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

BESSIE BRUMBLE 16 Today. From a beautiful baby to a beatiful person. You make me so proud. Happy Birthday. Love you always Mummy, Billy & Lottie xxx

BROOKLYN ANDERSON, 2009 A message for a special Grandson. We wish you a happy seventh birthday. Remembering the quality time you spent with us. We always had fun and laughter together, and one day we will again! Thinking of you always. All our love, hugs and kisses forever darling From your Nan Liz & Grandad Tony Harvey

MARY ROWLAND Happy 70th Birthday (for Sunday) to the most incredibly loving, kind and caring, Wife, Mum & Nan Love ~ Jim, Tina, Christopher, Craig, Sadeeq & Meg xxx

HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY NIGEL HELLIER Love you lots from Mum & Martin. XX

JAZMIN DERBYSHIRE Happy 18th Birthday Love you lots ~ Mum, Grant & Harley xxx

HARRY HILLS BORN AGAIN BIKER HAPPY RETIREMENT 1ST FEBRUARY

LESLIE REGINALD GEORGE COLE (LES) Passed peacefully away on 28th January 2009 at Dorset County Hospital aged 80 years. Dearly loved Husband of Vi, dearest Dad of Di, Steve, Stephen & Mandy and Grandad of Jason & Clare. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Service to be held at Weymouth Crematorium on Tuesday 10th February at 1.45pm (black optional). Family flowers only please, but if desired donations to Arthritis Research Campaign, c/o Albert Marsh Funeral Directors, St Michaels Road, Wareham. BH20 4QU (Tel: 01929 552107)

COLEMAN - Stacey. Remembering you Stacey on your 49th Birthday (Sunday). Love & miss you so much your little Sis Teresa & family. xxx

NATHAN MILLER Congratulations on passing your driving test first time. We are so very proud of you. Many thanks to Liz's Driving Academy. P.S. Good luck on starting your new job on Monday. Love ~ Mum, Dad & Matthew xxx

EDWINA INSLEY The family of Edwina would like to thank all the staff at Mount Pleasant Residential Home for the wonderful care and kindness they gave her.

JOAN TOMS On 25th January 2009 peacefully at Bridport Community Hospital aged 88 years. Much loved sister to Margaret and Pamela. Dear sister-in-law to Betty. Wife of the late Jim Toms. Funeral Service at St Mary's Church, Edward Road, Dorchester on Thursday 5th February at 11am followed by interment in Dorchester Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Joan may be sent for the Dorset Blind Association c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester DT1 1TW Tel (01305) 262338