40th Birthday

IAN WENSLEY Happy 40th birthday, to the best husband in the world. All my love always Di XXX

WENSLEY Happy 40th Ian. Enjoy your biking holiday. with much love from Claire, Sam, Jack, Kate, Dad & Edna xxx.

Acknowledgements

BROMFIELD. - Philip and Pam would like to thank all those who attended the service and for the flowers and messages of sympathy received in their sad loss of Mother. Also thanks to the staff of Day Lewis Ward, Dorset County Hospital, the Rev. Richard Simmonds and Dennis Mould of Stocking Funeral Service.

FOSTER - In grateful acknowledgement of the carefully chosen words of sympathy used by Canon K Hugo of All Saints Church at our mother's, Vera May Foster's funeral. From Jan, Mary, Gina, all the grandchildren and step daughter Jane and Jacqueline and thanks to all who attended and also thanks to Leanne and staff of Co-operative Funeral Service.

HOPGOOD - Aubrey and family give their grateful thanks to all the wonderful friends and neighbours for their comfort and support following the death of Ena. Thank you also for the many cards and letters of sympathy received. Thanks to CancerCare Dorset and Joseph Weld Hospice for their loving care and compassion and our gratitude for all the generous donations that were made to them. Thanks also to Jane and Peter Cotton for their kind and professional arrangement of the funeral. Finally thank you to all who attended the cremation and Leslie Scrase for conducting the ceremony and the moving tribute to Ena.

SUTTON - Jean. The family would like to thank everyone who sent cards, letters and message for sympathy. Also to everyone who attended the service. Thank you to anyone who gave donations for CancerCare Dorset which are still being received by A J Wakely & Sons, 91 East Street, Bridport. Please accept this as our personal message of thanks.

WALKER - Sam (Anthea). On behalf of all of the family Nigel and Dorothy would like to thank you all for your outstanding support to Sam throughout her illness and in her farewell.

Birthdays

ARCHIE LIVELEY Happy 2nd Birthday. Love ~ Mummy, Daddy, Jordan, Billy and family.

DOUGLAS (DIXIE) DEAN Happy 90th Birthday. Love from all the family xxx

PETER KING Happy 50th Birthday. All my love ~ Dawn xxx

REBECCA ARNOLD Happy 9th Birthday. Lots of love Mummy xxx Daddy xxx James xx

Births

FIONA & ROB GIRARD (Nee Cutler) Are delighted to announce the early, but safe arrival of their daughters Rochelle Louise and Lani Helene on February 4th 2004 at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital in Guernsey.

FIONA & ROB GIRARD Many congratulations on the birth of your twins, Rochelle and Lani. Lots of love from all the family xx.

FROST To Tom and Gill in Bermuda, a daughter Abigail, welcome sister for George. Love and best wishes ~ Mum, Helen, Susan and families xxx

IT'S A BOY CHILCOT & JONES Congratulations Donna and Ben on the safe arrival of Finlay. Much love ~ Dad and all the Shepherd family

Coming of Age

JADE FIRTH Happy 18th to a wonderful daughter Lots of love ~ Mum and Dave xx

LAURA HICKS Happy18th Birthday. Have a good time with the girls tonight. All our love Mum and Dad XX

Deaths

BRENNAN - Keith, of (Ballymacredmond, Ballinspittle, Co Cork and Cattistock). Peacefully at Kinsale Hospital, Co Cork after a long illness, aged 77 years. Beloved husband of Sylvia, dearest father of Frances and Ian, stepfather of Suzie and Mike, father-in-law of Keith and Jane. Much loved Grandad of Darren, Martin, Nicola, Tom, Calum and Orla, and step-grandpa of Michael and Simon. At his request, no funeral; his remains having been bequeathed to University College Cork (Medical School).

HANSFORD - (nee Staney) Elizabeth Dawn (Libby). Passed away on 10th February, 2004, at Thorpe Hall, Peterborough, aged 64 years. Loving wife of Terry, much loved mother of Catherine and Daniel. Now sleeping soundly. Funeral service to take place on Thursday 19th February, 2004, at 3.30pm at Peterborough Crematorium. Family flowers only by request please, donations in lieu if desired to Sue Ryder Care, Central Office, 114 - 118 Southampton Row, London, WC1B 5AA.

HANSFORD - (nee Staney) Elizabeth Dawn (Libby). Passed away on 10th February, 2004, at Thorpe Hall, Peterborough, aged 64 years. Loving wife of Terry, much loved mother of Catherine and Daniel. Now sleeping soundly. Funeral service to take place on Thursday 19th February, 2004, at 3.30pm at Peterborough Crematorium. Family flowers only by request please, donations in lieu if desired to Sue Ryder Care, Central Office, 114 - 118 Southampton Row, London, WC1B 5AA.

PAISLEY - Jean Margaret. Died peacefully on 10th February 2004, aged 77 years at Cerne Abbas Care Centre, after a long illness. Greatly loved wife of Michael, fondly remembered mother of Graham, Martin and David, much missed grandmother of Stephen & David, Jonathan & Joanna, Jacob, Eddie and Rivkah. Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium at 12.15pm on Thursday 19th February, followed by Service of Thanksgiving at Dorford Baptist Church, Dorchester at 1.30pm. All welcome at the Crematorium and the Service of Thanksgiving, which will be followed by light refreshments at the Wessex Royale Hotel. Family flowers only please, donations if wished, may be sent for Alzheimer's Society c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TW. Tel: (01305) 262338

SUSAN ELEANOR WAKELY (Nee Kraft) The Dorchester Poppy Lady Peacefully passed away on Tuesday 10th February 2004 at the Dorset County Hospital. A special loving mum to her and Richard's daughters Hannah and Georgina. Daughter of the late Peter and Margaret Kraft and sister of the late Julian. A special companion of Pete, who helped her so much and carer of Jem. Service of Thanksgiving at St. Mary's Church, Charminster on Tuesday 17th February at 11.00am followed by interment at Poundbury Cemetery. Family flowers only please but if wished donations to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal would be greatly appreciated c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester DT1 1TW.

WEST - Gladys. Peacefully at Greenbushes Nursing Home on 12th February 2004, aged 83 years. Wife of the late Leonard; mother of John; mother-in-law of Sarah; grandmother of David and Hayley. Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium on Wednesday, 18th February at 3.15pm. Family flowers only, but donations if desired, by cheque only please for British Heart Foundation, c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 130 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, DT4 0JS. Tel: 01305 772789.

Exam Results

JEANETTE LOWE Congratulations on qualifying (gaining) NVQ3 (Teaching Assistant). We are so proud of you. God Bless. Love you lots ~ Aunty Nancy and family

In Memoriam

GWEN WILLIAMS Treasured memories of a devoted wife, mother and nanny, passed peacefully away 13th February 1988. The moment you died, our hearts split in two, one side filled with memories, the other died with you. Remembering you is easy, we do it every day, missing you is the heartache that never goes away. We hold you tightly in our hearts and there you will remain, life has to go on without you, but has never been the same. Love you Gwen, you're never more than a thought away, now reunited with Dad. Love ~ Gail, Joan, John, Ian, Lee, Marc, Leighton, Laura and Lexie. XX

PARKER - Nigel. 13-2-84. So many years, so many tears. Love and miss you loads.- Mum xx

STAINER - Joe 13/2/86. Dearly loved husband and father. Always in our thoughts. Brenda, Sandy, Simon, Liam and Callum.

STAINER - Joe. Remembering a much loved brother and uncle. Kath, John, David and Julie.

Memorial Services

DR DAVID ADAMS A Memorial Service will take place at St. John's Church, Portland, on Friday, 27th February at 11.30 am and afterwards at the North Portland Working Men's Club. Everyone welcome at both.

Weddings

HUGGINS & ROBINSON Jill Huggins is pleased to announce that the marriage of Tracey and David will take place on Saturday, 14th February in North Wales.