Acknowledgements

COX - Ian. Pat, Louisa and family wish to thank everyone for their very kind messages and cards of condolence. To all Ians friends who attended his service that was conducted so beautifully by Canon Keith Hugo, we say our special thanks. We are all so tremendously grateful for all the generous donations made for Joseph Weld and Trimar Hospice, to enable them to continue with their truly wonderful work.

Birthday Memoriams

LEGG -George William. Treasured memories of my darling George on his 75th birthday. I often sit and watch the stars at night just like we used to do, remembering how we used to try to name the ones we thought we new, now when I see the brightest star shining up above, I know its you my darling George showing the world of our great and wonderous love. All my love forever Helen xxxx

Birthdays

KATHRYN MILLER is 30 Today. Love always Arch X.

KATHRYN MILLER. HAPPY 30TH B'DAY. With lots of love from 'The Gang'

MELANIE COX Happy 3rd Birthday. Love ~ Mummy, Daddy, Charlotte & Joe x x x x

WHITAKER To Mary a son after 45 years. A very happy 1st Birthday Pete. Love ~ mum x x x

Births

LOUISE BEASLEY A very special bundle of joy, Ruby Nim, born 28th December 2002. Hugs and kisses. Love ~ Grandma Margaret x x

Coming of Age

ROSS MORAN Happy 18th birthday. Love and best wishes ~ Mum, Dad, Brother Lee and Mel xxx.

Deaths

BEARDMORE - John. Peacefully at Dorset County Hospital on 1st January 2003, aged 67. Loving husband of Beryl, father of Jeanette, Christopher and Andrew. Service at Weymouth Crematorium on Thursday 9th January at 10.00am. A Memorial Service will be held on the 18th January at St. Osmund's Church, Osmington at 11.30am. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired to CancerCare Dorset c/o Co-operative Funeral Service, 130 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, DT4 0JS. Tel: (01305) 772789.

COX - Harold. Peacefully but suddenly at home on January 2nd 2003, aged 84 years. Loving husband of his late wife Kathleen, dearly loved Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Uncle. Funeral service at Salvation Army, Weymouth on Wednesday January 8th at 11.45am, this will be followed by interment at Weymouth Cemetery. Flowers welcome and all enquiries to the Co-operative Funeral Service, 130 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, DT4 0JS. Tel: (01305) 772789.

QUIDDINGTON - Thomas. Passed away peacefully on 2nd January 2003, aged 92. Beloved husband, father and grandfather. Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium on Friday 10th January at 10.00am. Family flowers only, but donations if desired to CancerCare Dorset c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TW.

RIDDELL - Ricky. On 3rd January 2003 at Romulus Close, Dorchester my very special Grandson gave up peacefully and manfully his 24 year struggle for earthly survival to return to the arms of his Maker. Second son of Kim Comer after Christy and step-son of Alan. Our Ricky leaves his inspiring influence on our large Morris family and all who knew him. God was certainly working his purpose out with and through the dedicated care of the Cheshire Home staff at Dorchester, to whom we give grateful thanks. Thanksgiving at Weymouth Crematorium at 11.30am on Monday 13th January. Flowers or donations in lieu to Dorchester Cheshire Homes c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TP.

In Memoriam

CLARIDGE - Jean. Treasured memories of our dear mum who passed away 06/01/96. May the wind blow softly to let you know how much you are still loved - from your daughters Anita, Susan, Patricia and families.

DAGGER - Fred. January 6th, 1996. So dearly loved, so deeply missed. Audrey and family.

KINDER - Mildred Joan. Remebering my dearest mother on her Birthday - Missed so much ~ daughter Jean.