Family Announcements, births, marriages, deaths, obituaries and in memoriam from Dorset

JACK FORD Christine and family would like to thank all their friends and neighbours for the kind letters and cards of sympathy and for all the support shown, also it was of great comfort to see so many friends at the Thanksgiving service. We would like to thank all those who have given donations in Jack's memory and The Reverend Graham Perryman for all his kind words.

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ROBYN SLADE Is 12 on Christmas Day. A very special great granddaughter Have a lovely day and all you wish for. Have a good 2010! With all our love ~ Great Nan and Great Grandad. xxx

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DAVE MILLER Is 70 on Christmas Day. A very special Husband, Dad and Grampy. With lots of love from Marie, Tracey, Rachel, Mark and Javier, Luke and Sofia. xxx

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JESSICA LITTLE Happy 6th Birthday Christmas Day. We love you lots. Love ~ Nanny & Gandy xx

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JESSICA LITTLE Happy 6th Birthday on Christmas Day Lots of love Mummy, Daddy, Megan and Freddie XX

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SAMUEL BREAKS Happy 9th Birthday on Christmas Day. Lots of love Mummy, Daddy and Imogen xxx

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CHRISTOPHER AND JENNI HUNTER announce the safe arrival of JOSHUA JOHN on 15th December weighing 9lbs 1 oz

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HUNTER Jenni & Chris Congratulations on the birth of JOSHUA JOHN on 15th December Love both families xx

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IAN & GEMMA GALLOWAY (Nee Coward) Congratulations on the arrival of ISLA MIA ROSE on 22nd December 2009, weighing 9lbs 2oz. Lots of love Mum, Bob, Granny, Grandad & Michael xxx

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NIALL PETCHEY Congratulations on your 18th Birthday (27th December) Lots of love ~ Mum, Nathan & Nan xxx

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MOLLY ALICE VALLANCE Has passed peacefully at her daughter's house on 17th December aged 76 years, Now reunited with her beloved husband Fred Vallance. Much loved mum of Angela and Stella, cherished grandmother and great grandmother. Special sister of Lilly, Geoffrey and the late Fred. She will be greatly missed and was greatly loved by all who knew her. Molly's funeral will be held at St Mary's Church, Weymouth on Tuesday 5th January at 12.30pm, followed by burial at Weymouth Cemetery. Family flowers only, or donations if desired may be made payable for PAWS and sent by cheque only c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 130 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, DT4 0JS. Tel: (01305) 772789

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CHUBB - Frederick Leonard (Len) passed away peacefully at Dorset County Hospital on 21 December 2009, aged 83 years. Much loved husband to Marjorie and loving brother to Jack and Hilda and the late Vi and Beat, and uncle to many nephews and nieces. He will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service will take place at St Paul's Church, Broadoak on Thursday 31 December at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired for either The Dorset Kidney Fund or The Dystonia Society c/o A J Wakely & Sons, 91 East Street, Bridport DT6 3LB.

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HERBERT (TED) PYLE Formerly of Wyke Regis passed away peacefully on 14th December 2009, aged 94 years. A funeral service is to take place on Tuesday 29th December at 10.45am at Weymouth Crematorium. Any enquiries c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 130 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, DT4 0JS. Tel: (01305) 772789

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JANE HARRIOTT MACLACHLAN A regular Rodwell Women's Institute member, has passed peacefully at home with her family beside her on 21st December aged 87 years. Devoted wife of the late Jacken Maclachlan, much loved mother of Kate, proud grandmother of Sophie and Eddy. She will be greatly missed. Jane's funeral will be held at Weymouth Crematorium Chapel on Wed 6th January at 11.30am. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired may be made payable for RNLI (Weymouth) and sent by cheque only c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 130 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth DT4 0JS. Tel (01305) 772789.

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VIV and GEOFF CARLTON Mum and Dad, you must have been children when you got married 50 years ago! Congratulations to you both, enjoy your second Honeymoon in London. Lots of love, Lesa, Elaine and families XXX

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CHURCHILL - Betty & Vic. In loving memory to you both for Boxing Day. Love Ann, Tim, Debbie, Paul, Thomas & Lucy

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KELLY - James. Quiet thoughts and happy memories of a much loved Dad. Love ~ Rachel and Luke xx

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WARD - Tracy. In memory of Tracy, passed away three years ago. Remember Tracy with her smiling face and her laughter, the wonderful sence of humour she had and her friendliness. Never forgotten remember her today and forever. Rest in peace. All my love ~ Nan.

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TIZARD - Pearl. In loving memory of a dear mum. Robert, Susan and Michael

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GRIAN MARY CHALMERS 13/10/49 - 26/12/07 Another year has passed and you are always in our thoughts every day. Fondly remembered by your everloving family. Doug, Matthew, Jody, Jessica, Dean, Sam and Gus

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