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

LILY COWARD Happy 1st Birthday to a very special daughter and sister! Lots of love, hugs and kisses Daddy, Mummy, Ebony, Alfie, Freddie & Rosie xxx

PATRICIA COURT (PAT) Late of Foylebank. Passed away peacefully aged 91 years, on 24th November at Portland Hospital with her family by her side. Loved wife of the late Gordon, mother to Roger and Jill, nan to Alison and Joanne, and great-nan to Ben and Amy. Her funeral service will take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Monday 5th December at 10.45 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations to Portland Hospital Amenity Fund c/o Rose Funeral Service, 35 Shrubbery Lane, Wyke Regis, DT4 9LY. Enquiries Tel: (01305) 785832 or Email: info@rose-funeral.co.uk

KAY / AGNES ALMA CANE 05.10.1914 - 23.11.2011 Passed away peacefully at Dorset County Hospital. Beloved mother of Pamela, Linda and Paul; grandmother of Lee, Susannah, Sadie, Lucy, Jessie, Oliver, Ella and Daniel; and great grandmother of Wesley, Edie, Jedd, Albie, Maisie, Betsy, Jude and Mary. She will be dearly missed. Her funeral service will take place at St Andrew's Church, Preston on Tuesday 6th December at 12.30pm followed by interment in St Andrew's Churchyard. Floral tributes or donations for 'Weldmar Hospicecare Trust' may be sent to Cotton & Son, Milton House, 1 Milton Road Weymouth DT4 0AZ. Tel (01305) 76 76 76

CHRIS ESMOND BSc (Hons), AKC, MInstP, CPhys, President of Western Counties ASA and of the Tornadoes of South Dorset. Passed away peacefully at Joseph Weld Hospice with his family by his side on 27th November 2011, aged 72 years. Beloved husband of Jean, father to Stuart & Kyrstyan and father-in-law to Jon. A service to celebrate Chris' life will be held at Weymouth Crematorium on Friday 9th December at 1.45pm. Family flowers only please, but any donations if desired may be made payable by cheque for "Weldmar Hospicecare Trust" and sent c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 130 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth DT4 0JS Tel (01305) 772789

MARY ANN MILLER (30.11.10) You were someone special I could call my own, Now I have to face life alone. My wish is just a little prayer, God bless and keep you in his care. You were taken from me one year ago, it's true to say silent tears still flow. Goodbyes are not forever, only till we meet again Love forever Mick

MARY MILLER A year has gone since you passed away, You're in our thoughts every day. Love always Miranda, Andrew, Jamie & Adam xxx

ROY HALVERSON Beryl and family would like to thank everyone for all the cards and messages of condolence received following Roy's passing. Also to all those who attended the Thanksgiving Service held for his life. A special thank you to all the carers who helped over the years and to Grassby's for all their kindness and help.

JANET IVES A silent grief that's in our hearts no human eye can trace, For many a broken heart is hid behind a smiling face. It's two years today since you fell asleep and we think of you everyday. A wonderful wife, fantastic mother and irreplaceable friend, you are sorely missed by so many. All our love, Cliff, Ben and family, Jamie and Sophie xxx

PARKER - John Micheal was a loving husband and father who suddenly passed away on the 29th Nov 2010, wish that you were here. Wife Marie, children Micheal, Donna and Steven grandchildren Katrina, Amber, Jamie, Claire, Shaun and Tyler.

VERITY BEALE Happy 18th BIRTHDAY To my lovely granddaughter. May all your dreams come true. All my love ~ Nana xxx

VERITY ROSE BEALE To our darling daughter HAPPY BIRTHDAY With all our love always Mum, Dad, Mark, Josh & Jess xx xx "You don't know you're beautiful"