21st Birthday

ALISTAIR McDONALD Happy 21st. Love ~ Sonia, Jasmine, Ben, Mum, Paul, Donna, Neil & Kieran.

ALISTAIR McDONALD Love and best wishes on your 21st. From Grandad, Nan, Uncle Paul, Auntie Margaret, Auntie Jill, Uncle Andy, Jennie and Mark.

40th Birthday

CHRIS HOBSON Happy 40th Birthday. Hope you enjoy your golfing weekend. All our love ~ Wendy, Rhea and Jemma xxx

Acknowledgements

BOYCE - The family of the late William (Bill) Boyce would like to thank all family, friends and work colleagues who attended Bill's funeral service, for all the kind letters and cards received and donations given in memory of Bill. Many thanks to the Reverend Richard Simmons for the lovely service and Dennis Mould of Stockting Funeral Service for all his help and support.

SNELL - Daphne May. The family of the late Daphne May Snell wish to thank relatives and friends for their cards, letters and messages of sympathy. Thank you for the beautiful floral tributes received. Grateful thanks to the Rev. Leslie Judd for his poignant and comforting service and to all who attended at Broadwey Methodist Church. Thanks to P M Read for preparing lovely floral displays and also to Kingston Maurward. Sincere thanks to Dennis Mould of Stockting Funeral Service for his guidance, help and understanding with the arrangements.

STONE - Jack. Joan and family would like to thank everyone who attended the funeral service and sent flowers, cards and donations. A special thank you to the Portland nurses for their kindness and care, the Rev'd David Botterill for a lovely service and Co-operative Funeralcare. Our thanks to you all.

Birthdays

AMANDA-JAYNE COX Happy 8th Birthday. Love from ~ Mummy, Daddy and Rhianna.

ARCHIE FORDEN Happy 2nd Birthday, Monkey. Love ~ Mummy, Simon and Nini. xxxxxx

DI RECORD --and-- VAL MORRIS Happy 60th Birthday to "The Terrible Twins" Time to get your O.A.P. Pension & Bus Pass! Love ~ Mick, Joe, Bob and all the family xxx

EDNA FLORENCE BECKETT Happy 70th Birthday. Love ~ Nigel, Sally, Adam and Fern xxx

GEORGE MEMBURY Happy 6th birthday darling. Love Mummy, Daddy, Hollie, Jayke, Jourdan and Ebony

LOUI BALSDON Happy 2nd Birthday to our special boy. Lots of love ~ Mummy, Daddy & Libby x

MURIEL DONEY Happy 80th Birthday to the best nan in the world. Love from Andy, Sue, Sian, Kayleigh, Stephen, Loraine & Kara xxxx

REG HONNOR Happy 65th Birthday Dad, time to take it easy. Lots of love Lloyd, Kathy and Aaron XXX

SALLY CAKE Congratulations 40 Today ! Love from proud parents and family xxxx.

YASMINE BOYCE Happy 2nd Birthday darling. Lots of love always ~ Mummy & Luke xxx

Births

ADAM & DEBBIE JOSLIN-STONE Congratulations on the birth of your son. We're thrilled to bits. Thanks to everyone at DCH. Lots of love ~ Nanna & Mum xx

CLARKE (Nee SPARHAM) Kevin and Joanne are pleased to announce the early but safe arrival of Ruby Marine, born on Sunday 29th February, weighing 5lbs 4oz. A sister for Mahni. Many thanks to all staff at the Maternity Unit in particular Dr Ali El Fara xx

HEY BABY

JOANNE & KEVIN CLARKE Congratulations on the birth of Ruby, born Sunday February 29th 2004, a sister for Mahni. Love ~ Mum and Dad xx.

Coming of Age

Happy 18th Birthday HANNAH WOOD Always Smiling! Love Mum, Dad, Andrew, Tommy, Nanny & Grandad xxx

Deaths

CANNELL - Derek peacefully at Joseph Weld Hospice on the 3 March 2004 aged 72 years. Most loved husband to Maggie. Funeral Service at Weymouth Crematorium on Thursday 11 March at 1pm. No flowers please but donations if desired to Joseph Weld and Trimar Hospice Trust c/o Woods Funeral Service, 11a Icen Way, Dorchester, DT1 1EW. Tel: (01305) 250425.

COOPER - Fred. Suddenly but peacefully in Dorset County Hospital on 2nd March aged 82 years. Loving husband of Doris; father of Derek and Anne; father-in-law to Penny and Lawrie, grandfather of Michelle, Nicole, Lawrie, Andrea, Kelly and Claire and great grandfather to his six great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements to be announced later. Enquiries: Cotton & Son. Tel: (01305) 76 76 76.

Golden Wedding

MERVYN TOPLISS (Topps) Thanks for 50 wonderful years. Love ~ Rose xx.

ROSE TOPLISS Happy Golden Wedding Anniversary to my darling wife. Lots of love ~ Topps xxx.

In Memoriam

DOWNTON - Hilda. Treasured memories of a dear Mum who passed away March 7th four years ago. Still so sadly missed but never forgotten. Your loving daughter Pauline and son-in-law Len.

DRONFIELD - Elsie. A very loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother who passed away 5 years ago tomorrow. Time does not heal the heartache or stop a silent tear, or take away the memories of the one I loved so dear. My thoughts are with you every day darling, you were very special and I miss you so much. - Les xxx.

DRONFIELD - Elsie. Remembering you is easy we do it every day, missing you is the heartache that never goes away. Love - Pat, Philip, Ben, Katie, Lesley, Peter, Dominique and Caroline.

DRONFIELD - Elsie. Sadly taken five years tomorrow. Will never be forgotten. Marian and Dave, Margaret and Family

EACOTT - Richard. (aka Halfacre). My tears no longer show, but in my heart they will forever flow. Love - Mum xx.

LOWE - Ayeisha Poppy. You left us seven years ago tomorrow. Love lives ~ Dad, Mum and Joel xxx.

McDONALD - Joyce. In loving memory of my darling wife. All my love ~ Reg. Susan and family & Philip and family.

MILLER - James Henry. Cherished memories of my dear dad. It's been twenty years since you passed away, but in my heart you will always stay. Loved, missed and remembered everyday. Love Doreen.

PAGE - Pat. Fondest memories of a loving husband, father and grandfather who died March 6th 1996.

TAYLOR - Tich (Nee Greenman). A year ago the hardest thing for us to do was having to say goodbye to you. Thinking of you always. Sister Jean and family.

THEOBALD - Flo. Mum now you have been gone for a year I still miss you so. Your daughter Ann, Keith and family.

THEOBALD - Florence. 6/03/03. Loving memories of a dearly loved mum-in-law, grandma and great-grandma who is missed so much. Love ~ Tessa, Jacky and Ian, James and Alison. God bless Mama-Flo. Love ~ George and Abigail.

WALBRIDGE - Keith. Passed away ten years ago today. Time may hide the sadness like the smiles that hide the tears but nothing hides the heartache despite the passing years. Love always ~ Gladys, Jan, Chris, Sue and Grandchildren.

Ruby Wedding

CAROLE & COLIN NEWTON"Congratulations on your Ruby Wedding Anniversary. Lots of love ~ Auntie Dee

MACKENZIE Mum and Dad - 40 years and just a few tears, overall much fun and many cheers. Mum and Dad - you`ve done us proud, here's to the next 40 coming around. Love from ~ Gary, Jenny, Kelly and Callum.

MACKENZIE PAT & WENDY Congratulations on this your 40th Wedding Anniversary, which we believe is equal to 4 life sentences! Good luck for the next 40. Love ~ Chris, Julie, Michael, Frances, Laura and James

MACKENZIE We can't believe it, it's Pat and Wendy's 40th Wedding Anniversary! Well done, you both deserve medals. Love ~ Lyn, Steve, Ami, Rebecca, Shaun and Tyler

MICHAEL & CYRENE WATKINS To our wonderful Mum and Dad, 40 years of marriage that can't be bad. You've given so much and much much more, Love, worry, laughter a family we adore. As children you loved and moulded us, As teenagers you shouted and grounded us. Now as adults your support is never ending, With these words our love we are sending, The bottom line it has to be, So very proud to be a part of you are we. Enjoy your day tomorrow. Love ~ Terry, Brian, Sharon, Billie and Megan of course and Clive xxx

NEWTON Happy Wedding Anniversary. "Love you lots" Tyler, Jake and Mr Blake XXX

NORMA & JOE MILVERTON Congratulations and love on your Ruby Wedding Anniversary tomorrow (Sunday) ~ Mum and Dad, Stan and Kelly. XXX

WENDY & PAT MACKENZIE To Mum & Dad, Congratulations on your Ruby Wedding Anniversary on 7th March 2004. Love you both ~ Tracy, Ady and kids XXX.

Wedding Anniversaries

MILLS MARION AND TONY Happy Anniversary on Sunday. Love from ~ Tina, Lance and Leanne

Weddings

ROBINSON & SUGG The marriage between Jennifer and Stuart took place at 1.30pm today at Kingston Maurward. Every happiness for the future. Love Mum, Dad & Tom xx

ROBINSON - SUGG Jenny and Stuart. Good luck on your wedding day. We wish you every happiness for the future. Sorry I can't be there. Love Joanne, Kevin, Mahni and Ruby xxxx