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

McGEE - Terry would like to thank Danmor Lodge for looking after Les Hardwick during his time there. Also DCH Day Lewis Ward nurses for all their care and attention.

DEREK HEADFORD HAWKINS Lt. Col. Retd. MC. MM. TD. Suddenly in Hospital after a stroke on 25th October 2008, aged 87 years. Very dearly loved husband of Catherine (Cate). Thanksgiving Service at Holy Trinity Church, Warmwell on Thursday 6th November at 2.00 pm. Donations to Army Benevolent Fund and Holy Trinity Church , Warmwell PCC (Please make cheques payable to Woods Funeral Service) and sent to 11A Icen Way, Dorchester, DT1 1EW. Enquiries tel: (01305) 250425.

MARGARET ETHEL DUNFORD Bill, Nigel and family wish to express their thanks for the cards, letters and messages of sympathy received. To all who attended the service at St Nicholas Church, Abbotsbury and for the donations in memory of Margaret for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance which are still being received c/o Grassby Funeral Service. Please accept this as our personal message of thanks.

SUE GLENN A wonderful daughter, wife and mother, who is 40 today. Happy Birthday Sue. Love Mum, Dad, Julie, Mark, Jessica and Charlotte xx

CHIVERS ~ Trish. Our beautiful Aunty who brought such joy and happiness into our lives. Thank you for so many wonderful memories. All our love and thoughts are with you Uncle Ken. Love from us all in Australia. Mark, Kim, Chloe, Lydia & Cooper.

Joan Randle Belated, Happy 80th Birthday, Mum Lots of Love, Peter.

KENDERDINE Happy 30th Birthday to our Bon. A special, beautiful strong Mum, daughter and sister. Love you millions ~ Your fam xxxxxxx

DURBIDGE ~ William (Bill). Margaret, Sue and family would like to thank all our relations, friends and neighbours who have offered help, sympathy and support at this sad time. Grateful thanks to the paramedics and to Canon Nerissa Jones for the compassionate way she carried out the service, also A J Wakely & Sons for the helpful and thoughtful arrangements for the funeral service. Our thanks to you all and for the donations received for British Lung Foundation and Air Ambulance

REBECCA SHARMAN Congratulations on achieving your BA (Hons). We are very proud of you. Love - Mum, Dad, William and Natalie xxxxx.

MONICA GLADYS ROLES Bert would like to thank his family and friends for their support and many messages of sympathy. Grateful thanks also to the Rev. Pip Salmon and Margaret Sherratt of Cotton & Son for their gentle guidance. Please accept this as my personal message of thanks.

MAVIS RAWLE Belated, Happy 80th Birthday, Mavis. Best wishes - Peter Randle