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

DAPHNE ALICE WILLS (Née Abbott) A long seven years have passed, so many memories and good days continue but still the pain remains. My thoughts especially today are with you and forever will be. Love always ~ Peter

SANFORD - Bert. Always in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you Dad, Steve, Prim and Philip.

SANFORD - Bert. 28 years have passed but precious memories last forever. Love Win xxxxx.

MARSHALL - Harry. Loving memories of a dear dad, grandad and great grandad who passed away 13 years ago today. Always remembered, forever in our hearts ~ Margaret, Little Eileen, Harry, Linda and family, Jean, Michael and family and Richard and family xxx

IVY DAVENPORT As you were, you will always be remembered. Ivy died 29th November 2007. She will always be in the hearts of those she touched. Ivy was a very much loved Mum and Grandma. We know she is now happy in God's garden. Still sadly missed by all her family.

CLARIDGE - Jean. Birthday memories of our dear Mum. So sadly missed. Love Patricia, Anita and families x

JAMES - Derek. Fond memories of a much loved husband and father on your birthday 30th November. Love wife Christine, daughter Lisa & son-in-law Steve xx

IT'S A BOY! Buckland ~ Nick and Nickie (nee Ashe-Cregan) Thomas William arrived on 22nd November 8lb 2oz. Welcome lovely Thomas. Love from both families xx

IVAN ROBERT VINCENT Passed away 21st November aged 88. A Thanksgiving Service will be held at St Mary's Church, Sixpenny Handley on Tuesday 2nd December at 2.30pm.

RONALD CYRIL BURNETT Peacefully at Dorset County Hospital on 24th November 2008 aged 85 years. Beloved husband of Clarice, much loved father of Roger and Martin and a dear grandfather and brother. Requiem Mass at St Mary's Church, Dorchester on Wednesday 3rd December at 2.30pm. No flowers by request, donations if wished for St Mary's Church Council (for the maintenance of Church) may be sent c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street Dorchester DT1 1TW Tel (01305) 262338

GLADYS MARY SMITH Has passed peacefully at home with her family around her on 26th November, aged 74 years. Devoted wife of the late Frank Smith, much loved mum of Ro, Christopher, Wendy, Jackie, Andrew, Graham, Carol, Heather, Richard, the late Phil and the late Gillian; grandma of Peter, Michael, Benjamin, Martin, Jess, Michelle, Selina, Sherren, Daniel, Ashley, Abigail, Chloe, Dustin, Jordan, Kieren, Charlotte, Jennifer, Thomas, Victoria and Oliver, great gran of Tyler. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Gladys' funeral will be held at Weymouth Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday 2nd December at 1.45pm. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired may be made payable for Julia's House and sent by cheque only c/o Co-operative Funeralcare 130 Abbotsbury Road Weymouth DT4 0JS Tel (01305) 772789