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

ED HARRIS Rita and family would like to thank everyone for their cards & messages of sympathy, for the flowers and all who attended Ed's funeral. The sum of 528 pounds was raised for Weldmar Hospicecare Trust. Thanks also to Father Richard Harper for the lovely service & Greg Scott of the Co-operative Funeralcare for his help & support.

DICKENS – Isobel, suddenly on the 14th October 2008 aged 80 years. Beloved wife of the late Peter and much loved mother of Mark and Steven. Isobel will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service will take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Friday 7th November at 1.45pm. Family flowers only please donations to RSPCA or NSPCC may be sent c/o A.J.Wakely & Sons, 91, East Street, Bridport. 01308 423726

PATRICK WILLIAM PRESTON "PADDY" Has passed peacefully on 25th October, aged 86 years. Much loved Dad of Christopher and Rosemary, loving grandad of Angela, David, Joanna and Delia, great grandad of Lauren, Michael, Joseph, Samuel, Harry, George, Caitlin and Jack. He will be greatly missed. Paddy's funeral will be held at Weymouth Crematorium Chapel on Wednesday 5th November at 12.15pm, followed by a private burial at Melcombe Regis Cemetery. No flowers but donations if desired may be made payable for Help for Heroes and sent by cheque only c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 130 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, DT4 0JS. Tel: 01305 772789

COLIN CARROLL Aged 58, died in the Philippines with his sister Betty and partner Jenny with him. Eldest son of Peter and the late Elsie. R.I.P.

MARGARET HELEN WATSON Passed away peacefully at the Westhaven Hospital, Weymouth on 25th October 2008, aged 95 years. Much loved Mum of David and Velda, Grandma to Stewart, Julie and Kirstine, Great Grandma to Imogen and Phoebe. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. Special thanks to the staff of Radipole Ward for all their care and kindness. Margaret's funeral will be held at Weymouth Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday 4th November at 1pm and afterwards in the lounge at Jenner Court, Stavordale Road. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired to; Marie Curie Cancer Care. Cheque only to LEM Funeral Services, 132 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, DT4 0JY

HENRY ACKERLEY Happy 7th Birthday Lots of love ~ Mummy, Daddy and George xxx

CRITCHELL ~ Peacefully on 26th October 2008, in Dorset County Hospital, aged 78 years after a short illness, David Alfred John (Jim). Beloved husband of Eileen, much loved dad of David, Bill, Charlotte and Mark. Father-in-law of Margaret, Paula, Martin and Tina, and a dear grandad of Amy, Josh, Charlie, Jake and Richard. Funeral details to be announced at a later date. Enquiries to Woods Funeral Service, 11A Icen Way, Dorchester, DT1 1EW. Tel: (01305) 250425

RON WHITE June, Pat, Gary and family wish to thank all the relatives and friends who attended Ron's funeral service also for the letters and cards of sympathy and charitable donations. A special thank you to Margaret, Michael, Diane, Heather and Dr Mann who nursed Ron during his final days. Our thanks also to Rev'd Paul Thompson for the lovely service and to Helen Allen of Co-operative Funeralcare for her compassion and attention.

PAIGE CARR Happy 11th Birthday darlin, have a great day Love ~ Mum, Lee, Aiden & Jade xxx

GREATREX - Eddie. Remembering you on your 60th Birthday. Gone but not forgotten. Lots of love ~ Kelle & family, Gavin & Marion. xx

PEGGY & REG BARTHOLOMEW Congratulations Mum & Dad on your Diamond Wedding. Love from Patsy, David and families