Category: Obituaries

Hon Alderman Della Jones MBE

Tributes have been paid this month to a remarkable lady who died recently, aged 91. Her leadership made a significant difference to Dorset the age...

Gillian Matthews – the pioneering Paralympian who inspired others for 60 years

Gillian Matthews, who redefined athleticism, leaving an indelible mark on Paralympic history and on grassroots disability sports, has died, aged 87 When Gillian Matthews fell...

Looking back | Roger Guttridge – 5th May 1950 to 8th August 2023

Readers of The BV will be saddened to hear of the death of Roger Guttridge, the Dorset writer and local historian whose articles have...

David John Rose – Obituary

David John Rose died peacefully at home on Tuesday 6th June 2023.  He is survived by his wife, Isabel, and his children; Heloise, Megan,...

In memory of my friend, Nick Fisher

The BV’s Andrew Livingston remembers his mentor, BAFTA-winning writer, chef and, most of all, fisherman Nick Fisher, who passed away this month Since I heard...

Philip Hart 1958 – 2022

‘I’ll always remember his infectious laugh and wicked sense of humour’ “We are sad to say ‘farewell’ to a community-minded employer, a stalwart of local...

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Bayliss, Jean

Formerly of Wincanton. Taken suddenly after a short illness on the 20th November 2023. Aged 81 years She will be greatly missed by all her friends. Unseen, unheard,...

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