Acknowledgements

STADDON Grace, David, Paul, Anne, Peter and all the family would like to thank all who attended our Dad Raymond's funeral, for the cards, messages of sympathy and donations received in our sad loss. Thanks also to Denise (Ginge) and all other staff at Trafalgar Care Home, and Chalbury South Unit for caring so well for Dad throughout his last few months, we are eternally grateful. Thanks also to Reverend Fionn McKinty for his kind words and funeral service made so special for us to share our last hour with Dad. Finally, a special thank you to Helen and staff at the Co-operative Funeralcare for your caring and professional service to Dad and us. Please accept this as our personal message of thanks to you all.

Birthdays

JIMMITY CRICKET Happy 8th Birthday. Love from everyone at home and Smudge x x x

MICK WILLS Happy 60th Birthday Love ~ Lee & Karen xx ---------------x----------------- GRUMPY GRANDAD Happy Birthday All our love ~ Grant, Ellie & Amelia xxxx

Births

LANIA & TONY RYAN Congratulations to my sister and Tony on the birth of my nephew JOSHUA ROMAN With love ~ Samantha and Lee xxxx

LANIA & TONY RYAN on the birth of our first grandchild JOSHUA ROMAN on 23 May 2005 All our love ~ Mum, Dad & Pebbles xxx

SARAH BECKINGHAM and TREVOR QUARRY Congratulations on the birth of Teeannon Friday 20th May 2005 weighing 7lb 14oz. Thank you both for my lovely granddaughter she's beautiful All my love ~ Mum and Di xxx

SARAH BECKINGHAM and TREVOR QUARRY Congratulations Sis and Trevor on the birth of little Teeannon She's gorgeous obviously takes after her Mum Ha Ha! See you three soon. Loads of love and kisses ~ Gemma and Gaz xxx

SISSONS Jack the lad! arrived 26th May 2005, weight 9lbs 6oz. Most precious first babe to Philip and Joanne, Grandson to Roger and Pam, Great Nephew to John and Alex, last but by no means least Great Grandson to Nancy and the late Bill Carter. Thanks be to God

TONY & LANIA RYAN would like to announce the birth of their son JOSHUA ROMAN born on 23 May 2005 7lb 12oz Thanks to all at Dorchester Maternity Unit

TREVOR QUARRY and SARAH BECKINGHAM would like to announce the birth of their beautiful baby girl Teeannon Teagan Quarry born 20th May 2005 Many thanks to all the midwives involved.

Coming of Age

ANDREW LUTON Have a great Birthday Love ~ Mum, Dad, Jenny and Kate xxxxx

BEN TOOP

Deaths

JOAN CALDWELL (nee House)"On 25th May 2005, peacefully at Joseph Weld Hospice, aged 85 years. Much loved sister of Olive and fondly remembered by all her family and friends. Funeral service at St Mary's Church, Charminster on Thursday 2nd June at 1.30pm. No flowers by request please, donations if wished for Weld, Trimar & CCD Trust may be sent c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TW. Tel. (01305) 262338.

MUNZ - Harold. Passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on 24th May 2005. Devoted husband of Winnie and loved brother of Marjorie, much loved father of Carol and Alan, Colin and Wendy, Kathleen and Richard, Peter and Janice. Treasured grandad and great-grandad, and cherished uncle of Marjorie's family. Many happy memories stay with us all, Dad. You will be sadly missed by all of us and your many friends and neighbours. Funeral Service at Weymouth Crematorium on Friday 3rd June at 12.15 pm. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired for Joseph Weld and Trimar Hospice and CancerCare Dorset Trust, cheques made payable please to Stockting Funeral Service, c/o Dennis Mould Funeral Director, 22 Crescent Street, Weymouth, DT4 7BX. Enquiries tel: (01305) 785915.

SMALLBONE - Stanley Roy, aged 75 years (originally of Trinity Terrace, Weymouth) passed peacefully away after a long illness.

Driving Test Pass

ZARA MARSH Congratulations Zara, on passing 1st time. Many thanks to Derek. Love ~ Mum and Dad. XXX

ZARA MARSH Would like to thank Derek Why for his excellent tuition which helped me pass my test 1st time.

In Memoriam

HOSKINS - Leonard (Len) who was taken from us unnecessarily and cruelly 2 years ago today. Treasured memories of my dear Love. You are marching over me from above, if only I could see your smile, just for a while, to know you're near to wipe away my tears. Until then you live on in my heart until we are together again. God bless from your heartbroken wife ~ Pat.

INGRAM - Betty. Treasured memories of a dear wife, mum, mum-in-law and gran, taken from us seven years ago today. Will always be with us in our thoughts and hearts. - Ted, Angie, Melc, Tony & Tracy, Christopher & Alan. xxx

SMART - Norman. Three years ago you left us, with a heartache that will always remain, we cherish the sweet memories that will always stay the same. Loved forever - Daph, Mandy, Tina and family. xx

THEOBALD - Fred. Dad now you've been gone for eleven years, you are missed so very much. From your grandchildren and great grandchildren, Ann and Kieth xxx

THEOBALD - Fred. Treasured memories of a dearly loved father-in-law and grandad who left us 11 years ago. A real gentleman. Love always Tessa, Jacky and Ian, James and Alison

Retirements

BRENDA CORDIER Congratulations on reaching full retirement after 20 years of semi retirement. Happy travelling. Hope to see you now and again. Love all your family XXXX.

Wedding Anniversaries

SANDY & GREG NICHOLL-SHIELDS 5th Wedding Anniversary. Best 5 years of our lives. Love always. xxxxx

SWEETHEART Thank you for the last 5 years of marriage Love ~ Greg. xxxxx