Acknowledgements

DEREK JOHN LUCKHURST ISM (LUCKY) Iris, Derek and Lesley would like to thank all who attended Derek's funeral and everyone for their floral tributes, cards and messages of sympathy. We would also like to thank David Rodgers and the Royal Naval Association for their wonderful send off, Jane Cotton for her invaluable help. The Rev. Ian Hobbs for conducting a moving service and to all who made donations to the RNA and Talking Newspapers. (A total of £550 has been raised so far).  Our special thanks also go to the Doctors and nurses at the Bridges Surgery - especially the Intensive Care Unit at Dorchester Hospital who looked after Derek with such care and devotion during his last fortnight.  The support and kindness has been so overwhelming that it has been impossible to thank everybody individually. Please accept this as our personal message of thanks to you all.   view...

MARY SQUIBB John and family would like to express their sincere thanks to everyone who attended the thanksgiving service for Mary's life at the Lanehouse Rocks Methodist Church, for the many cards and letters of condolence and the generous donations to Diabetes UK in Mary's memory. Sincere thanks to Reverend Arthur Merritt for his kind words, to Ron Burke for playing for the service, and to all friends at the Church for their help and support.  Many thanks to the Doctors and nurses of Barnes Ward at Dorset County Hospital for their care of Mary during her time there, to the Community Matron and District Nurses who cared for Mary at home, and to friends and neighbours for the many kindnesses shown during Mary's illness.  Thanks also to Stockting Funeral Service, especially Dennis Mould, for the understanding and sympathy shown during the funeral arrangements.   view...

WIN BROOKES Martin, Karen, Rosemary, Jean and David would like to thank everyone who attended Win's funeral. Many thanks to the John Talbot Ward and for the staff at Primrose Lodge for her care during her brief stay. Finally thanks to the Rev'd Pip Salmon for the lovely service and also to Jane Cotton and all her staff for all their kindness and guidance. Please accept this as our personal message of thanks.   view...

Births

BANKS & LANE  Congratulations Ellen & Ricky on the birth of your beautiful daughter
ELISE ELLEN
on 29th April 2007.
A gorgeous granddaughter for
Andrew & Kathryn and a lovely niece for Lauren and Megan. Our love to you all   view...

HARRIET & CRAIG PRESTON A daughter, Imogen Millie, born in Sutton Coldfield on 24th April 2007. A sister for Carys, granddaughter for Stella and Trevor. Love from all the family   view...

KEVIN & SUE O'DOWD  Have pleasure in announcing the birth of their first grandchild
CHARLOTTE EMMA O'DOWD
born 26th April 2007
weighing 8lb 8oz.
A welcome sister for Luke Congratulations to proud parents Ian & Jo.
Love & best wishes from all the family   view...

TONY & KATH GIFFEN  are pleased to announce the birth
of their beautiful grandson
HENRY ANTHONY
born on 19th April 2007
at Princess Royal Hospital,
Haywards Heath,
weighing 7lb 15oz Congratulations to Caroline & Brett   view...

Coming of Age

ELLIOTT SAWYER  ~ Happy 18th ~ Have a great day Love ~ Mum, Dad & Chris xxx   view...

Deaths

CHIDELL - Brian, on 27th April 2007. Co-founder and Headmaster Aldwickbury, Harpenden 1948-1979, and Bursar and Maths Master at Sunninghill, Dorchester. Loving and deeply loved husband of Avril; beloved father and father-in-law of Charlotte & Aquinas, Deborah & Robin, Graham & Susan, Raymond & Maryla; proud grandfather of Adam, Michael, Elizabeth, David, Oscar, Philip, Matthew and Lily. Funeral at St Peter's Church, Dorchester on Monday 14th May at 2.00pm and afterwards at the Corn Exchange. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Weldmar Hospicecare Trust may be sent c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TW. Tel: (01305) 262338   view...

IVY KATHLEEN LUCAS  Ivy passed away peacefully in the Evergreen Unit - Westhaven Hospital on 25th April 2007, aged 94 years,.  Beloved widow of Edward Walter Wilfred Lucas (Ted).  Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium on Tuesday 8th May at 12.15pm.  Flowers may be sent to Stockting Funeral Service, 22 Crescent Street, Weymouth.  Further enquiries may be made to Dennis Mould, Funeral Director on (01305) 785915   view...

JOHN HOLLAND Lost his courageous fight against cancer on Sunday 29th April, 2007, aged 62 years, at Portland Hospital. Dearly loved husband of Dawn, special stepfather to Jenna and Lisa, father-in-law to Steve and devoted granddad to baby William. John was a respected English Teacher and will be a great loss to his colleagues at the Dorchester Learning Centre. John's Funeral Service will be held at Weymouth Crematorium, on Tuesday 8th May at 1.00pm. All are welcome. flowers can be sent to the Funeral Director, or if preferred donations in lieu should be sent to Rose Funeral Service, 35 Shrubbery Lane, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, DT4 9LY Tel 01305 785832. Please make cheques payable to 'Funeral Donations Account' and they will be divided between Weldmar Hospicecare Trust and Portland Hospital, both of whom gave John care, compassion and kindness. God saw that John was weary and, all bloodied and battle scarred: so He gently took John in his arms and whispered come with Me.   view...

JOHN WATTERS "IAN" Fell asleep peacefully after a short illness, on 26th April, aged 71 years. Beloved husband of Anne, father of Gerard, Christopher and Maria, pap of Kerri, Joseph and Nicole, brother of Jean and Jim. Will be sadly missed by all who knew him. A funeral Mass will be held at St Augustines Church, on Thursday 3rd May at 10.00am, followed by private interment. All are welcome to attend the Mass at Church. Family flowers only please, but donations may be made for Weldmar Hospicecare Trust and sent, by cheque only c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 130 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, DT4 0JS. Tel 01305 772789   view...

MITCHELL - On the 27th April 2007, peacefully at The Old Vicarage, Leigh. Stanley Llewellyn aged 92 years of Henley. Devoted husband of Mabel for 70 years, a dearly loved father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother. A celebration of Stanley's life will be held at The Church of the Holy Rood, Buckland Newton on Wednesday 9th May at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for The Injured Jockeys Fund, c/o Peter Jackson Funeral Services, Mons, High Street, Henstridge, Somerset, BA8 0RB. Tel: (01963) 362570.   view...

MITCHELMORE - Sarah. (Ruth). Formerly of Abbotsbury passed away peacefuly in Ontario, Canada on 26th April aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Bas, and a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be sadly missed by all.   view...

REGINALD PARK 'Reg'  82 years old, of Piddlehinton passed peacefully away at Joseph Weld Hospice on 22 April 2007. Beloved husband of the late Margaret, a much loved father, grandfather and great grandfather and family man. Funeral Service to take place at St Mary's Church Piddlehinton on Tuesday 8th May at 1.45pm, folllowed by private cremation. Flowers or donations in lieu may be given for Weldmar Hospicecare Trust and St Mary's Church Piddlehinton (please make cheques made payable to Woods Funeral Service) c/o Woods Funeral Service11a Icen Way Dorchester DT1 1EW Tel (01305) 250425   view...

In Memoriam

ACKERMAN - Treasured memories of dear Zoe and her mum Hazel. Remembered and missed every day. Love ~ Stuart, Clair, June & Alan.   view...

ALLBERRY - Elizabeth. In loving memory of a very special Mum. Always caring and thoughtful of everyone. Gone but not forgotten. Thinking of you always ~ Christine and family xx   view...

BOWDITCH - Len. A wonderful dad and grandad. "Our bright shining star". What more is there to say, except with all our hearts we wish you were here today. Love and hugs Wendy, Becca, Aaron and Naomi xxxx   view...

BOWDITCH - Len. Dad & Grandad, in fondest memory. 9 years passed, still in our thoughts. Love Jenny, John & family xx   view...

BOWDITCH - Len. Dad to us you were so special, what more is there to say, except we wish with all our hearts that you were here today. So sadly missed nine years on. Love - Sylvia & Tom.   view...

BOWDITCH - Len. Passed away 9 years May 1st. Never more than a thought away. Loved and remembered everyday. Loving wife Pearl xx and son Albert x   view...

CRACKNELL ~  Richard, In loving memory of our dear Richard who died 10 years ago today. So sadly missed and in our thoughts & hearts everyday. Mum, Dad & family. A small memorial service will be held at St Andrews Church, Preston on May 10th at 7.30pm. All are welcome   view...

SURFACE - Phil. In loving memory of my dear husband taken three years ago. Your loving wife Theresa & family.   view...

TAYLOR - Patricia Dorothy (Patsy). In loving memory of a dearly loved daughter and also a dear sister of Sally-Ann and Gina, who died 29th April 1993, aged 20 years, also of her farther Patrick R.N. Taylor, who died 26th September, 1998. Always in our thoughts.   view...

Silver Wedding

RICHARDS (nee Palmer) CONGRATULATIONS HELEN & TERRY On your 25th Wedding Anniversary  All our love Mum, Dad, Julie, Garry & family xxx   view...