Acknowledgements

CARRIE BOATSWAIN The family would like to thank friends and relatives for attending the funeral service on 16th December and to those who sent flowers and cards of sympathy. We would especially like to thank David, Margaret and all the staff of Primrose Lodge for their care and kindness over the last 18 months and for looking after mum. Also to the Rev Chris Briggs for the lovely service and Sam Wilding of Rose Funeral Service for his care, consideration and personal attention to detail with the funeral arrangements. Please accept this as our personal message of thanks.

EYNON - Luther, Dorothy would like to thank neighbours, family and friends for their help and support over the past few weeks and also for donations.

FITCH - Sylvia, our thanks to Sylvia's friends and neighbours for their kind thoughts and donations, particularly Stephen, Michael and Sandy for their support and help.

JACK HOGGER "Sylvia and the family would like to thank all friends and neighbours for their kindness over the past weeks. Also everyone who has sent cards and messages of sympathy. A special thank you to Hardy Ward, Agincare, Heather Evans, Ann Diamond and Rose Amey for all the care they have shown to Jack. Also to Rev Ray Weaver for the funeral service, the Casterbridge Male Voice Choir and Mick Shepherd for his lovely words. Finally thank you to Sam Wilding for the funeral arrangements. Please accept this as our personal message of thanks

MARKWELL - Doris. Carol and family would like to thank everyone for their cards and messages of sympathy. Special thanks to the Rev. Les Judd for his comforting words, everyone who attended the service, gave donations for the Hospice and to Peter Cotton for the funeral arrangements

WOLSEY - Joyce, Alan and family would like to give thanks and appreciation for the many cards, tributes, messages of sympathy and donations to The Stroke Association received in Roy's memory. Special thanks also to so many who braved the weather to attend the moving service conducted by Rev. Eric Mitchell. Also remembered the kindness and care of the nurses in John Talbot Ward. Roy was a kind and gentle man, remembered with great regard.

WOOD - Beryl. Dennis would like to thank everyone for their cards and messages of sympathy following the sad loss of his dear sister. A very special thank you to all the management and staff of Mount Pleasant Residential Home for the care shown to Beryl over the past months and their kindness towards Dennis. Also thank you to Rev Eric Mitchell for the service and to everyone who attended the funeral and the Portland Conservative Club for the use of their facilities and the catering.

Birthday Memoriams

BAKER -Tristram.Thinking of you on your 24th Birthday. A very special son, brother and uncle. Remembering that first time I held you 24 years ago looking down at you and feeling so proud that moment we shared together will always stay. Loved and treasured forever. Your loving Mum, Barry and family. XXX.

Birthdays

HOLLINS Happy 50th to you 'Petally Pooh' With all our love ~ Big Momma, Medium Momma, little Petally and all the Pooh family xxx.

JANE HOLLINS Love and best wishes on your 50th birthday. From Mum and Dad xx

MEGAN ROSE ANDREWS Happy 9th Birthday! From Emily, Lauren, Dad, Mum and Minty.

Births

BROWN (Nee Dufall) To Luke and Kerry, a daughter, Imogen Mary, born on 7th January, weighing 8lb 8oz. Thank you to all the staff at Dorset County Maternity Unit.

BROWN NOO & JESTER Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful baby daughter. Lots of love Aunty Queen and Uncle P.A.

BROWN Thank you Luke and Kerry for our gorgeous granddaughter, Imogen Mary. Thanks to Dorchester Maternity staff. Love Mum and Dad. Welcome Imogen, love Uncle Ian.

LUCAS & MARY JONES A son, Ellis John Arthur, born in Manchester 4/1/04. A grandson for Stella and Trevor. Love from all the family.

SMALLWOOD David and Dawn are pleased to announce the arrival of Alexander Thomas born on 28.12.03. Many thanks to all at DCH, especially Linda and Clemmy.

Coming of Age

GEMMA JAMES Congratulations on getting to 18! Enjoy. Loads of love ~ Mum, Dad, Stephen & Hayley XXXX

GEMMA JAMES Happy 18th Birthday. Love Gary, Bev, Natasha and Sophie xxx

GEMMA JAMES Happy 18th Birthday. With love ~ Grandma X.

GEMMA JAMES Happy 18th Gem ~ Much Love Nannie xxxx

Deaths

DODSON - John. Peacefully on the 5th January at Dorset County Hospital aged 82 years. He will be sadly missed and a great loss to Vince and Les, Annette and John, Jane and Tim, Nick and Sue and all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral Service at St Mary's Church, Charminster on Tuesday the 13th January at 11.30 am. This will be followed by a family burial at Weymouth Avenue Cemetery, Dorchester. Flowers welcome and all enquiries to Woods Funeral Service 11a Icen Way, Dorchester, DT1 1EW Tel: (01305) 250425

FROST - Eileen (Nee Gwin), wife of the late Tom Frost passed away suddenly but very peacefully on 7th January 2004, at Trafalgar Care Home, aged 84 years. Dearly loved mum to Angela, Rob, Nab and Sue, grandmother of Sam and Robin and great nanny to Melissa and Kaitlin. Funeral at Weymouth Crematorium at 11.30 am on Thursday 15th January. Floral tributes to Cotton and Son. Tel (01305) 767676

HOUSE - Brian. With great sadness we remember the youngest of our large (Hilton) family who passed away 31st December 03 aged 61 years. Loving thoughts and memories. From all his brothers, sisters and their families

LITTLE - Keith Richard. Passed away suddenly at his home on 6th January 2004, aged 68 years. Brother of Roger and Alec and son of the late Alice and Alex. His funeral service will take place at All Saints Church, Wyke Regis, on Thursday 15th January at 2.00pm, followed by interment. Flowers may be sent to Rose Funeral Service, 35 Shrubbery Lane, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, or if preferred donations can be made to a charity of your choice. All enquiries to (01305) 785832

MARRIOTT - Jenny. Of Portland, died peacefully in her sleep on 7th January 2004, aged 76 years, after a long illness. She will be sadly missed by her family and many good friends. Her funeral service will take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Friday 16th January at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please, but donations can be made for The Joseph Weld & Trimar Hospice Trust c/o Rose Funeral Service, 35 Shrubbery Lane, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, DT4 9LY. Tel: (01305) 785832

MARTHA "PAT" WHITE Passed away on 3rd January 2004 - Mum to Ron, Winston and Graham, in-law to Margaret and Carolyn, loved by Janet, Grandma to Liam and Rachael, Lisa, David and Helen and Great Grandma to Olivia, Kane and Zac. Her love, wisdom and humour will be sadly missed. In her own words "The ones you love never go away, they walk beside you every day". Remembrance Service at St Edmunds Church, Lanehouse on Wednesday 14th January at 11.30am and cremation at 12.15pm. All who knew Mum welcome. Family flowers only; donations collected or direct to Wyvern School, Chickerell Road, Weymouth.

MILES - Hilda May. On 6th January 2004. Formerly of Upwey Nurseries. Beloved widow of Peter, loving mother of Penny, Helen and Peter-John, much loved grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral service at Weymouth crematorium on Monday 19th January at 12.15pm. Flowers may be sent to Stockting Funeral Service, 22 Crescent Street, Weymouth DT4 7BX, or donations if so desired for the Joseph Weld & Trimar Hospice Trust c/o Dennis Mould - Funeral Director. Enquiries Tel: (01305) 785915

WHITTLE - Pamela Beryl. On 30th December 2003, peacefully at Shore House, Swanage, late of Farm Lane, West Lulworth, aged 81. Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium on Tuesday 13th January at 12.15pm. Family flowers only, donations if wished for Joseph Weld & Trimar Hospice Trust may be sent c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TW.

WINTER - Gertrude Amy (Trudy), residing at Mount Pleasant Residential Home Radipole, formerly of Enkworth Road, Preston. Passed away peacefully on the 6th January 2004 in the Dorset County Hospital aged 90 years. Trudy will be sadly missed. Funeral Service at Weymouth Crematorium on Thursday 15th January at 1 pm. Flowers may be sent to Stockting Funeral Service, 22 Crescent Street, Weymouth, DT4 7BX, or donations if so desired for PAWS (local branch) c/o Dennis Mould - Funeral Director. Enquiries Tel: (01305) 785915

Golden Wedding

EILEEN & ERIC NUTTALL Congratulations and all our love. Thanks for everything you do ~ Jin, Russ, Kelv, Kirsty & Natalie.

EILEEN NUTTALL Thanks for all the lovely years and for all your care. With love and happiness ~ Eric.

ERIC NUTTALL Thank you for so many good and happy years together. My love as always ~ Eileen.

In Memoriam

DALEYMOUNT - Reg. 1913-1987. Loving memories of a dear Dad and Pops. Always in our hearts; never far from mind. The Daleymount and Newsham families.

Thank You

HEATHER & ROY TOOP Thank family, friends and neighbours for making their Golden Wedding Day such a memorable occasion. Also thank you for the cards, flowers, gifts and good wishes.