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

LEESA JANE TURNER  Passed away suddenly aged 40 years.  Loving and giving mum of Lizzie who will be forever in her heart. Much loved daughter of Margaret and John, dearly loved sister of Steven and Lucy and fondly remembered by all her family and friends as a fun loving and warm hearted, beautiful person. Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium on Wednesday 5th March at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if wished for Shelter may be sent c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TW. Tel: (01305) 262338 

WILLIAMS - Norma. On your Leap Day 15th Birthday. Loving Mother of Anthony, Andrew & Sean and grandmother. Always in our hearts, also missed by Roger. Never forgotten. 

 BRYAN
GALE

wishing you
a very Happy18th Birthday  
All my love ~ Susan 

SQDN. LDR. F. ALAN FORBES (RAF retd)  Peacefully on 22nd February 2008. Beloved husband, father and grandfather.  Any enquiries to Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TW. Tel: (01305) 262338 

CATHERINE STONE  Born Chopwell, Newcastle on 30th April 1927. Passed away peacefully at Dorset County Hospital on 27th February 2008. Dear wife of Ken for 60 years, loving mum of Maureen, David and Donald and a loved nan and great nan who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.  Her funeral service will take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Thursday 6th March at 12.15pm. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations can be made for Weldmar Hospicecare Trust c/o Rose Funeral Service, 35 Shrubbery Lane, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, DT4 9LY. Enquiries tel: (01305) 785832 e-mail info@rose-funeral.co.uk 

IVOR GARRO THOMAS  Pam, Andrew and family wish to express sincere appreciation to all their relatives for all the kindness and compassion shown following their sad loss. Our thanks extend to the staff of Day Lewis Ward, Dorset County Hospital. Thank you, also for all the many cards and letters of sympathy. Our very grateful thanks to the Reverend Gordon Driver for conducting the service and to all who attended Ivor's funeral and made a donation in this memory for Weldmar Hospicecare Trust. Finally, to Sam Wilding at Rose Funeral Service for his professionalism with the funeral arrangements.  Please accept this as our personal message of thanks. 

FRIEND - Dorothy. Died peacefully on Tuesday 26th February 2008. 

MANNING Nigel & Julie are delighted to announce the birth of a beautiful daughter Maria Elizabeth on 21st February, darling sister for Robert and David. Many thanks to all staff at Maternity DCH 

SANDY LANE Sixteen years ago you asked me to marry you. Accepting was the best  decision I ever made. Love ~ Geoff xxxx 

PHILIP MESNEY Another Leap Year An extra tear Miss you so much Love Dad xxx 

MEL
WILSON Happy 40th Birthday (10th)  
Love all your family and friends xxxx