Acknowledgements

BOWLES - Walter John, who died 30th June 2004. Jean and all the family would like to thank all who attended the Funeral Service at Stinsford and to the Rev Janet Smith for her kind words of sympathy, Mr John Kennedy, the Carers and Wardens, especially Lorna and Chris. Also all who sent donations to the British Heart Foundation and Mr Paul Gawler of Woods for his kindness. Please accept this as our personal message of thanks.

CHEATER - The family of the late David would like to thank relatives and friends for the support given at this sad time. Our grateful thanks also go to the doctors and nurses at DCH who cared for David and to Canon Hugo for conducting the funeral service as David would have wished. Thank you to anyone who has sent donations in his memory. Special thanks goes to Sam Wilding Funeral Director of Rose Funeral Service for his sensitivity, guidance and support. Please accept this as our personal message of thanks.

DUNNE - Mary. Mike, Kevin, Josie and families wish to thank everyone who attended mum's funeral and for the numerous cards and messages of support we received. Our special thanks to the wonderful staff at Ilchester Ward, DCH. To Father Philip Dyson for his touching services and to Jane Cotton and staff for all their help. Please accept this as our personal message of thanks.

FRIARY HOUSE - Our heartfelt thanks to Peter Fry and all the staff for the love and devotion shown to Nell Swainson over the past eight years she has spent with you. Especially the last four weeks which was both heartbreaking and upsetting for us all. Thank you for fulfilling her last wish and ours for letting her end her days where she felt safe and loved. We will never be able to thank you enough ~ Di, Colin, Russ & Jo Smith.

McLEAN - Josephine. The family of Josie would like to thank all those who attended her funeral and the donations given to Arthritic Care. Our sincere thanks go to the Nursing Staff at the Evergreen Unit, Weymouth who cared for Josie during her illness. To Rev'd Richard Simmons for his kindness and officiating at the service and to David Grassby and his team for their excellent support, especially in fulfilling Josie's wishes.

PRYER - The family of the late George wish to express their heart felt thanks for the many messages of sympathy, donations, offers of help and support during their recent sad loss; to Father Richard Harper for the beautiful service, and all who attended; we have been overwhelmed by your kindness. Grateful thanks to Allan Quartermaine and staff at Woods Funeral Service for their sensitivity and understanding and to the Dorset Transport Circle for the use of their coach. Please accept this as our personal message of thanks.

Birthdays

ASHLEY & NATHAN MITCHELL Happy 23rd & 3rd birthdays With all our love in the world ~ Abbi, Annnaleah, Daniel & Georgina xxx

CHARLOTTE MILNES Happy 16th Birthday to my lovely granddaughter. Have a great day. Love always ~ Nanny xxx

CHARLOTTE MILNES Happy 16th Birthday. You started off as baby Charlotte, now we think you're Lady Charlotte. Have a great day. Love ~ Mum, Dad and Tammy xxx

JOSHUA PRIDDICE Happy 4th Birthday. Lots of love ~ Mummy, Daddy & Sammy x x x

KERRIE LUCY DYER Happy 3rd Birthday. Lots of love ~ Grandma and Grandad xxx

Births

IT'S A GIRL!

MORCOM

To Andrew and Leanna Thank you for our beautiful granddaughter EMMA ELISE born 24th July 2004. A dear little sister for Toby and cousin for Luis. With all our love from Mum, Dave and all the family.

STEVE & SARAH GEORGE Are proud to announce the arrival of Lily on 22 July 2004. A little sister for Rian. Thanks to all concerned.

Coming of Age

Happy 18th Birthday KERRY Best wishes for the future. Love ~ Nan & Grandad xx

KERRY Happy 18th Birthday All legal now! Wishing you happiness for the future. Lots of love ~ Mum, Dad & Chloe xxx

LINDSAY FAGAN Happy 18th Birthday Love ~ Mum, Dad, Cheryl & Jamie xxx

Deaths

BOTTING - Ray. Suddenly on 22nd July, 2004, aged 80 years. Beloved and caring husband of Joan and brother-in-law of Ken. Formerly Head Brewer of Eldridge Pope, Dorchester. Private Cremation will be followed by Service of Thanksgiving at St George's Church, Fordington, on Monday 2nd August at 3.30pm. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired for either Joseph Weld & Trimar Hospice Trust or Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance may be sent c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TW. Tel: (01305) 262338

COOK - Bob. On 23rd July, 2004, unexpectedly at his home in West Knighton, aged 60 years. Will be sadly missed by Nick, Alex and Anne. Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium on Tuesday 3rd August at 4.00pm. No flowers by request please, donations if wished for Margaret Green Foundation may be sent c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TE.

JOHN WICKHAM Of Weymouth passed peacefully away after a short illness bravely borne on 26th July 2004 aged 84 years. Loved husband of the late Ivy, loved father of Morgan and Linda, Steve and Sandra and loved grandfather of Andrew and Jayne. Funeral Service at Weymouth Crematorium on Monday August 2nd at 1.00 pm. All tributes and enquiries to Woods Funeral Service, 11a Icen Way, Dorchester, DT1 1EW, Tel: (01305) 250425

MARGARET TUMBER At Dorset County Hospital on 26th July, 2004, aged 85. Loved mum, gran and great gran. "Free from pain at last Walk tall." Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium on Monday 2nd August at 11.30am. All friends welcome. All flowers and enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare, 130 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, DT4 0JS. Enquiries Tel: (01305) 772789

MONICA HARPLEY 16/02/40 - 23/07/04 Has passed away peacefully and with dignity. Much loved Mum to Sara and Lynda, Nanny to Eli and Rueben and best friend to Carole and Pat. A humanist celebration of her life will be held at Weymouth Crematorium on Monday 2nd August at 2.30pm. " Women of a certain age should wear purple" Informal flowers welcomed on the day. Thank you to CancerCare Dorset and Ilchester Ward at DCH.

PETER JOHNSON Peacefully at Dorset County Hospital on 24th July 2004 aged 82 years. Loving husband of Vera and dearest dad of Laurance. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium on Tuesday 3rd August at 12.15, all friends welcome, but no mourners please. Family flowers only but donations if desired to PAWS or The National Asthma Campaign c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 130 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, DT4 0JS Tel: (01305) 772789

PRYER - Hope Mary aged 82 years, suddenly on Saturday 24th July, 2004 at Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup, Kent, formerly of South Court Avenue, Dorchester. Loving wife of the late Jack Pryer, much loved mother of Pauline, Anne and the late Shirley, grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral service at St Georges Church, Fordington, on Monday 2nd August at 11.00am. Family flowers only please, donations for Alzheimers Society, if wished, may be sent c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TW. Tel: (01305) 262338

Exam Results

SIMON SWAIN BA (Hons) 2:1 History with Archaeology University College Winchester Congratulations Mum, Dad, Jon and Kate

In Memoriam

GRAY - Ross. 15/11/1923 - 28/07/01. Loved and remembered always ~ Mary

SMITH - Winnie (Karena). This day is remembered and quietly kept. I miss you so much. Your loving husband - Reg (Renaldo).

Retirements

BRIAN FARAMUS Best wishes on your retirement and all our love on your 65th birthday. ~ Pat and all the family xx

Silver Wedding

ARMITAGE Congratulations to Karen & Derek of Windsor Road on 25 years of Marriage. Our best wishes for many more years to come. Love from Tim, Peter & Mum.

Wedding Anniversaries

LIZ GRINROD Thank you for 20 years We've had our ups and downs but I love you more now than ever. All my love ~ Gerald xxx ------x------- Love from 'The Girls' Ruby, Rosie & Lily xxx