Acknowledgements

CLIFFORD THOMAS NEWSHAM Marion and all Cliff's family would like to thank friends, neighbours and ex-colleagues for the cards, letters and messages of sympathy received; also we wish to express our appreciation to all those who attended Cliff's funeral and/or gave donations to Weymouth RNLI; Mr Allan Quartermaine and Woods Funeral Service did Cliff proud, and the Revd Ackroyd lifted our spirits; Tony Garland and staff at The Victoria Inn provided the ideal surroundings for so much reminiscing. Very special thanks must go to all the staff at The Hardy Unit, Dorset County Hospital, for their months of care and kindness to Cliff and to us; also sincere thanks to staff at the Evergreen Unit, Westhaven, who continued that care and consideration to the end. We have gained strength from the support that came from all of you. Thank you. "Smile, open your eyes, love and go on."

Birthdays

GEORGE CARTER Happy 3rd birthday darling. Lots of love Daddy and Nicky xxx.

IZAAK COLLINS Happy birthday. We love you very much Mummy, Daddy, Olivia, Tobias, Jemimah and Tabitha xxxxxx.

JOEL CLARKE Happy Birthday Darling. Love ~ Nanny, Grandad, Untie Kerry & Uncle Michael x x x

Births

DEWLAND & BATCHELOR -Kelly and Lee. Congratulations on the birth of your son on 4th December 2005. Many thanks for our first great grandson. Love ~ Nan and Grandad Dewland xxx

Deaths

HARDIMAN - Marjorie. On 30th November, aged 98 years. Widow of Stanley, dearly loved mother of Ann and Jill, grandmother of Robert, Neil, Christopher, David and Carolyn, great-grandmother of Jonathan, Fiona, Nicholas, Poppy and Tabitha. Service at Winterborne Steepleton Church at 2.30pm on Tuesday 13th December. Family flowers only please, but donations in lieu may be sent to aid Harnhill Centre of Christian Healing or Children's Society c/o Woods Funeral Service, 11a Icen Way, Dorchester, DT1 1EW. Tel. (01305) 250425.

HAROLD HODDER Passed away aged 80, on 1st December, at Dorset County Hospital. Loving husband of Betty, dearly loved father of Mary-Anne and Anthony; loving grandfather of Vicky, Steven, Richard, Edward and Harriet; beloved grandfather to Daniel, Adam and Toby. His funeral service will take place on Friday 9th December at St Peter's Church, Portesham, at 2.00pm, followed by burial. Family flowers only please, but if desired, donations for 'Weld, Trimar & CCD Trust' may be sent to Cotton & Son, Milton House, 1 Milton Road, Weymouth, DT4 0AZ. Enquiries Tel: (01305) 76 76 76

JIM DUNCAN Passed away on 2nd December, 2005, at Dorset County Hospital, aged 75 years. Much loved Dad of Gavin, Vince, Clare, Fiona and Neil and father-in-law to Beni, Cathy, Keith and Grandad of Sammy and Jamie. Jim's Funeral Service will take place at St Augustine's Church, Weymouth, on Friday 9th December at 11.30am, followed by Cremation. Family flowers only please, but if desired, donations can be made for Hardy Ward at Dorset County Hospital, please make cheques payble to The Patients General Purpose Fund - Stroke Unit c/o Rose Funeral Service, 35 Shrubbery Lane, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, DT4 9LY Tel: (01305) 785832 Our very grateful thanks to the staff on Hardy Ward for the wonderful care given to Jim in his final six weeks. Also many thanks to everyone at Rodlands Residential Home for looking after dad for three years.

LILLIAN ELIZABETH McBRIDE Lillian suddenly passed away peacefully at Westhaven Hospital on Friday 25th November 2005. She leaves a loving daughter Carole, son - in - law Alan and granddaughters Karen and Charlotte. The Funeral service will be held at Weymouth Crematorium on Friday 9th December 2005 at 3.15 pm Family flowers only please.

TED COXON On December 4th 2005 at Dorset County Hospital, Ted Coxon, aged 84, died peacefully in his sleep after a long and brave battle with illness. Deeply loved husband of Chrissie. Dad of Angela, Johnny, Patsy and Richard, Myrddin and Angela. Loving Granddad of Katie, Jenny, Joe, Jack, Tom, Matthew, Peter, Naomi, Richard and Alex. Grateful thanks to Dr. Man, district nurses and the numerous doctors and nurses at DCH who have cared for Ted so wonderfully since 2001. Special thanks to also the the ambulance crews who have been so very helpful. Funeral Service at Weymouth Crematorium, 2.30pm, Friday 16th December. Family flowers only but donations for DCH may be sent to J.R Rose & Sons

TED COXON On December 4th 2005 at Dorset County Hospital, Ted Coxon, aged 84, died peacefully in his sleep after a long and brave illness. Deeply loved husband of Chrissie. Dad of Angela, Johnny, Patsy and Richard, Myrddin and Angela. Loving Granddad of Katie, Jenny, Joe, Jack, Matthew, Peter, Naomi, Richard and Alex. Grateful thanks to Dr. Man, district nurses and the numerous doctors and nurses at DCH who have cared for Ted so wonderfully since 2001. Special thanks to also the the ambulance crews who have been so very helpful. Funeral Service at Weymouth Crematorium, 2.30pm, Friday 16th December. Family flowers only but donations for DCH may be sent to J.R Rose & Sons

Engagements

PEARCE - CULLEN Congratulations Michael and Kerry on your engagement on Saturday Dec 3rd. Every good wish for your future together. Love ~ Mum, Dad and David

Funeral Notices

FOX - Winifred (Winnie). The funeral service will be held at Fordington Methodist Church on Tuesday 13th December at 1.00pm, followed by interment at Charminster Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if wished for Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance, may be sent c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TW. Tel: (01305) 262338.

In Memoriam

WALKER - David. Treasured memories of a beloved husband, dad & grandad. Thinking of you always, miss you lots. Love - Joan & family xxx.