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

NICKY & DANNY We are so happy for you both and so proud to announce your Engagement. Good luck and happiness in your future together. Love Mumsey & Popsey. xx

ERIC JOHN MARTIN Formerly of Bincombe, passed away peacefully at Whitway House Nursing Home on 23rd December 2008, aged 64 years, after a long battle with Parkinson's. Beloved husband of Margaret, much loved father of Simon and Karen, father-in-law to Caroline and Brian, loving grandad to Lewis, Freddie and William. Eric's funeral will be held at St Mary's Church, Chickerell on FRIDAY 9TH JANUARY at 11.00 am followed by interment. Family flowers only please, donations if desired, may be given to "Whitway House Nursing Home Amenity Fund" or "The Parkinson's Disease Society" c/o Dennis Mould at Stockting Funeral Service, 22 Crescent Street, Weymouth, DT4 7BX. Tel: (01305) 785915

HALLETT - David. To a great nephew and cousin. You will be greatly missed Big Man. Love always, sleep well. Auntie Tel, Nick, Levi, Tilley & Riley x.

ALNER - Victor passed away peacefully on 27th December, 2008, aged 88 years. Beloved husband of the late Erna, uncle to Geoffrey and Joan. Funeral service to be held at Weymouth Crematorium on Friday 9th January 2009 at 12.15pm. Family flowers only please donations if desired for the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance will be accepted at the service or c/o A G Down, 66 South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NN. Tel: (01308) 422643

SIMON & KAREN TURNER Are delighted to announce the arrival of their daughter ORLAGH AVALLON on 26th December 2008 weighing 7lb 2oz. A little sister for Maclaren Special thanks to Hilary and all the Maternity staff at Dorset County Hospital

KAREN, SIMON & MACLAREN TURNER Congratulations on the birth of ORLAGH AVALLON A lovely sister for Maclaren She's gorgeous Much love ~ Mum & Dad xx

KAREN, SIMON & MACLAREN TURNER On the birth of ORLAGH AVALLON A little sister for Maclaren Much love ~ GG and GG Nan

NICKY & DANNY Congratulations Big Sis! Love you both ~ Josie & Ashley. xxx

GORACY - Helen. 31st Dec. 1999. Remembering you every day. Love ~ Alex, Vicky, Libby and James xxx

SLADE and MONTAGUE We are very pleased to announce the Engagement of Hailey to Adam on Christmas Eve. Congratulations and love from both families. xxx

HARRY PALMER Happy 2nd Birthday big boy! Love you lots, kisses & cuddles Mummy & Daddy xxx