21st Birthday

MARC BROWN Wishing a special son a happy 21st birthday. All our love and best wishes ~ Mum, Paul and Nan xxx.

Acknowledgements

LARCOMBE - Ann, Paul and family would like to thank everyone who attended the service or sent messages of sympathy following the sad loss of Dennis, a much loved Husband, Dad and Grandad. Special thanks to Peter Cotton and Rev. Pip Salmon for their compassion and care. Please accept this as our sincere thanks to you all.

WANT - Jack Harold. Winnie and Margaret wish to thank all family and friends for all their sympathy and support in the loss of Jack and also thank you to Peter Cotton & Son for their invaluable help.

Birthdays

GLEN JUDKINS Best wishes for a happy 30th birthday. Love - Sharon, Mum & Dad Judkins, Nan Wilkie, Craig, Jo & Cooper, Pat & Jill, Mum & Dad Hicks & Steven xxx.

GLEN JUDKINS Happy birthday Daddy, 30 old man! Love and kisses - Jay Owen xxx

JAN AUSTIN 60 Today! Looking lovely as ever. Love ~ John x

JAN AUSTIN Our lovely mum. Happy 60th Birthday. Love ~ Kimberly, Rachel and all the Grandchildren x

KYLE BRIAR Happy 9th Birthday Today! Love ~ Mum, Dad and the family x x x

MARC BROWN Happy 21st. Lots of love ~ Helen XXX.

MORRIS LEGG To a very special husband - happy 76th birthday. Lots of love - Milly. Happy 76th birthday Dad. Lots of love Richard, Colin, Brian and Roy.

PEARL CRANE" Happy 80th birthday to the best Mum and Nan in the world." Lots of Love Margaret, John, Pat, Julie, Christopher, Stuart, Lisa, James and Antony

TED VALLANCE 65 TODAY But not changed in any way, You may feel older and feel and bit bolder, but I still see you the same old way. Kind and thoughtful everyday. All my love Linda XXX.

ZZ ANGELO WILCOX Happy birthday to a very special son. You're seven today. Love ~ Mum & dad.

Coming of Age

ELLEN JURY Happy 18th kitten, God bless. Love you lots ~ Grandma xxx.

ELLIE JURY We all want to wish you a happy 18th Birthday. We all love you very much. From ~ Mummy, Daddy, Vicci, Grandma, Nanny Ben, Uncle Martin, Steve and Sophie x x x x x x x x

Deaths

ARNOLD - Dennis (Darkie). Peacefully at home on January 10, aged 73 years. Loving husband of Beryl, much loved father of Marylyn, Denise, Stephen, Ann, Helen, Andrew, John and Tim. A grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium on Friday January 17 at 10am. Family flowers only and all enquiries to Co-operative Funeral Service, 130 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth. Tel: (01305) 772789.

ARNOLD - Dennis. An inspiration to all you knew. Of your ilk there are but a few. Many memories all are fond, a never to be broken bond. Your son-in-law ~ Graeme.

ARNOLD - Dennis. Dad you were so brave yet never complained. You lived life to the full and with Mum you remained. Endless song, wit and laughter in our hearts will remain. Then one day Dad we'll meet again. Love in our hearts forever. A great Dad and Grandad. Ann, Bob and Holly XXX.

ARNOLD - Dennis. Dear Dad, You were the greatest Dad, the greatest gift of all. I'm going to miss you, love you always. Your son ~ Andrew.

DENNIS ARNOLD Daddy, you never raised your voice to me, no matter what I did. As I was growing older you helped me to get things done. Whenever I needed help on the way your loving arms would hold and guide me. I was your Porky, bubbly as can be. You're always in my thoughts and always next to me. I thought we would never part, but you fell asleep and broke my heart. Now you have no pain, one day we will be together again. Treasured memories of my wonderful Dad, everyday and always. Forever in my heart. Your loving Daughter ~ Helen XX

DENNIS ARNOLD You were my special Grandad, always helped me through my sad times. I will miss you so much Grandad and however hard I try, There'll always be a part of me that just can't say goodbye. I know that you're still close at hand just hidden from my view, As you're resting in that special place the angels saved for you. The time we shared was special and throughout the coming years, The happy thoughts you left me with will help to dry my tears. So this is your Little Lucy Lochers bidding you goodnight with a special kiss, And to let you know I love you and that you will be missed. Your Granddaughter ~ Louise xx.

FOX - Eric Roy, B.E.M. Of Cerne Abbas, on 9th January 2003. Dearly loved husband of Mione, dad to Kristina, Geoffrey and Frances, also Ken and Jane. Cherished grandpa of Karl, Joanna, Joel, Charlie and Esme. Service of Thanksgiving for Eric's life will be held at St. Mary's Church, Cerne Abbas on Monday 20th January at 10.30am, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please, at Eric's request donations in lieu for Water Aid may be sent c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TW. Tel: (01305) 262338.

HODGES - Rosalind Emily (Rose). Of Chickerell passed peacefully away on January 10th 2003 at The Joseph Weld Hospice, Dorchester aged 76 years. Much loved widow of Roy, loving mum of Geoff, Tricia, Alan & Den, devoted Gran of Roz, Dan and Robin and a special Great Gran of Alice & Ben. Funeral service at St Mary's Church, Chickerell on Tuesday, 21st January 2003 at 2.00pm. followed by interment. Family flowers only please but donations to the Joseph Weld Hospice would be appreciated. All enquiries, donations and flowers to the Co-operative Funeral Service, 130 Abbotsbury Rd, Weymouth. Tel 01305 772789.

MITCHELL - Jeanne Elizabeth Nancy (Nee Nethercott). Passed away on 10 January 2003, at Cirencester Hospital, aged 73, after a long illness bravely borne. Late of Burton Bradstock. A loving mother and grandmother and sister to Roy. Funeral service at Watermoor Church, Cirencester on Monday 20 January, at 11am. All enquiries to A Slade and Son Funeral Directors. Tel: 01285 656336.

WILLIAMS - Milly. On 10th January 2003 in Dorset County Hospital. Formerly of Chatham, Kent. Mother of Rex, Rick, Paul, John and their families. Sister of Bip and Fred. We would like to thank the staff of Primrose Lodge Residential Home and the staff of Day-Lewis Ward, Dorset County Hospital for their kind and considerate care given to Mum. Her funeral service will be held at Weymouth Crematorium on Wednesday 22nd January at 11.00am. Cards, letters or floral tributes may be sent to Cotton & Son, Funeral Directors, Milton House, 1 Milton Road, Weymouth, DT4 0AZ. Enquiries Tel: (01305) 76 76 76.

Engagements

BECKY NASH & IAN O'DOWD Congratulations on your engagement. Lots of love and best wishes for the future ~ Mum & Dad x x

JONES & MOODY Congratulations Nicki and Phil on your engagement. Love and best wishes to you both. Mum, Dad, Steven and Hayley.

PHILIP MOODY & NICOLA JONES Congratulations Phil and Nicki on your engagement on New Year's Eve. Love Mum, Dad, Grandad, Chris and Bob.

In Memoriam

DEAN - Alan (Bill). 3 long years ago you fell asleep. We all miss you so much. Love - Nora & family.

DEAN - Bill. Treasured memories of my lovely Dad. Loving you always - Jan & Francis.

DEAN - Bill. Uncle, substitute dad, friend, missing you still and loving you as much. Love Sue and Bev.

HANGER - Ray. Birthday memories Dad. Six years on. Love - Lynn, Scott and Scarlett xx.