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

ELIZABETH RICHARDS
 'LIZ'
Cyril would like to thank all family, close neighbours and friends for their cards, written and verbal messages of condolence and their greatly appreciated offers of help and support on the sad loss of 'Liz' and their attendance at her service.
My thanks also to the Rev Tim West for his very moving service and comforting words. Also to Jane Cotton of Cotton and Sons for her sympathetic and caring support and sensitivity in carrying out 'Liz's funeral arrangements
Please accept this as my very personal and heartfelt message of thanks to you all.

MARGARET WOLLAGE
In loving memory of our dearest Mum.
One long year since you left us.
You will always be in our thoughts.
Love - Paula, Linda, Denise, Nigel
Kim and their families

MARY WATMORE
(Nee Keats)
A very dear daughter-in-law, we will never forget you. You made Chris's life complete. God bless. John and Ann

THE REVEREND JOHN ROBERT DE CHAZAL

On 23rd February 2007 peacefully at home, aged 91 years. Former Rector of Stratton, Bradford Peverell, Frampton & Sydling St Nicholas 1972 - 1980.
Beloved husband of the Reverend Nancy de Chazal, father of Helen, Claire, Anthony and Edward and a dear grandfather and great grandfather.
Funeral service at Sydling St Nicholas Church on Thursday 8th March at 12 noon followed by interment. All are invited for refreshments at the Village Hall following the service. Family flowers only please, donations if wished for 'Wells for India' may be sent c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TW. Tel: (01305) 262338

BRIAN CYRIL ROSE
Passed away suddenly, after a short illness, on 25th February, 2007, aged 65 years.
Dearly loved husband of Christine. He will be sadly missed.
Brian's funeral service will take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Friday 9th March at 1.45pm.
Flowers may be sent, or if preferred donations can be made for Weldmar Hospicecare Trust, c/o Rose Funeral Service, 35 Shrubbery Lane, Wyke Regis, DT4 9LY. Tel (01305) 785832

MARY KATHLEEN WATMORE

Passed away peacefully, aged 31 on 23rd February at her home, after a long struggle  with a brain tumour. Much loved wife of Chris and daughter of Maureen Keats.
Her funeral service will be held at Weymouth Crematorium on Tuesday 6th March at 10.45am, followed by a Thanksgiving Service at United Church, South Street, Dorchester at 2.00pm.
Family flowers only please, but donations if desired, for 'Weldmar Hospicecare Trust' may be sent to Cotton & Son, Milton House, 1 Milton Road, Weymouth, DT4 0AZ.  Enquiries Tel: (01305) 76 76 76

GODFREY PERCY HICKS "Geoff"

Passed peacefully at Dorset County Hospital on 23rd February, aged 84 years.  Devoted husband of the late Joan, much loved father of Jim, Anne, Gren and Lin, Denise and Steve. Treasured grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather.
Geoff's funeral will be held at Weymouth Crematorium on Friday 2nd March at 3.15pm. Family flowers only please, but donations may be made for Salvation Army and sent by cheque only c/o Co-operative Funeral Care, 130 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, DT4 0JS. Tel: (01305) 772789

CHARLIE
CAULKETT
Happy 70th Birthday to the best husband, dad & grandad. Lots of love ~ your wife Marion and all the family xx

LYNNE
STOCKWELL
Happy Birthday for today. Thanks for 11 wonderful years together & well done in your new career! All my love, Paul. xxx

PHIL MESNEY

Phil you are and always will be for all future time be loved and missed by your family, and as your 'non-existent' birthday comes round once more our thoughts will turn to past years when we searched 'high and low' to find a card appropriate for this unusual and special event. Forever in our hearts and thoughts dearest Phil. Your family x

PANKHURST & CURRAN
CLARA and TOM
Are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their son
DECLAN THOMAS OXLEY
on 21st February 2007 weighing 8lbs 4oz.
Many thanks to all the staff at DCH