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

PARSONS - John. My Dad, He is missed so much, He was always there, He was one of a kind, He is forever loved. Your Mand xx

JODIE HILLIER & GAVIN WALTERS Congratulations on the safe arrival of baby Jake. We are so proud of you. With all our love ~ Natalie and James Radcliffe. xx

OLIVE GWENDOLINE SYMES Passed peacefully away on 22nd June 2010 aged 90. Beloved sister of the late Mabel and May, and dearly loved aunt of Pamela, Peter, Jenny and Diane. Her Funeral will take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Wednesday 7th July at 1.00pm. Family flowers only, donations for British Heart Foundation may be sent c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TW. Tel: (01305) 262338

BETTY PRYCE Peacefully at Glencairn Residential Home on 25th June 2010 aged 89 years. Beloved widow of Ron, much loved mother of Carol and the late Julia and a dear grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium on Friday 9th July at 1.45pm. Flowers and enquiries to Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester. DT1 1TW. Tel:(01305) 262338

DOROTHY LOUISA SCADDEN The family of the late Dorothy Louisa Scadden wish to express their sincere thanks to all who attended the funeral and for all the wonderful cards and letters of condolence they received. Special thanks to Helen and staff at Co-operative Funeralcare for their support and kindness and to the Reverend Simmons and finally for donations so far received in lieu of flowers for Weldmar Hospicecare Trust which total £174 to date. Please accept this as a personal message of our thanks.

YVONNE & PETER LOUND Would like to announce that their daughter Cheryl Anne has just got engaged to Robert Barrett on 25th June 2010. Dad & Mum would like to say many congratulations to you both.

BRIAN CLIFFORD GILL Passed away suddenly at Dorset County Hospital on 22nd June 2010. Husband to Pamela, father to Clifford and Sandra, father-in-law to Carolyn and grandfather to Elliot and Myles. Brian will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. His funeral service will be held at Weymouth Crematorium in Friday 2nd July at 2.30pm. All flowers welcome, but any donations in lieu of may be made payable by cheque for the "RNLI (Weymouth Branch)" and sent c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 130 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth DT4 0JS Tel (01305) 772789

PAUL BOWN & MAIRI McCABE Would like to announce the arrival of baby Oliver William Bown, born on the 17th June, weighing 6lb 9oz, brother to Reece & Eryn. Thank you to the Midwives at DCH.

PARSONS - John. Things would be so different if you were still here, Dad . Forever loved and cherished ~ your Vicki. xx

REX DIXON Pam, Robert, David and families wish to express their thanks to all friends and colleagues for their cards, letters and messages of sympathy. To all those who attended the service at Weymouth Crematorium and for the donations made to Weldmar Hospicecare Trust. Please accept this as a personal message of thanks.

STEPHEN CROAD 12 months have passed since your sudden departure, no time for goodbyes. You are in our thoughts daily and always will be. We all miss you ~ Mum, Dad, John, Karen, Jack, Jordan and Ellen. -------------*------------- Still missing you Dad, you were the best. Gemma and Martin