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

DAVENPORT Congratulations Martin & Jackie on the birth of  OLIVER JAMES on 28th July weighing 7lb 13oz.  Another treasured grandson for Orpha & Roy and Pam & John 

MARK NEWLAND & RACHEL ROSTER Are pleased to announce the arrival of Harris William, born 27th July 2007 weighing 9lb 3½oz. A welcome brother for Abbie. Love to you all ~ Mum & family 

I would like to say thank you to everyone who made my 80th birthday party such a success. I had a marvellous time, and special thanks are due to Sue Palmer and her crew, Rick and his music. A big thank you to Margaret and her Portland Cake, and to everyone for their lovely cards and gifts. Thank you all. Audrey Allan  

FRANCES CATTLE Have a wonderful retirement after 42 years at Lloyds TSB. Best wishes and good luck from all your friends and colleagues. 

JASMINE WARD Happy 18th Birthday Jim-Jam Lots of love ~ Mum, Dad, Jacob, Felix, Bella & Bailey xxxxxx 

JASMINE WARD  Happy 18th Birthday to the wonderful whirlwind who is our grandaughter. May all your dreams come true. Love from Grandma & Grandad Ward, Great Grandma Pritchard and Great Grandad Ward
xxxx 

BRIAN JOHN  ELLIOTT  Z.L. January 1939 - July 2006 Beloved husband of Mary passed away so suddenly one year ago today. So missed by Mary, family and friends. ZIKERON LAVRAVACHA May he be remembered for a blessing. 

JOHN ROBERT BLANDAMER  Passed peacefully away on 27th July 2007 in Dorset County Hospital, aged 73 years after a short illness.  Beloved husband of the late Patricia, very much loved Dad of Julie and Clair, father-in-law of Mark and Nick, loving Grandad of Nathan and Oliver, special brother-in-law of Norma and Uncle of Kevin and partner Nic.  Funeral service at St George's Church, Fordington, Dorchester on Tuesday 7th August at 3.15pm, followed by interment in the Weymouth Avenue Cemetery. Family flowers only please but donations in his wife's memory may be given for Weldmar Hospicecare Trust c/o Woods Funeral Service, 11A Icen Way, Dorchester, DT1 1EW. Tel: (01305) 250425 

GLADYS ROSETTA SANDERS (Nee O'Hara) Passed peacefully to rest at the Chalbury Unit, Weymouth Community Hospital on the 25th July 2007, aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Harold, respected and loved sister to Laurie (Loddy) and Alf and the late Alice. Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium on Monday 6th August at 12.15pm. Flowers and further enquiries to Nicholas O'Hara Funeral Directors, 38 Rowlands Hill, Wimborne, BH21 1AW. Tel: (01202) 882134 

FORGAN - Lenora (Nora) Lillian. On Friday 27th July, 2007, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Stoborough, aged 86 years. Devoted wife of the late Robert (Bob), loving mother of Richard and Judy and nan to Sally and Katie. Funeral service at Poole Crematorium, on Friday 3rd August at 11.00am, followed by Thanksgiving Service at Stobourgh Village Hall at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired, for The Weldmar Hospice Care Trust and British Heart Foundation may be sent to James Smith, 60a Kings Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HR. Tel 01929 422445 

PATRICIA HAYWARD  On 27th July, 2007 peacefully at Dorset County Hospital, aged 84 years. Beloved widow of Al, much loved mother of Hilary and loving grandmother of Bonnie and Stewart. Funeral service at Fordington Methodist Church, on Friday 3rd August at 11.30am, followed by interment in Fordington Cemetery. Flowers or donations for the Stroke Association may be sent c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TW. Tel 01305 262338