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

ERNEST JOHN FOOT Happy 70th birthday Lots of love Mary xxx 

STEVE HESLOP Congratulations 50!! Have a very happy day tomorrow Hugs and kisses Love Linda, Adam, Megan and Gem and all the Family XX 

ASH - Syd. Passed away August 31st 1990. Lovingly remembered by his wife Elsie and his children & grandchildren 

DIANA - "ENGLAND'S ROSE" Never forgotten. 

BEASLEY - CLARK Congratulations Jayne and Dan on the birth of a lovely son HOBIE OLIVER Born on 24 August 2008 Best wishes from both families  and sincere thanks to DCH staff. 

NATALIE & DAVE  KERSHAW  Are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their beautiful son  ALFIE JAMES  on 26th August 2008 at 12.06pm weighing 6lbs 14 oz.  Many thanks to all at DCH.  

SLADE ~ Mark 31/8/82 - 23/3/94. Remembering and missing a very special Grandson on his 26th Birthday. Your heartbroken Gran & Grandad and family xx 

ELSIE MAY BILKE  Elsie passed peacefully away at Friary House on 27th August 2008, aged 90 years. Late of Wyke Regis. Dear wife of the late Charlie, much loved mum, nan and great nan. Her Funeral Service will take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Friday 5th September at 11.30 am. No flowers please by request, donations if desired may be given to Marie Curie Cancer Care c/o Dennis Mould at Stockting Funeral Service, 22 Crescent Street, Weymouth, DT4 7BX. Enquiries tel: (01305) 785915 

MARY SANSOM  Mary passed away peacefully on 25th August 2008 in Somerleigh Court Nursing Home, Dorchester formerly of Portland Beloved sister of the late Bettye, John & Bill. Funeral service at All Saints Church Easton on Tuesday September 9th at 1.15pm followed by a private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations may be given to The RSPCA c/o Dennis Mould at Stockting Funeral Service, 22 Crescent Street, Weymouth, DT4 7BX. Enquiries Tel: (01305) 785915 

HERBERT GEORGE WINSLOW (Bert)  Of Weymouth Care Home, passed away in Dorset County Hospital on 27th August 2008, aged 92 years. Brother of the late Jack and will be greatly missed by his Nephew Rob and family.  Funeral service is to take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Tuesday 9th September at 1.00 pm. Any enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare, 130, Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, DT4 0JS. Tel: (01305) 772789 

MARGARET EVELYN BENSON  Late of Tollerdown Road, Weymouth, passed away peacefully in Dorset County Hospital, on 20th August 2008, aged 91 years.  Re-united with her husband Royce and beloved mother of her late son Royce, and to Carol, Haydn, Shane and Anna.  She will be very sadly missed by all her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, family and friends. Funeral service is to be held in Weymouth Crematorium Chapel on Monday 8th September 10.45am, followed by interment at Weymouth Cemetery. Any enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare, 130 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, DT4 0JS. Tel: (01305) 772789