Acknowledgements

BOTTING - Ray. Joan, wife of the late Ray, would like to thank all those who attended Ray's Service of Thanksgiving and for the overwhelming support and messages of sympathy given by friends and colleagues at this sad time. Grateful thanks for the generous donations to Joseph Weld & Trimar Hospice Trust and Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance, which are still being received c/o Grassby Funeral Service. Special thanks to the paramedics and all who attended Ray. Also the Rev Philip Lambert for his consideration and thoughtful preparation of the touching and memorable services at the crematorium and the church. Finally sincere thanks to the friends and staff of Grassby Funeral Service for their sympathy, co-operation and understanding.

COOPER - Ernest. Margaret, Dennis and Family wish to thank friends for messages of sympathy, those who sent donations to Arthritis Care and all who attended the funeral service. Our thanks to Revd. Hobbs for the service. Grateful thanks to all the Staff at Friary House, Evergreen Unit and Dorset County Hospital for all their care and kindness over the past months. Finally to all at Co-operative Funeralcare. Please accept this as our personal thank you to you all.

Birthday Memoriams

DOROTHY ROD If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right into Heaven and bring you home again. Carol & Frank.

DOROTHY ROD

Birthday 11th August Wedding Anniversary 13th August

Gone are the days we used to share but in my heart you are always there. Harold

ROD - Dorothy. Nan, I miss you every day especially today. Happy birthday. Love - Siobhan.

ROD - Dorothy. Nanny Black our special star, we love and miss you so much ~ Kieron, Callum, Nikita and Katie x x x x

ROD - Dorothy. We miss you every day nan, but today even more. God Bless. We love you ~ Kerry and Lee x x x

Birthdays

BETH BAILEY Happy 1st Birthday Princess. Lots of love Mummy and Daddy XXX

CLIFF FRAMPTON All good wishes on your 60th. Love from ~ Julie, Roger and family x x x

CLIFFORD FRAMPTON 60 Today Have a great day Love ~ Tina, Lorraine, Kezia, Liberty & Pat xxx

PAUL BARTLETT A wonderful husband and truly nice fella His passions are Kylie and crates of cold Stella

He's loving and funny and not very shy Happy 30th Birthday Barts My "5 per cent" guy All my love Kelly

Births

ABBI COWAN - and - DEAN GALLOWAY Are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their daughter Olivia Rose on 9/8/04, 7lb 7oz. First darling grandchild for Nigel & Shane, niece to Stacey, Jody & Cindy. Many thanks to the wonderful DCH maternity team especially Hilary & Liz xx

SUTTON & WHITING Amanda and Bryan are pleased to announce the birth of their son Konor Jaye Calvin on August 6th 2004 weighing 7lb 1½oz. Thanks to all midwives especially Shirley and Pat.

Coming of Age

KATIE BATTISHILL 18 Today. Have a wonderful day. Lots of love ~ Dad, Mum and Mike xxx.

Deaths

BARTLETT - (formerly Meaden) Sylvia May passed away on the 8th August 2004, at The Yeatman Hospital, Sherborne. Loving Mum of Derek, Cindy, Glen, Myra and Steve. A dearly loved Gran of Carol, Dudley, Janet, Morag, Robert, Chris, Roy, David, Emma, Adam, Becki, Mel and all her great grandchildren. Funeral service at The Church of The Holy Rood, Buckland Newton on Friday 13th August at 12.00 noon. Flowers and enquiries c/o Peter Jackson Funeral Services, Mons, High Street, Henstridge, BA8 0RB. Tel: (01963) 362570 "Deep in our hearts a memory is kept of a lady we love and will never forget".

BOOL - On 8th August 2004, suddenly but peacefully at Dorset County Hospital, Des (Ike) aged 76 years of Weymouth. Much loved dad, grandad and great grandad. Funeral service will take place at Yeovil Crematorium on Friday 20th August at 12.00 noon. No flowers by request please, donations in memory of Des for the Critical Care Equipment Fund Dorset County Hospital may be sent c/o Clive Wakely, Wakely Brothers, 33 Sparrow Road, Yeovil. Tel: (01935) 479913

HOUNSELL - Derek Bernard. Passed away peacefully at the Dorset County Hospital on 7th August 2004, aged 85 years of Bridport. Devoted husband of the late Alma and dearest father of Margaret and grandad of Stephen. Respected and loved by Jeffery and Sonia. He will be greatly missed by all his family, friends and neighbours. Funeral service will take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Friday 13th August at 10.45 am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to CancerCare Dorset, c/o A J Wakely & Sons, 91 East Street, Bridport, Dorset. Tel: (01308) 423726

PAM LAMBIE Peacefully on the 7th August, 2004, aged 82. Funeral to take place in Scotland. All enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare 01305 772789

PHILIP (PHIL) STRANGE Suddenly, but peacefully at Dorset County Hospital, on 7th August, aged 73. Husband of the late Peggy, loving dad of Martin and Susan. Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium, on Friday 20th August at 3.15pm. (date & time in bold). Family flowers, but donations if desired, by cheque only for either CancerCare Dorset or Joseph Weld & Trimar Hospice Trust c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 130 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, DT4 0JS. Tel: (01305) 772789

TUCKER - Ernest. Peacefully, aged 89, in Dorset County Hospital, on 3rd August, 2004. A celebration of his life will take place at St Francis Church, Littlemoor, on Thursday 12th August at 11.00am. Enquiries to Cotton & Son, Tel: (01305) 76 76 76

In Memoriam

BILL DURKIN August 11th 2000. How do you mend a broken heart I really do not know. They say time heals but that's not true because I am really missing you. Four years have passed since you went away it's so unfair you couldn't stay. If I had a wish I know it would be to have you back home with me. Love you always ~ Sheila xx

CARMEN - A year has passed but memories last. Greatly missed. Love always ~ Sally

CHARLES - In loving memory of our dear Mum Dorothy who was reunited with dear Dad one year ago today. Not a day goes by we wish you were both here. Deep in our hearts your memory is kept never ever will be forgotten. Love from all the family xxx

DURKIN - Bill. A treasured dad and grandad. To us you were someone special, what more is there to say, we only wish with all our hearts that you were here today. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts - Pat, Paul, Graham and families.

HOUNSELL Brian. Remembering a very special Husband, Dad and Grandad who passed away 2 years ago today. Never more than a thought away. Loved and missed so very much. Mau, Dave, Joan and family

NEWTON - John. Five years have now passed, we miss you so much, always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Love Brett, Jackie, Brad, Darryl and Georgina

NEWTON - John. Memories we hold dear of a loving Dad and Grandad. From Brenda, Troy, Alice, Katie & Ellen

NEWTON - John. To me you were someone special, what more is there to say, I only wish with all my heart that you were here today. Love June x

NEWTON - John. We may no longer share time together Dad, but you remain in our hearts forever. Very precious memories. Love Kevin, Julie, Tara & Karl xxxx

RAIT - Allan, also Jock Rait (Sunday 8th). Twenty years ago you left me but still the heartache remains. Still love and miss you both everyday ~ Love Debbie

RAIT - Allan. 20 years ago today. Forever in my heart and thoughts. Loved and still sadly missed by your mum Audrey.

Thank You

JOAN & BILL GOULD Thank our relations and friends for the cards, gifts and flowers received on our Golden Wedding Day. Also Dush for the lovely buffet at the Eight Kings.