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

BEVINS & WILES Congratulations to Chris and Sara on the arrival of their baby daughter Lola, weighing 7lbs 2ozs, at DCH on 26-02-06. All our love ~ Mum, Dad, Adam and Charlotte. xxx Many thanks to all at DCH.

MARGRIE - Kathleen Joan. On 24th February 2006, peacefully at home in Puddletown, aged 81 years. Much loved wife of Wilf, mother of Roland, mother-in-law of Janet, gran to Susan and great-gran to Rebecca, James and Liam. Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium on Monday 6th March at 3.15pm. Family flowers only please, donations if wished for Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance may be sent c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TW. Tel. (01305) 262338.

SOPHIE WYATT Happy 3rd Birthday Sweetheart for 25th February. Lots of love Mummy, Daddy, Daniel and Rachel xxx

WALKER - MIDDLETON Kirsty & Kenny are pleased to announce the safe arrival of KALLUM HENRY Born 24th February 2006 at DCH weighing 6lb 6oz -----------x------------- Congratulations and love to you all ~ Mum, Dad & Nan

MIDDLETON & WALKER Kenny and Kirsty. Congratulations on the birth of Kallum Henry, born on Friday 24th February. All our love and best wishes ~ Dad, Marnie, Zoey & Lucy. xxx

JON AND LAURA Are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter Skye Leigh Randall, on Wednesday 22nd February at 05.40, weighing 7lbs 4½oz. First grandchild for Meryl Perry, Charlie and Wendy Randall, great grandchild for Ron Dixon and niece for Alexe. Many Thanks to midwives and staff at D.C.H and the S.C.B.U

STAN CHURCHILL Peacefully at Dorset County Council, on 22nd February, 2006, aged 81 years. Darling husband of Birthe, loving father of Gini and Birthe, dearest pa of Stefan, Anna, Thomas, Lisa and Jens and proud great-grandpa of Liam, Noah, Carla Fie and Alfred. Funeral service at St Andrew's Church, West Stafford, on Monday 6th March at 12 noon, followed by interment. Family flowers only please, donations, if wised, for St Andrew's Church, West Stafford, may be sent c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TW. Tel 01305 262338

SHEON McBRIDE Happy 21st Birthday. Love ~ all the family x x x All my love on your 21st ~ Emma photo

HILDA KATHLEEN BISHOP Jim, Anne and Barbara thank everyone for their kind messages of sympathy. We are indebted to neighbours, friends and family who supported us through Hilda's illness and particularly to Dr Lewis, her GP, and all the staff at Dorset County Hospital. Thanks also to Rev Druscilla Dennis and the staff of Woods Funeral Service, for their sensitivity, help and advice. We are pleased to acknowledge the generous donations made to the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance made in tribute to Hilda.

JIM TAYLOR Ann and all the family would like to thank all those who attended Jim's funeral and who sent cards and messages of sympathy. Also to thank John Hawthorne for conducting the service and to Jane Cotton for all her support and understanding when arranging the Jim's funeral. Please accept this as our personal message of gratitude.

HOLMAN - Milly, who died 10 years ago today. Not a day goes by when I don't think about you Mum and although the pain may have eased I still miss you, and that will never change. Also remembering my dear Dad, Bern, who died 16.3.98. Sun rises, shadows fall, let time go by, love is forever, overall. Jackie x