Births

DAVENPORT Congratulations Martin & Jackie on the birth of  OLIVER JAMES on 28th July weighing 7lb 13oz.  Another treasured grandson for Orpha & Roy and Pam & John   view...

DAVID & JENNY HARRIS Are delighted to announce the arrival of their first grandchild
CHLOE Congratulations to Gill & Tim xx   view...

MARK NEWLAND & RACHEL ROSTER Are pleased to announce the arrival of Harris William, born 27th July 2007 weighing 9lb 3½oz. A welcome brother for Abbie. Love to you all ~ Mum & family   view...

Coming of Age

JASMINE WARD  Happy 18th Birthday to the wonderful whirlwind who is our grandaughter. May all your dreams come true. Love from Grandma & Grandad Ward, Great Grandma Pritchard and Great Grandad Ward
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JASMINE WARD Happy 18th Birthday Jim-Jam Lots of love ~ Mum, Dad, Jacob, Felix, Bella & Bailey xxxxxx   view...

MATT HEIGHTLEY Happy 18th Birthday. With lots of love ~ Mum, Dad, Emma & Nan xxxx   view...

Congratulations

DOUG AND PEGGY DEAN Congratulatons on your 70th Wedding Anniversary. From Chris and Family xxx   view...

Deaths

FORGAN - Lenora (Nora) Lillian. On Friday 27th July, 2007, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Stoborough, aged 86 years. Devoted wife of the late Robert (Bob), loving mother of Richard and Judy and nan to Sally and Katie. Funeral service at Poole Crematorium, on Friday 3rd August at 11.00am, followed by Thanksgiving Service at Stobourgh Village Hall at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired, for The Weldmar Hospice Care Trust and British Heart Foundation may be sent to James Smith, 60a Kings Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HR. Tel 01929 422445   view...

GLADYS ROSETTA SANDERS (Nee O'Hara) Passed peacefully to rest at the Chalbury Unit, Weymouth Community Hospital on the 25th July 2007, aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Harold, respected and loved sister to Laurie (Loddy) and Alf and the late Alice. Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium on Monday 6th August at 12.15pm. Flowers and further enquiries to Nicholas O'Hara Funeral Directors, 38 Rowlands Hill, Wimborne, BH21 1AW. Tel: (01202) 882134   view...

JOHN ROBERT BLANDAMER  Passed peacefully away on 27th July 2007 in Dorset County Hospital, aged 73 years after a short illness.  Beloved husband of the late Patricia, very much loved Dad of Julie and Clair, father-in-law of Mark and Nick, loving Grandad of Nathan and Oliver, special brother-in-law of Norma and Uncle of Kevin and partner Nic.  Funeral service at St George's Church, Fordington, Dorchester on Tuesday 7th August at 3.15pm, followed by interment in the Weymouth Avenue Cemetery. Family flowers only please but donations in his wife's memory may be given for Weldmar Hospicecare Trust c/o Woods Funeral Service, 11A Icen Way, Dorchester, DT1 1EW. Tel: (01305) 250425   view...

LUCY IVY NORTHOVER  Formerly of Wyke Regis, passed peacefully to rest on 25th July 2007 at a Nursing Home in Fareham, aged 92 years. Widow of the late Cyril George Northover. Funeral service will take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Monday 6th August at 1.00pm. No flowers by request, but donations if desired may be sent to the P.D.S.A. Whitechapel Way, Priorslee, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9PQ. Enquiries to Abbott & Rees Funeral Directors, 247 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth. Tel: (01305) 766711   view...

MARGARET LILY ROSE  Passed peacefully at home on 27th July aged 93 years. Devoted wife of the late George, much loved mum of Andrew, Carol and the late Janet. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Margaret's funeral will be held on Thursday 2nd August at 10.00 am. Family flowers only please but donations may be made payable for Cancer Research or Guide Dogs for The Blind and sent by cheque only c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 130 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, DT4 0JS. Tel: (01305) 772789   view...

PATRICIA HAYWARD  On 27th July, 2007 peacefully at Dorset County Hospital, aged 84 years. Beloved widow of Al, much loved mother of Hilary and loving grandmother of Bonnie and Stewart. Funeral service at Fordington Methodist Church, on Friday 3rd August at 11.30am, followed by interment in Fordington Cemetery. Flowers or donations for the Stroke Association may be sent c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TW. Tel 01305 262338   view...

Exam Results

ELAINE O'CONNELL  Congratulations on achieving your B.A (Hons) in Primary Education.  Happy 24th Birthday. Love ~ Mum   view...

ELAINE O'CONNELL Congratulations on achieving your B.A (Hons) in Primary Education. Also Happy Birthday. All our love ~ Pete, Ann, Russell & Steven   view...

In Memoriam

BRIAN JOHN  ELLIOTT  Z.L. January 1939 - July 2006 Beloved husband of Mary passed away so suddenly one year ago today. So missed by Mary, family and friends. ZIKERON LAVRAVACHA May he be remembered for a blessing.   view...

MAGGS - David. In loving memory of a dear son who died on 31st July 2006. Still sadly missed. Love Dad.   view...

PITNEY - Sis. Our darling mum and "Nanny P". 4 very long years. Loving you always, forgetting you never. Your JuJu, Hayden and all your family   view...

RUSSELL-STIMPSON Dear Stim, loved, remembered and sadly missed by Patricia, Andrea, Mark & Clare.   view...

VALLIS - June. One year ago today we had to part, but you're with me forever in my heart. Love always Fred xx   view...

VALLIS - June. Remembering a much loved Sister-in-Law and Auntie today and always. All our love Kate, Roger and family xxx   view...

Retirements

FRANCES CATTLE Have a wonderful retirement after 42 years at Lloyds TSB. Best wishes and good luck from all your friends and colleagues.   view...

Silver Wedding

SANDRA AND STEVE SMITH  Congratulations Mum and Dad Love Sarah and Matt  With love to you both, Mum, Dad, Caroline, Bill, Linda, Franz, Adam, Emma, Mick, Chris, Michelle and Matthew Enjoy your Special Day.   view...

Thank You

BALTI HOUSE TANDOORI Shalim and staff, thank you for the most fantastic party. ~ Glynn & Lindsay drage.   view...

I would like to say thank you to everyone who made my 80th birthday party such a success. I had a marvellous time, and special thanks are due to Sue Palmer and her crew, Rick and his music. A big thank you to Margaret and her Portland Cake, and to everyone for their lovely cards and gifts. Thank you all. Audrey Allan    view...

KIM DRAGE Thank you for a wonderful evening, glad you are our daughter. Much love ~ Mum & Dad.   view...

MARGARET & MARTIN would like to thank family & friends for all the gifts and cards you gave us, also to Rob and staff of the Royal Breakwater Hotel for the super buffet. Thank you all   view...