Acknowledgements

JAMES TRENT-HALL (Jim)  The family of the late Jim wish to express the sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kindness and sympathy shown to them during their recent bereavement, also for the cards, letters of condolence, floral tributes received and donations to The Royal British Legion, Portland.  Thanks to doctors and staff at Dorset County Hospital for the care given to Jim. Special thanks to Jean our neighbour and friend for the tireless trips to Dorset County and her support over the last few years. And special thanks to Helen Allen at Co-operative Funeralcare for her love and devotion to us during funeral arrangements and after the funeral itself. Please accept this as our personal message of thanks   view...

Birthdays

ALICIA WILCOCKS Happy 5th Birthday Darling. Love you lots ~ Mummy, Daddy & George xxx   view...

KIERAN KENNEDY  Happy 1st Birthday Lots of love ~ Mummy xxx   view...

KIERAN KENNEDY Happy 1st Birthday Lots of love ~ Auntie Tasha
& Katie
xxx   view...

KIERAN KENNEDY To a lovely grandson. Happy 1st Birthday Lots of love ~ Nanny and Grandad xxx   view...

Births

ALEX and KATE JACKSON  On the birth of
MIA GRACE
first great grandchild for
Nadine and Peter Hounsell
and great niece for
Barry and Sandy (Australia) 
Much love to you all xxxx   view...

DODDS On 19th December 2007 to Julia (Nee Langford) and Chris, a beautiful daughter, Neve Elizabeth   view...

KATE and ALEX JACKSON on the safe arrival of MIA GRACE born 27.12.07. She's beautiful Love ~ Both families   view...

Deaths

ALEC PALMER (Sonny Boy)  Dearly loved husband of Peggy and devoted father of David and Richard; dear brother and best friend of Vivien and Josephine, passed away peacefully at Dorset County Hospital, aged 76 years, on 28th December 2007, after a long and debilitating illness, bravely borne.  A Thanksgiving Service for Alec, who touched the lives of so many people, will take place at Lanehouse Methodist Church, Weymouth on Tuesday, 8th January at 11.30 am followed by private cremation. Alec's special wish was that no sombre or funeral clothing be worn. Simple family flowers from gardens or hedgerows only, but if wished, donations for 'Weymouth Salvation Army' may be sent to Cotton & Son, Milton House, 1 Milton Road, Weymouth DT4 0AZ. Enquiries tel: (01305) 76 76 76.   view...

ALEC PALMER 27.04.1931 - 27.12.2007  Dad, Thank you for the wonderful childhood and upbringing, love and support you have given to David and I in our lifetime. Lots of love and God Bless Richard   view...

CAIE - Kathleen. (née Clark). Passed away suddenly at her daughter's home in Inverness on Friday 28th December 2007. Dear sister of Peggie and Phyllis.   view...

EILEEN LOUISE PEPPERELL  Passed away on 27th December 2007 aged 94 years at Roundhayes House Nursing Home, Weymouth. Beloved wife of the late Jim; father of David, Ruth and Roy; much loved mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her funeral service will take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Friday 4th January at 10.00 am. Family flowers only please, but if desired, donations for 'Salvation Army' may be sent to Cotton & Son, Milton House, 1 Milton Road, Weymouth DT4 0AZ. Enquires tel: (01305) 76 76 76.    view...

GRACE MARY CREESE Peacefully, aged 86, on 28th December at her home, after a short illness. Beloved mother of Christine and Diane; mother-in-law to Malcolm and Paul; dearest Grandma of Ian, Louise and Nicky and greatly loved by her six great grandchildren. 'Night Night, see you in the morning' Her funeral service will take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Wednesday 9th January at 11.30 am. Floral tributes may be sent to Cotton & Son, Milton House, 1 Milton Road, Weymouth. Enquires tel: (01305) 76 76 76.   view...

JOHN DOWN  Dad passed away suddenly and peacefully on Christmas Day at his home in Spain. We will miss you so much and you will be forever in our thoughts. Love you always ~ Charlotte, Rich and Eden.   view...

JOHN DOWN  It is with great sadness that Wendy, Damian and Clayton mourn the loss of John who passed away at home in Spain on 25th December. We will remember the happiness and joy he brought to us all and we will love and miss him always. The service is to be announced.   view...

JOHN DOWN  It saddened us to hear you had gone. Our thoughts are with Wendy, Charlotte, Michael and their families. We will miss you. Rosie, Mary, Colin and Ron   view...

JOHN DOWN  Sadly passed away on 25th December 2007. Will be greatly missed by his son Michael, daughter-in-law Zoe and by his grandchildren Sonny, Paris, Frankie, Riley who wish they could have spent more time with you. Love you always.   view...

In Memoriam

CROCKER - Jeanette. Loving memories, forever in our thoughts. Denis and family.   view...

ROFFE - Ciss & Tom. Always remembering our dear Mum & Dad. Love ~ Betty, Rita and families.   view...

SUE COX Mum, a year has gone but each teardrop is a memory from which we will never part, for memories are ours to keep forever in our hearts. From your loving daughter ~ Sharon, Jason and William. xx   view...

SUE COX Mum, a year has passed even though you are gone from our lives. You are still in our hearts ~ from your loving son Jason, Caroline, Tyler and Theo. xxx   view...

SUE COX For a sister and daughter.  A year ago your heart of gold stopped beating, your smiling eyes at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, he only takes the best. Love ~ Jean, Den, Shirley, Trevor, Terry, Janice and girls, also mum Grace. xxx   view...

SUE COX My wonderful wife I thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new, I thought of you yesterday and the days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories and your picture in the frame. Your memory is a keepsake with which I'll never part. God has you in his keeping I have you in my heart. Your loving husband Roger.   view...