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

DEAN KIRLEW Happy 21st (tomorrow). Have a great time. Love Mum, Dad, Owen and Nan xxx

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SHAVE - Simon. Happy Birthday Son on the 28th. Always in my thoughts. Love ~ Your Dad xx

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KEN HOLMES Happy 65th Birthday (Sunday) Lots of love ~ Lyn, Caren, Richard, Nigel, Alison, Leanne & Kirsty xxx

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AARON MOCKRIDGE Happy 13th Birthday Have a great day! Lots of love from Mum, Dad, Natasha and all the family xxx

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TIA HAWKINS One today. We love you T-bag Mummy, Jordan, Lee-Ann, Shannon and all your family and friends xx

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SIMON & CAROLYN ANSELL Are delighted to announce the arrival of their son JACK A brother for Imogen on 13th December 2008 A special thanks to Shirley and Jane who assisted the home birth

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HAPPY 18TH BIRTHDAY MERRYN! Wishing you health and happiness with love from Dad, Mum, Toby & Adam xxxx

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DAWN TWYCROSS Congratulations on your 18th Birthday Love ~ Nanny, Grandad and Uncle Roy & Auntie Norma

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EVA SEWELL At Steepleton Manor Residential Home; formerly of Sutton Poyntz, on 20th December aged 97. Widow of Jack and mother of the late Gillian. Her funeral service will take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Tuesday 30th December at 2.30pm. No flowers please, but if desired, donations for 'Weldmar Hospicecare Trust' may be sent to Cotton & Son, Milton House, 1 Milton Road, Weymouth, DT4 0AZ. Enquiries Tel: (01305) 76 76 76

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LIVIA SHONE Livia passed away in the Joseph Weld Hospice on 18th December 2008. Beloved wife of the late Eric Shone, devoted mother of Ron and special grandmother to Serita. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Livia's funeral service will held at Weymouth Crematorium Chapel on Wednesday 31st December at 10.45am, followed by interment at Weymouth Cemetery. Family flowers only please donations may be made to the Joseph Weld Hospice, c/o Rose Funeral Service, 35 Shrubbery Lane, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, DT4 9LY.

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SARAH ALCORN LINDSAY Passed away peacefully on 20th December at Dorset County Hospital, aged 79 years. Much loved mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt. Sadly missed. A celebration of her life will take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Tuesday 30th December at 11.30am. Donations (preferred in lieu of flowers) for 'Weymouth Salvation Army' may be sent to Cotton & Son, Milton House, 1 Milton Road, Weymouth, DT4 0AZ. Enquiries Tel: (01305) 76 76 76

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DOROTHY EVELYN SCADDEN Died peacefully in the Evergreen Unit on 21st December 2008, aged 96 years. Beloved widow of Fred, dearly loved mother of Margaret, David and Phillip, mother-in-law of Mary and devoted grandmother and great grandmother. Her funeral service will take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Tuesday 6th January 2009 at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired, can be made payable by cheque for "The British Heart Foundation" and sent c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 130 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, DT4 0JS. Tel: (01305) 772789.

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MALCOLM - Joan. Peacefully at Dorset County Hospital on 20th December 2008, aged 99 years. Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium on Monday 5th January at 12.15pm. No flowers by request. Enquiries c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TW. Tel: (01305) 262338.

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HAWKINS - Fred. On the 22nd December 2008, peacefully at Dorset County Hospital after a short illness, aged 90 years. A loved husband of Pam and brother of Gladys. Funeral service to be held at Weymouth Crematorium on Friday 2nd January at 12.15. Family flowers only please, donations if desired may be made for the R.S.P.C.A or Charity of choice and given at the service or sent c/o A G Down Funeral Directors, 65 South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NN.

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MARG MOWLEM Of Wyke Regis, passed away peacefully on 19th December 2008 aged 84 years in Blandford Hospital after an illness bravely fought with great humour. A lady that touched the hearts of many, she will be sadly missed. Wife of the late Ron Mowlem, a lovely mum of Paul and Jayne, Mim and Dave, Vee and Keith, Angie and Gordon, Chris and Richard, a dear nan to Philip, Kathryn, Graham, Paul, Bev, Nicky, Ash and Tom and a great nan to Charlie and Jack. Her funeral service will take place at Weymouth Crematoium on Friday 9th January 2009 at 11.30am. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations can be made for the Lawns Care Home, please make cheques payable to THE LAWNS AMENITY FUND and send c/o Rose Funeral Service, 35 Shrubbery Lane, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, DT4 9LY. Tel: (01305) 785832. Email info@rose-funeral.co.uk

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JOHN RIGGS Passed suddenly but peacefully away on 21st December 2008 after a brief illness, aged 80 years. Beloved husband of Betty, much loved dad of Mike and Lyn and dear brother of Kath. He will be very greatly missed. John's funeral service will be held at Weymouth Crematorium on Monday 5th January 2009 at 11.30am. No flowers by request please, but donations if desired may be given for Puddletown Surgery c/o Woods Funeral Service, 11A Icen Way, Dorchester, DT1 1EW. Tel: (01305) 250425.

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VARLOW ~ Michael. Passed away after a long illness, so bravely borne, on 20th December 2008, aged 49. Dearly loved husband of Ann and a wonderful father to Philip and James. Funeral service at Aldershot Crematorium on Friday 2nd January at 10.00am. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign c/o Farnham Funeral Service, 100 Shortheath Road, Farnham, GU9 8SE.

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FRASER HULM & NATALIE COLLINS Are delighted to announce their engagement on Christmas Day. ~ Congratulations guys. Hope you will be very happy together. All our love Mum, Chloe, Jessi, Craig, Mason and Madison xx

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ROSEMARY & MALCOLM BLUES 27/12/58 - 27/12/08 Congratulations Darling on 50 Golden Years Thank you for all your love and care Love always ~ Malcolm xx

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WEBB - May Ethel. Passed away 28th December 1987, always remembered by all her children & grandchildren

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TED WHITE 1930-1999 Loving husband of Lona, father to Stephen, Wendy, Bill and Elaine, grandad to Hayley, Gareth, Laura and Adam. Forever in our thoughts.

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