Acknowledgements

RICKETTS - The family of the late Tony would like to thank everyone who attended the funeral service and for their lovely floral tributes. Special thanks to the Reverend Jean Coates for conducting such a moving service. Also special thanks to Paul Gawler of Woods Funeral Service for his caring manner in arranging Tony's funeral. Please accept this as our personal message of thanks.

Birthday Memoriams

POWELL - Frederick William. Loving thoughts of a dearly missed husband, dad and grandad especially on today your birthday. With all our love ~ Kay, Karen, Jo, Callum and Hollie xx

Birthdays

DRAGE Mum, roses are red, violets are blue, you've reached the age when you should be thinking you you. Happy 65th and enjoy your retirement. Love from all the family xx

Births

DEAN Gillian & John are pleased to announce the arrival of their first grandchild Joseph Samuel John, born on 17th November 2004. A welcome son for Lucy and Russell. Congratulations to you both. Our grateful thanks to the staff on Maternity and the Special Care Baby Unit at DCH.

GRIFFIN & BOATSWAIN Pie and Becci are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their perfect son Aaron John 23rd November 2004 8lb 8oz ----- * ----- Welcome grandson No. 3 Love ~ Mum & Dad xxx ----- * ----- Bec Bec & Pie Congratulations on the birth of Aaron John. A welcome cousin & nephew. Lots of hugs & kisses Rog, Em, George & Lloyd xxx

LAUREN DOWNTON Happy 4th birthday. Lots of love ~ All the family. xxx

SQUIRRELL ANDREW & DEBBIE Are thrilled to announce the arrival of their daughter Alisha on 27th November.

Coming of Age

CAROLINE ALICE MARSH Congratulations to our lovely Granddaughter on her 18th Birthday Love & happiness always ~ Nan and Gramps Raby xx

CAROLINE MARSH Happy 18th Birthday From rocking horse to race horse! Lots of love ~ Mum, Dad, Terence, Donna & Jay xxx

RICH NARRAMORE Happy 18th Hope you enjoy all your nights out! Lots of love ~ Mum, Mark, Becky, Harry, Joe, Rosie and Jordan xxx

RICHARD NARRAMORE Happy 18th Birthday ~ Have a great day! Love Dad & Lynn xxxx

Deaths

HARRISON - On 23rd November, 2004, peacefully at Dorset County Hospital, Donald Harry, aged 72 years. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium on Monday 6th December at 12.15pm. All enquiries to Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TW. Tel:(01305) 262338

LACEY - Gwen. Passed away peacefully on 26th November, at her home at the Lawns, aged 82. Wife of the late Harold, mother of Janet, and Peter and Catherine. A dearly loved nan and great nan. Her funeral service will be held at the United Reformed Church, Spa Road, on Monday 6th December at 2.30pm, followed by cremation in Weymouth. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired for the 'Royal Blind School' may be sent to Cotton & Son, Milton House, 1 Milton Road, Weymouth, DT4 0AZ. Enquiries Tel: (01305) 76 76 76

MICHAEL LAWES Peacefully at Joseph Weld Hospice, on 26th November. A dearly loved husband and father. Funeral service at St John The Evangelist, Hinton Martel, Nr Wimborne, on Monday 6th December at 11.00am, followed by interment. Family flowers only, but donations, if wished, by cheque only for Joseph Weld & Trimar Hospice Trust c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 130 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, DT4 0JA. Enquiries Tel: (01305) 772789

REGINALD CHARLES KELLAWAY Peacefully on 25th November 2004, in Greenbushes Nursing Home, Dorchester aged 84 years. Formerly of West Stafford. A beloved uncle of his nephews and nieces. Funeral service at St. Andrew's Church, West Stafford on Tuesday 7th December at 12.30pm, followed by interment. No flowers by request please, but donations if desired may be given in his memory to be shared between St. Andrew's Church, West Stafford and the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance c/o Woods Funeral Service, 11a Icen Way, Dorchester, DT1 1EW. Tel 01305 250425.

THACKER - Margaret Campbell née Ferguson, died suddenly at Dorset County Hospital on 27 November 2004, aged 88. Devoted mother of Steve, John, Charles and Andrew, grandmother of Winter, Steve, Kim, John, Cheri, Nigel, Simon and Emma and great-grandmother of eight. Funeral at Winterbourne Steepleton Church on Tuesday 7 December 2004 at 3pm. All welcome. No flowers please, but donations may be made to League of Friends, Dorset County Hospital, c/o Rose Funeral Service, 35 Shrubbery Lane Weymouth DT4 9LY.

In Memoriam

LAWRENCE - Joan. Treasured memories of a dear mum, gran and great-gran. Not a day goes by when we don't think about you. Love and miss you always - Ann, Nobby, Brian and families.

LEWIS-JONES - Victor. Much loved and greatly missed by family and friends.

Thank You

ALISON MULLINS & BARBARA STEDMAN Send a huge thank you to all friends and family for their fantastic joint hen night. It was a night to remember!.Shame Alison can't!!!. See you on 18th December. Love ~ Alison & Barbara xxx