Acknowledgements

DOROTHY WILSON (DOT) The family of the late Dot wish to thank all who attended the crematorium and the lovely service conducted by the Rev'd Eric Mitchell. A heartfelt thank you for all who sent cards and messages of sympathy and to those contributing to the Tsunami Appeal in Dot's memory. We would also like to thank the doctors and staff of Wyke Clinic and more recently Dorset County Hospital for the utmost care for dear Dot. Finally, may we express our gratitude to Sam Wilding of Rose Funeral Service for the care and support he gave us all and for the professional way he carried out the funeral arrangements. Please accept this as our personal message of thanks.

JACK SWABEY Nancy, Carol and Louisa would like to thank friends and neighbours for their kindness. Special thanks to Maureen Putnam, Carol and John Duffal, Joan Shculke and Teresa Parker who's support have been invaluable. Thanks to Reverend Ackroyd for the comforting service, to Bill Putnam for his tribute to Jack, to Paul Gawler of Woods Funeral Service and Ron Sawyer. Finally, grateful thanks to the staff of HDU, Prince of Wales Ward and Cornwall Road Surgery who took such excellent care of Jack. Please accept this as our personal message of thanks to you all.

MO PALMER (OMEGA MAUREEN) Percy, Jeanette and family would like to thank most sincerely everyone who came to St Paul's Church and afterwards to the crematorium to celebrate Mo's life. A special thank you to Fr Richard & the Frs Gordon for the wonderful service, both at the reception and the funeral mass celebrating Mo's life. A big thank you to all those who have sent cards of sympathy and donations Grateful thanks also must go to the wonderful staff at Joseph Weld Hospice and the lovely ladies at Everycare, without whom Mo would not have spent her last months, days and hours at home, where she wished to be. Finally our appreciation to Jane Cotton for her kindness, understanding and compassion.

NORMAN LANGFORD. Pauline, Elaine, Debbie, Tracey and family would like to thank everyone who sent cards, messages of sympathy and donations to Wool Surgery Charity Fund. Thanks also to all who attended Normans funeral. Our grateful thanks to Rev'd Judith Hill and Paul Gawler of Woods Funeral Service. Please accept this as our personal message of thanks.

SANDERSON - Gertie. Gloria, Di and Ray would like to thank all relatives, neighbours and friends for all the cards, letters and messages of sympathy received during their recent sad loss. Thank you to everyone who attended the funeral service and gave donations in Gertie's memory for the Stroke Association. Our grateful thanks to Reverend Dennis Ackroyd for his kind words and lovely service and to Paul, Les and the staff of Woods Funeral Service for carrying out all the arrangements and for their help and support. Finally, our sincere thanks to the staff of Agincourt Residential Home for all the love and care shown to Gertie and to Doctor Stephen Bick for all his care. Please accept this as our personal message of thanks.

Birthdays

AURORA POPLE HAppy 6th Birthday. Love from ~ Mummy, Daddy, Tabitha, Bertie and Jemima x x x

EMMA CUTTINGHAM Happy 5th Birthday. Love ~ Mummy, Daddy, Stuart, Steven and Lisa x x x

HAYDEN WINTER Happy Birthday little star. Love Mummy, Nanny and Grandpa xxx

JAYDEN LEWIS STONE Happy 2nd birthday JD. All our love ~ Mummy, Richard, Kieren & Bump xx

JAYDEN STONE Happy 2nd birthday. Enjoy! Loads of love ~ Daddy and Jenny xxx

SAMUEL HEWITT Happy 3rd Birthday. Lots of love ~ Mummy, Daddy and Leonie. xxx

THOMAS BUTCHER Happy 2nd birthday. Love Mum, Dad, Cristal, Alexander and grandparents.

Births

CORNICK & KIRKLAND Leigh and Gemma congratulations on the birth of your beautiful son. Thank you for our first grandchild. Love and kisses ~ Mum and Dad xx

GREGG ADRIAN & DEBORAH Are pleased to announce the safe arrival of Samuel Lee on 18/01/05, weighing 7lbs 9oz. A brother for Matthew. Many thanks to all staff at DCH.

GREGG Congratulations Deb and Adrian on the birth of Samuel Lee. A very welcome brother for Matthew. Lots of love Mum and Dad xx

GREGG Thanks mum and dad for my wonderful baby brother Samuel Lee. Lots of Matthew x

PROWSE & SLADE Congratulations Larissa and Wayne on the birth of your daughter. We are delighted. Love from two very proud Granmas and Granpa xxx

PROWSE & SLADE Congratulations to the proud parents Larissa and Wayne on the arrival of your new baby girl, sister for Robbie and Ryan. We wish you lots of happiness. All our love ~ Mum and Dad Slade xx

PROWSE & SLADE Thank you to my lovely wife for making our family complete. With love ~ Wayne, Robbie and Ryan xxx

Coming of Age

KATIE O'SHEA"To our very special daughter on your 18th birthday. Love you dearly, always and forever ~ Mum and Dad X x18!

Deaths

BEST - Joan, peacefully on Saturday 15th January 2005, aged 86. Daughter of Mr and Mrs F.A. Hellaby of Auckland, New Zealand and beloved wife of the late Rear Admiral Tom Best. Much loved and loving mother of Rupert, Joanna and James, mother-in-law of Maggie, Tom and Sara, and grandmother of Felicity, Alison, Matthew, Sarah, Maryrose, William, Amelia, Harry and Tom. Private family funeral. Service of Thanksgiving at St Mary's Church, Beaminster, at 2.30pm on Friday 18th February.

GEOFF SKINNER Passed away suddenly on Thursday 13th January, 2005, aged 66 years. Beloved husband of Di, loving dad of David, Joanne, Jessica, Matthew and to Lynn, Geoff and Jon. Fondest grandad of Rachel, Jack, Lauren and Lucy. Sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium, on Monday 24th January at 1.00pm. Flowers or donations to the 'BHF' or 'RAFA Wings Appeal', by cheque only may be sent to Co-operative Funeralcare, 130 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, DT4 0JS. Tel: (01305) 772789

JOHN WEBB Passed away peacefully at Dorset County Hospital, on 14th January, aged 80. Husband of the late Alma, father of Peter, Paul, Philip and Janine. His funeral ceremony will be held at Weymouth Crematorium, on Friday 28th January at 12.15pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for 'SSAFA' may be sent to Cotton & Son, Milton House, 1 Milton Road, Weymouth, DT4 0AZ. Enquiries Tel: 01305 76 76 76

PARSONS - Lily Elizabeth. Passed away on Sunday 16th January 2005 at Dorset County Hospital, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Cyril Jack (Snip), dearly loved mother of Maureen, Sandra, John, Linda, Shirley and to Viv, Mike, Aud, Eric and John, loving sister of Dot, Edna and the late Hilda and Mabel. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium on Wednesday 26th January at 12.15pm. Flowers or donations to the 'W.D.G.H.T.' (Stroke Unit) by cheque only may be sent to Co-operative Funeralcare, 130 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, DT4 0JS. Enquiries: Tel. 01305 772789.

ROBERTSON - A Group Captain, John, peacefully at Dorset County Hospital on Monday 17th January, aged 78. Much loved husband to Jackie, dear father of Peter and Diana and also a dearly loved grandfather. Funeral to be held on Tuesday 25th January at West Stafford Church Dorchester at 11.00 am. No flowers, donations to RAF Benevolent Fund c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TW.

WALLBRIDGE - Frieda, peacefully in the Dorset Country Hospital on 16th January 2005, aged 91 years. Dear aunt of Harry and Cyril Boggust and their families. Funeral Service at Weymouth Crematorium on Friday 28th January at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations may be given to the RNLI (Weymouth branch) c/o Dennis Mould at Stockting Funeral Service, 22 Crescent Street, Weymouth, DT4 7BX. Enquiries tel: (01305) 785915

WEBB - Jeff, peacefully in Avonlea Nursing Home, Weymouth on 18th January 2005, aged 79 years. Loving husband of Peggy, wonderful dad of Robin, Mary, Jane, Sarah and Helen, loving Grampy and Great Grampy. Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium on Wednesday 26th January at 10.45 am. Family flowers only please, donations may be given to the Somerset and Dorset Air Ambulance c/o Dennis Mould at Stockting Funeral Service, 22 Crescent Street, Weymouth, DT4 7BX. Enquiries tel: (01305) 785915.

Engagements

HUNT & BECERRA-DIAZ The Engagement is announced between Juliet Anna, daughter of Simon & Ann Hunt of Crossways and Harlys Becerra-Diaz, son of Gustavo Becerra-Hernandes & Esperanza Diaz-Vega of Cuba

Golden Wedding

ELEANOR & RON FANCY" To Mum & Dad, Congratulations on your Golden Wedding Anniversary. All our love ~ Vic, Christine, Mark, Emma, Janet & Danny

To Nan & Grandad, lots of love on your special day ~ Charlie & Steve, Ellie & Isabelle, Sasha & Tony, Ricky & Steph

To Great-nanny & Great-grandad. Love ~ Chloe and Amelia. xxx