21st Birthday

CLAIRE BLACKMORE Happy 21st Birthday to a special daughter and sister. Love you lots ~ Mum, Dad and Scott xxx

40th Birthday

KAREN DIFFEY (Nee Ford) Have a good party on Saturday. Love from Mum, Mark and Roy xxx

Acknowledgements

KIRMAN - A special thank you to Captain Ruth Hill Salvation Army for the support and lovely service, also to Dennis Mould who arranged the funeral. Thank you for the many cards and flowers sent in memory of Trevor who sadly died of cancer on 29th March 2004, will be sadly missed from your loving wife Carole and mother-in-law Vera. Rest in Peace.

WILSON - James. Roger, Sue and family wish to thank family and friends for flowers, donations and messages of sympathy received at this sad time. Our thanks to the Rev. Judd for conducting the service and Kathleen Legg of Cotton and Son for her understanding throughout the funeral arrangements. Special thanks to Chris and Staff at Ingleside for their loving care of both Mum and Dad. Please accept this as our personal message of thanks.

Birthdays

ALI ROPER Happy 30th Birthday With love ~ Mum, Dad, Helen, Paul, Storm, Sam, Danny, Daisy and Harry xxx

JESSICA SCOTT Happy Birthday ~ Lots of love Mummy, Daddy & Ellie-Mae xxx

JOSHUA SEAL 9 Today. Happy birthday. Lots of love ~ Mum, Lee and Emily xx.

KARL CRITCHARD Happy 6th Birthday. Lots of love ~ Mummy, Daddy and Liam x x x

KIERAN GLEED Happy 4th Birthday "Little Monkey". Love Mummy, Daddy, Alex and Elizabeth xxx

Births

ANDREW & LOUISE CROSS Are proud to announce the safe arrival of their daughter Amelia on 09/04/04 at the Royal United Hospital - Bath.

COX MIKE & SARAH-JANE A son, Ryan Thomas, born on Saturday 10th April.

HOSKINS - MASON Rhonda and Ben are delighted to announce the birth of their son Rhys on April 9th 2004 8lb 4oz, a little brother for Kaius. Thanks to all at DCH especially Claire Banister and Rosy Limbach.

PEARSON Matt and Anna, a son Joshua Andrew, born 11th April, a brother for Mia. Congratulations Mum, Dad and Helen

Coming of Age

CLAIRE LAWRENCE Happy 18th Birthday. Lots of love ~ Dad, Rob & Alison xxx

Best wishes on your 18th Birthday. Lots of love ~ Auntie Ann & Nobby xxx

Wishing you a Happy 18th Birthday. Love ~ Shelley, Ivan, Floyd & Clark xxx

Where's my hair straighteners?? LISSA CARDELL Happy 18th Birthday to the best daughter and sister in the world Lots of love Mum, Dad and Ross XXX

Deaths

BOUCHER - Marjorie Betty (nee Thompson), widow of Dr Philip Boucher, formerly of Winfrith, Dorset. Died peacefully at Fairlawn Nursing Home, Holt, Wiltshire on Wednesday 7 April 2004, aged 95. Funeral at St Katherine's Church, Holt, at 11.30am on Monday 19 April, followed by burial at St Christopher's Church, Winfrith Newburgh, Dorset. Flowers are welcome to the Funeral Directors D. J. Bewley, 15, Bank Street, Melksham, Wiltshire. Tel (01225) 702521

BURDETT - Basil Graham. On Easter Monday 2004, aged 82 years. Beloved father of Robert, Sally and Simon and brother of Rosalie, Evelyn and David. Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium on Tuesday 20th April at 10.45am. Family flowers only please but donations to "St Ann's Church, Radipole, Fabric Fund", would be appreciated and forwarded to Stockting Funeral Service, 22 Crescent Street, Weymouth, DT4 7BX. Enquiries tel (01305) 785915.

COULTER - Don. A bright light went out, the light of my life on 6th April. No more pain, sleep well - Mary. Funeral service Holy Trinity at 1.15 pm on Monday 19th April 2004, followed by cremation at 2.30. Wake at R.A.F.A.

COULTER - Don. Time passes, memories stay, loved and remembered every day. Love - Jonathan.

DOWN - Peacefully in hospital on 11th April, 2004, Jack, aged 86 years of Bridport. Dear grandfather of Sarah, will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service will take place at Weymouth Crematorium, on Monday 19th April at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired may be made for the Bridport Red Cross c/o A. G. Down, Funeral Directors, 66 South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NN. Tel: 01305 422643

HALLETT - Larry. Vicki, Susan, Angela and family wish to express their sincere thanks for cards and letters of sympathy received during their sad loss and for the donations for the Dorset Kidney Fund, which are still being received c/o Grassby Funeral Service. To all who attended the service at St. Michael's Church, Winterbourne Steepleton and to Rev. Rosemary Bassett for guiding us and conducting the service. Special thanks to Dr Weston, Ian and Stephanie, sister and staff of Prince of Wales Ward for the care they gave Larry. To all our friends for their support and to everyone in Winterbourne Steepleton / Abbas who have helped us through this difficult time. Our gratitude to Andrew Fooks for his care and kindness in arranging the funeral. Please accept this as our personal message of thanks.

KENION - Kathleen. On April 12th 2004 peacefully in her sleep at Hyde Crook House Nursing Home aged 99 years. Much loved mother of Tony, Geoff & Sue & a very dear grandmother & great grandmother. Funeral service at St. Martin's Church, Broadmayne on Tuesday 20th April at 11.15 am followed by cremation at Weymouth. No mourning dress please. Family flowers only please, donations if wished for the Children's Society may be sent c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester DT1 1TW. Tel: (01305) 262338.

KENION - Kathleen. On April 12th 2004 peacefully in her sleep at Hyde Crook House Nursing Home aged 99 years. Much loved mother of Tony, Geoff & Sue & a very dear grandmother & great grandmother. Funeral service at St. Martin's Church, Broadmayne on Tuesday 20th April at 11.15 am followed by cremation at Weymouth. No mourning dress please. Family flowers only please, donations if wished for the Children's Society may be sent c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester DT1 1TW. Tel: (01305) 262338.

LANGLEY-POPE - Nicholas. On 6th April 2004 aged 64 years, suddenly but peacefully at Dorset County Hospital. A very much loved husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. Funeral service will take place on Thursday 15th April at St. Mary's Church, Cerne Abbas at 2.30 pm followed by private burial. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired, will be divided between, Diabetes UK, Sturminster Newton Surgery & Cerne Abbas Surgery - cheques made payable to Grassby Funeral Service and sent to Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester DT1 1TW. Tel: (01305) 262338.

WHEATCROFT - Ray. Peacefully on April 13th aged 84 years. Beloved and wonderful husband to Joan who will be sadly missed by all his family. Further enquiries to Tapper Funeral Service, Poole. Tel: (01202) 673164.

WHITE - Rene. Passed away on 7th April, 2004, at Dorset County Hospital, aged 74 years. Sister of Phyllis. Funeral service to take place at St. Saviour's Church, Dottery, on Monday 19th April, at 12.00 noon. No flowers, but donations if desired to the Dottery Church Fabric Fund c/o A. J. Wakely & Sons, 91 East Street, Bridport.

Engagements

DUBOIS AND SMITH The Dubois Family are delighted to announce the engagement of Lucy Maria to Benjamin Smith of Chichester.

HIGLEY & THOMAS Congratulations Andrew & Lynette on your engagement 12/4/04 Lots of love , Dave, Iris & Tim xxx

KELLY AND SCOT Congratulations on your engagement. Love and Best Wishes Nanna, Grandpa, Fran, Chris, Sara, Simon & Andy xxxx

KELLY AND SCOT Congratulations on your engagement. Wishing you health and happiness always. Lots of love Mum and Mike xxx

In Memoriam

COLEMAN - Stacey. It's been three years now, still missing you loads. Love your heart broken sister Teresa and Family.

COLEMAN - Stacey. Love and miss you always ~ Sue, Selina, Shawn, Donovan and Matthew

COLEMAN - Stacey. Son ~ Thinking of you today and always, lots of love - Dad & Emma.

COLEMAN - Stacey. You are always in our thoughts, miss you loads, love you always ~ Lynne, Paul & boys.

STACEY COLEMAN In loving memory of a dear brother, taken from us three years ago, who will always be sadly missed but you're never forgotten. All our love - Shaun, Emma and family xxx

THORNE - Maurice. Remembering my much missed husband, three years ago we parted. Forever in my heart. Forever yours ~ Irene.

THORNE - Maurice. Remembering our dad who passed away three years today. Forever in our hearts and minds. Your loving daughters ~ Julie and Davina.

WALBRIDGE - Molly. (13th April). A very special wife, mother and nan taken from us eight years ago. Forever in our thoughts and so sadly missed by husband Gordon and family.

WATERS - Beryl. For my darling mother who had to leave, suddenly, two years ago. Forever in my thoughts, and Daddy, I miss you both so much. Babe.

Silver Wedding

COLIN & KATH PAYNE Happy Silver Wedding Anniversary. All our love Mandy, Michael, Matthew and Jack xxxx

Thank You

COLIN & MARGARET FERRETT Thank you to everyone who made our 25th anniversary so special. Steve Male for fantastic food, Andy Arnold for brilliant music. With your help, we raised £220 for Joseph Weld and Trimar. "We are truly blessed in having such good family and friends."