Acknowledgements

SCARD Jackie, Sue and Rob would like to thank their family, friends, neighbours and work colleagues for their support during this very difficult time, to all who sent cards, letters, flowers and donations in memory of Charlie and to all those who attended the celebration of Charlie's life.

Thank you also to the medical teams at Dorset County Hospital, the Paramedics, CancerCare Dorset and the Rev. Chris Briggs for a lovely service. Special thanks to Jane Cotton and staff of Cotton & Son for their kindness and understanding.

Please accept this as our personal message of thanks.

Birthdays

HAPPY 65th BOB SPRACKLEN To a special Dad and Grandad. Love ~ from Mark, Ali, Sam and Joe. xxx

AARON RYAN Happy 8th Birthday. Lots of love ~ Mum, Dad, Sami and all the family xxx

AMBER HIDER Happy 1st birthday to a wonderful daughter. Love Mummy and Daddy XXXX

CERYS MOORE Happy 5th Birthday Pumpkin! Hugs & Kisses from ~ Mum, Dad and Toby x x x

COLIN GANNAWAY Happy 60th birthday. All our love ~ all the family xx

GEOFF LEE Happy Birthday Grandad. Love ~ Ross, Aaron and Dean xxx

IMOGEN LARNER 2 today. Happy Birthday Sweetie. Love ~ Mummy, Daddy and Alicia.

KANE BENSON Happy 1st Birthday our little precious boy. Love ~ Mummy & Daddy x x x

LILY MERTON Happy 4th Birthday. Lots of love ~ Mummy & Daddy x x x

MARTYN PRICE Happy 6th Birthday. Love ~ Mummy, Daddy, Samantha, Michael, Nanny & Grandad x x x

TONY JOHNSON Happy Birthday and retirement on Sunday 10th April 2005 Lots of love ~Sylv xxx ----- * ----- Happy 65th Dad Love ~ Mark, Robert, Katie, daughters-in-law Sadie & Sam xxx ----- * ----- Happy Birthday and retirement Grampy. Love ~ Luke, Tom & Cassie xxx

Births

MILFORD Congratulations to Karen & Russell on the birth of our sixth most welcome grandchild, Alfie. All our love & best wishes ~ Mum & Dad in France

WOODLAND Julie (Nee Mears) and Garry are pleased to announce the early but safe arrival of Tom Alexander on 3rd April 2005, weighing 6lbs 2oz. Many thanks to all at DCH.

Coming of Age

CARLY DRAKE Congratulations on your 18th Birthday. Love Auntie Lin, Wayne & James x

SARAH NEW Happy 18th Birthday Have a great day on Sunday! Love Mum, Dad and Family XXX

Deaths

ALFRED JOHN LYDE (GEORGE) Peacefully on 6th April 2005 at Dorset County Hospital; age 78 years, after a short illness. Beloved husband of Margaret, dearly loved Dad of Ann & Paul and daughter-in-law Ruth. Much loved Grandad of Craig and Ross. Dearly loved brother of Bernard and Phillip, sister-in-laws and nieces, a good friend to Peter. He will be greatly missed by all of us. His funeral service will be held at Weymouth Crematorium on Thursday 14th April at 10.45 am. All family and friends welcome to attend. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for "Weld, Trimar and CCD Trust" may be sent to Cotton & Son, Milton House, 1 Milton Road, Weymouth, DT4 0AZ. Enquiries tel: (01305) 76 76 76.

EDMONDS - Wendy. Dearly loved daughter-in-law to Sylvia and John Phillips and the late Ted Edmonds. Much loved and respected sister-in-law and aunt to the Edmonds, Joslin, Ash and Phillips families. Sadly missed by us all and remembered always for her brave spirit.

EDMONDS WENDY ELIZABETH Peacefully on 7th April 2005 at Joseph Weld Hospice after a long illness bravely borne, aged 38 years. Loving wife of Andrew, dearly loved mother of Chris, Tom and George, daughter of Eric and Jenny Haskell, sister of Clive and sister-in-law of Helen. Private cremation will take place at Weymouth, thereafter all are invited to join the family for a celebration of Wendy's life at St. Mary's Church, Dorchester on Friday 15th April at 1.00pm. No dark clothes by request please. Donations to be divided equally between Fortuneswell Cancer Trust and Weld, Trimar and CCD Trust may be sent c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TW. Tel: (01305) 262338. Cheques for donations to be made payable to Grassby Funeral Service.

JOYCE STEVENS Passed peacefully away on 8th April 2005, at Dorset County Hospital, aged 77 years. Much loved mother of Peter and Chris. Sadly missed by all her family and friends. The Funeral Service will take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Tuesday 12th April at 1.45 pm. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired to CancerCare Dorset, c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 130 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth.

LOCKYER BETTY GWENETH Aged 91, passed away peacefully on 3rd April 2005. Beloved wife of the late Reginald Mark, only daughter of the late William and Olive Tett and much loved sister of the late Robert. She was much loved and respected by all who had the privilege to know her and will be greatly missed by her many cousins and friends. Funeral Friday 15th April, 2.00pm at Bournemouth Crematorium. All who attend are welcome at the reception to be held after the funeral at the Hotel Miramar, Grove Road, East Cliff, Bournemouth. Flowers may be sent to Deric-Scott, Portman Lodge Funeral Home, Boscombe, Bournemouth.

LOCKYER BETTY GWENETH Aged 91, passed away peacefully on 3rd April 2005. Beloved wife of the late Reginald Mark, only daughter of the late William and Olive Tett and much loved sister of the late Robert. She was much loved and respected by all who had the privilege to know her and will be greatly missed by her many cousins and friends. Funeral Friday 15th April, 2.00pm at Bournemouth Crematorium. All who attend are welcome at the reception to be held after the funeral at the Hotel Miramar, Grove Road, East Cliff, Bournemouth. Flowers may be sent to Deric-Scott, Portman Lodge Funeral Home, Boscombe, Bournemouth.

THOMPSON - Michael (Mike). Taken suddenly on Tuesday 5th April 2005. A wonderful and much loved brother of Val and Mike. Will always be in our thoughts and memories.

WRIGHTON - Stanley Charles. Passed away peacefully on 6th April 2005 aged 83 years. Will be sadly missed by wife Marion, children Michael, Angela and Gillian and all his grandchildren. Funeral service to be held at St Mary's Church Bridport on Friday 15th April at 12.30pm, followed by interment at Bridport Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to R.A.F.A. or Bridport Blind Club c/o A J Wakely and Sons, 91 East Street Bridport

Engagements

KATE & STUART ROGERS Would like to announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Clare to Jason Mewett son of Jill and Brian of Bexhill - on - sea.

MALCOLM HENDY & HANNAH BARNWELL would like to announce their engagement on the 2nd April 2005.

Golden Wedding

GREGORY JOHN & BERYL Many congratulations. Love from Dorothy, Nicola & Gary, Emma, Adam, Jessica and Isabelle. xxx

JOHN AND BERYL GREGORY 9.4.55 at St Christophers Church Winfrith

In Memoriam

BERGIN - Christopher. 09 - 04 - '92. 13 years have passed, we miss you still, sweet memories last, they always will. Your loving wife - Penny and family.

HOBBS - Doug. 10/04/2002. Treasured memories of a brother sadly missed, never forgotten. Love Beverley, Harry and family.

HOBBS - Doug. In loving memory of a dear husband, dad and grandad. Forever in our thoughts. Your loving family xxx

HORACE HOBDAY Dad, if tears could build a stairway, we'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. Three years have passed but time hasn't healed our pain. We love you with all our hearts, God Bless. Maria, Amanda & families

Thank You

NICK PRESTON I would like to thank everyone who attended my surprise 40th birthday party. It was a great night.

Weddings

JANET & JOHN (Nee Frankland) Are now Mr & Mrs Craig. Congratulations and love from all your family.

SANDERSON & SANDFORD Congratulations Susie and Nigel on your marriage on 8th April. Wishing many years of happiness. With love from both families.