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

OLIVE SMITH The family of the late Olive Smith wish to thank everyone who attended her funeral, sent cards and made donations to Alzheimer's Society. Special thanks also to the staff of Somerleigh Court, Dorchester for all their care and kindness.

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BRIAN ELLIS We both hope you have a lovely 70th birthday, enjoy your meal. Lots of love Carolyne & Gemma xxx

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NORA WAY Formerly of Charminster Passed peacefully away on 30th August 2009 in Greenbushes Nursing Home Dorchester, aged 93 years. Beloved aunt of Dawn and the late Christopher and great aunt of Marcus. Funeral Service at Weymouth Crematorium on Monday 14th September 2009 at 3.15pm. No flowers by request please, but donations in Nora's memory may be given for Greenbushes Amenity Fund c/o Woods Funeral Service,11a Icen Way, Dorchester DT1 1EW Tel (01305) 250425

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PC MARK BURGESS Passed suddenly away at home on 29th August 2009, aged 44 years. Beloved partner of Lynn, very much loved dad of Matthew and Nicholas, loving son of Marion and Mike and loved brother of Paul. He will be very sadly missed by all his family, friends and colleagues. A Service to Celebrate his life will take place at St George's Church, Fordington, Dorchester on Thursday 10th September at 3.00pm followed by private cremation. No flowers by request please, but donations if desired may be given for the Dorset Police Benevolent Fund and Weldmar Hospicecare Trust (by cheque made payable please to Woods Funeral Service), and sent c/o Woods Funeral Service, 11a Icen, Way, Dorchester, DT1 1EW. Tel: (01305) 250425.

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MAURICE HARVEY Died peacefully after a short illness on the 30th August 2009 aged 83 years. Beloved Husband to Hazel and loving Dad to Judith. Funeral service will take place at St Mary's Church, Maiden Newton on Friday 11th September at 11.00am. Flowers may be sent or donations given for Help for Heroes c/o A.J. Wakely & Sons, 7, North Street, Beaminster DT8 3DZ

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DENNIS THOMAS CARTER Born 11-05-1926. Formerly of Weymouth, passed away at home on 31st August. Father of the late son Robin, he will be sadly missed by son Lawrence and Jean, brother to Clifford and Jenny, and sister Ann, and grandad to Sharon and Hayley, great grandad to Jordan, Billy, Lauren, Archie and Tyra. Any enquiries tel: (01305) 834354 or 07950 788551.

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BALES - Sylvia Winifred (nee Ackerman). Beloved Mother of Carolyn, Stephen and Victoria, passed away peacefully at home in Seaton on August 30th 2009, aged 86 years. The funeral will be held at St Gregory's Parish Church, Colyford Road, Seaton on September 11th at 2.00pm. No flowers please by family request. Donations to support family charity (Compassion UK) to A.J. Wakely & Sons, 91, East Street, Bridport, Dorset DT6 3LB. Peacefully resting where no shadows fall

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WING COMMANDER JOHN REVILL SUGGATE R.A.F. B.Sc (rtd) Passed away on Friday 28th August 2009 of late diagnosed cancer, aged 82. A Memorial Service will be held at Weymouth Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday 8th September at 11.30am, followed by private family burial. Family flowers only, donations if wished for 'R.A.F Benevolent Fund' or 'Bomber Command Memorial Fund' may be sent to Cotton & Son, Milton House, 1 Milton Road, Weymouth, DT4 0AZ. Enquiries Tel: (01305) 76 76 76

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JULIA MARY TRAVERS Has passed unexpectedly but peacefully at home on 28th August, aged 61 years. Devoted wife of Hugh, much loved mum of Rob and Kieran, treasured grandma of Erin and Callum. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Julia's funeral will be held at Weymouth Crematorium Chapel on Friday 11th September at 4.00pm. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired may be made payable for Julias House and sent by cheque only c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 130 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, DT4 0JS. Tel: (01305) 772789

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JOAN IRENE ROSE Has passed peacefully in Dorset County Hospital on 30th August aged 87 years. Devoted wife of the late Bert Rose, much loved mother of Tim, Les and Stella, proud grandmother and great grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Joan's funeral will be held at St Nicholas Church, Weymouth on Wednesday 9th September at 12.45pm, followed by cremation. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired may be made payable for The Mission Aviation Fellowship and sent by cheque only c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 130 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, DT4 0JS. Tel: (01305) 772789

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Treasured memories of our dear parents Dorothy Butler September 4th 2006 also Donald Butler October 10th 1989 Always in our hearts Love Stephanie and Gordon

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