Acknowledgements

CHRISTINE WILLIAMS Gillian and Yvonne would like to thank family and friends for all the kind support received during the last few weeks. Thank you for all the cards, messages of sympathy, lovely flowers and to all those who attended their mother's funeral service. Thank you to Reverend Richard Harper of St. Paul's Church for conducting the service and his kind words. To Peter Lem of Woods, a very special thank you for helping us through a difficult time and for your continuing support. Thank you to the staff of Abbotsbury ward for making mum's last few days as comfortable as possible and for all the kindness shown to the family.

Birthdays

50 TODAY TINA MILLER"Happy birthday"With love and best wishes Rod, Jan, Saira, Alex & Lewi xxx.

AIMEE BUNTING Happy 3rd Birthday ~ Love from Mummy, Daddy, Hannah and Gizmo xxx

BEN SIBLEY Happy birthday. 3 Today! Love you lots ~ Mummy, Daddy & Alice xxx

CONOR BYRNE Happy 9th Birthday ~ Love from Mum, Dad and Sinéad xx

EMILY SCOURFIELD Happy 9th birthday. Lots of love ~ Mummy, Daddy, Katie and Rhian xx.

Births

CLAIR & COLIN PARKER Thank you for making me a proud great gran to Ellie Fay, born 7th October 2004. Love ~ from Nan Grace.

RICHARDS Congratulations Justin & Charlotte on the birth of ELSIE CHARLOTTE born 10th Oct 2004 A little sister for Hattie Love from Mum xxxx ----- * ----- Congratulations and love to you all. Lots of hugs and kisses for Hattie and Elsie. From Uncle Simon & Auntie Karen in New Zealand xxxx

Coming of Age

EMMA PARRY 18 TODAY

Our Fancy Dress Queen! Love you lots Dad, Diane, Nathan, Ryan, Liam and Niall XX

JAMIE STOKES Happy 18th Birthday Jamie. Love Dad & Clare, Dan, Amy, Taylor & Henri.

Deaths

DANIEL COOPER Passed peacefully away at Dorset County Hospital on 5th October 2004, aged 75 years. Dearest husband of Rosina (Rose), loving father of Nella and Reginald, a loving grandad and great grandad. Funeral service at Dorchester Cemetery Chapel on Monday 18th October 2004 at 2pm. All enquiries to Woods Funeral Service, 11a Icen Way, Dorchester, DT1 1EW. Tel: (01305) 250425.

DUNFORD - William Thomas (Tom) passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on Tuesday 12th October 2004. Funeral arrangements later.

HICKS - On the 10th October, Joan passed peacefully to rest at Dorset County Hospital aged 82 years. Loving wife of Jeff, loving mum to Denise, Jim and Gren. Mum-in-law to Steve and Lin and a loving grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral service to take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Tuesday 19th October at 10.00 am. Family flowers only please but donations if desired by cheque only to The Asthma Society (local). All donations and enquiries to Co-operative Funeral Care, 130 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, DT4 0JS Tel: (01305) 772789

JOAN FRASER Passed away peacefully on 12th October, 2004, surrounded by her family, at Avon Lea Nursing Home, Weymouth, aged 81 years. She will be very sadly missed by all her family and friends. Joan's funeral service will take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Monday 18th October at 10.45am. 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

PETER WATKINS (TAFF) Suddenly but peacefully, aged 64, at Dorset County Hospital on 9th October. Beloved husband of Greta; loving dad of Rhona; sister of Jane and her husband Adrian. He will be greatly missed by all his aunts, nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends. His funeral service will be held at St Joseph's Church, Stavordale Road on Monday 18th October at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in Melcombe Regis Cemetery. Floral tributes may be sent to Cotton & Son, 1 Milton Road, Weymouth, or alternatively, donations may be sent to a charity of your choice. Enquiries Tel: (01305) 767676

PORTER - Dora. Passed peacefully away on October 9th 2004, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late "Jock" Porter, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. For funeral details please call Roger Porter on 07732495581.

In Memoriam

ASH - Violet (Ashy). Who died 14th October 2003. Miss you Mummsie. Love Angela.

DOWDNEY - Thomas. Dear Tom, always in our hearts. A flame blown out too soon. Love always ~ Babs, Roger, Sharyn, Rob, Charlotte, Ollie, Clive, Sandi, Carmen and Caitlin.

DOWDNEY - Tom. One year ago today you broke our hearts when you went away, but we still have our memories which will always stay. Goodnight, God bless. - Grandad Henry and Janet xx.

DOWDNEY - Tom. One year has gone since you left us, so until we meet again we will sadly miss you, Sweetheart ~ Nanny Joan and Grampy John.

DOWDNEY - Tom. So greatly missed. Thinking of you always. Love Auntie Lizzy, Gary, Bethany and Jasmine xx. It's not the same without you. Miss you so much. Love Jemima and Leon xx.

TOM DOWDNEY 15.9.85 - 14.10.03 Aged 18 years A victim of a tragic car accident one year ago today. The horrific injuries you sustained proved far too severe, bravely you fought so very hard to live, you didn't want to die, you had so much to give. You had Sam your brother, family and friends, dreams and ambitions to fulfill. A future, a wonderful life lay ahead, a cruel and sudden loss. It's so unfair you're not still here. Remembered today and everyday, with cherished memories you live on. You made me so proud to be your Mum, I miss you so much Tom, I struggle to believe you are gone. I love you my lovely, lovely Tom. - Mum x.