21st Birthday

SAM GRINDLE Happy 21st Birthday. Love and best wishes Mum, Dad, Tom and Lucy xxx

Acknowledgements

HEWER - Gordon wishes to express his sincere thanks for the very many cards, letters and messages of sympathy received following his sad loss and for the generous donations to the new entrance fund of Radipole URC given in memory of Cynthia. Grateful thanks also to the Rev'd Jim Thorneycroft, the Rev'd Bob Damer and all who attended the service of thanksgiving at Radipole United Reformed Church. Please accept this as a personal message of thanks.

Birthdays

JOSEPH JAMES Happy 4th birthday to our special boy. Lots of love Mummy, Daddy, Mama and Grandad XXX.

LYNDSAY TREVETT Happy 13th Birthday Teenager. Love Mum, Dad, Hayley & Carly xxxx

PETE BRADLEY Happy 50th birthday. Love from Paul & Tom.

Births

ALLEN-PICK & DENTON Mark and Melissa are delighted to announce the safe arrival of Ruby Mia, on 22nd March, weighing 7lb 15oz. Our grateful thanks to the Chesil Team and all staff on the Maternity Unit at DCH.

DAVIS (nee May) Martin and Becky are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their second daughter, Lanie Louise, born on the 21st March weighing 7lb 3oz. A loving sister for Sidonie, Adam and Sam. Many thanks to DCH.

GOODCHILD Terri and Dave are pleased to announce the safe arrival of Alexander David, born on Thursday 18th March, weighing 7lb 14oz. A little brother for Erin.

Coming of Age

BECKY STOCKLEY Congratulations on your 18th Birthday Love ~ Nan, Grandad & all the Family.

NICKI HALLAM Your 18th Birthday is here at last, The years really have just flown past, I expect you will buy a round or two. That's something that's quite new! You'll walk in through the pub front doors and than crawl out later on all fours. Happy 18th Birthday. Love and hugs and stuff ~ Mum, Alan, Lucy and Steve.

Deaths

BUDDEN - Blanche (Nee Swaffield). Passed peacefully away on March 19 2004 at Dorset County Hospital aged 84 years. Wife to the late Edgar, much loved mother of Ann and David, a dear mother-in-law to Ray and Jane and a loving grandmother, great grandmother and great, great grandmother. Funeral service at Fordington Methodist Church Dorchester on Friday 26 March at 12 noon, followed by private interment. Cut flowers only please c/o Woods Funeral Service, 11a Icen Way, Dorchester DT1 1EW. Tel (01305) 250425.

HOUSE - Pete. On 22nd March, 2004, after an illness fought with great humour and strength, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. As husband, father, grandfather and friend he will always be loved and greatly missed. Funeral service at St Mary's Church, Charminster, on Tuesday 30th March at 2.30pm, followed by private cremation. No flowers by request, but donations if wished for CancerCare Dorset may be sent c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TW. Tel: (01305) 262338.

HOWE - John, aged 76, passed peacefully away on 19th March 2004 at Dorset County Hospital. A much loved dad and grandad to Josie, Steve, Laura and Jessica. His Funeral Service will be held at Weymouth Crematorium on Friday 26th March at 4.00 pm. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired for 'Cancer Research UK' may be sent to Cotton & Son, Milton House, 1 Milton Road, Weymouth, DT4 0AZ. Enquiries Tel: (01305) 767676

HOWE - John. Goodnight Dad. With love from Richard, Ruth and Chloe.

MOORE - Michael (Moggy). Died peacefully on 21st March, 2004, in Dorset County Hospital, aged 65 years. Loving husband of Bet; father of Alan, Tracy and Lisa; grandad of Adelaide. His funeral service will held at Weymouth Crematorium on Friday 26th March at 1.00pm. No floral tributes by request please, but donations if desired, for 'MV Freedom' (Fishing for people with disabilities) may be sent to Cotton & Son, Milton House, 1 Milton Road, Weymouth, DT4 0AZ. Enquiries Tel: (01305) 76 76 76

WELLER - Nora. Died peacefully on 21st March, aged 97 years, after a life of caring and kindness to her family. A gentle lady. Dearly loved by her daughters Margaret and Nora and her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Grateful thanks to the staff of the Chestnut Residential Care Home.

In Memoriam

BOOKER - Kath. A very special wife, mother and grandmother. Taken from us 4 years ago on 24 March. You gave many things in life, memories great and small, but most of all you gave us love, the greatest gift of all. We miss you so very much. Love ~ Sam, Stephen, Tony, Carol, Ashley, Kelsey and Shauna XXX

HUTTON - Les. One year has passed Dear. Still greatly missed by your everloving wife Phyl and family. You are thought of every day.

WHEATON - Ronald passed away 3 years ago today. Love and missed so very much by all his family.

WILLMINGTON - Joyce (9/2/22 - 24/3/03). Dearest Nanny, forever in our thoughts, forever in our hearts ~ Sadie, James and Charlotte.