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

LEONIE SAMWAYS & DAN LIGHT
Congratulations on the birth of your daughter Courtney Louise Light, born on Monday 29th May. Loads of love Mum, Reg and kids

RON BUCKLAND
Passed away peacefully on 25th May, 2006, at his home on Portland, aged 77 years.
Loving husband of the late Bette and loved dad of Julie, Richard, Keith, David and Jane, also dear grandad to Ryan, Thomas and Molly. He will be sadly missed by al his family and friends.
His funeral service will take place at Weymouth Crematorium, on Friday 2nd June at 4.00pm.
Family flowers only please, but if desired, donations can made for the British Heart Foundation c/o Rose Funeral Service, 35 Shrubbery Lane, Wyke Regis, DT4 9LY. Tel (01305) 785832

COOK -
Kenneth Edward George ( Ken) of Puncknowle, on 27th May 2006 peacefully in Hospital, aged 79 years. A very much loved and  respected dad of Bill, Chris and Jackie, a loving grandad to Sophie, Nathan and Sonya and will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Private cremation. A Thanksgiving Service will take place at St Mary's Church, Puncknowle on Monday 12th June at 2.30 pm. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired for CancerCare Dorset, c/o A J Wakely & Sons, 91 East Street, Bridport, DT6 3LB.

BENNETT
- Hazel Lillian. Mum, to us you meant the world and now our world is empty. You will always be loved and cherished. We will never forget our time together. Love always Your daughter Allison, son-in-law Alan and  Grandchildren Joe, Stevie and Mollie xxx.

SWYER -
Jack George. On 23rd May, 2006, peacefully at Dorset County Hospital, aged 92 years. Much loved husband of the late Nora, stepfather of Clifford, uncle of Pat and fondly remembered by Kathryn, Deanne and David. Funeral service at Dorchester Cemetry Chapel, on Tuesday 6th June at 11.00am. Flowers and enquiries to Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TW. Tel (01305) 262338

GREEN -
Cdr. James A. (Peter). ON 25th May, 2006, peacefully at Castle View Nursing Home, Dorchester, aged 91 years. Beloved husband of the late Nora and father of Chrystine. Funeral service at St Andrews Church, Preston, on
Friday 9th June
at 12 noon, followed by private cremation. No flowers by request, donations, if wished, for St Andrews Church, Preston (Nora Green Tree Fund) may be sent c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TW. Tel (01305) 262338

FAULKNER
- Bob. For my Dad, no happy birthday. Still miss you loads, All myu love always ~ Minna. xxx

HAZEL LILLIAN BENNETT
Peacefully in her sleep, at Joseph Weld Hospice, on 27th May, aged 71 years. Beloved, cherished and much loved Mum to Colin, Linda, Sue, Alison and Debbie; Nan and Nanny to Alan, Gemma, Joe, Lee, Stevie, Darren, Charlie and Mollie; cherished mother-in-law to Jan, Alan and Alan. Funeral service at St Paul's Church, Abbotsbury Road, on Friday 2nd June at 12 noon. This will be followed by interment at Weymouth Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired to Weld, Trimar & CCD Trust c/o Woods Funeral Service, 132 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth. Tel. (01305) 759812.

DURKE -
Joan Catherine. On 25th May 2006 at Dorset County Hospital, aged 89 years. Beloved aunt of Peter, Wendy and Stephen and their families. Funeral service at Dorchester Baptist Church on Monday 5th June at 1.00 pm. Family flowers only, donations if wished for Cancer Research UK or Christian Aid may be sent c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TW. Tel: (01305) 262338

ADAM
ROSSITER
Happy Birthday. 18 Today! Love Mum, Dad, James and all the family.

SMITH
- David Charles. Died peacefully at Dorset County Hospital, on 25th May 2006. Much loved dad to Vicky and Tom, loving son to Robina and brother to Anna and Claire. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Thanksgiving Service to take place at St Mary's Church, Mosterton on Friday 2nd June at 1.30pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Weld, Trimar & CCD Trust c/o A J Wakely & Sons, 7 North Street, Beaminster, DT6 3DZ.