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

ANDRE THORNTON 23.12.59-1.11.07 Treasured memories of my dearest Brother Remembering the good times and the laughs we shared. "Fly free, till we meet again" "Love ya baby Bruv" Your heartbroken Sister Nolly and family xxx

PATRICIA WRIGHT We sit and wonder every day Why the Lord chose to call you away I think he saw you needed rest He only takes the very best. Lots of love ~ John, Kim, Tracey, Lisa and families.

CASTLE - Alan George. Passed away 1st November 2006. Your joy and fun very sadly missed by Joan, Andrew, Sylvia and all the family.

CALLABY Happy 21st Birthday Mr Stinky. Love you lots from Smelly. xxx

CALLABY Happy Birthday, Mike. Hope your future rocks. Lots of love ~ Mum & Pete. xx

MATTHEW ROBERT BENNETT Loving memories of Matthew on his Birthday "Sunday" Forevever in our thoughts,so sadly missed Love Mum & Dad, Sister Louise & Paul, Litte Niece Millie xx

SHIRLEY & GEORGE ELLIOTT Congratulations mum and dad on 50 wonderful years together. Love you both lots, from all the family xxx

ROWE & GOLDING Declan & Catherine Are both delighted to announce the safe arrival of Elizabeth Grace on 28th October. A most welcome little sister for James. Lots of love from all the family.

JACKIE ROBERTS Happy 50th Birthday Love Dad, Mom, James, Emily, Andy, Neil, Martin, Claire, Fay, Alison, Mark, Josh, Milly, Orlando and Maisy XXX

LYON - Maggie peacefully at home on the 29th October 2009 aged 81 years. Beloved wife of Ben and much loved mother of Richard. Funeral service will take place at St Mary's Church, Maiden Newton on Monday 9th November at 11.30am. Flowers welcome or donations for Weldmar Hospicecare Trust may be sent c/o A.J. Wakely & Sons, 7, North Street, Beaminster DT8 3DZ

SISTER EDITH INNELL Passed away peacefully at Dorset County Hospital on 28th October 2009, aged 85 years. Edith helped and inspired so many people over many years and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. A Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate Edith's life will be held at Chickerell Methodist Church on Thursday 12th November at 2.30pm, followed by Committal at Weymouth Crematorium. All flowers welcome, but any donations if desired may be made payable by cheque for "Julia's House" and sent c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 130 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth DT4 0JS. Tel (01305) 772789.