Acknowledgements

CLARK - The family of the late Mrs Margaret Clark would like to thank all those friends who showed their respects at the crematorium, Reverend Eric Mitchell for his kind services, staff of Barnes and Hardy Wards at Dorset County Hospital, and all neighbours and friends who showed great kindness to her.

Birthdays

AARON

Happy 8th birthday, with lots of love from Mummy, Daddy and Charlotte.

CHERYL PETTIS Happy 30th Birthday. Have a lovely day. Lots of love Mark, Luke and all the family.

CHOCOLATE CHARLIE GRIPPS Happy 5th Birthday. Love from ~ Nanny & Grandad Gripps x x x

SALLY BLACK Happy 50th birthday. Love ~ Rod, Greg, Claire, Brendan and Freddy. Happy 50th Nanny. Love ~ Dylan xx.

Births

PHILIP & RACHEL HANGER (nee Tuckett) Congratulations on the birth of our first granddaughter Emily Ann on 1st December 2004. Love ~ Mum and Dad Hanger xx.

RUTTER & MUTCH Well done Jodie and Nick on the birth of your beautiful daughter Jasmine Ellen. All our love Mum, Dad, Kelly, Connor and Emily

Coming of Age

BEN AYLOTT Happy 18th Birthday Ben. Have a great day Lots of love Mum, Dad, Tom, Justin, Nanny & George

Deaths

HILDA MAY CLAXTON

On 3rd December 2004, peacefully in hospital aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Charlie, and a much loved mum, nan and great nan. Funeral service at St Peter's Church, West Knighton on Tuesday 14th December at 11am, followed by private cremation. No flowers by request please, but donations if desired may be given for the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance c/o Woods Funeral Service, 11a Icen Way, Dorchester, DT1 1EW. Tel: (01305) 250425

MAURICE RICHARDS

Suddenly but peacefully on 6th December 2004, aged 87 years. Loving husband, father and grandfather. Funeral service at St Mary's Church, Stratton on Tuesday 14th December at 2.30pm, followed by interment. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired may be given for the Royal British Legion (Frampton Branch) c/o Woods Funeral Service, 11a Icen Way, Dorchester, DT1 1EW. Tel: (01305) 250425

Engagements

ASHBY & HODGSON Murray & Jayne Ashby and John & Margaret Hodgson are delighted to announce the engagement of Mark to Nicola on December 5th 2004 Love and congratulations from both families

In Memoriam

WHITE - Dorothy Edith (Dolly) and John Lionel (Jack). Ever loved, ever remembered a special Mum & Dad to Doreen, Margaret and Lionel. Beloved and treasured grandparents and great grandparents now living on in a fifth generation Evergreen in our hearts. God bless "we'll meet again".

Thank You

"THANK YOU" My grateful thanks to all the passers by who came to my husband's aid in Goldcroft Road on November 25th. To the Ambulance Crew and all the staff at Dorset County Hospital who did their utmost to help him. He is now at rest!