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

LAURA QUINTON Happy 21st. Love Mum, Dad & the whole family xx

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LILY DORA TELLING Ian would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their cards and sympathy following Mum's death. Thank you to the staff at Westhaven Hospital and EMU ward for their help and care. Also thank you to the Rev. David Plumb for conducting the service and to all who attended and for the donations made in Mum's memory to The Salvation Army. Finally thank you to Margaret of Cotton and Son for her help and funeral arrangements. Please accept this as a personal message of thanks

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It is with great sadness to announce the passing away of Major Philip Tocock MBE on the 26th November. "His presence has been, and will always be, an inspiration" Funeral Service will take place at St. Georges Church, Fordington, all are welcome, on Monday 7th December at 3 0'clock. Followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations for Joseph Weld Hospice may be sent c/o Grassby's Funeral Service 8 Princes Street, Dorchester DT1 1TW Tel: (01305) 262338

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FREDERICK GEORGE WHITBY (FRED) Passed away on 30th November at the Joseph Weld Hospice after a short illness. Beloved husband of Jean, deeply loved and respected father of Clive and Julie, father-in-law to Jo and Paul, and a much loved grandad of David, Joe and Bobby. Funeral arrangements to be announced later. All enquiries to Rose Funeral Service. Tel: (01305) 785832. Email info@rose-funeral.co.uk

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CONSTANCE MARIE PATTERSON Connie passed away suddenly on 24th November 2009, at Dorset County Hospital, aged 74 years. Former teacher at Holy Trinity Infant School. Beloved wife of Joe, wonderful mother of Adrian and Bernadette and a fantastic granny to Katherine and Beth. Funeral Mass at St Augustine's Church, Dorchester Road, Weymouth on Wednesday 9th December at 10am, followed by Private Cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations may be given to Weldmar Hospicecare Trust c/o Dennis Mould at Stockting Funeral Service, 22 Crescent Street, Weymouth, DT4 7BX. Enquiries Tel: (01305) 785915.

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BARBARA McCLINTON Peacefully at Somerleigh Court Nursing Home on Thursday 26th November 2009. Beloved wife of Frank Michael, adored mum of Sue, Kath, Andy and Sarah, and loving granny to Ally, Bruno, Ben and Josh. Funeral Service at United Church, South Street, Dorchester on Tuesday 8th December at 2pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired for Alzheimer's Society may be sent c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TW. Tel: (01305) 262338

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MICHAEL OLIVER On 29th November peacefully at the Dorset County Hospital, aged 75 years. Beloved husband to Jean. A much loved Dad to Martin and Sarah and Grandad to Christopher, Robert, Tom and Holly. Brother to Audrey. Will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Funeral Service at Child Okeford Parish Church on Tuesday 15th December at 2pm. Flowers or if preferred donations for either Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance or Julia's House c/o Colin J Close Funeral Service, Peel Close, Salisbury Road, Blandford, DT11 7JU. Tel: (01258) 453133.

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NIXON - Tony. Remembering a dear Son and Dad who sadly passed away one year ago today. Love you always ~ Mum, Ken, Donald, Sarah and Anthony xxx

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NIXON - Anthony Martin. Sunshine passes, shadows fall, Memories of you will outlast them all. Mum, Ken, partner Cherry, her children and friends. x

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GORDON TURNER One year ago you passed away. I still love and miss you everyday. Your ever loving partner ~ Jill x

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PARSONS - Elvina Vaughn S.R.N S.C.M passed peacefully away on 2nd December 2004. Not just today but every day in silence we remember. Sadly missed by her husband Ivor and family, Rachel, Stephen & Ruth and Simon (USA).

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NIXON - Anthony Thinking of you always, always in our hearts, with love ~ Rob, Sue and Family

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