Category: Obituaries

The obituaries section in the Blackmore Vale is a sub section of the Death announcements on the website. It is where we place the celebrations of the lives of certain local people, those who have lead notable lives in the public eye, or those who figured largely within the Blackmore Vale community.

The Blackmore Vale is fortunate to be served by many wonderful people from all walks of life. These people have served their community in various ways from public figures to private endeavours.

These pages celebrate and tell the story of some of their lives. Never forgotten, always cherished by those who knew and were affected by them. These pages will forever be a testament to their lives.

Blackmore Vale magazine death notices

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...

7 September 2023

Blackmore Vale magazine death notices

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...

2 September 2023

Blackmore Vale magazine death notices

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,...

19 June 2023

Blackmore Vale magazine death notices

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...

5 December 2022

Blackmore Vale magazine death notices

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...

9 May 2022

Blackmore Vale magazine death notices