Acknowledgements

GIBBON - Grenville. The family would like to thank everyone who sent cards and messages of sympathy. We would like to thank staff at Dorset County Hospital and Bridport Community Hospital for all their care. Thanks also to the Rev'd Peter Aves for officiating at a most sincere and inspiring service. We appreciate all donations received for the Dorset Air Ambulance and the Alzheimer's Society which are still being received by A J Wakely and Sons 91 East Street Bridport. Please accept this as our personal message of thanks.

GORDON DINHAM Janet and family would like to express their heartfelt thanks for all the many cards, messages of sympathy and kind donations received in memory of Gordon. Our sincere appreciation to the district nurses and staff at the Joseph Weld Hospice for all their kindness and devotion, and especially to Doctor Adrian Clarke at Fordington Surgery. Also many thanks to Ian and colleagues for the Harley Davidson cortege which escorted Gordon on his final journey, he would have truly loved that. Please accept this as our personal message of thanks.

Birthday Memoriams

BIDDLECOMBE - Simon. Happy Birthday, 41 today. Memories are all I have now of a fun, loving and caring brother. You were my friend, a great uncle and a brilliant dad. I miss you so very much. You are always in my heart and by my side. Love you always ~ Dawn

BIDDLECOMBE - Simon. Loving remembrance on your 41st. In our thoughts always ~ Bryan, Enola and the family

BIDDLECOMBE - Simon. Thinking of you today, your birthday and always. Love Jackie, Hope, David and Laurence

Simon Biddlecombe. Time cannot dim the memory of your laughter or the warmth your love gave to our lives. We love and miss you - Mum and Dad xx

Birthdays

AMBER ZOLLO Happy 3rd birthday gorgeous! Love Mummy, Daddy, Max and Poppy.

DARREN RANSON Wishing you a very Happy 30th Birthday. Love from Mum & Tony x

RHYS BESSANT Happy 7th birthday. Love - Daddy, Mummy and Shaun. xxx.

Deaths

GREEN - Edith 'Edie' on 9th May peacefully at the Dorset County Hospital aged 88 years. A dearly loved sister and aunt. Funeral service at Bere Regis Parish Church on Tuesday 17th May 11.am. Family flowers only but donations if desired for Cancer Research UK c/o Colin J. Close, Peel Close, Salisbury Road, Blandford, DT11 7JU.

JOHN PENFOLD Suddenly on 6th May 2005 in Dorset County Hospital aged 79 years, following a road traffic accident. Loving husband of the late Elizabeth, beloved dad of Amanda and the late Tania, and Erica, dear father-in-law of John Read and loving grandad of Christopher and Richard. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral arrangements later. All enquiries to Woods Funeral Service, 11a Icen Way Dorchester DT1 1EW. Tel 01305 250425

ROBB (BERTIE) ROBERTS Retired NSPCC Inspector Dearly loved husband of Kathleen, father of Philip and Robbie and a loving grandfather and great grandfather. Passed away Tuesday 14th May after a short illness. Much loved and missed by all who knew him. Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium on Wednesday 18th May at 11.30am. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired may be given for the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance or WDGHT NHS Trust (Intensive care unit) c/o Woods Funeral Service, 11a Icen Way Dorchester DT1 1EW. Tel 01305 250425 All are welcome back to the Admiral Hardy, Weymouth, after the service, for refreshments.

VINCENT - Garry. Thinking of you. Lots of memories. Thank you for your legacy of three great kids who live on for you. Love ~ Nicki.

Engagements

CHALONER & MCLUCAS Ian and Jayne are pleased to announce the engagement in Barbados of their daughter Louise to Damian son of Jill and the late George. Love from both families

In Memoriam

KATIE BOARD 13.05.05 We still miss your loving smile and your warm embrace, in our hearts you will always be loved and remembered every day. Norman, Derek, Trudy and Lucy XXXX