21st Birthday

HAPPY 21st IAN YOUNG Congratulations Have a great day Go easy on the Vodka! Love and best wishes ~ Dad, Mum and Jamie xxx

40th Birthday

GARY MAKEPEACE 40 TODAY! All the best from Mum, Dad, Helen, Tom, Harry and David and family Now that really is something to cry about!

Acknowledgements

BROWN - Vera. Janet, Rosalind and families wish to thank those who attended mother's funeral and for all the kind messages and cards of sympathy received, also for donations sent to N.C.H. Special thanks also to Rev. Bill Gates and Jane Cotton. Please accept this as our personal message of thanks.

Birthdays

ANDREW SCOTHERN Happy 6th Birthday. All our love Mummy, Daddy and Charlotte xxx

ANN DRAKE (PHOTO) Happy 50th. Love from all the family xxx

HARVEY BURTON-LAST Happy 1st birthday. Love you lots! ~ Mummy and Daddy. xx

SAMUEL FARWELL Happy 1st birthday sweetheart. Lots of love ~ Nanny, Grandad, Aunties and Uncles xxxx

SAMUEL FARWELL Happy 1st birthday. Love ~ Mummy, Daddy and Jack xxx.

Births

"HIGGINS & BROWNE"On 25th December Laura and Alex presented us with our first beautiful grandson Oliver James. Thank you both for the best ever Christmas Present."All our love ~ Mum, Tom, Uncle Stuart, Uncle Sam and Great Grandpa. xxx

BOYT & FRANCIS Congratulations Dad and Kelly on the safe arrival of Hayden on December 28th. Wishing you both all the best. Lots of love - Gemma & Dave, Reece & Sophie and Warren.

BOYT & FRANCIS RICHARD & KELLY Congratulations on the birth of your son Hayden. Love Mum, Dad & Paula

BROWNE & HIGGINS A big welcome to the family to Oliver James - my great grandson. Love to you all ~ Nan Durks. xx

BROWNE & HIGGINS Many congratulations Alex and Laura on Christmas Day arrival of your absolutely beautiful son Oliver James. Lots of love Caroline, Rachel, Mark, Michelle, John, Ian, Harry, Uncle Simon and Aunty Kelly xx

BROWNE & HIGGINS Pat Browne is proud and thrilled to announce the birth of her first grandson Oliver James born 25th December. Thank you Alex and Laura for this precious gift. xx

BROWNE & HIGGINS Thank you Uncle Alex and Auntie Laura for my little cousin and playmate Oliver James. Love and kisses Jaimee. xx

BROWNE Congratulations to Alex and Laura on the birth of your baby boy Oliver born on Christmas Day. Lots of love ~ Dad and Chris. xx

MARTIN & JO NUTMAN Are delighted to announce the arrival of GRACIE PAMELA ANN on 28th December 2004 weighing 8lb 11ozs Many thanks to all staff at DCH.

MARTIN & JO NUTMAN Congratulations on the birth of Gracie Pamela Ann. Love to you all ~ Dad and Mary xx

MARTIN & JO NUTMAN"Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful daughter, Gracie, on 28.12.04. Well done, Jo! With all our love ~ Pogle, Trace and Keeley. xxx

MOWLEM KIRSTY & PAUL Congratulations on the arrival of Tristan Ethen on Christmas Eve. A special Christmas present and another wonderful grandson, nephew and a lovely brother for Kai and James. Lots of love from Mum, Dad, Nick and Kerri. xxxx

MOWLEM KIRSTY & PAUL, KAI & JAMES Are very pleased to announce the safe arrival of Tristan Ethen on Christmas Eve. Many thanks to DCH and SCBU.

NUTMAN MARTIN & JO Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful daughter Gracie. Love ~ Mum. xx

NUTMAN MARTIN & JO It's been a long time coming but at last I am an auntie. Congratulations to you both on the birth of Gracie. Love ~ Jackie, Brinley and Chelsea. xxx

Coming of Age

18 TODAY LEE WATTS"Its a good job you like your music because you didn't seem to enjoy the football! Have a great day."Lots of love Mum, Dad, Darren xxx.

LEE WATTS Happy 18th Lee. All our love Nan and Grandad Cheney.

Deaths

BRINSDEN - Harry. On December 26, 2004 aged 92 years at the Dorset County Hospital; leaving his wife Ruth and three children from his previous marriage to the late Barbara. Funeral service will take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Wednesday 5th January at 11.30am. Family flowers only, donations if desired to the RNLI (Weymouth Branch) c/o Dennis Mould at Stockting Funeral Service, 22 Crescent Street, Weymouth, DT4 7BX. Enquiries Tel (01305) 785915

DAVEY - Clem on 22nd December 2004 peacefully at Alms House Farm, Hermitage, latterly of Charminster and formerly of Sydling St Nicholas, aged 88 years. Much loved husband of the late Phyllis, treasured father of Jenny and Wendy, father-in-law of John and Stuart, greatly loved grandfather of Vanessa, Anthony, Michelle and Gary, a loving great grandfather and dear brother of Edna, Maurice and Bim. Funeral service at Sydling St. Nicholas Church on Friday 7th January 2005 at 12 Noon followed by interment. Family flowers only please, donations if wished for Joseph Weld & Trimar Hospice and CancerCare Dorset Trust (cheques made payable to Weld, Trimar & CCD Trust) may be sent c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TW. Tel: (01305) 262338.

DONALD LOVELACE"Passed peacefully, but suddenly at Dorset County Hospital on 26th December 2004, aged 76 years. Loving husband of the late Dora, special Dad to Marilyn and Pete, dear Grandad to Simon & Jo, Sarah & Simon, and Great-grandad to Benjamin. Such a special person to everyone who knew him and he will be sadly missed by all. Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium on Wednesday 5th January 2005 at 10.45. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired to the British Heart Foundation, c/o Woods Funeral Service, 11a Icen Way, Dorchester, DT1 1EW. Tel. (01305) 250425,

EGGLESTON - George Percival. Died at home on 24th December 2004, aged 76 years. Much loved husband to Mary. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service will take place at St Mary's, Beaminster on Friday 31st December at 12 noon, followed by burial. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired to The McMillan Nurses c/o A J Wakely & Sons, 7 North Street, Beaminster.

ELIZABETH HAKE (LIZ) Of Wyke Regis passed away peacefully on 28th December 2004. A mother, sister and friend. She will be sadly missed.

ERNEST EDWARD WHITE "Ernie" (Chalkie or Chalk) Peacefully on 26th December 2004 in Joseph Weld Hospice aged 79 years. A loving husband to Moira and the late Margaret, a very dear father to Marilyn and Graham, father-in-law to Amanda and Colin, grandad to Stephen and Jaimee and grandad "Chalk" to Laura, Henrietta and Karl. Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium on Monday 10th January at 11.30am. Close family cut flowers only please by his request, donations to Joseph Weld, Trimar and CancerCare Dorset Trust c/o Woods Funeral Service 11a Icen Way Dorchester DT1 1EW Tel (01305) 250425. No mourning please

HURST - Violet (Viv). On December 26, 2004 peacefully at Wolfeton Manor, Charminster and formerly of Stanstead Road, Maiden Newton aged 93 years. Beloved widow of Norman and much loved mother of Rosemary. Funeral service at St Mary's Church, Maiden Newton on Thursday January 6th at 2.30pm. Flowers and enquiries to Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TW. Tel: (01305) 262338.

KEEPING - On 22nd December 2004 in Dorset County Hospital after a long illness bravely borne, Sybil Kathleen aged 80 years. Beloved wife of John, much loved mother of Timothy and Sarah and dear grandmother of Matthew, Samantha and Gemma. Private Cremation. A service of thanksgiving for her life will be held at St Peter's Church Dorchester on Tuesday 4th January at 2pm. No flowers. Donations in her memory may be given for the British Heart Foundation c/o Woods Funeral Service 11a Icen Way Dorchester DT1 1EW. Tel (01305) 250425

LEIGHTON - Kenneth John, peacefully in his sleep on 26th December, aged 83. Father of Rodney, Martin and Grant, daughters-in-law Cheryl and Sue; grandfather of Michelle, Simon, George and Duncan. Funeral arrangements to be announced later. Enquiries; Cotton & Son, tel: (01305) 76 76 76.

MILLER - Doris. Passed away peacefully at Bridport Community Hospital on 27th December 2004, aged 85 years. Wife of the late Jim, much loved mum to Rosemary, Diana and the late Nigel and mother-in-law to Derek. Loved nan and great nan and beloved aunt. Funeral service will take place at St. Swithun's Church, on Tuesday 4th January at 12 Noon. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired to Joseph Weld, Trimar and CCD Trust, c/o A J Wakely & Sons, 91 East Street, Bridport.

TAYLOR - June. Peacefully on 26th December 2004 in the Joseph Weld Hospice aged 79 years. Loved mother of Brenda and Adrian, Janet and the late David. Much loved grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral service at St Laurence Church, Upwey on Friday 7th January at 12.30pm, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only, donations may be given to the Joseph Weld and Trimar Hospice and CancerCare Dorset Trust cheques made payable please to (Weld,Trimar and CCD Trust), c/o Dennis Mould at Stockting Funeral Service, 22 Crescent Street, Weymouth, DT4 7BX. Enquiries tel (01305) 785915.

THOMAS - Brian Hugh. Passed away suddenly but peacefully on 25th December 2004 aged 66 years, after a long illness. Devoted husband of Joan, loving dad of Paul and Gareth, also a loved grandad to Claire and Robert. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.The funeral arrangements are to be announced later.All enquiries to Rose Funeral Service tel: 01305 785832

WOOD - Dave. Suddenly on 24 December 2004 aged 55 years. Loving husband of the late Vanessa (Nessie), loving father of Illona and Danny and brother to Peter and Martin. Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium on Monday 10th January at 12.15pm. Family flowers only, donations may be given to "Breakthrough", cheques made payable please to Stockting Funeral Service c/o Dennis Mould Funeral Director, 22 Crescent Street, Weymouth, DT4 7BX. Enquiries Tel (01305) 785915.

Engagements

SHELLEY & MON Congratulations on your Engagement on Christmas Day (about time) All our love ~ Mum, Dad and all the family. xxx

In Memoriam

MAHONEY - Marie. You were the best wife and mum anyone could have and a wonderful grandmother. We all miss you so very much since you left us 9 years ago. Love - Len, Lynn, Heather and Carol xx

Thank You

HOLLIE MAE RHODES And family would like to say a very big thank you to everyone for the love, support, cards and gifts following Hollie's accident. She is now home and recovering well.