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

TED & SYLVIA BOWLEY 31. 3. 1945 - 31. 3 2006

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Congratulations on your Diamond Wedding Anniversary Love All the Family XXX

SHEILA MARGARET SHEPHERD Beloved wife of Patrick, much loved mother of Sarah, Paul and David, much loved mother-in-law of Andrea and Peter, adored granny of Kerry and Sophie, passed peacefully to rest at Joseph Weld Hospice on Saturday 26th March aged 72 after an illness bravely borne. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Her funeral service will take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Wednesday 6th April at 1.00 pm. All her friends are welcome, but family flowers only, please, if desired, donations in lieu may be made to Weld, Trimar and CCD Trust c/o Rose Funeral Service, 35 Shrubbery Lane, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, DT4 9LY. Enquiries tel: (01305) 785832.

MICHAEL PYE Our fun loving dad, pop, brother and friend has left us peacefully in his sleep on 29th March, 2005, after wonderful care at the Evergreen Unit, Westhaven. He will be sadly missed by Matthew, Emma, Roma, Janet and families. See you at Ringstead dad! Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium on Thursday 7th April at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if wished for British Heart Foundation may be sent c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TW. Tel: (01305) 262338

HELEN STOCKLEY & GARY MCINTOSH Are pleased to announce the safe arrival of Lily May on March 26th, weighing 8lbs 6oz. A beautiful sister for Tyler. Many thanks to all staff at DCH

LES KENT Julie and family wish to express their sincere thanks to all friends who attended the service and for all the cards and donations received. Thanks to the Staff at EMU and Hardy Wards, also Leslie Scrase for taking the service, Paul Gawler of Woods Funeral Service for the arrangements and Len Watts for his vintage lorry as a hearse. Please accept this as our personal message of thanks.

REG GALE Peacefully on 27th March 2005 in Dorset County Hospital. Beloved father of Stan and Graham, father-in-law of MayAnne and Sue. Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium on Monday 4th April at 10.45 am. No flowers by request please, but donations if desired may be given for Cancer Research UK, c/o Woods Funeral Service, 11A Icen Way, Dorchester, DT1 1EW. Tel: (01305) 250425.

SAM PAULLEY Happy 18th Birthday Lots of love Mum, Dad and Dean xxx

GEORGE MALLON of Portland passed away on 27th March 2005 at Dorset County Hospital, aged 59 years. He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Tania and all his family and friends. George's funeral service will take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Monday 4th April at 12.15 pm. Flowers and enquires to Rose Funeral Service 35 Shrubbery Lane Wyke Regis Weymouth. Tel (01305) 785832

COOMBS - Nichola tragically on 24th March 2005 at home aged 12 years. Dearly beloved daughter to Maria and Ian, devoted granddaughter of John, loving niece to Shaun, Lucy, Anthony and Margaret and much loved by Robert, Carly, Chris, Rebecca, Charlotte and Harvey. She will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service will take place at St Swithun's Church Bridport on Friday 8th April at 11.00 am. Flowers may be sent or donations given for the National Epilepsy Association c/o A. J. Wakely and Sons, 91 East Street, Bridport, DT6 3LB.

STONE - Ivy Alice. On 24th March, 2005, peacefully at Castle View Nursing Home, aged 97 years. Widow of Stanley and much loved aunt. Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium on Wednesday 6th April at 4.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations if wished for Age Concern may be sent c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TW. Tel: (01305) 262338

BLUSTON - Allan David. Died peacefully at Dorset County Hospital on 27th March. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy May Bluston. His funeral service will be held at Chickerell Cemetery on Monday 4th April at 2.30pm. Floral tributes may be sent to Cotton & Son, Milton House, 1 Milton Road, Weymouth. Enquiries: Tel. (01305) 76 76 76.