40th Birthday

SARAH HOUSE Happy 40th Birthday Have a wicked party on Saturday All our love ~ Mum and Bill xx

STEVE WALKINSHAW Happy 40th birthday Love and kisses ~ Jo, Charlotte and Christopher

Acknowledgements

CHURCHWARD - The family of the late Gladys would like to thank all who attended the funeral service; for all the cards and donations for the blind; staff at Day Lewis and EMU Wards at Dorset County Hospital for all their kindness and consideration, the Acorns staff and friends for their care; to Father Gordon Vincent for a wonderful service and to Andrew Shaw and staff for their help and professionalism at this sad time. Please accept this as our personal thank you.

SMITH - Ernest, Barbara and Mike wish to thank friends for their prayers and messages of sympathy following Vi's death on December 17. Thanks also to those who attended the funeral service; to Rev. Peter Dawkes for officiating and to those who donated to Joseph Weld Hospice where Vi was so well looked after in her final illness.

Birthdays

ALICIA WILCOCKS Happy 1st Birthday to our "Special Girl" We love you lots ~ from Mummy and Daddy. XXX

RACHAEL ELLIS Happy Birthday. All My Love Nathan XXX.

SARAH HOUSE Hope you have a good one Baby. Lots of love ~ Dan, Emily, Joe, Sadie and Daisy xxx.

Births

BECKY & JOHN JOWETT Congratulations and thank you for my baby niece Millie Lorraine Susan. Love always ~ Sheralyn xx

BRUNELL NICKY & ANDY Are pleased to announce the arrival of Jacob Matthew, born on 22nd December. Welcome brother for Joshua, Jemma and Danielle. Thanks to all at Dorset County Hospital.

CHENEY & GOW SALLY & CHRIS Congratulations on the birth of Evie, a beautiful sister for James and Morgan Lots of love to all ~ from Chantal, Wayne and Declan, Tyler and Giana. XX

HONNOR - CHAPMAN LLOYD - KATHY Thank you for our lovely Grandson Aaron Lloyd. Best wishes ~ Mum & Dad

JOHN & BECKY JOWETT (Nee Mowlam) Congratulations on the early but safe arrival of Millie Lorraine Susan born 20th December 2003. A most precious and welcome Granddaughter. Love you all ~ Dad and Mum Mowlam xx

LITTLE & WILLIAMS"RICHARD & GEMMA"Congratulations on the safe arrival of our second beautiful granddaughter born on Christmas Day. A sister for Megan."Our love to you all ~ Mum, Dad, Steve and Kate. XXXX

Deaths

COOK - Tim. Suddenly on Christmas Day aged 47 years. Loved brother of Pauline, Helen, Steve and John. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Sleep peacefully TC.

JOAN LEWIS

Peacefully surrounded by her family on 26th December, at Dorset County Hospital, following an illness borne with great dignity and courage.

Wife of the late Fred; loving mother of Maureen, Clive, Wendy, Janet, Rosie, Freddy and Linda and a special Nanny.

Funeral service at St Andrew's Church, Preston, on Tuesday 6th January at 1.00pm, followed by interment.

Enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare, 130 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, DT4 0JS. Tel: (01305) 772789

'Now at peace'

OSBORNE - Audrey. Passed away peacefully at the Weymouth Community Hospital on Christmas Eve 2003 aged 94 years. Loving mum of Vilma and John, John and Mu, Ralph and Christine, Pauline and the late Derek and a dear nan. Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium on Friday 9th January at 1.45pm. Flowers may be sent to Stockting Funeral Service, 22 Crescent Street, Weymouth. Enquiries Tel: (01305) 785915.

SMITH - Freda (Jay) passed peacefully away in Portland Hospital on 24th December after a long illness borne with great fortitude. Much loved wife of Ted and mum to Carole. Her funeral service will be held at Easton Methodist Church on Friday 9th January at 11.45 am followed by cremation. Family flowers only please, but if wished, donations for "Portland District Nurses" would be appreciated and may be sent to Portland Health Centre, Park Estate Road, Easton, Portland, DT5 2BJ. Enquiries: Cotton & Son. Tel: 01305 76 76 76.

WELTON - Rosalind (Lyn), sadly on 29th December, as a result of a tragic accident. Cherished wife of the late Cyril; much adored mum of Kate and Andy; much loved grandma of Chris and Adam. 'Loved in our memories always'. Funeral arrangements to be announced later. Enquiries, Cotton & Son, Tel: 01305 76 76 76.

WILD - Marjorie. Died peacefully in Joseph Weld Hospice on 24th December. Wife of the late Leslie Dennis; mother of Robert and Hilary. Her funeral service will be held at Weymouth Crematorium on Friday 9th January at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired for '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

Engagements

MOXHAM - PAVEY Congratulations on your engagement Lucy & Rob. Wishing you every happiness. Love ~ Mum, Dad and Peter. XXX

WIGLEY & PERRY LEAH JANE Congratulations Sweetheart on your engagement to Carl. Love and happiness always. Love Nanny and Chris XX.

WIGLEY & PERRY Wayne & Marie would like to announce the engagement of their only daughter Leah Jane on Christmas Day to Carl Perry of Upwey, Weymouth. Wishing you both love & happiness for the future. XXX

In Memoriam

CROCKER - Jeanette. Two years have passed but memories stay, loved and remembered every day. - Denis and family.

ROFFE - Ciss and Tom. Forever in our thoughts. We have lovely memories. Betty, Rita and families.

Wedding Anniversaries

DORIS & TERRY WEBB Congratulations and best wishes on our 49th Wedding Anniversary I always love you - Terry