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

COOMBES -Philip John aged 81 of Higher Wynford Farm, Maiden Newton, passed away peacefully at home on 25th February after a bravely fought illness. Loving husband of Marge, dear father of Denise and Adrian and much loved Grandad of Russell, Abigail, Victoria and Amy. Funeral Service will take place on Thursday 6th March, 2pm at St Mary's Church, Maiden Newton. Family flowers only, but donations if desired to Cancer Care, Dorset c/o AJ Wakely and Sons 01308 423726.

WARRE - William (Tom), peacefully in Dorset County Hospital on 26th February. Beloved Partner of Joan, loving Father of Steve, Grandad of Hannah and Charlotte. Dearly loved by all of Joan's children. He will be sadly missed. For details of the funeral arrangements, please telephone Joan on 01308 427794. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Cancer Research c/o AJ Wakely and Sons 01308 423726.

DENBURY - Christopher. Born Weymouth 1934, died Southampton February 2003. Studied Poole College of Art. Royal Academy Schools Silver Medal. Funeral Monday 3rd March at St Mary & St Mellor, Amesbury.

DENNING - Richard Charles (Dick). Peacefully at Abbey View Nursing Home, Sherborne on 25th February 2003 aged 82 years. Loved father and grandfather. Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium on Thursday 6th March at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if wished for Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (R.A.B.I) may be sent c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TW. Tel: (01305) 262338

HAYWARD - (Formerly Wood). Florence Vera. Passed away peacefully in the Dorset County Hospital on Monday February 24, 2003, after a short illness. Deeply missed by her dearly loved husband John, her loving son Roland and dear grandsons Mark & James. Forever in our hearts. Funeral service at St Frances of Assisi Church, Littlemoor, Weymouth on Friday March 7, at 2.30pm, followed by interment - Springfields Cemetery Broadwey. Flowers may be sent to Stocking Funeral Service, 22 Crescent Street, Weymouth (DT4 7BX) or a donation given to CancerCare Dorset c/o the Funeral Director. Enquiries Tel: (01305) 785915.

CHARLIE DURANT To our little fella on your first birthday. Love Mummy and Daddy XX

JYMMEE WHITE Happy 1st Birthday. Lots of love ~ Mummy, Daddy, Mickie and Lewis XXXX

PAM GREEN would like to thank all the staff on Ridgeway Ward for all the wonderful care they took of her during her long stay in DCH. Also many thanks to husband Jim & daughters & their families for their care & kindness, also our lovely friends who visited & sent get well cards and messages. Everyone has been so kind and caring. Many many thanks.

Congratulations SUSAN & NIGEL WINSHIP On the birth of Amelia Alice Nancy A new Terras supporter. Love ~ Your Grandparents and all the family.

SIMON HOON & GWEN KOHLER Are pleased to announce the arrival of Annabel Jane on 15th February in Abergavenny.

SHEON McBRIDE Congratulations on your 18th birthday. Good luck in everything you do. Enjoy your party. All our love Mum, Jason, Dad, Charlotte, Peter, Chloe and Kaylie XXX.