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

GRAHAM LAWRENCE (LARRY) Graham's family would like to thank all of those who had the pleasure to have known him, to all who attended the wonderful service to Celebrate Graham's life and such lovely flowers received. Thanks to Malcolm and Mandy at the Duke of Albany for the splendid refreshments provided. Special thanks to Dennis at Stockting Funeral Service for his care and support, whilst making all the arrangements.

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BRIDGE & MARRIOTT Malcolm and Jackie are pleased to announce the safe but early arrival of their son ALFIE JAMES WILLIAM on 23rd December 2009 weighing 5lbs 12½ ozs. A brother for Tyler Special thanks to SCBU for their continuing care

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McCLUNG & BUNN Congratulations Lisa and Jules on the birth of RILEY JAMES, 8lbs 5oz. Born 28/12/09. Lots of love Mum, Dave & Dad xxx

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BRIDGE & MARRIOTT Congratulations Malcolm & Jackie on the early but safe arrival of your second son ALFIE JAMES WILLIAM on 23rd December 2009 Love from the proud grandparents Marie & Dave, Fran & Brian, Uncle Charlton & Ellie XXXX

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SHEILA DENISE HARDMAN Denise, much loved mother of Neil and Vaughan Price, passed away peacefully at Glencairn Residential Home on the 23rd December 2009 aged 75 years. Her funeral service will take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Tuesday January 5th 2010 at 3:15pm. Family flowers only please but donations if desired may be given to Oxfam, c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester.

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Amended Notice 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 12.00 NOON 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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EDGAR ARTHUR WHITE JIM "SLIPPER" Peacefully on 23rd December 2009, aged 88 years surrounded by his loving family. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Dorothy, his 8 children, 18 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Jim's Funeral Service will take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Wednesday 6th January 2010 at 2.30 pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu may be given for The Special Care Baby Unit, Dorset County Hospital, by cheque made payable to Woods Funeral Service and sent c/o Woods Funeral Service, 11A Icen Way, Dorchester, DT1 1EW. Tel: 01305 250425. Formal dress not required.

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DOROTHY O'BRIEN 'DOLLY' Peacefully on 22nd December 2009, at Dorset County Hospital, surrounded by her children. Widow of Ron, beloved mum of Debbie, Kevin, Gill and Toosha and much loved nan. Funeral service will take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Thursday 7th January 2010 at 12.15pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for Weldmar Hospicecare Trust may be sent c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TW. Tel: (01305) 262338.

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BETTY HUXTER Passed away peacefully at Bridport Community Hospital on 22nd December 2009 aged 80 years. Loving wife to late Fred of Filford Farm. Will be dearly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service will take place at St Paul's Church Broadoak on Wednesday 6th January at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please donations if desired to The National Osteoporosis Society c/o A.J. Wakely & Sons, 91, East Street, Bridport

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BESANT - Richard. In loving memory of our dear Dad who passed away a year ago (30th Dec). You were a very special Dad, Grandad and Friend. We all miss you very much, always in our thoughts and forever in our hearts ~ Richie, Nina, Natalie, Craig and Families

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BENNETT - Ron. Two years since you've gone. Thought of every day. Love ~ Julie, John, Joanna, Michele, Gareth, Lisa, Nicola and Louisa.

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HALLETT - David. A year has gone by since we lost you. You're still in our thoughts. Miss you loads. Love Jackie & Becky xx

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MARIE MAHONEY Marie you will never be far away For in our memory you will stay Tucked away in all our hearts There forever, never to part. 13 long years, I miss you Marie. Len & Girls Lynn, Heather and Carol

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RON BENNETT 22.11.34 - 30.12.07 In memory of a much loved Husband, Dad and Grampy who left us two years ago today. "Like a rainbow fading in the twinkling of an eye Gone too soon" Always in our thoughts, but especially today. ~ Biddy and family.

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