Acknowledgements

AUCUTT - Betty. Husband Jack and family wish to thank all for the overwhelming receipt of cards and messages of love and sympathy. Thanks to all who attended the Crematorium, Father Harper, the staff of Poole and Dorchester Hospitals and the staff at Wyke Regis Health Centre. Cancer Research welcomes donations c/o Co-operative Funeralcare.

CROCKER - Alf. All Alf's family would like to thank his many friends for their cards, letters and floral tributes received, also all who attended his funeral service. Thank you for all your support and kindness and donations given to the Weymouth & Portland Blind Club in Alf's memory.

MACLEISH - Stanley (Mac). Pat and family would like to thank everybody for their lovely cards and words of sympathy for (Mac). Thanks also to Peter and Jane Cotton for their help and for donations to the R.B.L still being received. Please accept this as our personal message of thanks.

PERCY - Jim would like to thank all family and friends for their support on the sad loss of his brother Richard (Dick). Special thanks to all staff at Forest Hill House, to all those who attended his service and for all donations to Bere Regis Surgery and the Diabetic Trust Fund c/o Woods Funeral Service, 11a Icen Way, Dorchester, DT1 1EW. Please accept this as my personal message of thanks.

ROGERS - The family of the late Imelda would like to thank all family and friends for their cards and messages of sympathy during their sad loss. To all who attended the service at the Holy Trinity Church, Dorchester. To Father Coxe for conducting the service, also thanks to Andrew Fooks and staff of Grassby Funeral Service for all the funeral arrangements. Please accept this as our personal message of thanks.

THOMAS - Frederick. Sheila, Wendy, Andrew and Colin would like to thank all relatives, neighbours and friends for all their kind messages of sympathy, cards and offers of help received during our recent very sad loss. Thank you to everyone who attended the Funeral Service and gave donations in his memory for Joseph Weld and Trimar Hospice Trust, which may still be sent c/o Woods Funeral Service. Thank you also to Reverend Graham Perryman for conducting the Funeral Service and for his kind and comforting words to us, both before and during the Service. Please accept this as our personal message of thanks.

TRAVELL - Annette. John, Richard, Diana and family greatly appreciate all the kind messages, tributes and condolences they have received from so many friends of Annette and especially want to thank all who came to the wonderful and up-lifting Service of Thanksgiving for Annette's life. Thanks also for the many generous donations to the Zambian Orphans Fund (cheques payable to the United Church No.2 A/C) and the Joseph Weld and Trimar Hospice Trust. Further donations can still be sent c/o Grassy Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TW. Tel: (01305) 262338.

WHITE - Martha "Pat". To her friends and neighbours, Social Carers, GPs, District Nurses and The Danmor. Thank you for your care and kindness. Graham and Mum's family have been supported by their friends, "thank you". Donations to the Wyvern School.

Birthday Memoriams

GREENAWAY - Kevin. Thinking of you on your birthday Kev, as we do every day. Lots of love from Mum, Elaine, Diane and families xxx.

THOMPSON - Daisy (Dimps). Love and miss you lots. Your ever loving husband ~ Peter xx

THOMPSON - Daisy. On this your birthday mum. You gave us so much happiness and years and years of pleasure, and also mum along the way we have memories to treasure. Always loved and greatly missed mum on this special day. Heaven has another angel. Love and kisses always ~ Mandy, Brian and family, Sue, Terry and family xx

Birthdays

"SPOTTY DOTTY" WALBANKE Happy 70th birthday Your loving husband Mick XX Happy birthday Lots of love Paul, Michelle, Franky and Tashy XX

ALBERT LILLINGTON Happy 6th Birthday. With lots of love, Mummy, Daddy and Joe xxx

DOT WALBANKE To a dear mum & nan, have a great 70th birthday ~ Lots of love, Josie, Steve, Laura & Jeff xxxxx

GRUFFUDD JAMES Happy 1st Birthday Monkey. Love Mummy, Daddy and Auntie Sarah.

GWEN WATTS Happy 80th Birthday Mum. Love from ~ Des, Cec and all the family. XXX

HAYLEY TREVETT Happy 15th birthday. Love Mum, Dad, Lyndsay & Carly xxx

JAMES GRUFFUDD Happy 1st Birthday. Love ~ Mummy, Daddy and aunty Sarah. xxxx

Births

ASHLEY & NICKY Are pleased to announce the safe arrival of Lewis Robert Roy Chalker on 17th February 2004. A lovely brother for Beth.

Deaths

LEE - Dorothy (Betty Roper), passed away peacefully at Bridport Community Hospital on Monday 16th February 2004, aged 84 years. Beloved mother of Brian, Linda, and Gillian; devoted grandmother and great grandmother. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Rest in peace. Funeral Service to take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Tuesday 24th February at 3.15 pm. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired to Bridport Community Hospital, c/o A J Wakely & Sons 91, East Street, Bridport.

STONE - On the 17th February, 2004 John (Jack) passed peacefully to rest at Dorset County Hospital, aged 88 years. A loving husband of Joan, dearest dad of Jaqueline and Michael, a grandad and great grandad. Funeral service to take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Thursday 26th February at 12.15pm. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired to the Portland District Nurses by cheque only please. All donations and enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare, 130 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, DT4 0JS. Enquiries Tel: (01305) 772789

Engagements

HEARD & ANDREWS Janice and Gary would like to announce that they were engaged on Valentine's Day.

HELEN LANE & SCOTT YATES Congratulations on your recent engagement. With all our best wishes for your future happiness. Love ~ Mum, Ben & Andrew, Grandma & Grandad

SHUTTLEWORTH - KEATES

Congratulations Tye & Sarah On your engagement

Love from All the Grandparents

Golden Wedding

GOLDEN WEDDING

1954 - 2004

AUSTIN & JOSIE HALLETT

Love and Best wishes Mum & Dad Enjoy your special day Tony, Angela, Emma, Steve & Daniel

Mum & Dad - Congratulations on 50 years together Love Paul & Kay Love & best wishes Leeanne & Kirstine

Mum, Dad, Nan & Grandad Congratulations to you both Love as always Su, Kimberley & Rebekah

Mum, Dad, Nan & Grandad Congratulations on your Golden Wedding, Love Roy, Penny, David, Darryl, Catherine & Jo

Mum and Dad Love & best wishes on your 50th Anniversary Terry, Vikki, Jolene, Jasmine & Jordan.

JAMES & MARY FLEMING Congratulations on your Golden Wedding Anniversary With all our love ~ Lynn, Pete, Julie, Roger, Ian, Ness & Grandchildren

In Memoriam

AHERN Margaret Louise Ever present memories of my loved wife who passed away 8 years ago today. What did you leave me when you went from me. You left me the Pearls of Memory strung on the thread of Golden Years, of love and laughter, joy and tears. Pearls of more worth than Jewellers sell, my life they enrich and my grief dispel. No one can steal them or tear them apart, these pearls that are hidden within my heart. Beautiful pearls on a golden string, fondly I keep them remembering, lonely or lost I could never be, counting my Pearls of Memory. God bless and keep you darling. Len

GAGE - Vera. In loving memory of my dear sister Vera, who passed away on February 20th 2003. Late of Nothe Parade. Not gone from our memories, not gone from love, but gone to her father's home above. I was too ill to go to your funeral. From your broken-hearted brother ~ Frank.

JACKSON - Michael. 20-2-99. The days go by the years go on, but you are always in our hearts and in our thoughts. Love - Sheila and family.

MASTERS - David (Archie) 20.2.99. Forever in our thoughts. Sister Joyce, brother-in-law, wife and family.

PETRE - Remembering the happy times with Bob, dearly loved husband, dad and grandad. Sadly missed by Margery, children and grandchildren.

Memorial Services

FERRETT - Lorna (formerly Jenkins). A memorial service will be held at 11.30am, on 25th February 2004 at St. Andrews Church, Preston, Weymouth. No flowers, but donations to the British Red Cross.

Weddings

GENGE & PARSON Judy and David are to be married at St Nicholas Church, Broadwey at 2.30pm on Saturday 21st February. Lots of love from both families x x