In memoriam: Death notices in the Dorset Echo this week

There have been a total of 21 messages left for people who have recently died in the area.

A family will publish the obituary as a way to say a few things about the life and death of their loved one.

Because they are shared online publicly, the wider community has the opportunity to hear the news of the death.

If you would like to leave a death announcement, visit the link at the bottom of the page.

Patricia Winifred Jackson

JACKSON Patricia Winifred "Pat" It breaks our hearts to announce the death of our mum, Pat Jackson. Widow of George Jackson. She will be deeply missed by all that knew her. Pat died peacefully and... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Margaret Johnson

JOHNSON Margaret Formerly of Weymouth passed away peacefully on the 15th September at Castleman House, Blandford aged 88. Loving mum of Karen, Dawn and Kathleen. Also a devoted grandmother and great... click here to read more or pay tribute 

WILLIAM PAINTER

PAINTER, William David ("BILL") Much loved husband of the late Maureen, father to Andrew and Geoffrey and grandfather to Ella, Evie, Will, Millie and Jemima. Passed away peacefully on 22nd September... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Francis Belshaw

BELSHAW Francis Died 22nd September 2022. Much loved son of Grace, late Jim, brother of Jane and William and special uncle. Lovingly remembered and missed by us all. click here to read more or pay tribute 

RONALD HIGHAM

HIGHAM Ronald Fretwell ("RON") Peacefully on 24th September 2022 at Dorset County Hospital aged 89 years. Much loved husband of the late Norma and father to the late Susan. Funeral Service to be held... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Francis STANTON

STANTON Francis (Frank) Edyvean Of West Knighton, passed away suddenly but peacefully on 29th September aged 74 years. Loving husband to Marion and father to daughters Carla and Wendy. He will be... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Ann WRAY

WRAY Ann Passed away peacefully, aged 88 on 20th September. Her Funeral Service will be held at St Paul's Church, on Friday 7th October at 10.30 am. Family flowers only please, but if desired... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Royston Thomas

THOMAS Royston John Passed away peacefully at Dorset County Hospital on 25th September aged 71. Much loved by all of his family. The funeral service will take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Tuesday... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Jean Wray

WRAY Jean Elizabeth Molly Beloved wife of the late John Wray. Much treasured mother of Susan Wray and devoted nanny to Harriot Wray. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Doreen Eileen Loveless

LOVELESS Doreen Eileen Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, on 15th September 2022, aged 80 years. Much loved wife of the late John, a loving mum, nanny and great nanny.... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Violet CLARK

CLARK Violet Cunningham Passed away peacefully at Goldcrest Nursing Home, Weymouth on 28th September aged 100 years. Dearly loved mother of Ian and Gerald; grandmother of Tristram and Marcus and... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Christine Rigby

RIGBY Christine Catherine 29.6.1943 - 3.10.22 Loving wife to Michael Rigby loving Mom, Nana and Great Nana. Funeral Service Wednesday 12th October 4pm at Weymouth Crematorium. All family and friends... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Derek MARQUIS

MARQUIS Derek Devoted husband of Fran and much loved Dad to Rob, John, Neil, Chantelle, and a beloved grandad click here to read more or pay tribute 

Frederick Rose

ROSE Frederick William 'Bill' 12th May 1927 - 2nd December 2020 As Bill passed away during the pandemic and a funeral could not be held, a service to celebrate his life will take place at St John's... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Patricia Farmer

FARMER Patricia Dorothy Aged 98 years, passed away peacefully at Dell House, Beccles, Suffolk on September 25th 2022. Mother, grandmother, great grandmother and long term Weymouth resident, she will... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Michael FALLON

FALLON Michael Francis (Mick) of Chickerell. Michael passed peacefully to rest at the the Dorset County Hospital on 30th September 2022 aged 75 years. Beloved partner of the late Marion. A loving... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Alan Taylor

TAYLOR Alan Died peacefully at home on the 4th October 2022, aged 88, surrounded by family. Formerly of 2 Alington Road; beloved husband of Pat Taylor (née Loveless). click here to read more or pay tribute 

Sheila Hill

HILL (née Matthews) Sheila Ann Passed peacefully away at home on 3rd October 2022. Dearly loved sister, mum, nan, great nan and friend to many. She will be sadly missed. Reunited with Darren, rest in... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Charles MILLARD

MILLARD Charles William Former salesman at V.H. Bennett, Debenhams, Courts & London Lounge, passed away peacefully at Somerleigh Court Nursing Home, Dorchester on 29th September 2022, aged 87 years.... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Gerald MABB

MABB Gerald Tremain F.I.C.E. Gerald, who returned to his home town of Weymouth in 2005, passed peacefully to rest on 30th September 2022 aged 81 years. Beloved husband of the late Valerie. Much loved... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Janice Ann MORRIS

MORRIS Janice Ann née Carter Passed away peacefully, aged 64 on 28th September at Joseph Weld Hospice, after a brief illness. Much loved and missed by all her family and friends. Her Funeral Service... click here to read more or pay tribute