Acknowledgements

ANTHONY JAMES NORRIS (Tony) Maureen and family would like to thank friends and neighbours for their kind letters and messages of sympathy received, we have been overwhelmed. Our thanks to all who attended from near and far, the celebration of Tony's life at All Saint's Church, Wyke Regis and a special thank you to Sam and Melody Wilding of Rose Funeral Service for the caring and professional manner in which they arranged the funeral. Also our thanks to Canon Hugo for the wonderful service and his support, and to Reverend Deborah Smith for her love, understanding and support. Our thanks to all who sent donations for Weld, Trimar & CCD Trust and Diabetes UK in Tony's memory. Maureen sends her thanks for God's gift of wonderful children, son-in-laws, grandchildren and relatives - my love and gratitude always. My thanks also to friends and work colleagues past and present, your continued love and support has been an inspiration to me, and also my thanks to anyone who has helped in any way. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. (italics) Thank you to my priceless man for the memories unmatched by time, you were indeed a treasure - thank you, Maureen x

MITCHEM - Gracie. The family of the late Gracie Mitchem would like to thank sincerely all those who attended the funeral, to everyone who sent messages of sympathy and all those who sent donations (over £300) for the S.C.B.U. at DCH in Gracie's memory. Thank you.

Birthday Memoriams

WALBRIDGE - Molly. Birthday memories of a wonderful wife, mother and nan. Forever in our thoughts, so sadly missed by husband Gordon and family.

Birthdays

KATIE RICHENS Happy 9th birthday sweetheart. Lots of love ~ Mummy, Daddy & Becky. xxx

LUKE COLLINS Happy 10th Birthday. Love Mummy, Daddy, Lauren, Grandma and Grandad yiphee!

NATASHA WILKINS Happy Birthday. Have a nice day. Lots of love from Aiesha xx

Deaths

BARBARA "BARB" BARRETT Passed peacefully away after a short illness in Dorchester Hospital on Monday 12th December aged 62. Much loved wife of David "Jack", loving daughter of Kathleen and sister to Margaret, beloved mother of Ann Marie, Michael, Jane and Susan and adored nanny to Hannah, Luke, Abigail, Matthew, Caitlin, Libby and Sophie. A friend to many in the Puddletown locality, will be greatly missed. Funeral service to be held at St Mary's Church, Puddletown on Wednesday 21st December at 2pm. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired towards local causes made payable to Woods Funeral Service, may be sent c/o 11a Icen Way, Dorchester, DT1 1EW. Tel: (01305) 250425

VERA DRAKE Peacefully on 13th December 2005, aged 89 years. Widow of Bill, much loved mother of Janet, mother-in-law of John, gran of Bridget, Chris, Mark and Reva and great gran of Lewis, Owen and Kieran. Funeral service will take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Tuesday 20th December at 1.00pm. Family flowers only, but donations if desired for Weld, Trimar & CCD Trust may be sent c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TW. Tel: (01305) 262338

Driving Test Pass

REBECCA PETERSON Congratulations on passing your driving test first time Becca ~ Mum, Andy & the whole family

Funeral Notices

CALLAGHAN - The funeral of Tom who died on 1st December 2005 will take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Tuesday 20th December at 12.15. All friends are welcome.

In Memoriam

BRAY - Don. Happy memories of a dear dad and grandad who passed away two years ago. Sadly missed by Michael, Diana, Vicki and Kevin.

BRAY - Don. Treasured memories of a dear husband. Always in my thoughts. Your loving wife Joan.

HARRINGTON - John. In memory of a loving Husband, Father and Grandfather. Still sadly missed, never forgotten. From Moorea, Paul and families.