Death notices and funeral announcements from Dorset Echo

Weymouth death notices and funeral announcements from the Dorset Echo <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
Weymouth death notices and funeral announcements from the Dorset Echo (Image: Newsquest)
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The Dorset Echo has published 8 death notices in the last 7 days.

Every week, Dorset Echo publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away.

As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost.

Anyone who wishes to send their own message of condolence can do so by visiting the deceased's death notice page.

Here are the most recent notices placed in Dorset Echo:

Terry Marner

Passed away peacefully at Bymead House on the 5th June 2026, aged 71 years. A much loved son, dad, brother and grampie.
Read Terry Marner's full death notice

Wilfred Charles Skinner

Wilfred Skinner of Charminster, Dorchester passed away on 12th June 2026, aged 90. Beloved husband, father, grandparent and great grandparent, he will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Read Wilfred Charles Skinner's full death notice

Charlotte Troubridge

Of Wakeham, passed away peacefully on 5th June 2026 aged 65 years. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
Read Charlotte Troubridge's full death notice

Michael Julian Botterill

On 6th June 2026 peacefully at Fernbrook Lodge, Gillingham aged 77 years. Of Shaftesbury.
Read Michael Julian Botterill's full death notice

Ivan 'Bill' Dennis Bishop

Aged 100 years. Husband of the late Doris, father of Dianne and Harry, grandfather and great grandfather.
Read Ivan 'Bill' Dennis Bishop's full death notice

Ruth M.A. Stapleton

Passed away suddenly on 30th May 2026, aged 79 years. Her funeral service will take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Friday 26th June at 10.
Read Ruth M.A. Stapleton's full death notice

Sharman Edith Vera Cleak

(Formerly of Scorrier) Passed away peacefully at Weymouth Manor Care Home on the 2nd June 2026, aged 66 years. Much loved wife of John and a loving daughter of Avis and the late Marvyn.
Read Sharman Edith Vera Cleak's full death notice

Penelope '"Penny"' Fielder

Died peacefully at Salisbury Hospital on Thursday 28th May 2026, aged 79 years. Cherished wife of the late John, loved Mama of Clare and Paul, and treasured Nanny to Alison and Louise.
Read Penelope '"Penny"' Fielder's full death notice

More death notices

You can see all our death notices here, or you can place a death notice here.

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