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

MARK LUCAS 5.12.1964 - 5.9.2000 Remembering our son on his birthday. Missing you is a heartache that never goes away. Mum, Steve and family xxxx

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ALISON DAY Wishing you a very Happy 50th Birthday Have a fantastic day, you deserve it! All our love ~ Geordie, Sara & Tim, Simon & Julie, Mum & Dad xxxxx

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JOEL CLARKE Have a great 8th birthday to our special grandson and nephew. Love Nanny, Grandad, Uncle Mike and Aunty Kerry xx

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GEMMA HUGHES & JAY LAKER are pleased to announce the safe arrival of BAILEY ARRON weighing 7lb 2ozs Thank to all at DCH

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GEORGINA WILLIAMS & DANIEL DAVIS Congratulations on the safe arrival of our first grandchild and great grandchild DECLAN WILLIAM BENTLEY DAVIS weighing 7lbs 8oz, at 11.42 pm on 03/12/2009. Love & best wishes from nana Mel, Lee, April, Alex, Kim & Philip, Gary & Gill, great nanny Joy & Lewis.

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SEFTON-SMITH - (nee Hoddinott) Shirley, suddenly but peacefully at home on 27 November 2009 aged 73, wife to Bryan, mother to Kay and Lloyd, grandmother to Tigerlily, Hector and Sylvester. A service of Thanksgiving will take place at St Mary's Church, Bridport on Thursday 10th December at 3pm. No sombre clothing please. No flowers. Donations to Weldmar Hospicecare Trust may be made c/o A.J.Wakely & Sons, 91 East Street, Bridport.

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KENNETH JAMES PHIPPS "TAFFY" "KEN" The singing taxi driver - B9 Passed away peacefully on 2nd December 2009, aged 74 years. Beloved husband of Cathy, treasured and much loved father of Glynis, Gary, Shirley, Sarah and Rachel, adored grandad, great grandad and father-in-law, treasured brother and uncle. Ken's funeral service will be held at Weymouth Crematorium Chapel on Friday 11th December 2009, at 1.45pm. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired may be made payable for the British Heart Foundation, Diabetes UK or the Alzheimers Society and sent by cheque only c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 130 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, DT4 0JS. Tel: (01305) 772789. All who knew Ken are welcome to attend the service. Bright colours to be worn please in respect of Ken's wishes. "I'm in charge"

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ABLETT - Jean. (nee Squibb). On Sunday November 29th at Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, formerly of Weymouth and Beaminster. Beloved Wife of David and loving Mum to Fiona, Georgina and Dawn. Funeral service to be held at Exeter Crematorium on Thursday 10th December at 12:15pm. Family flowers only please but donations may be made to M. Sillisant & Sons, Funeral Directors, 19/20 Holloway Street, Exeter, EX2 4JD in aid of RSPCA, RSPB or Cancer Research.

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RICHARD A E ("DICK") CUMMINS Went to sleep peacefully at St Leonards Hospital, Ferndown on 29th November, aged 90 years. Devoted husband for 67 years of the late Marion, father of Vivien, Richard and Tim, grandfather of 11 in the UK, New Zealand and USA and great grandfather of 6. Funeral service and celebration of Dick's life will be held at Weymouth Crematorium Chapel on Friday 11th December at 12.15pm. All friends welcome. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired may be made payable for Macmillan Nurses and sent by cheque only c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 130 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, DT4 0JS. Tel: (01305) 772789.

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ADAM Well done on passing your test. Love Chelsea and Baby Jake xxx

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LUCAS - In everloving memory of dearest dad, only a thought away. From your loving son Brian and granddaughter Maxine.

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RICHARDS - Chrissy. Our time with you was precious but we took it for granted, now we've had 10 years without you and we love and miss you as much as ever, R.I.P. spud ~ Dad and Di

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RICHARDS - Chrissy. You will never be far away, for in our memory you will stay, tucked away in all our hearts there forever, never to part. 10 long years, I miss you brov ~ Laurs, Ben and Reuben Chrissy

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WALKER - David. 13 years ago on Sunday you fell asleep, miss you loads. Love Joan and Family XXX

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FRANK CYRIL MOORE 18.03.1924 - 06.12.2008 A year ago you were sadly taken from us, But like the sun and the stars above us that shine so bright, With every day and night, So do you within our hearts, thoughts and prayers, You will shine forever. With all our love, Doreen, Philip, John, Helen, Sue, Claire, Dave, Ian, Sarah, Hayley, Olly, Karl, Matthew, Sophie, Ella, Benjamin & Callum xx

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FRAMPTON - Sandra. Always in our thoughts. Eric, Mandy, Becci, Zak

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MARTIN BARBER Happy Ruby Anniversary, love you lots Lorn xx

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LORNA BARBER Happy 40th Anniversary. Lots of love Martin xx

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LORNA & MARTIN BARBER Happy Ruby Anniversary Mum & Dad. Love to you both - Duane and Victoria xx

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BARBER LORNA & MARTIN Congratulations to two special people. Love Jean, Paddy & Roy, Adrian, Tonia & Amy xx

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