21st Birthday

SARAH THOMAS Happy 21st birthday Sarah. Lots of love ~ Mum, Dad, Sian, Gareth & Dusty XXX

Oh my God, sorry No picture! We used the same film as you Sarah!!!

Acknowledgements

GREGORY - Derek and family would like to thank all relatives, neighbours and friends for all their kind offers of help and the many cards and messages of sympathy received during their recent sad loss. A special thank you to the doctors of Maiden Newton Surgery. Thank you to everyone who attended the service and gave donations in memory of Diana for Maiden Newton Surgery and Somerset and Dorset Air Ambulance, donations may still be sent c/o Woods Funeral Service, 11a Icen Way, Dorchester. A special thank you to the Rev. Terry Low for conducting the funeral service and for his kind and comforting words. Also thank you to Paul Gawler and staff of Woods Funeral Service. Please accept this as our personal message of thanks.

IRELAND - Michael (Mick). Pam and family would like to thank their many kind relatives and friends for all their help and the many cards and messages of sympathy during their recent sad loss. Thank you to everyone who attended the service and gave donations in memory of Mick for Joseph Weld & Trimar Hospice Trust and to Rev. Tim West for his kind words in conducting the service. Finally thank you to David Grassby and his staff for their care and compassion in carrying out all of the arrangements. Please accept this as our personal message thanks.

Birthdays

CONNOR TURNER Happy 2nd birthday sweetheart. With love ~ Mummy and Daddy XXX

HARRY SANDFORD Happy 4th Birthday. Lots of love ~ Mummy, Daddy, Kirsty and Katie xxx.

JORDON & OLIVER CARR Happy 7th birthday Power Rangers! Lots of love Mum, Mark, Tom, Kirstie and Eve XXX

KEN SMITH Happy 70th birthday to a special grandad. Love and tuddles from ~ Jessica and Naomi xxx.

MELISSA FEAR"Happy 16th birthday. You are now a young lady not our little girl. Lots of love ~ Mum, Dad, Zoe, Naomi and Jake xxx

SAMANTHA PEACOCKE Happy 16th birthday. All our love ~ Mom and Paul XXX

Births

HEY BABY

Coming of Age

COLIN RUSS 18 Today. Love and Best Wishes ~ Nan and Pop.

COLIN RUSS Wishing you a happy 18th birthday. Love ~ Mum, Dad and Paula xx.

Deaths

BARKER - John Robert (Ron). On 15th January 2003 peacefully in Wareham Hospital aged 77 years. Beloved husband of Kitty, much loved father to Jane, Michael and Trina, grandfather to Craig, Luke and Gavin. Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium on Friday 24th January at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please but donations if desired may be given for Wareham Hospital c/o Woods of Dorchester Ltd., 11a Icen Way, Dorchester DT1 1EW. Tel: 01305 250425.

BILLEN - Norman Ettienne. Passed away peacefully at home on his birthday surrounded by his loving family, aged 76 years on Thursday January 16th 2003 after a long illness borne with bravery and dignity. Much loved husband of Doreen, loving father of Derek and Mary, Graham, Nina and Cathy, loving grandfather to Gary, Douglas, Paul, Martin and Terry and loving great grandfather to Tommy and Josh. Sadly missed by all family and friends. Forever in our hearts. Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium on Monday 27th January at 12.30pm. No flowers or mourning clothes by request, friends welcome. Donations if desired to Preston Surgery c/o Co-op Funeral Service, 130 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth. Tel: 01305 772789.

CADDY - Cath was Promoted to Glory on January 9th 2003 at Batchfoot Nursing Home, Upwey aged 92 years. Sadly missed by her family in England and Canada but leaving many happy memories. Funeral Service at The Salvation Army Citadel, Westham Road, Weymouth on Thursday January 23rd at 2.30pm. Interment will take place at Keynsham. Family flowers only, donations may be given to the Salvation Army Weymouth Corps c/o Stockting Funeral Service, 22 Crescent Street, Weymouth, DT4 7BX. Enquiries Tel 01305 785915.

LOCK - W.J.L. (Len). On January 15th 2003 at Yeatman Hospital, Sherborne aged 94 years. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy, father of Pat, John, Roger, Dorothy, Leslie, Malcolm and Michael, a dear grandad of all his grandchildren. Private cremation service at Weymouth Crematorium on Tuesday 21st January at 3.30pm. Family flowers only please but donations may be sent for Multiple Sclerosis (Research) Charitable Trust c/o Woods Funeral Service, 11a Icen Way, Dorchester, DT1 1EW. Tel: 01305 250425.

SKINNER - Keith. On 15th January 2003, peacefully at Dorset County Hospital, aged 60 years. Good friend and partner to Doris. Funeral service on Friday 24th January at Dorchester Cemetery Chapel at 1.00pm, followed by burial in Dorchester Cemetery. All flowers and enquiries to Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TW. Tel: (01305) 262338

Engagements

BOYLES & FRAMPTON Christine and David are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Joanna to Nathan son of Lynne and Mike. Love and Best wishes from both families

In Memoriam

CROCKER - Muriel (Cassie). Passed away January 18th 1986. Always in our thoughts, never forgotten. Alf and Pam.

OLIVER Ursula. One year "Urs", miss you - Sheila

POTTER - Gill. 19.01.99. Fondest memories of a dear daughter-in-law. Love ~ Sheila and Tom.

POTTER - Gill. Dearest Gill, time doesn't heal the heartache of losing a lovely daughter like you (4 years on Sunday). Love forever - Mum & Dad.

POTTER - Gill. Life goes on, but memories will never fade. Always thinking of you, especially today (Sunday). Eugene, Ross & Lee.

Ruby Wedding

ENA Happy Ruby Wedding Anniversary for Sunday. All my love - Taff. xxx

Thank You

AU REVOIR CAFE ROYAL. A big thank you to our wonderful colleagues at work, and to all our customers, many who have become firm friends, for all their support over the last 10 years. Good luck to David, Helen and Simon in their new venture. With very best wishes ~ David and Sue Austin.

PEGGY ROBERTS Would like to thank all her friends who sent cards and gifts over her stay in hospital. Also the staff of Ilchester 'B' ward for their kind and excellent care.

Weddings

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