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Please contact Richard Wakely, or a member of our dedicated team for any advice or guidance. ANDREWS SHEILA AMY

Aged 80 years of Gillingham (formerly of Galhampton). On 26th January 2021, peacefully at Yeovil District Hospital. A much loved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

Private funeral. Donations in memory of Sheila are being invited for Bruton Methodist Church, c/o Harold F. Miles, Funeral Director, South Cadbury, BA22 7ES. Telephone (01963) 440367.

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Shaftesbury (01747) 853532 imere昀eld@aol.com Gillingham (01747) 835335 www.mhfd.co.uk “Ridgemount”, Pitts Lane, West Melbury, Shaftesbury, Dorset. SP7 0BU BOWDITCH Cynthia Florence

Peacefully on the 29th January 2021, at home with family. Cynthia aged 93 years, formerly of Rampisham. A much loved mum, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend to many. Private funeral service due to covid restrictions. Enquiries to Peter Jackson Funeral Services. Tel: 01963 362570

GOFF LEONARD ARTHUR

On the 21st January 2021, peacefully at Yeovil District Hospital. Len, aged 87 years of Sturminster Newton. Devoted husband of the late Coral, father to Amanda & Melanie, grandad to Adam, Karen, Nicola & Christopher. Private funeral due to the current restrictions. Donations if desired for Cats at The Mill. C/O Peter Jackson Funeral Services, Mons, High St, Henstridge, BA8 0RB. Tel: 01963 362570.

LAKE KATHLEEN MYRTLE “KIT”

Passed away peacefully at home with her family on Sunday, 24th January 2021, aged 94. One in a million mum, nan, and sister. Will be very much missed by her family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Test Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 17th February at 3.15pm. Very limited attendance due to current restrictions. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Dementia UK, c/o Beestons Funeral Directors, 13-15 Warren Avenue, Shirley Warren, Southampton. SO16 6AS. Tel: 02380 776625

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OBITUARY Quentin Craddock, who died in hospital in January, was a former teacher at Bryanston School described as a muchloved Bryanstonian as pupil, maths teacher, housemaster, Young Enterprise pioneer and cross country, rugby and cricket coach. He and his family lived in Blandford for many years

GRACE EDNA HOOPER

On 17th January 2021 peacefully in the Mellowes Care Home aged 78 years of Gillingham (formerly of Shaftesbury). A much loved mum to Susan, Richard and Michelle. A loving grandmother to Lee, Janine, Daniel, Gemma & Thomas and great grandmother to Evelyn, Teddy & Kyron. Private family service but donations if desired to Dementia UK may be sent to Merefield & Henstridge Funeral Directors, Ridgemount, Pitts Lane, West Melbury, Shaftesbury, Dorset. SP7 0BU. Tel: 01747 853532 NEAL DOUGLAS TREVOR

Passed away unexpectedly on 22nd January 2021 at Signature House Care Home. Dearly loved husband of Cindy. Much loved dad, grandad and great grandad. Due to current restrictions a private family funeral will take place. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Doug for Alzheimer’s Society. C/O Peter Jackson Funeral Services, Mons, High St, Henstridge, BA8 0RB. Tel: 01963 362570.

COLLIS ANDREW (ANDY)

CLIVE RAYMOND 15.03.1937 – 20.01.2021

Dearly loved Andy passed away on December 15th 2020. Cremation service was held on January 4th 2021. Donations made in memory of Andy to Make a Wish Foundation and our sincere thanks to all who donated. Our sincere thanks also to the members of The Royal Engineers who honoured Andy at the service. Interment service to be held later in the year. We all miss and love him so much. Mum (Gwen Rowland), wife, Tracey, children, Ben, Hayley and Tom and grandchildren, Moss, Jenson, Ajay and Alia, Sister, Thelma (Philip) and Billie. Of Winterborne Kingston. Much loved husband of Jacky and true friend to many. In spite of the incredible care he received from the doctors and nurses at Dorset County Hospital ICU, Clive lost his battle against covid-19. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. Private funeral service due to covid restrictions, but donations, if desired for the Injured Jockeys Fund, 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

OLIVE ELLEN COUTURE (The Hat Lady)

Peacefully at Whitecliffe House on 25 January 2021. Olive's family would like to thank Whitecliffe House and the many individuals and businesses in Blandford who have been so kind to Olive, particularly in the years since Mike died. There will be a private family funeral. Donations, if desired for Alzheimer’s Society, 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

REILLY Royston William (Roy)

Peacefully on 22nd January 2021 at home in Gillingham, aged 88 years. Beloved husband of June. Loving father and granddad. He will be sadly missed, but forever remembered by all who knew and loved him. Private Cremation due to the covid-19 pandemic. All enquiries to Bracher Brothers, Gillingham Tel. 01747 822494

after his father, Dr John Craddock, became a GP in the town in the 1950s, and Quentin returned to the area in 1976 to join the teaching staff at Bryanston where he remained until his retirement almost 40 years later. After retiring he joined the Singing for Pleasure choir at Dorset Rural Music School and became a volunteer at Kingston Lacy, meeting and greeting visitors with his unique brand of humour and enthusiasm. He also continued his lifelong love of exercising in the Dorset countryside by riding with local cycling groups. Quentin died quietly at the University Hospital Southampton on January 9 2021 and is survived by his wife, Caroline, and children Victoria and Tristan. MORRIS HOWARD DRAKE

Passed away peacefully at home on 22nd January, aged 91 years. Much loved husband to Joan and father to Paul and Lynne. Morris will be sadly missed by his family and all of his many friends. Private funeral service. Donations, if desired for Marie Curie and Weldmar Hospicecare Trust, may be made online at 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

KNIGHT Dorothy Edith

Aged 89 years of Sherborne, formerly of Charlton Horethorne. On 27th January 2021, peacefully at Yeovil District Hospital. A dearly beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend. Private cremation. Donations in memory of Dorothy are being invited for Milborne Port Surgery Equipment Fund, C/O Harold F. Miles, Funeral Director, South Cadbury, BA22 7ES. Telephone (01963) 440367.