40th Birthday

SIMON WATTS Happy 40th Birthday. With lots of love Linda, Nicholas and Callum xxx

Acknowledgements

STEERMENT - Jan and all the family of the late Bernie Steerment would like to sincerely thank Dr Hewitt and all doctors and staff at the Abbotsbury Road Surgery, all the Cancer Care Nurses, District Nurses, doctors and staff at Dorset County Hospital, also doctors and staff at Joseph Weld Hospice, the social services for their help and equipment, and to all those who helped us in any way at all, to everyone who attended Bernie's funeral and for all the wonderful cards and messages of sympathy, also donations sent in Bernie's memory. Please accept this as a personal message of the family's thanks.

Birthdays

SIAN BROOKES Happy 2nd Birthday Darling. Love ~ Grannie Rose & Great Grannie xxx

Births

CRAIG To Jenny (née Warren) and Jim, the late but safe arrival of Jack Alexander on 17 July 2004, at Monash Medical Centre, Near Melbourne. A wonderful 9lb Australian Grandson for Trish Warren. Grateful thanks to all the Monash Staff in attendance.

HOLLINGS (Nee Vine) Thank you Sue and John for our gorgeous and adorable granddaughter, niece and cousin, Aimee Louise, she is beautiful. God Bless. Much love from Mum, Dad, Julie, Karl, Becci, Jack, Ben, Charlie and Duke xxx

HOLLINGS Sue & John Thank you for another beautiful granddaughter, Amiee Louise, sister for our Ellie Marie. God bless you all. Love Mum & Dad H x x x Also love & very best wishes from Aunts, Uncles & Cousins x x x

JOHN & SUSIE HOLLINGS (Nee Vine) Are proud to announce the safe arrival of their lovely daughter Aimee Louise on the 17th July 2004. A welcome sister for Ellie. Many thanks to all the staff at DCH Maternity Unit.

REEMAN Peter & Susan (Nee Jowett) We are delighted to announce the birth of Taylor Ray, born 21st July weighing 8lb 3oz Many thanks to everyone at DCH

REEMAN Sue and Pete Welcome to the world little Taylor Ray. With lots of love form Aunty Mandy, Uncle Badger and Harrison, Uncle Martin and Cousin Ellie xxxx

REEMAN Sue and Peter Congratulations to you both on the birth of your beautiful son, our second grandson Taylor Ray. Lots of love from Mum and Dad xx

Coming of Age

SABINA WALLIS Happy 18th Birthday. All the best for the future Beanie. Love Mum, Stewart, Maria, Dad, Karen, James, Marty, Adam, Sue, Jan and Zofia xxxxxx

Congratulations

DARREN AVIS Congratulations on passing your BSc. Hons in Environmental Health. Love from Mum, Dad, Robin, Tina, the kids, Karen and the kids and Grandma.

Also on your engagement to Karen and your forthcoming wedding on 12th August ~ Congratulations to you both.

Deaths

DARNBROUGH - (Nee Swaffield) Elsie. On 21st July, 2004. Peacefully at Greenbushes Nursing Home, Dorchester, aged 91 years. Much loved by her family. Funeral service at St Ann's Church, Radipole, on Friday 30th July at 2.30pm, followed by burial at Portesham Cemetery. Family flowers only please and donations if wished for Christian Aid c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TW. Tel: (01305) 262338

DAVID BREWSTER of Preston, Weymouth

Former Chief Clerk of the Weymouth County Court passed away suddenly on 14th July 2004.

Beloved husband of Betty, greatly loved and respected father of Amanda and dearly loved gramp to David.

A Thanksgiving service for the life of David will take place at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, Chickerell Road, Weymouth on Wednesday 28th July at 1.30pm, followed by interment at Springfield Cemetery.

Flowers are welcome, or if preferred, a donation can be made to a charity of your choice. All enquiries to Rose Funeral Service, Wyke Regis. Tel: (01305) 785832.

GARETH CHARLES THOMAS Loving son to Mervyn and Lin, fantastic brother to Suzanne and Sam lost his life so tragically on Sunday 18th July whilst riding his motorbike.

We had no time to say our goodbyes and yet there are no words to express the deep loss felt by so, so many nor to convey just how loved Gareth will always be.

The family would love to see the many of Gareth's friends at the funeral which is to take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Friday 30th July at 11.30am and afterwards at the Spa Hotel; Dorchester Road.

Family flowers only please, donations can be made at the funeral for the Dorset Stroke Association.

"Keep Dancing Gareth"

HAWKINS - Joan. Suddenly, but peacefully on 19th July, aged 84 years. Wife of the late Bob, much loved mum of Max and Berta, loving nanna to Neil, Olly and Emily. Her funeral service will be held at Weymouth Crematorium on Tuesday 27th July, at 1.00pm. At Joan's request, bright clothing please. Family flowers only please, but to reflect Joan's love of animals and her work at Trimar, donations if desired in her memory for 'Weymouth Paws' or 'Joseph Weld & Trimar Hospice Trust' may be sent to Cotton & Son, Milton House, 1 Milton Road, Weymouth, DT4 0AZ. Enquiries Tel: (01305) 76 76 76.

JUNE VICTORIA THATCHER Peacefully at Weymouth Care Nursing Home, on 21st July, 2004, aged 72 years. Loving wife of the late Harold; dearest mum of Madge, Lynne and Helen and sons-in-law Mick, Iain and Paul, special grandma of Darren, Sarah, Rachel, Russ and Mandy and great granny of Weymouth of Jessica, Ben and Luke. Funeral service at St Paul's Church, on Thursday 29th July at 1.45pm, followed by interment at Melcombe Regis. Family flowers only, but donations, if wished, by cheque only, for Cancer Research UK c/o Co-operative Funeral Service, 130 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, DT4 0JS. Enquiries Tel: (01305) 772789

VIOLET PEARL 'VI' BROWN Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 20th July, 2004 at Joseph Weld Hospice, in her 80th year.

Loving wife of the late Bill. Dearly loved mum of Brian, Cheryl, Jane and John. Sadly missed by all her family, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was an inspiration to us all.

Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium on Wednesday 28th July at 12.15pm.

Family flowers only please, but donations if desired to Joseph Weld & Trimar Hospice Trust by cheque only, may be sent c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 130 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, DT4 0JS. Enquiries tel: (01305) 772789

Exam Results

HAYLEY ENGLAND Congratulations on your BA (Hons) 2:1 in Music. Love Mum, Dad & Kerry x x x

JAMES WICKENDEN BSc 2:1 Honours in APPLIED GEOLOGY at PLYMOUTH Excellent result! Love from Mum, Dad & Judy

KATE JACKSON (nee Wallace) Congratulations and well done on achieving your BA (Hons) 2:1 (Qualified Teacher Status) in PRIMARY EDUCATION With much love from both families ------ * ------ KATE Congratulations on your degree. I always had faith in you. All my love always ~ Alex xx

In Memoriam

BILKE - Beat. 20/1/31 - 23/7/74. Thinking of you today and everyday. Love ~ Maureen and Lyn.

GAILLARD - Brian. My adored brother, time does not heal, you are missed so much ~ Sue

HEWLETT - Mary. Always in our thoughts. Frank, Terry, Sue and family.

Thank You

BERYL SMITH Would like to thank her family and friends for all their cards and presents also the party celebrating her Birthday.

MARY CAMP Would like to thank her family and friends for the good wishes and presents received on her 60th birthday also to Sue, Icky, Trudie and Clive for the lovely lunch. "Thank you all"

Weddings

JENNI ANDRESS & STEVE PAGE Would like to thank all friends & family for their help & support with their forthcoming marriage on 24th July 2004.

PANKHURST & TALBOT Mr & Mrs N A Pankhurst are pleased to announce the marriage of their eldest daughter CARRIE to ANTHONY TALBOT on July 24th 2004 at The Streamside Hotel. Love and happiness always form all the family

STEPH & MONTY Best wishes for your Wedding, July 24th 2004, at Athelhampton House Love from Mum & Nic, Bex & Ben, Kev & Kelly, Tom & Robyn

TOBY MOUNTJOY & ANGEL AU Are getting married at St Laurence Church, Upwey, on Saturday 31st July at 2.00pm. All friends are very welcome at the church.