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

CAMP - Edna. In loving memory of a dearest mother and grandmother. In our thoughts forever ~ Colin, Sue, Ian, Gary and Sandra.

EDNA VERA CAMP Passed away peacefully on 24th December 2009, aged 75 years. Beloved wife of Denzil and loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend who will be sadly missed. Her funeral service will take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Thursday 7th January at 11.30am. All friends and family are welcome to attend. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations can be made for the Weymouth Guides and Brownies, please make cheques payable to FUNERAL DONATIONS ACCOUNT c/o Rose Funeral Service, 35 Shrubbery Lane, Wyke Regis, DT4 9LY. Tel: (01305) 785832. Email: info@rose-funeral.co.uk

KENNETH GEORGE BAKER Aged 88, peacefully at home on 22nd December 2009. Beloved husband of Pauline and dad of Vincent, Vivien, David, Helen, Sarah and Colin, dearly loved brother of Jean and the late Gwen, Fred and Ivy. Donations to St. Margaret's Hospice, Yeovil and the Salvation Army. Funeral service at Montecute Church, Nr Yeovil at 2.15pm on Tuesday 5th January 2010.

LLOYD GROVES Happy 19th birthday darling have a great day. Love - Mum, Kev, Dad, Tyler, Whitney, Teesha xxx

HARRY PALMER Happy 3rd Birthday to our big boy! Have fun!. Lots of love Mummy & Daddy xx

HILL & LOVELESS Nick & Kirsty would like to announce the safe arrival of OLIVER THOMAS HILL On 27th December 2009 at 4.49am Weighing 8lb 9oz Thanks to all at DCH ******************** Welcome Ollie, First Grandchild for Marie & Gary. Love Nanna & Grumps xxx ******************** Adorable Nephew for Katy, Tyler, Todd & Tommy xxx

Well done he is gorgeous. Great Uncle Nick, Aunty Judy and Charmaine. xx *************************** So pleased for you Kirsty and Nick, he is a little sweetheart. Great Aunty Lisa, Uncle Gary, Amber and Charlie xx *************************** Kirsty and Nick. Welcome baby Oliver into the world. He's our gorgeous first Great Gran child Love Great Nana & Grampy (Aplin) xxx

NATASHA SMALL is pleased to announce the early but safe arrival of PAIGE ORIANNA 5Ib 9½oz on 1st December 2009. Thanks to Maternity & SCBU

PALMER George, Jo, Hannah, Freya & Harry are pleased to announce the early but safe arrival of FREDDIE GEORGE born 4th December 2009 at 22.21 weighing 5Ib 13oz. Sincere thanks to DCH midwives & SCBU

MARGARET GROVES Malcolm and Roy would like to thank all family and friends who sent messages of sympathy, flowers and attended the funeral service. We would like to thank Rev'd Ackroyd who conducted the service and for his sincere words that lifted the "Veil of Darkness" that was with us. Finally, we wish to thank Allan Quatermaine Funeral Director of Woods Funeral Service for the help and guidance given to us during this difficult period. Our mother would not have wished us to forget and acknowledge the kindness and care extended to her at Portland / Westhaven Hospitals and Buxton House. "She now rests in peace"

KATE WITHERS The best OAP in the World! Congratulations on your 60th Birthday With lots of love as always ~ Dave, Karen, Clare, Mark, Jim, Harry, Mary, Alfie, Ayla, Taz and Thomas xxx