Announcements

ROBERT ROBERTSON

Look out world! Official new teenager on the loose. A very happy 13th birthday to our darling, very special grandson, Robert, IN MEMORIAM who is 13 on 26th June. Lots of love from Nanny and Grampy Holman xxx

ENGAGEMENT

MRS JANE STACEY

of Shaftesbury is thrilled to announce the engagement of her son Tom Stacey to Emma Ford daughter of Stuart & Pauline Ford of Holt, Wimborne Tom is the son of the late Peter Stacey.

RETIREMENT

After decades working in the milking industry, TERRY CURTIS

is hanging up his overalls at the end of June. We’re sure he’ll miss everyone but that he’ll thoroughly enjoy his full time role of Grampha. Love Becky & James, Nick & Angie and all the family. The Friends of Blandford Community Hospital ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING CANCELLED

Following current government guidelines for coronavirus, we have now made the decision to cancel our AGM this year –previously advertised as 7 July 2021. Apologies to all. Members wishing to vote for the usual AGM business can do so by downloading or printing out a form at our web site at friendsofblandford.org.uk Forms must be received in the Friends’ office by 4pm on 16 July 2021. This can be by post – Friends of Blandford Hospital, Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7DD. Or by email –dhc.friends.blandford@nhs.net Charity No. 800482

GERALDINE ANITA ALEXANDER (Deceased)

Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925 any persons having a claim against or an interest in the Estate of the above named, late of 5 Barn Close, Todber, Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 1HU, who died on 09/05/2021, are required to send written particulars thereof to the undersigned on or before 26/08/2021, after which date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims and interests of which they have had notice.

FARNFIELDS LLP,

4 Church Lane Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 8JT.

YASMIN MARY TAYLOR (Deceased)

Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925 any persons having a claim against or an interest in the Estate of the above named, late of 11 Stalbridge Close, Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 2ND, who died on 11/05/2021, are required to send written particulars thereof to the undersigned on or before 02/09/2021, after which date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims and interests of which they have had notice.

Farnfields Solicitors,

4 Church Lane, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 8JT. Attn: Natasha Evans Ref: NEE 81935-1

IN MEMORIAM

GEMMA PALMER

a much loved Mum and missed every day, you are always in our thoughts, Lilia, Macey and Evie xxx

GEMMA PALMER

It’s 10 years since you were taken from us. Thinking of you every day, love Mum & Dad xxx SYLVIA HARDIMAN

In loving memory of a dear wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who sadly left us on 20th June 2020. Forever in our hearts and greatly missed by all her family and friends.

DEATHS

GILES MORGAN WALTER

Aged 77 years of Yeovil, on 12th June 2021, peacefully at Wincanton Community Hospital. A much loved, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle & friend. Private cremation. Donations in memory of Morgan are being invited for Cancer Research UK. c/o Harold F. Miles, Funeral Director, South Cadbury BA22 7ES Telephone (01963) 440367

WAREHAM CAROL PAMELA

Aged 74 years of Sherborne. On 15th June 2021, peacefully at Yeovil District Hospital. A dearly beloved sister and friend. Private funeral. Donations in memory of Carol are being invited for The Dog’s Trust. C/O Harold F. Miles, Funeral Director, South Cadbury, BA22 7ES. Telephone. (01963) 440367.

A Memorial to celebrate the life of MALCOLM DUNNING

Will be held on Monday August 2nd at 1pm. St. Mary`s Church, Hermitage. DT2 7BB. All Welcome (Bright Clothing please!). Flowers or Donations to Weldmar Hospice, Dorchester, DT1 2SL

GORDON COX

of Blandford Passed away peacefully on 4th June 2021, aged 85. Loving husband of the late Patricia Cox, dearly loved father to Adrian, Dorinda and Nicholas, father-in-law to Barbara, Nigel and Barbara, much loved grandad and greatgrandad. Private funeral. Donations, if desired for Prostate Cancer UK, 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

PHILIP RHODES

Former Sturminster Newton Town Councillor Philip Rhodes passed away peacefully in his sleep on 30 May 2021 at Larks Leas Rest Home in Blandford Forum. The 84-year-old died fourteen and a half months after his beloved wife, Mary. Philip was a grocer, a chef on the first Queen Elizabeth transatlantic cruise ship, a wine merchant, a councillor in Yorkshire, Buckinghamshire and Dorset, and a loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle, and grandfather. Philip was a proud Yorkshireman who supported Huddersfield Town and Yorkshire cricket, but fell in love with Dorset. Born in Huddersfield in 1936, Philip opened the town's first supermarket with his parents. He married Mary in October 1960, before moving south with their two sons. Philip and Mary retired to Sturminster Newton in 2004. The funeral will take place at Poole Crematorium on 28th June 2021. Any donations to Prostate Cancer UK via Colin J Close Funeral Service: 01258 453133, info@close-funeral.co.uk.

BARBARA PAUL

Passed away suddenly on 31st May 2021 aged 87 years. Beloved mum to Bernard, Richard and Teresa. Mother in law to Sarah, Carole and Mick. Grandmother and greatgrandmother. Now reunited with her much loved Bill. Special thanks for all the love and care given by all the staff at Fir Villa Residential Home. Private funeral service due to covid restrictions. If you wish to make a donation to Cancer Research in Barbara's memory you may do so using this link: dignityfunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices/31-052021-barbara-joyce-paul/

GIBBONS BRIAN

Passed away peacefully at home, after battling a long illness, aged 71 years. He will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. A private Funeral Service to be held. Donations, if desired, for ‘Blandford Disability Action Group’ or ‘RBL Poppy Appeal’, c/o Lesley Shand Funeral Service, 28 East Street, Blandford Forum DT11 7DR Tel: 01258 453425 or online www.funeraldirector.co.uk/brian-gibbons DIANA ALLARD

From Sherborne, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday 15th June, 2021 aged 89 years. Much loved wife of the late George Allard. Diana will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Donations in memory of Diana, for Friends of the Yeatman Hospital, may be sent c/o A.J. Wakely & Sons, 16 Newland, Sherborne, DT9 3JQ.

GOSCHEN GILLY

Gilly Goschen of Sturminster Newton died peacefully with her daughters Jessie and Rilly at her side on the 24th May 2021, aged 81 years. She leaves her loving partner Pete, sister Janice and brother Peter. A warm and generous woman, Gilly is an inspiration to so many. Donations welcomed for The Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and The Injured Jockeys Fund, c/o Grassby and Close Funeral Service, 4 Innes Way Court, Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 1BB. Telephone 01258 471024 or made online by visiting grassbyclose-funeral.co.uk WATT ELSIE

Aged 90 years of Wincanton. On 3rd June 2021, peacefully at Cooksons Court, Yeovil. A much loved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Private cremation. Donations in memory of Elsie are being invited for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. C/O Harold F. Miles Funeral Director, South Cadbury, BA22 7ES. Telephone. (01963) 440367.

DAVID JOHN GREEN

Passed away at home in Australia on 28th May 2021. Formally of Christy's Lane, Shaftesbury.

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