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

JOYCE SNEDDON Jenny, Linda and family would like to thank everyone who attended Mum's funeral and for the cards, messages of sympathy and donations for the Melcombe Day Unit. A sincere thank you to the Paramedics, A & E staff and Mr Lagattolla and the I.C.U. staff for their care and attention. Thank you to Rev'd Brenda Stephenson who conducted a lovely service and to Margaret Sherratt of Cotton & Son for her kindness and support at this difficult time. Please accept our personal thanks

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Chris Cormack Loving memories on this your birthday. Love Marlene, children and families, who are overwhelmed by the donations received to the Air Ambulance in Chris's memory of £440 to date

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GEORGE SIBLEY Is 3 today! "Happy Birthday" We love you lots ~ Mummy, Daddy, Alice, Ben & Lucy. xx

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BOURKE & PRICE Congratulations Nicky & Shane on the birth of THEO Born 16/09/09 weighing 8lb 11oz He's absolutely adorable Love you all to bits ~ Mum, Dad, Dave & Benji xxxx --------*-------- Congratulations on the arrival of Theo He's beautiful Lots of love ~ Nan, Lin, Amie & Jennie xxxx --------*-------- Congratulations to you both So proud Lots of love ~ Nan, Mike & Sam xxx --------*--------

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TONY GLENN INGRAM 01:03:1973 - 22:09:2009 Suddenly, on 22nd September at his home. Loving son of Brenda and Glenn; much loved brother of Wayne and Karen; much loved nephew of Trevor. Private funeral ceremony. Enquiries, Cotton & Son, Tel (01305) 76 76 76

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NORMAN PRIOR Peacefully on 21st September aged 82 years. A much loved Brother and Uncle. Funeral Service at Puddletown Parish Church on Wednesday 30th September at 2.30pm. Family flowers only but donations if desired to Weldmar Hospicecare Trust c/o Colin J Close Funeral Service, Peel Close, Sailsbury Road, Blandford, DT11 7JU Tel (01258) 453133

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KATHLEEN ELIZA SPARKS (Nee Cole) Has passed peacefully in Mount Pleasant Nursing Home on 24th September aged 91 years. Devoted wife of the late Alfred Thomas Sparks, much loved mum of Colin and Stephen, treasured grandma of Katie. She will be greatly missed. Kathleen's funeral will be held at Weymouth Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday 29th September at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please, but 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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ALAN HALE Dorchester Taxi Driver Passed peacefully away in his sleep on 20th September 2009 in Dorset County Hospital, aged 66 years after an illness very bravely borne. Beloved husband of Pat, very much loved dad of Julie, Faye-Marie and Vernon, father-in-law to Paddy, Leigh and Sue and adored grandad of Kirk, Sophie, Dean, Shelley, Aidan, Ellen, Sophie and Scott, and will be very sadly missed by his family and many friends. His Funeral Service will be held at Weymouth Crematorium on Thursday 1st October at 10.45am. No flowers by request please, but donations if desired may be given for Weldmar Hospicecare Trust c/o Woods Funeral Service, 11a Icen Way Dorchester DT1 1EW Tel (01305) 250425 Mourning clothes optional, all friends very welcome at the service.

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KEITH OSBORNE Peacefully at his home on 22nd September 2009 aged 60 years. Much loved husband of Jenny; father of Tracy, Dawn, Ché, Claire and Kim; grandad of Natasha, Martin, Sophie, Amy, Jamie and Charlie; great-grandad of Lando and brother of Sue. Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium on Wednesday 30th September at 2.30pm. No flowers by request, donations if wished for Marie Curie Cancer Care may be sent c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester DT1 1TW Tel (01305) 262338

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SALLY LOUISE MERSON Congratulations on passing your degree for RGN 2.1 Well done Lots of love Mark, Connor & Lillie and all the family We are really proud of you for all your hard work and effort

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VALERIE HAWKINS Four years have passed since you left us and we still miss you every day. Love you always. God Bless ~ from Shelley, Roger, Stefan, Chelsee, Carlie, Marcus, Mia and Rio.

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McCAUGHTRIE - David. Precious memories of David, a beloved son, dad and brother who died September 25th 1996, aged 39, forever loved and remembered.

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DEBBIE PERCIVAL Left two years ago today. So young and so beautiful, we didn't get a chance to say goodbye. Forever loved Wife, Mother, Nan, Daughter, Sister & Friends. Gus, Kelly, Lauren, Jay, all her family & friends xxxx

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