Acknowledgements

PAYNE - Barrie. June, Colin, Joy and family would like to thank everyone for the cards and messages after their sad and sudden loss on the 10th December. Thank you also for the many donations to British Heart Foundation. If there is anyone who still wishes to donate please send to: Mrs MaCauley, 4 Princes Drive, Weymouth. Our thanks also to the Rev Philip Dyson and Peter Cotton for the funeral service. Please accept this as our personal message, gratitude and appreciation.

Anniversary Memoriam

HATHAWAY - Vera May (nee Hope). January 1, 1937. St. Paul's Church, Westham. Remembering you on our wedding day, so long ago and far away. Sleep tight my love. God bless. Your ever loving husband Ivan XXX.

Births

GOSNEY Congratulations Cammilla & Terry on the birth of Charlie George, a most welcome fifth grandchild and brother for Liam. Love Mum & Dad Taylor.

GOSNEY Congratulations to Cammilla, Terry & Liam on the birth of Charlie George. Lots of love Cheryl, Hayley, Mark, Mel, Andrew, Barry & Prue.

GOSNEY Ken and June welcome their third grandson, Charlie George, a playmate for Liam. Love to you all xxx

GOSNEY Terry, Mel and Liam are delighted to announce the safe arrival of Charlie George. Born 30th December, 8lb 13oz. Special thanks to all in the Maternity Unit at DCH

GOSNEY Thank you Auntie Mel and Uncle Terry for another cousin, Charlie. Lots of love Daniel, Molly, Harry and Owen.

GREATREX & LANGHAM"Kelly and Nick congratulations on the birth of Molly Blue at Dorset County Hospital on 30 December at 8.12pm weighing 5lb 7oz. Many thanks to Tina and Amy (Red Team). With love from ~ Mum & Nige XXX.

MILFORD (NEE WAKEFIELD) To Karen and Russel a second son, Charlie James, born on 29.12.02. Congratulations and much love from ~ Mum & Dad, Ian, Katrina, Jade, Kane, Loni and great-grandma XXX.

Deaths

BERRISFORD - David (Lieutenant Commander Royal Navy Retired) passed away suddenly at his home in Portsmouth aged 57 years. In loving memory of a wonderful son to Eva and father of Victoria and Gregory. "You will always be in our thoughts and hearts." His funeral service will be held at Weymouth Crematorium on Tuesday 7 January at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please, but if wished , donations for either "Fleet Air Arm Officers' Association" or "The Association of Royal Naval Officers" may be sent to Cotton & Son, Milton House 1 Milton Road, Weymouth, DT4 0AZ. Enquiries Tel: (01305) 76 76 76.

BULCOCK - Norman. On December 29th 2002 at Dorset County Hospital aged 84. Funeral Private.

KERSLAKE - Lily (Nee Farwell). Widow of Arthur, formerly of A & L Kerslake, Portland, died peacefully at St. James Park Nursing Home, Bridport on 27 December 2002, aged 90 years. Beloved mother of Pat and Kay and mother-in-law of Brian and Peter. The funeral service will take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Friday 10 January 2003 at 10.30am. Family flowers only please but donations if desired to St. James Care Staff Fund c/o Co-operative Funeral Service, 96 West Street, Bridport, Dorset DT6 3QX. Tel: (01308) 420954.

LARCOMBE - Dennis. Suddenly at home on 28 December 2002 aged 68 years. Darling husband of Ann. Loving father of Paul and Kerrie, loving granddad of Anna and Ben. His funeral service will be held at Weymouth Crematorium on Tuesday 7 January at 10.00 am. Family flowers only please, but if wished, donations for 'CancerCare Dorset' may be sent to Nappers Mite, 19 South Street, Dorchester, DT1 1BS. Enquiries Cotton & Son Tel: 01305 76 76 76.

POWELL - Jack. On 30th December 2002 peacefully at Ludbourne Hall, Sherborne aged 94 years, formerly of Maiden Newton. Much loved husband, father and grandfather. Funeral service will take place at St. Peter and St. Paul Parish Church, Cattistock on Wednesday 8th January 2003 at 2pm followed by cremation. Family flowers only please but donations in memory of Jack for the RNLI may be sent c/o Clive Wakely, Wakely Brothers, 16 Newland, Sherborne. Tel. 01935 816817.

SHENTON - John. Fondest memories of a dear brother now at peace. God bless ~ Ken & Sandra.

SHENTON - John. Memories of a dear father. Sleep well ~ Martin.

SHENTON - John. Treasured memories of a dear brother and uncle. ~ Enid, Nicola & Jackie.

Engagements

ELLIS & PETLEY Congratulations Darren and Susan on your engagement Christmas Day. All our love and best wishes for the future. Love Mum, Ron, Sarah, Nanny and Derek xx

In Memoriam

CROCKER - Jeanette. They say time heals, but our hearts are still broken, since goodbye mum was sadly spoken. Miss you always. Love Denis and family.

Wedding Anniversaries

DORIS & TERRY WEBB Congratulations and best wishes on our 48th Wedding Anniversary I love you - Terry