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

Jackie Upton King, 1944-2024

When friends and family gathered to celebrate Jackie Upton-King’s 80th birthday on a weekend in Lyme Regis recently, they had no idea that it...

Editorial team - 8 September 2024

Blackmore Vale magazine death notices

Bill Batty-Smith | 30th March 1929 – 30th March 2024

Remembering a steadfast leader and community champion in North Dorset William (Bill) Batty-Smith died on his 95th birthday, 30th March 2024. Familiar to many as...

Editorial team - 5 May 2024

News

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...

Editorial team - 8 October 2023

Dorset sport

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...

Editorial team - 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...

Editorial team - 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,...

Editorial team - 19 June 2023

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Bucked in the Yarn

Editorial team - 11 September 20240

Three small Somerset villages had a huge impact on global exploration and trade – Rachael Rowe talks to Professor Terry Stevens “Nothing much ever happened...

Dorset Food & Drink

The hobby that got out of control : Local Flavours

Editorial team - 12 September 20240

Fanny Charles talks to James and Lucy Smart, who are celebrating ten years of running one of this country’s finest charcuterie businesses ‘It is easy...