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Weymouth death notices and funeral announcements from the Dorset Echo

Dorset death notices and funeral arrangements

Joy Grounds 1930-2023

Joy Grounds 1930-2023

Tributes paid to woman who taught 'every child in Wareham' to swim

Here are the death notices which have appeared in the Dorset Echo this week

Here are the death notices which have appeared in the Dorset Echo this week

Data journalism

In memoriam: Death notices in the Dorset Echo this week

Here are the death notices which have appeared in the Dorset Echo this week

Here are the death notices which have appeared in the Dorset Echo this week

Data journalism

In memoriam: Death notices in the Dorset Echo this week

Here are the death notices which have appeared in the Dorset Echo this week

Here are the death notices which have appeared in the Dorset Echo this week

Data journalism

In memoriam: Death notices in the Dorset Echo this week

Here are the death notices which have appeared in the Dorset Echo this week

Here are the death notices which have appeared in the Dorset Echo this week

Data journalism

In memoriam: Death notices in the Dorset Echo this week

Queen Elizabeth II as a baby.

Queen Elizabeth II as a baby.

The story of how 'Lilibet' became Queen Elizabeth II as UK mourns her loss

The beloved monarch was born in the year 1926 into a rapidly modernising world. (PA)

The beloved monarch was born in the year 1926 into a rapidly modernising world. (PA)

Queen Elizabeth

A 1926 timeline of the year Queen Elizabeth II was born as the nation mourns

A look back at 1926: The year Queen Elizabeth II was born following her death.

A look back at 1926: The year Queen Elizabeth II was born following her death.

Agatha Christie

A look back at 1926: The year Queen Elizabeth II was born as UK mourns her death

The end of a glorious and historic reign as Queen Elizabeth II dies

The end of a glorious and historic reign as Queen Elizabeth II dies

King Charles III

The end of a glorious and historic reign as Queen Elizabeth II dies

Online Book of Condolence for Her Majesty The Queen

Online Book of Condolence for Her Majesty The Queen

Online Book of Condolence for Her Majesty The Queen

Online Book of Condolence for Her Majesty The Queen

Online Book of Condolence for Her Majesty The Queen

Online Book of Condolence for Her Majesty The Queen

Stan James, Swanage's 'longest serving butcher', who died aged 81

Stan James, Swanage's 'longest serving butcher', who died aged 81

Town's 'longest serving butcher', who served community for half a century, dies

The cast of Spinning the Moon. Picture: Dorchester Community Plays Association

The cast of Spinning the Moon. Picture: Dorchester Community Plays Association

Community play needs enthusiastic fundraiser for 'compelling' play

The late Mehnga Singh (Picture supplied by family)

The late Mehnga Singh (Picture supplied by family)

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Tributes to father of New Look founder who played pivotal role in firm's development

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Tributes paid to 'real grafter' and 'loving' stonemason

NICE TO MEET YOU: William Bond, 12, and Rainer Milligan, 100, get better acquainted

NICE TO MEET YOU: William Bond, 12, and Rainer Milligan, 100, get better acquainted

Fuzzy 12 year old brings joy to pensioner on her 100th birthday

SIGN ON THE DOTTED LINE: Emma and Jonny married at last Photograph: CHRIS WHITEFIELD WEDDINGS

SIGN ON THE DOTTED LINE: Emma and Jonny married at last Photograph: CHRIS WHITEFIELD WEDDINGS

Al fresco wedding for Dorchester couple

FAMILY: Darren Brown, Lisa Hindle and new addition Harry George Hindle

FAMILY: Darren Brown, Lisa Hindle and new addition Harry George Hindle

Biker couple bring home a tiny blessing

GOODBYE: Sandy West, middle, and staff from the Asda on Newstead Road, Weymouth

GOODBYE: Sandy West, middle, and staff from the Asda on Newstead Road, Weymouth

Baked bean baths and charity trims - the mayor of Portland looks back on her time with Asda

CONGRATULATIONS: Luke and Jo on their wedding day

CONGRATULATIONS: Luke and Jo on their wedding day

Massive party closes 'flawless' wedding day

CELEBRATIONS: A steamy proposal as show comes to a close

CELEBRATIONS: A steamy proposal as show comes to a close

CELEBRATIONS: A steamy proposal as show comes to a close

VINTAGE: Ted and Alan Old's Dodge Coronet

VINTAGE: Ted and Alan Old's Dodge Coronet

90-year-old Edward 'swept of his feet' with vintage car ride on his birthday

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MUM: Janet with her three children

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MUM: Janet with her three children

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Double celebrations for lively octogenarian

EXIT TOYMAN: Mr Dobson (middle) says goodbye to his colleagues on his last day

EXIT TOYMAN: Mr Dobson (middle) says goodbye to his colleagues on his last day

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Goodbye to the man behind the happiness at an iconic toyshop

CARING COUPLE: Mavis and Jeffrey Paskin have fostered more than 100 children since starting in the 90s

CARING COUPLE: Mavis and Jeffrey Paskin have fostered more than 100 children since starting in the 90s

Caring couple turn back the clock 50 years to renew their wedding vows

Birthday rung in to the sound of the ukulele

Birthday rung in to the sound of the ukulele

Birthday rung in to the sound of the ukulele

NEWLY-WEDS: Matt Smith and Charlotte Foot sign the register Picture: Chris Whitefield

NEWLY-WEDS: Matt Smith and Charlotte Foot sign the register Picture: Chris Whitefield

Disneyland proposal proves to be the start of something magical

Mrs Goldbart,fourth from the left, with the team at Dorset County Hospital SCBU

Mrs Goldbart,fourth from the left, with the team at Dorset County Hospital SCBU

Neonatal nurse begins well earned retirement

Jim Grimason and his nephew Alistair Small

Jim Grimason and his nephew Alistair Small

War veteran and football star celebrates 90 years

Jack Wilson, Sammie Sutton, Kian Brown, Ollie Kille, Curtis Sutton, Maccy McCarthy, Lisa Kille, Kieran Fox

Jack Wilson, Sammie Sutton, Kian Brown, Ollie Kille, Curtis Sutton, Maccy McCarthy, Lisa Kille, Kieran Fox

Survivor celebrates five years all clear

David Foxwell and Kim Mockridge

David Foxwell and Kim Mockridge

Fire fighter's theatrical proposal

NEWLY-WEDS: Elspeth and Chris Elliot PHOTOGRAPHER: Chris Whitefield Wedding Photography

NEWLY-WEDS: Elspeth and Chris Elliot PHOTOGRAPHER: Chris Whitefield Wedding Photography

Celebrations News

A pair of playful hounds brought a Dorset couple together

Richard and Jane Till

Richard and Jane Till

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It 'Asda' be you - couple celebrate their big day by marrying in their uniforms

Noreen and Maurice Guy

Noreen and Maurice Guy

Purbeck, Dorset

Diamond couple who met at a dance celebrate 60 years together

LIKE NEWLY-WEDS: Ann and Ron Matthews, photograph: Graham Herbert

LIKE NEWLY-WEDS: Ann and Ron Matthews, photograph: Graham Herbert

Diamond couple resurrect their big day

GOLDEN COUPLE: Bruce and Maureen Tigwell

GOLDEN COUPLE: Bruce and Maureen Tigwell

Golden couple celebrate 50 years together

Liz Charlton with La Voce

Liz Charlton with La Voce

Gig goer serenaded by pop-opera quartet

First award ceremony for Twirl Academy

First award ceremony for Twirl Academy

First award ceremony for Twirl Academy

Siblings: Archie and Myla - Photograph by Rik Sorbie

Siblings: Archie and Myla - Photograph by Rik Sorbie

Perfect pair of twins for Weymouth mum

West Dorset fisherman recognised for dedication to Shipwrecked Mariners' Society

West Dorset fisherman recognised for dedication to Shipwrecked Mariners' Society

West Dorset fisherman recognised for dedication to Shipwrecked Mariners' Society

Give and take is secret to 60 diamond years

Give and take is secret to 60 diamond years

Give and take is secret to 60 diamond years

Royal honour for charity chief executive

Royal honour for charity chief executive

Royal honour for charity chief executive

Lyn Masters with after being awarded the woman of the year title after losing four stone in five months

Lyn Masters with after being awarded the woman of the year title after losing four stone in five months

Super slimmer loses four stone in five months

Distinguished pilot soars again on his 90th birthday

Distinguished pilot soars again on his 90th birthday

Distinguished pilot soars again on his 90th birthday

Kirsty and Alex Horn, from Yeovil, who tied the knot in a pirate themed wedding in July 2015. (33105909)

Kirsty and Alex Horn, from Yeovil, who tied the knot in a pirate themed wedding in July 2015. (33105909)

PIRATE WEDDING: Couple fall hook, line and sinker for each other

Mick Adams and Slimming World founder Margaret Miles-Bramwell (31524385)

Mick Adams and Slimming World founder Margaret Miles-Bramwell (31524385)

Slimming guru gets award

Digital image (32429597)

Digital image (32429597)

Portland super slimmer Leslie loses seven stone

Course 4000-146 Graduation

Location: No.1 RS, RAF Cosford.

Originator: Linda, No.1 RS.

Photographer: SAC Rich Dudley (31110188)

Course 4000-146 Graduation

Location: No.1 RS, RAF Cosford.

Originator: Linda, No.1 RS.

Photographer: SAC Rich Dudley (31110188)

Weymouth man Nathan passes RAF radio course with flying colours

Veteran,98, honoured with Legion d'Honneur medal

Veteran,98, honoured with Legion d'Honneur medal

Veteran,98, honoured with Legion d'Honneur medal

Couple marry in stunning castle ceremony

Couple marry in stunning castle ceremony

Couple marry in stunning castle ceremony

Paul and Federica Edge welcome daughter Sofia

Paul and Federica Edge welcome daughter Sofia

Warm welcome as family's second grandchild born

Isaac Dean Mattravers with grandma Shirley Ryan

Isaac Dean Mattravers with grandma Shirley Ryan

Shop owners’ delight with new arrival Isaac

Aidan Carter (3rd from left), with team leader Amanada Yates (4th from left) and fellow presenters from Ridgeway Radio

Aidan Carter (3rd from left), with team leader Amanada Yates (4th from left) and fellow presenters from Ridgeway Radio

Aidan’s big nomination