21st Birthday

LUKE COPPERTHWAITE. Happy 21st birthday. Best wishes for the future. Love ~ Mum, Wayne, Georgie, Debbie, Sam and Jake xxx.

MARQUIS Happy 21st Birthday Chantelle. May all your dreams come true. Much love ~ Mum and Dad xx.

40th Birthday

ADRIAN COLES Happy 40th Birthday to a great Son. Lots of love and luck always from Mum xx

Birthdays

EMILY BULLIN Happy 7th Birthday. We love you ~ Mummy, Daddy, Hannah and Alice x x x x

FRED BURT Happy 80th birthday. Many happy returns with all our love Teresa and Vincent, Doug and Chris, Kathryn, Jo, Jacinta and Sonia xxx

FRED BURT Wishing you a very happy birthday, with all my love, from ~ Pat xxx

HARRY TURNER Happy 3rd Birthday my Small Boy, for tomorrow. Love Mummy x x x

JARRED VAN DER WESTHUIZEN You're two Yippee! Love ~ Daddy, Mummy and Hayden.

JOSEPH ALLEN Happy 9th birthday sweetheart. Lots of love ~ Mummy & Jordan XXX

Births

ANNE MARIE KELLY To my darling Anne Marie, thank you for our precious son Finley. A very welcome and much loved brother for Ethan and Miles. (Only 8 more to go and we'll have our own Saints Team!!)

HEY BABY

IAN BURNS AND TRACY - Are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their son MILO WILLIAM on the 8th January 2003 at Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, Welwyn Garden City, Herts. Love and congratulations from all the family.

MARK JARVIS & ANNE MARIE KELLY Are delighted to announce the birth of their son Finley, born January 9th 2003, 8lb 5oz.

MARK JARVIS & ANNE MARIE KELLY Thank you for darling Finley and making us very proud grandparents, great grandparents, aunty and uncles. With much love ~ Mum, Dad, Nanny, Gran-Gran Nana, Shell, Paul, Stal (& Murphy) xxx.

Coming of Age

18 TODAY

HANNAH BERE Still as cute! Lots of love Mum, Dad, Leanne, Scott & Nan xxx

KELLY LANGRIDGE Happy 18th Birthday Kelly. Wishing you a long, happy life. Your still our little Angel. Enjoy your party tonight. All our love ~ Mum, Dad and Samantha x.

KELLY LANGRIDGE Happy 18th birthday, wishing you health and happiness always. Lots of Love ~ Auntie Carole and Uncle John xxxx

KELLY LANGRIDGE Happy 18th birthday. Wishing you health, happiness and may all your dreams come true. Love Grandma and Grandad XX

Deaths

CANNON - Maureen. Suddenly but peacefully on January 6th 2003 in Dorset County Hospital aged 66 years after an illness very bravely borne. Beloved wife of Brian, much loved mother of Ashley, mother-in-law of Rachael and loving grandma of Laura. Funeral service at St. George's Church, Fordington, Dorchester on Tuesday January 14th at 11.15am followed by cremation at Weymouth. No flowers by request please but donations if desired may be given for The Joseph Weld and Trimar Hospice Trust c/o Woods Funeral Service, 11a Icen Way, Dorchester, DT1 1EW Tel: 01305 250425.

DAVIS - Mary Kathleen (formerly Southway). Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 8 January in Dorset County Hospital, after a short illness, aged 86. Beloved mum of John, Mike and the late Terry, mum-in-law to Ros, Julie and Sandra, and dear Nanny Botley to her eight grandchildren, their partners and her seven great-grandchildren. Her funeral service will be held at Weymouth Crematorium on Monday 20 January at 2.00 pm. Enquiries: Cotton & Son Tel: 01305 76 76 76.

FREEMAN - Michael John Ernest of Wyke Regis. Passed away peacefully on 8th January at Joseph Weld Hospice aged 58 years. Loved Dad of Mark & Lisa and a dear friend of Lynne. He will be sadly missed forever by his family and Grandchildren. Following the recent passing of his mother Florence, his funeral service will take place at the same venue on the same day and time - All Saints Church, Wyke Regis, Tuesday 14th January at 2.30pm and will be followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please, but donations can be made for the Joseph Weld & Trimar Hospice Trust c/o J. W. Rose Funeral Service, 35 Shrubbery Lane, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, DT4 9LY. Tel (01305) 785832.

HILL - On 8th January 2003, peacefully in Yeovil Hospital, Ethel Lilian, aged 89 years of Maiden Newton. Beloved mother of June, Rita and Joy and treasured Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Funeral service will take place at St. Mary's Parish Church, Maiden Newton on Thursday 16th January at 11.30am, followed by interment. Family flowers only please, but donations if memory of Ethel for the Yeovil Hospice Appeal may be sent c/o Clive Wakely, Wakely Brothers, 33 Sparrow Road, Yeovil. Tel: (01935) 479913

MAIDMENT - Edgar. Peacefully on 9th January at Dorset County Hospital, aged 77 years. A much loved husband, dad and Grandad. He will be very sadly missed by all his family and friends. Edgar's funeral service will take place at All Saints Church, Easton, Portland on Friday 17th January at 2.45pm, followed by cremation at Weymouth Crematorium. Flowers and enquiries to J.W. Rose Funeral Service, 35 Shrubbery Lane, Wyke Regis, Weymouth. Tel: (01305) 785832.

SQUIBB - Harry ( H.A.S). On January 8th 2003 at the Dorset County Hospital aged 100 years. Much loved father of Stella and to Ron, loving grandad of Claire and the late David and great poppa of Sarah and Emily. A service of loving remembrance to be held at Weymouth Crematorium on Friday, January 17th at 11.30am. No flowers please at his own behest, donations, if so desired to The Joseph Weld and Trimar Hospice Trust c/o Stockting Funeral Service, 22 Crescent Street, Weymouth, DT4 7BX. Enquiries Tel: 01305 785915.

STRETCH - Michael aged 68 years peacefully at home on Wednesday 8 January, 2003. Much loved husband of Paulina, loving dad of Jonathan, Debra and to Claire and Nobby, besotted grandpa of Marie-Anne, Amy-Jane, Natalie, Jordan and Katie. Funeral service to be held in the Church of Lady St Mary, Wareham, Friday 17 January at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for, the 'British Heart Foundation', may be sent to Albert Marsh Funeral Directors, St Michaels Road, Wareham, BH20 4QU. Tel: 01929 552107.

Engagements

BENNETT & CONWAYJohn and Angie Bennett are delighted to announce the engagement of James and Laura on New Years Eve Love and Best wishes for your future together

JAMES BENNETT & LAURA CONWAY Congratulations on your engagement. Love and best wishes Nan and Grandad Price XXX.

WALDEN & ROSSALL Congratulations Carly and Del on your engagement. Love from all the family xxx.

In Memoriam

ALEXANDER - Archie. Always remembered by Keith, Mavina and Jon.

ALEXANDER - Archie. Remembered not just today but everyday. Your loving wife Babs.

ALEXANDER - Archie. Still sadly missed by son John, Marc and Martyn.

ALEXANDER - Archie. Treasured memories of a dear dad and pop who passed away 12 January 1987. Always in our hearts and thoughts.

DARCH - Frank. Loving memories of a wonderful husband, dad, grandad and great grandad, passed away 12/01/2002. Always in our thoughts knowing that you are always with us. Love all the family.

HARRIS - Sue. Dear friend, time passes, memories linger. Miss you. Mary and Harry.

LOVING"Joanna - 21 today remembered with love always Mum, Dad and Sister Charlotte. x

THORPE - Pete. One year ago you fell asleep, my memories are still so deep. I thought we'd never have to part, but you went away and it broke my heart. At least now you have no pain, and one day we'll be together again. Love always ~ Anita.

THORPE - Peter. You were taken from us one year ago today, you may be gone but you'll never be forgotten. Love you always Michaela, Chris and Jade xxx

TURNER - Sue. In loving memory of of a much loved Daughter and Sister. It's been a long year we've missed you so much. Till we meet again Love Mum, June, Peter, Barry, Mona and families

VAUGHAN - Janet. 1947 - 1996. Wife of Stan, mother of Kelly and daughter of Megan & Len. You remain a major part of our thoughts and will remain so always as the years pass. As ever, missing you lots.

WAY - Danny. January 12th 1977. Thinking of you today, as everyday. Love always ~ Trish and son Shaun. Also remembering dear Mick, 'The good times'.

Thank You

MASTERS Stuart would like to thank all his family and friends for their cards and the surprise party at Wellworthy Social Club on his 70th birthday. The raffle raised £70 for Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Weddings

HOBBS / WHITEHEAD The marriage of Jane & Tim took place today, 11am, at Weymouth Registry Office. Congratulations to you both. Love from ~ all the family.

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