Announcements

IN MEMORIAM

MARTIN COWAN (MARV) 20/04/2001.

20 long years have passed us by without you here by our side.

Miss you each and every day. Love forever Mum, Ken & all the family xx

MARGARET SCAMMELL 6/4/20 AND JIM SCAMMELL 17/4/20

Mum and Dad Never more than a thought away

Loved and missed by all the family XXX

ANNIVERSARY 16/04/2018

AUDREY MARGARET GRAY

Remembering a much loved mum to Chris, gran to Julian & Amy. Grandma to Betty Kim, Hydie & Matt.

Missed every day, always in our thoughts.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

ALASTAIR BURT

Alastair’s family would like to thank everyone who sent cards, messages of sympathy and flowers on the sad loss of Alastair. Thank you also to Bracher Brothers for their care and help at this sad time.

JEAN SWANTON

The family would like to thank everyone for the cards, calls and tributes received after the loss of 'Nan'. This has been a great comfort to us all. We would also like to thank Merefield & Henstridge, Randy & Eugenie Hiscock, Rev Anne Heywood, Simon Whaley, Rosalyn Mills, Victoria O'Brien, St James' Church, Tom Lyle, Mark Thistlewood and everyone who lined her final journey and attended the service virtually. This is our personal message of thanks.

DEATHS

DUNN ANDREW JAMES ‘A. J.’/’DINGLE’

Passed away peacefully aged 56 years. Beloved son, brother, father and grandad. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Private funeral service to take place on Friday 23rd April, 2.00p.m. at Yeovil Crematorium Donations in memory of Andrew for Marie Curie also St. Margaret’s Hospice 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 the charity.

HARRIS HARRY ALAN

Died peacefully at home in Trent on 25 March 2021, aged 78. Wonderful husband of Hilary, much loved father of Tim and Caroline, proud brother of Jeff and the late Auston, adored grandfather of five, and friend to many. Private funeral. Donations in memory of Harry are invited for St Andrew's Church, Trent c/o Harold F. Miles (Funeral Director), South Cadbury BA22 7ES. Tel. 01963 440367 BRIAN MOREY

Passed away on the 23rd March after a short illness, aged 75, surrounded by his family at home. But let us tell you about the man. Through sorrow & challenges, he raised a happy, loving family, held true to his ideals and brought joy to all our friends. We are heartbroken, but feel incredibly lucky to have called him Dad. He is survived by his wife Janet and three children Craig, Alan & Nikki. If you would like to donate in his memory, please give to Marie Curie c/o A.J. Wakely & Sons, 16 Newland, Sherborne, DT9 3JQ or donate online at ajwakely.com

ALDWORTH RICHARD

Remembering Richard Aldworth. Richard died peacefully on 8th April 2020. Due to covid we could only give him a small cremation. We are holding a private interment in Marnhull remembrance garden.

Richard was a kind and generous person, always willing to help with a smile and chat. He was a loving husband, father, gramps and brother and we all miss him greatly.

Donations if wished to The Lewy Body

Society c/o Grassby and Close Funeral Service, 4 Innes Court, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1BB, Telephone 01258 471024 or made online by visiting grassbyclosefuneral.co.uk

JEAN REDFERN

Passed away at Yeovil District Hospital on the 29 March 2021, aged 83 following a protracted illness. Wife of the late Barrie and a dear sister to Raymond. Auntie to her many nieces and nephews in the UK, Australia and Canada who loved her dearly. She will also be sadly missed by her many friends in Burton-on-Trent and North Dorset. Private funeral service due to covid-19 restrictions at Holy Rood Church, Shillingstone. Donations, if desired for Julia’s House and Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance, may be made online by visiting 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

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DEATHS

TUCKER MICHAEL LEE (MIKE)

aged 25 years of Castle Cary. On 23rd March 2021, tragically in a road accident. A much loved son, brother, grandson, fiancée, step dad and friend. Private Cremation. Donations in memory of Mike are being invited for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. C/O Harold F. Miles, Funeral Directors, South Cadbury, BA22 7ES. Telephone (01963) 440367.

GREGORY ROBERT DAVIES

died peacefully on 8th April 2021 at his home in Gillingham, Dorset, aged 82. Loving husband to Janet for over 50 years, beloved father to James and Fiona, fatherin-law to Helen and Duncan and very proud grandpa to Alice and Tom. Private funeral. Donations if desired to the Mobile Cancer Care Unit provided by the Cancer Charity “Hope for Tomorrow” at Kingscote, Priory Park, London Road, Tetbury, Gloucestershire GL8 8HZ HEWITSON JENNIFER

Jennifer Hewitson of Sturminster Newton sadly passed away on 6th February 2021 aged 77 years. Jennifer will be missed by so many. Private funeral service to be held at East Cemetery, Boscombe. A thanksgiving service will be held at a later date. No flowers please but donations if desired for the Dorset County Hospital and Friends of Blandford Hospital, c/o Grassby and Close Funeral Service, 4 Innes Court, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1BB, Telephone 01258 471024 or made online by visiting grassbyclosefuneral.co.uk

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Aged 81 years of Corton Denham. On 30th March 2021, suddenly at home. A much dearly loved husband of Sybil, devoted dad, father-in-law, grandad and friend to many. Private funeral. Donations in memory of Mike are being invited for Queen Camel Medical Centre Equipment Fund C/O to Harold F. Miles, Funeral Director, South Cadbury, BA22 7ES. Telephone (01963) 440367.

PRESTON DAVID

David died peacefully at home in Mappowder on 28th March 2021 with his family around him. Due to covid restrictions we are holding a private funeral service. Much loved and missed by his wife Julia and all his family and friends. Donations if wished to Marie Curie c/o Grassby and Close Funeral Service, 4 Innes Court, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1BB, Telephone 01258 471024 or made online by visiting grassbyclose-funeral.co.uk

VICTORIA (BUNTY) STONE (NÉE NETTLEY)

Peacefully on the 27th March 2021 at home in Blandford. Wife of the late Donald Stone. Much loved mum, grandma and great grandma. Private Funeral Service due to covid restrictions. Donations are invited for Julia’s House. C/o Peter Jackson Funeral Services, Mons, High Street, Henstridge, BA8 0RB. Tel: 01963 362570 ISOBEL ZENA BOATSWAIN

Much loved cousin and friend. Died peacefully aged 86, 23rd March 2021. Private service and burial at St Mary's Church, Iwerne Minster. Donations to Wilton Branch Riding for the Disabled Association (please make cheques payable to Merefield & Henstridge) c/o Merefield & Henstridge F/D, Ridgemount, Pitts Lane, West Melbury, Shaftesbury, Dorset. SP7 0BU. Tel: 01747 853532

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