Acknowledgements

FUDGE - Pam, Clive, Pauline and Tony would like to thank everyone for their support and help during Lionel's short illness. Also for the flowers and cards, letters etc at this sad time. A special thanks to the Rev. Eric Mitchell and David Grassby for all their help and support.

WHITE - George. Jane, Tony, Sue and families would like to thank all those who attended Geoffrey's funeral, sent messages of sympathy, flowers and donations. Special thanks to supportive friends, neighbours and emergency services. Thanks to the Reverend Maureen Allchin for her understanding and gentle handling of the service and to Eric Dunford of A.G. Down for his kindness and awareness throughout. Donations for West of England Eye Trust Fund are still being accepted c/o A. G. Down, Funeral Directors, 66 South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NN.

Birthdays

ANDREW SPENCE Happy 30th birthday. Love from Mum, Dad, Shelley and Rikki. xxxx

ANDY SPENCE Happy 30th Birthday. Have a great day. Lots of love ~ Carrie xxx

EILEEN HANGER Happy Birthday, Gran. Loads of love ~ Scott and Scarlett. xx

SOPHIE TAYLOR 1 Today! Love ~ Mummy, Daddy & Lucy x x x

Coming of Age

LAURA WILBY Happy 18th birthday Laura. Have a lovely day. Lots of love from Mum and Dad, Tom and Trevor and Granny and Grandad xxxx

Deaths

CAWLEY - Helen (Elle). Passed peacefully away on 25th February, 2005, at Portland Community Hospital, aged 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Alec, much loved mum of Terence, sadly missed by daughter-in-law Jenny, dear Nan of Caroline and Jason and her great grandchildren Tiggy and Thea. Funeral arrangements later. Enquiries to Rose Funeral Service: (01305) 785832

CHALK - Charles Lionel (Charlie), formerly of Bere Regis. Peacefully at Whitway House Nursing Home on 1st March 2005, aged 93 years. Dearest father of Jean, father-in-law to Cyril and Steve, grandfather to Gary, Kevin, Diana & Neil and a dear great-grandfather. Reunited with his loving wife Nellie and his beloved daughter Brenda. Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium on Friday 11th March at 12.15pm. Jean would like to thank Glencairn Residential Care Home and Whitway House Nursing Home for their loving care of Charlie. Family flowers only please, donations if wished for Guide Dogs for the Blind Association may be sent c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TW. Tel. 01305 262338.

FODDEN - Renee. At her home on 24th February, 2005, aged 76 years. Loving and adored wife of Mark, loving mother of Madeleine, Mark and Gary and a special Grandma to Karl, Jodie and Sophie. Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium on Tuesday 8th March at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations may be given to Joseph Weld, Trimar Hospice and CancerCare Dorset Trust, cheques made payable please to Weld, Trimar & CCD Trust c/o Rose Funeral Service, 35 Shrubbery Lane, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, DT4 9LY. Enquiries Tel: (01305) 785832

HALL - On 26th February, Margaret (Maggie) passed peacefully to rest. Beloved wife of Charlie, a loving Mum to Karon, Julie and Gordon, a devoted Nan to Tim, Alistair, Josh, Matthew and Alex. Funeral service to take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Friday 4th March at 3.15pm. Family flowers only, but donations if desired by cheque only please for 'Breakthrough'. All donations and enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare, 130 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, DT4 0JS. Tel. (01305) 772789.

MacLACHLAN - John Sinclair. Peacefully at Avon-Lea Nursing home, Weymouth, on 26th February, 2005, aged 87 years. Beloved husband of Jane, much loved father of Kate and adored grandfather to Sophie and Edward. Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium on Monday 7th March at 10.00am. Family flowers only please, donations may be given to the R.N.L.I. c/o Dennis Mould at Stockting Funeral Service, 22 Crescent Street, Weymouth, DT4 7BX. Enquiries Tel: (01305) 785915.

STANTON - Betty. Died 27th February 2005. Suddenly in Buxton House aged 86. Funeral for family and close friends at her request. Funeral details to follow. Life long friend of R.V. Taylor Curtis.

STANTON - Betty. Much loved Mum of Philip, Cheryl and Robin and Mum-in-law to Angela, Allison and Ken. Dear Nan and Great Nan.

WILSON - On 1st March at Wellingborough, Mary (nee Phippard), aged 79, once of Portland. Wife of Walter and of the late Hedley Carter and dearest mother of Myra, Andrew and Judith and their families and sister of Ernie.

Engagements

WHATMOOR & DUANE Mary and Derek Whatmoor of Owermoigne are delighted to announce the engagement of their daughter Marianne to Andrew son of Mr and Mrs John Duane of South London. Congratulations Mazzii and Drew.

In Memoriam

BOWERING - Maggie. A year has gone by and we still miss you, but your memories live on. Your loving Husband Eddie, Daughter Maureen, Bryan, Chris and Amanda.

COOPER - Fred. One year has passed, thinking of you today Dad. Love Anne & Lawrie