Announcements GOODBODY A.J.H. (TONY) Formerly of Durweston Passed away on the 2nd August aged 72 years at Salisbury District Hospital after enduring with courage and spirit his illness over several years. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Tony’s life to take place in 2021. A seat of remembrance is to be placed in Cann Churchyard, Shaftesbury. A much loved Husband, Father and Grandfather who is greatly missed.
BENJAMIN Vera (of Wincanton) Passed away peacefully on 11th November 2020, aged 91 at Cookson’s Court Care Home, Yeovil. Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be sadly missed by family and friends. A private family funeral will take place. Donations in memory of Vera for Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance may be sent c/o Clive Wakely, A.J. Wakely & Sons, The Old Police Station, Carrington Way, Wincanton, BA9 9JS, Tel: (01963) 31310. Please make cheques payable to Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance.
HAROLD JOHN CHANDLER (HARRY) Peacefully passed away on 6th November, aged 86. Much loved Father, Grandad, Great Grandad, Brother and Uncle. Funeral to take place at St Cuthbert’s Church, Oborne, Dorset on Friday 4th December at midday. Due to covid restrictions this will be a private burial. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Peter Jackson Funeral Services, Mons, High Street, Henstridge, Somerset, BA8 0RB, (01963) 362570 in aid of Dementia UK
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YEOMAN Shirley Lucretia, aged 85 years of Holway Farm, Sandford Orcas, on 14th November 2020, peacefully at Fir Villa Residential Home. A much loved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend. Private Cremation. Donations in memory of Shirley are being invited for The British Heart Foundation, c/o Harold F Miles, Funeral Director, South Cadbury, BA22 7ES. Telephone (01963) 440367.
PARSONS Nigel Kenneth (of Alweston) Passed away on the 16th November 2020 aged 75 years. Much loved by Pauline and all of his family. He will be sadly missed. A private funeral service will take place. Donations in memory of Nigel to Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance and Macmillan Unit, Yeovil District Hospital may be sent c/o Clive Wakely, A.J. Wakely & Sons, 16 Newland, Sherborne, DT9 3JQ
Kenneth David Willis On 26th November 2020, peacefully at home aged 83 years of Shaftesbury. A much loved Dad, gang and wother gang who will be sorely missed by all family and friends. Private family service. Donations if desired to the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance may be sent to Merefield & Henstridge Funeral Directors, Ridgemount, Pitts Lane, West Melbury, Shaftesbury, Dorset. SP7 0BU. Tel: 01747 853532
JOHN FARLEY Died peacefully at home in Milborne Port on the 17th November 2020, aged 87 years. He was much loved by his family and well liked by all who knew him. He has served his community for many years as a county, district and parish councillor. Donations in his memory are invited for St Margaret’s Hospice, Yeovil. C/o Peter Jackson Funeral Services. Tel: 01963 362570. The family would like to thank the hospice and district nurses, the Butterfield Carers and all those who have sent their best wishes and kind thoughts.
BIRD Dorothy June (June) aged 70 years of Yeovil. On 17th November 2020, peacefully at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton. A much loved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, partner to Malcolm, sister, aunt and friend. Private cremation. Donations in memory of June are being invited for Yeovil Freewheelers, c/o Harold F Miles, Funeral Director, South Cadbury, BA22 7ES. Telephone (01963) 440367.
TAYLOR JACQUELINE MARY (Jackie) Passed away peacefully at home on Monday, 23rd November aged 91. A much loved and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunty. Funeral will be held at Yeovil Crematorium on Friday 11th December at 2pm. Donations if desired to Alzheimer’s UK may be sent to Grassby & Close, Innes Court, Sturminster Newton. Anyone wishing to attend, numbers are limited due to covid restrictions, please phone 01258 472200.
