Acknowledgements

GALE - Dinah. George and all Dinah's children would like to thank everyone who attended her funeral and sent cards and donations. Our thanks also to Rev Ian Woodward and to Andy Fooks of Grassby & Sons, for making the day a special one. £600 has been handed over to the District Nurses Fund at Bere Regis Surgery.

Birthdays

MARK CARTER Happy 30th birthday Daddy. We love you lots & lots Ellie & George XX

Births

JAMES BOLT & HANNAH BUTLER Congratulations on the birth of our new granddaughter, Jasmine Denise, born 25th Oct 2005. Lots of love ~ Mum & Dad Bolt & Shaun x x x

WHITESIDE - LEE Barbara and Jez are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their gorgeous baby daughter, Rebecca Louise, on 31st October, weighing 7lbs exactly. With huge thanks to all staff at DCH Maternity Unit.

WHITESIDE - LEE Congratulations to Barbara and Jez. With all our love and very best wishes on the birth of your beautiful baby Rebecca Louise. Love from ~ Mum and Dad xxx

Deaths

BARONS - William (Bill). Formerly of Portland. Passed away suddenly at home on 28th October 2005, aged 81 years. A dearly loved husband of Joan and father to Linda and Anne-Marie, father-in-law to Gordon and Tim and a much loved grandad to Sophie, Tom, Philip, Jenny, Bob, Mike and Ellie. The funeral service will take place at Chelmsford Crematorium on Wednesday 9th November at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired to The Essex Autistic Society or Great Ormond Street Hospital, c/o Co-operative Funeral Services, 31 Hullbridge Road, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5PL. Tel 01245 328307

BETTE CANTLE After a short illness courageously fought, Bette passed away in The Dorset County Hospital on 27th October 2005. Loving wife of Keith, dearest Mum of Sharon and son-in-law Dave. Adoring Nan to Darryl, Scott and Leah, and a loving sister to Shirl, Sylv and Audrey. 'Forever in our hearts' Funeral Service at Emmanuel Church, Southill on Tuesday 8th November at 2.00pm, followed by private interment in the Weymouth Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations may be given to The West Dorset Breast Cancer Support Group c/o Dennis Mould, Stockting Funeral Service, 22 Crescent Street, Weymouth, Dorset. Tel: (01305) 785915

BLACK - Harry William. On Monday October 31, aged 79 years, after a short illness bravely borne. Widower of the late Joan, loving father of Sandra, Chris, Rod and Linda and a dear father-in-law, much loved Bamps to all of his grandchildren and a dear Great Grandad. Funeral arrangements to be confirmed later.

CANTLE - Betty. I sat beside your bedside, I talked to you and cried, stroked your hair and kissed you, with tears I could not hide. I held your hand right to the end, a memory I will always keep, A golden heart stopped beating, Two willing hands at rest, God's garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best. Love you, Bet ~ Barry, Shirley and family.

In Memoriam

INGLE - Thora. 10th Anniversary (29th Oct.) Memories of happy times, loving thoughts of you, a message how we miss you so, sent on wings of love to you. All our love Cynthia, Phil and family xxx

Thank You

REX and NIGEL Thank all family and friends for presents and a real good night on their surprise party. Good food, good music and good company.