Acknowledgements

REV. JOHN de CHAZAL
The family of the late John of Sydling St Nicholas would like
to express their most grateful thanks to all the people who
attended John's funeral and also to those who sent donations, letters,
cards and flowers. John would have been very moved by the
strength of feelings shown.
Thanks to Grassby Funeral Service, the Rev. Jack Elwin and the
Rev. Robin Ferguson for conducting the service.
Please accept this as our personal message of thanks.
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Birthdays

BENJAMIN SHEWBRIDGE
Happy 1st Birthday Monkey
Lots of love and kisses ~ Mummy & Daddy xxx
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Births

CLARKE (nee Potts)
Congratulations Danielle and Darrell on the birth of your second son Cameron Alan Michael, born 17/3/07. All our love ~ Mum & Dad, Evette & Matthew, Adam & Vicki.
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Congratulations

SUE FLOYD
Well done Sue in achieving your BSc (Honours) in Midwifery.
We are all so proud of you. Mum, Stewart, Phil, Al, Elliott, Euan, Charlie & Ellie
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Deaths

CAROLE AUSTEN
Died peacefully on Friday 16th March 2007 at home.
Our thanks to the doctors and nursing staff for the excellent care, and to our many friends for their support.
Much loved and greatly missed by her husband, children and sister Eric, Paul, Ruth, Mike, Phill and Molly.
Funeral on Friday 23rd March for close family.
Service of Thanksgiving and Celebration of her life at Dorchester Baptist Church on Saturday 24th March 2007 at 2.30pm.
No flowers but donations for the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions (A Jewish group supporting the Human Rights of Palestinians) and Marie Curie Nursing Service and Weldmar Hospicecare Trust, donations can be sent to Dorchester Baptist Church, Bridport Road, Dorchester, DT1 1RR (any cheques should be made payable to Dorchester Baptist Church, not DBC).
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HOSKINS -
(Nee Greatrex) Maureen Patricia Ann, passed peacefully away at Dorset County Hospital on Sunday 18th March 2007, aged 61. Loving mother of Kevin, Debbie, Wayne, Lee, loving grandmother to Ben, Jade, Jazz, Jodie, Sam and Kieran, beloved sister of Melvin, Dennis, Colin, Linda and Derek. Funeral date to be announced later.
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JOAN NANCY PAGE
(owner of blind Honey)
Passed away unexpectedly on 15th March 2007 at Dorset County Hospital aged 85.
Much loved wife to the late Dennis and loving mother to Michael, Steven and Lindsey. Greatly missed by her family Richard, Liz, Lorna, Martyn, Derek and her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
We know she will be sadly missed by her many friends and her faithful dog Honey.
Funeral Service at Easton Methodist Church at 11am Monday 26th March. Followed by interment at Portland Cemetery. Flowers and enquiries to the Co-operative Funeralcare, 130 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, DT4 0JS. Tel. 01305 772789
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MAUREEN STELLA
THORNER (nee Otter)
7th September 1935 - 17th March 2007
Eldest daughter of the late Herbert (Ivan) and Ena Otter of Portland, sister of Janet and John, passed in to God's care with dignity and in peace after much pain and suffering surrounded by her loving family. Beloved and cherished wife of William (Bill), much loved and devoted mum of John and Valerie and mum-in-law to Susan, cherished and worshipped nan of Debbie, Kelly, Thomas, Gary and Jack and their respective partners Mario, Peter, Leanne and Kirsty.

A celebration of Maureen's life will be held at Underhill Methodist Church (formerly Brackenbury Church) on Friday 23rd March at 10.00 am followed by cremation at Weymouth.
Family flowers only please but, if desired, donations can be made for R.N.L.I. Weymouth branch c/o Rose Funeral Service, 35 Shrubbery Lane, Wyke Regis, DT4 9LY. Tel: (01305) 785832

At Maureen's request, no black clothing please.

We watched the birds fly South
Across the clear blue sky
And one by one they disappear,
The world would be much sadder now,
That's you're not here.
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MICHAEL HAVARD WILLIAMS
Mike passed away peacefully in the Dorset County Hospital, on 14th March, 2007.
Dear father to Neal, Samantha and Jody and grandfather to Tom and Ben.
funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium, on Friday 23rd March at 4.00pm.
Donations in memory of Mike may be given to the RNLI (Weymouth Branch) c/o Dennis Mould, Stockting Funeral Service, 22 Crescent Street, Weymouth, DT4 7BX. Enquiries Tel (01305) 785915
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NANNY PAGE
You leave a great hole in our lives but we are stronger because of you. You will be in our hearts forever.
Your loving grandchildren -  Amy, James, Rob and Christian.
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TARRANT -
Leigh. Peacefully on 13th March 2007 after a sudden illness, aged 51 years. A dearly loved partner and friend. Funeral service will take place on Friday 23rd March 2pm at St Mary's Church, Maiden Newton. Flowers or donations if desired to WWF c/o W.S. Brister & Son, Lenthay Road, Sherborne, DT9 6AG. Tel: (01935) 812647
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VIPOND -
Olivia Ann
(LIVI).
Passed away suddenly, but peacefully, on 14th March, 2007, at Dorset County Hospital, aged 69 years. Very dearly loved wife to Frank and loving mum to Lynne, Susie and David and special grandma to Danny, Tim, Imogen and Emily and sister to Michael and Julie. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service will take place at St Mary's Church, Bridport, on Friday 23rd March at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Critical Care Equipment Fund, ICU. Cheques made payable to DCH c/o A.J Wakely & Sons, 91 East Street, Bridport. Informal dress, preferably no black please.
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VIPOND -
Olivia Ann
(LIVI).
Passed away suddenly, but peacefully, on 14th March, 2007, at Dorset County Hospital, aged 69 years. Very dearly loved wife to Frank and loving mum to Lynne, Susie and David and special grandma to Danny, Tim, Imogen and Emily and sister to Michael and Julie. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service will take place at St Mary's Church, Bridport, on Friday 23rd March at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Critical Care Equipment Fund, ICU. Cheques made payable to DCH c/o A.J Wakely & Sons, 91 East Street, Bridport. Informal dress, preferably no black please.
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VIPOND -
Olivia Ann
(LIVI).
Passed away suddenly, but peacefully, on 14th March, 2007, at Dorset County Hospital, aged 69 years. Very dearly loved wife to Frank and loving mum to Lynne, Susie and David and special grandma to Danny, Tim, Imogen and Emily and sister to Michael and Julie. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service will take place at St Mary's Church, Bridport, on Friday 23rd March at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Critical Care Equipment Fund, ICU. Cheques made payable to DCH c/o A.J Wakely & Sons, 91 East Street, Bridport. Informal dress, preferably no black please.
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Engagements

BANKS & VINE
Andrew, Kathryn, Paul, Shanie and families are please to announce the engagement of LAUREN TO KEVIN Congratulations!
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Funeral Notices

BETTY LILLIAN JEFFERIES
the funeral service of the late Betty will take place at St George's Church, Fordington, Dorchester, on Monday 26th March at 10.30am, followed by private Cremation.
Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired, may be given for Weldmar Hospicecare Trust and The League of Friends - Dorchester Hospital (by cheque, made payable to Woods Funeral Service please) c/o Woods Funeral Service, 11a Icen Wey, Dorchester, DT1 1EW.
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In Memoriam

DELIA CORMACK
MUM

10 long years have passed but you are forever in our hearts & minds. With love Joe & Vicky xxx
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Silver Wedding

CUTTS
All our love and best wishes on your Silver Wedding ~ Michele, Paul & Ross. xxx
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CUTTS
STEVE & KIM
Congratulations on your Silver Wedding. Love ~ Mum & Dad. xx
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MUM & DAD
Happy 25th Wedding Anniversary. Here is to the next 25. Lots of love ~ Russell and Melissa. xx
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