Acknowledgements

PEARCE - Joyce, Mac, Stuart, Margaret and families would like to thank everyone for their cards and messages of sympathy following the sad loss of Win. Especially the nurses at Dorset County Hospital for all their care, the Rev. Anita Thorne for the lovely service and everyone that attended, sent flowers and made donations in Win's memory. Finally thank you to Sam Wilding for his kindness in arranging the funeral.

Birthdays

HAPPY 65th MORRIS PORCH HAPPY BIRTHDAY Have a wonderful day. Lots of love Margaret xxx

AIMEE WRIGHT Happy 6th Birthday. All our love ~ Daddy, Nikki, Megan and Connor xxxx

CHARLIE-BEAR 2 Today! Lots of love ~ Mummy, Daddy and Ellie-May x x x.

CLAIRE MASON Happy 30th Birthday Babe. We love you loads. Have a great day. Love ~ Matt, Luke and Aaron xxx

CLAIRE MASON Happy 30th Birthday darling. Have a wonderful birthday celebration. All our love Mum and Dad XX

CLAIRE MASON Have a great 30th birthday Sis. Love you loads ~ Shesh XX

HAYLEY PETERS Happy 8th Birthday Sweetheart. Lots of love ~ Mummy and family x x x

JORDAN HAWTHORNE Happy 4th Birthday. Love ~ Mummy, Daddy and Courtney xxx.

MICHAEL MANSELL Happy 50th Birthday. With lots of love Trisha, Martyn, Mum and Dad.

RYAN GRIFFIN Happy 1st birthday. Love Mummy, Daddy, Hayley, Joshua, Gran and Grandad XXXXX.

SHAN HULL Happy 60th birthday mum. With all our love to the Black Widow lots of love ~ Black Angel, Rag Doll and families XXX.

SHAUN RILEY Happy Birthday. Love you bigger than the tallest giraffe. Love ~ Tammy, Dylan and Marrisa x x x

Births

EMMA & DAVID SAWTELL Welcome Grandchild No. 9. A baby daughter for Brian and Wendy and lovely sister for Jack, Josh and Holly. Love from all the family xxx.

Deaths

BOULTON - George. Suddenly on 4th March 2003 aged 68 years. Dear husband of Frances, loved son-in-law of Doris and will be sadly missed by all the family in Canada. Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium on Wednesday 12th March at 11am. All are welcome at the service. Flowers or donations if preferred for the Multiple Sclerosis Society may be sent c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester. DT1 1TW. Tel: 01305 262338.

LEE - Simon. Peacefully on Tuesday 5th March, aged 42 years at the Joseph Weld Hospice, Dorchester. Sadly missed by family, friends and colleagues at Goulds. Funeral service at St Mary's Church, South Street, Bridport at 1.00pm on Wednesday 12th March. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired to the Joseph Weld & Trimar Hospice Trust c/o A.J Wakely & Sons, 91 East Street Bridport.

SARTIN - Mildred (Millie). Peacefully at Dorset County Hospital on 4th March 2003, aged 90. Dearly loved mother of Brian and Jeanne; devoted Grandma of Robert, Andrew and Helen. Good-bye and God Bless. Heartfelt thanks to the staff at Danmor Lodge for all their care and kindness. Service at Weymouth Crematorium on Monday 10th March at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please. Enquiries to Co-operative Funeral Service, 130 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, DT4 0JS. Tel: (01305) 772789.

WALTERS - Peter Clifford. Passed away so suddenly on Monday 3rd March aged 63. Sadly missed by sons Mark, Antony, Paul and Simon and also Geraldine. God Bless you and keep you Dad. Rest in Peace.

Golden Wedding

50th BAKER True hearts that share one love, one life will always know true joy. Happy 50th Anniversary Mum and Dad Love ~ Nigel, Monika and Samantha XXX

GEOFF & DIANNE BAKER Congratulations Nan and Grandad. Best wishes for many more years of happiness. Lots of love ~ James.

GEOFF & DIANNE BAKER Many congratulations Mum and Dad. Lots of love ~ Nigel, Monika and Samantha xxx.

GWEN & MICK CARPENTER.50 Golden Years. Congratulations Mum and Dad. With all our love and best wishes ~ Helene, Dane, Robert, Jeanette, Sean, Gillian and Steve xxxx. Dear Grandma & Grandad. Congratulations on your Golden Wedding Anniversary. With lots of love and best wishes ~ Kerry, Craig, Gemma, Marc, Luke, Anna, Kirsty, Richard, Karl, Eloise, Sinead, Jack and Max xxxx.

In Memoriam

DOWNTON - Hilda. Treasured memories of a dear mum who passed away three years ago today. Still so sadly missed but never forgotten. Your loving daughter Pauline and son-in-law Len.

DRONFIELD - Elsie. A very special wife, mother and grandmother taken from us four years ago. There is always a face before me, a voice I would love to hear, a smile I will always remember of the one I loved so dear. I miss you so much darling ~ Les xxx

DRONFIELD - Elsie. Always remembered. Marian and Dave, Margaret and family.

DRONFIELD - Elsie. Thinking of you is easy, we do it everyday, but losing you is a heartache that will never go away. Love ~ Pat, Philip, Ben, Katie, Lesley, Peter, Dominique and Caroline.

LOWE - Ayeisha Poppy. 15/11/93 - 7/3/97. Six years have passed but we still remember you with love and affection every day. Love lives ~ Dad, Mum and Joel xxx.

McDONALD - Joyce. In loving memory of my dearest wife. Always in my thoughts. Your loving husband Reg.

McDONALD - Joyce. Special memories of a wonderful mum. I miss you so much. Your loving daughter Sue and family.

Retirements

RETIREMENT - DAVE DARBY The Countdown's over!!! Enjoy your 65th birthday and retirement Dave! Love from all your family XXX

Weddings

BILKE & SARGENT It is with great pleasure that Charlie & Anne, John & Angela would like to announce that Marianne and Kevin were married today on Varadero Beach, Cuba. Wishing them a wonderful life together Lots of love from both families XX

SPILLAN & WHALLEY Bill & Jean were married in Alicante, Spain on Saturday 1st March 2003. Many thanks to family and friends for making it so special and for cards and presents received.