 813479.

STRETTON JOHN KINGSLEY

Aged 74 years of Sigwells. On 23rd September 2021, suddenly but peacefully at his home. A very much loved husband of Susan, father of Rachael, Benjamin and Claire, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Private cremation. Thanksgiving service at St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Charlton Horethorne on Thursday, 21st October at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of John are being invited for The Friends of Yeatman Hospital, The Injured Jockeys Fund or Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution. C/O Harold F.Miles Funeral Director, South Cadbury, BA22 7ES. Telephone (01963) 440367

BATEMAN HAZEL

Aged 78 years of Wincanton. Passed away on 30th September 2021 at home surrounded by family. A much loved and greatly missed wife, mum, nan, great nanny and friend. Funeral service at St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Wincanton on Wednesday 27th October at 2pm followed by interment in the cemetery. If attending, please wear something pink. Family flowers only please, but donations for St Margaret’s Hospice kindly accepted in Hazel’s memory. C/O Harold F. Miles, Funeral Director, South Cadbury, BA22 7ES. Telephone (01963) 440367.

NUNN BEVERLEY CHARLES ALFRED ‘BEV’

Christine and family would like to express their sincere appreciation for all the cards, messages of sympathy, flowers, kindness and support shown to them by so many during their recent bereavement. Also to those who were able to attend the funeral service and for the donations for Cerne Abbas Surgery and St Mary’s Church, Cerne Abbas which are still being received by visiting grassby-funeral.co.uk. Please accept this as our only acknowledgement.

JANET PEARSON (NEE MERRYWEATHER)

Aged 74, passed away peacefully on 1st October 2021 at Yeovil District Hospital. Loving mother to Aaron and grandmother to Freya. Funeral 1st November 3pm at Salisbury Crematorium, family flowers only, donations in memory of Janet to Diabetes UK C/0 Co-Operative Funeral Care Shaftesbury 01747 858968.

SYLVIA HARDIMAN

A “Celebration of Life” Service will be held at St James’ Church, Shaftesbury on Saturday 23rd October 2021 at 1pm. Refreshments afterwards at Shaston Social Club. All are welcome.

DARRYL A BYRNE

of Winterborne Stickland, Sadly passed away on 16/09/21 whilst in hospital, He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

OLIVE NORTH 23/10/1928 –19/7/2020

Sadly, Olive died in hospital during Covid restrictions. Olive's family would like to invite all her friends to a Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving on her 93rd birthday, Saturday 23rd October, at St Peter’s Church, Shaftesbury, at 11am. Wear a flower or something brightly coloured. Enquiries 01747 851764.

JOANNE LOUISE DYKE (NEE FRY)

passed away suddenly at home on 23.09.2021. Private cremation, but a celebration of her life will be held on Saturday 23rd October at the Coronation Club from 3pm onwards. EILEEN ELLIS

Widow of the late George Ellis (Veterinary Surgeon). Passed away peacefully at home on 25th September aged 90 years. Mother to Rosemary and Peter, mother-in-law to Christopher, grandmother to Daniel and Laura, great grandmother to Alfie, sister to Ruth. Will be sadly missed and always remembered. Funeral Service at Poole Crematorium on Friday 15th October at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired to Riding for the Disabled, c/o Colin J Close Funeral Service, Peel Close, Salisbury Road, Blandford, DT11 7JU. Tel: 01258 453133.

CARVER MARY ANNE

Peacefully on 19th September 2021 at The Malthouse Residential Home in Gillingham, aged 83 years, with family by her side. Formerly of Frome. A much loved mum to Lynne and loving grandma to Daniel and Maisie. A celebration of Mary's life will take place at St. Leonard's Church, Marston Bigot, Nr Frome on Wednesday 20th October at 11.30am, followed by committal at Mendip Crematorium. In memory of Mary, please wear something yellow to the service. No flowers please. Donations if desired for Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance may be sent to Bracher Brothers, Gillingham SP8 4QL Tel. 01747 822494.

JEAN LANG TODD COTTAM

On 22nd September 2021 peacefully in Salisbury District Hospital aged 97 years of Shaftesbury. Funeral service takes place at Salisbury Crematorium on Tuesday, 19th October at 11am. All enquiries to Merefield & Henstridge Funeral Directors, Ridgemount, Pitts Lane, West Melbury, Shaftesbury, Dorset. SP7 0BU. 01747 853532.

CHARD LAWRENCE ALBERT (LAURIE)

Aged 87 years of Queen Camel. On 21st September 2021, died at home after a brave battle with a long illness. A dearly loved brother, uncle, great uncle, great great uncle and friend. Private cremation. Thanksgiving service at St Barnabas Church, Queen Camel on Tuesday 26th October 2pm. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Laurie are being invited for Queen Camel Medical Centre Equipment Fund. C/O Harold F. Miles Funeral Director, South Cadbury, BA22 7ES Telephone (01963) 440367. NIGEL EDGAR HERRING

Passed away peacefully on the 1st October 2021 at his home in Trent, aged 93. Much loved husband, father, grandpa and uncle. Retired Head of Yeovil School of Art. The funeral service will take place at St Andrew’s Church Trent, Dorset on Monday, 25th October at 2pm. Family flowers only please. Donations for The Friends of The Yeatman Hospital, Sherborne, or ICBP – The International Centre for Birds of Prey can be sent c/o A.J. Wakely & Sons Funeral Directors, 16, Newland, Sherborne DT9 3JQ

LEWIS JAMES LESLEY

19.11.1952 – 1.10.2021 Aged 68 years. A local legend. Dearly loved brother to Rachel, brother-in-law to Paul, uncle to Jason and Paris. Jim will be sorely missed by all his friends. Funeral Service to be held at Child Okeford Parish Church on Monday, 25th October 2021 at 11.30am. Family flowers only please. Enquiries c/o Colin J Close Funeral Service, Peel Close, Salisbury Road, Blandford DT11 7JU. Tel: 01258 453133.

CLOTHIER KENNETH WILLIAM HARRIS (KEN)

Paul and family wish to thank everyone at Highfield House, Castle Cary for all their kindness and care. We also thank relatives and friends for their kind cards and messages of sympathy, for their attendance at the service and for donations which are being gratefully received for The Royal British Legion c/o Mr. Harold F. Miles, funeral director, South Cadbury BA22 7ES. Please accept this as our personal message of thanks.

HARRIS, JANE

Long standing resident of Gillingham, sadly passed away on Friday September 24th. There is to be a private cremation service at Salisbury Crematorium. A service of thanksgiving will be held at St Mary's Church, Gillingham to which all friends and family are welcome - Friday 5th November, 2.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Jane to Cancer Research UK. Enquiries to Bracher Brothers, 01747 822494.

CRAWFORD-SMITH IAN

died peacefully at home on 1st October, aged 89. Much loved husband to Ann and father to Philip and Joanna. Will be sadly missed by his wife, children, grand-children and great grandson. Funeral service Friday 29th October at St Cuthberts Church, Oborne at 2pm. No flowers please, but donations welcomed to Julia’s House, www.juliashouse.org

STEADY MAURICE

Elizabeth and family wish to thank all the staff and especially the doctors and nurses at Wincanton Community Hospital for their wonderful care. We also thank relatives and friends for their kind cards, messages of sympathy and prayers, all those who attended the service and for donations which are being gratefully received for The Friends of Wincanton Community Hospital or Mercy Ships c/o Mr. Harold F. Miles, funeral director, South Cadbury, BA22 7ES. To The Reverend Ken Masters for all his kind support, and our grateful thanks also to the ladies of the church for the beautiful refreshments. Please accept this as our personal message of thanks.

SHEILA EMILY HUMPHRIES

On 29th September 2021 peacefully in Fernbrook Lodge, Gillingham, formerly of Shaftesbury, wife of the late Sid, much loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Funeral service takes place at the Holy Name & St. Edward King & Martyr Roman Catholic Church, Shaftesbury on Thursday 21st October at 11 am.

No flowers please but donations if desired to The Royal British Legion, Shaftesbury or the Shaftesbury and District Girl Guides may be sent to Merefield & Henstridge Funeral Directors, Ridgemount, Pitts Lane, West Melbury, Shaftesbury, Dorset. SP7 0BU. Tel: 01747 853532

DIANA KATHLEEN JEAN HEATH (DI)

On 27th September 2021 peacefully after a short illness in Salisbury District Hospital aged 89 years of Shaftesbury. A much loved mum to Sue and Sally, mother-in-law to Glyn, also a loving grandma and great grandma, who will be sadly missed. Funeral service takes place at Salisbury Crematorium on Friday 15th October at 11am. No flowers please but 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. Tel: 01747 853532. STANDLEY VERONICA

Passed away peacefully on 7th October, 2021 aged 88 years. She will be sadly missed by her daughters, Marlene and Shirley, and all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held at Yeovil Crematorium on Thursday 28th October, 2021 at 11.20am. Donations in memory of Veronica for Dementia UK, may be sent c/o A.J. Wakely & Sons, 16 Newland, Sherborne, DT9 3JQ.

DARCH RONALD EDWARD (RON)

Aged 88 years of Yeovil. On the 2nd October 2021, peacefully at Yeovil District Hospital. A dearly beloved father, grandfather and friend. Funeral service at Yeovil Crematorium on Monday 1st November at 2pm. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Ron are being invited for Yeovil Hospital Charity. C/O Harold F.Miles, Funeral Director, South Cadbury, BA22 7ES. Telephone. (01963) 440367. DOREEN RICKETTS

Peacefully on the 1st October 2021 at home in Durweston. Doreen Elizabeth aged 80 years. Wife of the late Michael Ricketts. Dearly loved mum, nan and great nan.

Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium on Wednesday, 20th October at 1pm. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired for Marie Curie. C/o Peter Jackson Funeral Services. Mons, High St, Henstridge, BA8 0RB. Tel: 01963 362570.

JACQUELINE COOKMAN

Service of remembrance at St Mary’s Church Stalbridge 28th October at 2pm. Everybody welcome who knew Jacqueline, no flowers, donations to Weldmar Hospicecare Dorchester.

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