Acknowledgements

ARTHUR WILLIAM THOMAS HASKINGS  Sandra, Tina, Raymond and Denise would like to thank everyone who attended the funeral, for their kindness, support, messages of sympathy and for the donations made in Arthur's memory to RNLI. Special thanks to A & E at Dorset County Hospital and the Hardy Ward Stroke Unit. Also to Rev Richard Betts for conducting the service. Thanks also go to Grassby Funeral Service for all their help and assistance. Please accept this as our personal message of thanks.   view...

DENNIS PERRY  Margaret and family would like to thank everyone who attended Dennis's funeral and for the donations to the Parkinsons Society. Thanks go to Day Lewis Ward at Dorset County Hospital and to the staff at Greenbushes Nursing Home for their care of Dennis for over two years. The Reverend Dennis Ackroyd we would like to thank for his sensitivity and help with the service and Woods for their guidance at this difficult time. Please accept this as our personal message of thanks.   view...

IDA LAKE  Bob, Delsia and all their family wish to say a sincere thank you to all kind neighbours and friends who sent cards and letters of sympathy following the sad loss of their much loved mum Ida and to all who supported us at her funeral. We would also like to say a grateful thanks to the Revd Mike Lee for conducting a very fitting service and to Jane Cotton for her professional care and kind support. Thank you all who sent donations for the British Heart Foundation.   view...

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...

Births

DARREN, SUSAN
& THOMAS
ELLIS Congratulations on the birth of Harry Michael. Love ~ all the family xxx   view...

SCOTT & JESS
WILKINSON (née Best) Congratulations on the birth of  BODE RICHARD  Born on Monday 31st December 2007 at 9.45am in DCH weighing 8lb 3½oz.  A playmate for Max Love and best wishes ~ Mum, Dad, Nan, Auntie Hayley, Uncle Ashley, Auntie Stephanie  and cousins Wesley and Ferne xxx   view...

Coming of Age

RYAN BANHAM Happy 18th Birthday Still like to make yourself heard!!! Good luck and
happiness always Love ~ Mum & Andy   view...

RYAN BANHAM Happy 18th Birthday. Good luck, health & happiness. Love ~ Dad, Ashley & Emma xxx   view...

RYAN BANHAM Happy 18th to a dear grandson and nephew. Love ~ Nan and Grandad, Stephen, Kim & family, Garry, Julie & family xxx   view...

Deaths

DEREK ROLES  On 26th December 2007 peacefully at Dorset County Hospital aged 78 years. Much loved husband of Trish. Dearly loved father of Simon and daughter in law Yvette. Special Da of Sam.Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium on Monday 7th January 2008 at 1.45pm. All enquires to Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1TW. Tel: (01305) 262338. No black clothing please. Following the service at the Crematorium you may join the family at the Colliton Club for light refreshments.   view...

DREWER-TRUMP - Sheila, died peacefully on 1st January 2008 after a sudden illness aged 81 years. Beloved wife of Vernon and dearly loved by all her family and friends. Funeral service will take place at Yeovil Crematorium on Friday 11th January at 12.00 noon. No flowers please but donations for Dorset County Hospital (The Stroke Unit) may be sent c/o A J Wakely & Sons, 91 East Street, Bridport   view...

EDDIE (EDWARD WILFRED WALLACE) RUTHERFORD  Born Portsea, Portsmouth on 11th July 1932, passed away aged 75 years on Wednesday 26th December 2007 at North Devon District Hospital, Barnstaple, fighting to treat an aortic aneurysm.  Affectionately loved and deeply missed by Mark George Rutherford, his wife Tracy and her two sons Tommy and Aaron (the lodger).  By the grace of God Mark and Tracy were by his side.  For details of funeral arrangements / memorial service please contact 07854339515.  No flowers please, donations to RNLI.    view...

EDDIE (EDWARD WILFRED WALLACE) RUTHERFORD  Born Portsea, Portsmouth on 11th July 1932, passed away aged 75 years on Wednesday 26th December 2007 at North Devon District Hospital, Barnstaple, fighting to treat an aortic aneurysm.  Affectionately loved and deeply missed by Mark George Rutherford, his wife Tracy and her two sons Tommy and Aaron (the lodger).  By the grace of God Mark and Tracy were by his side.  For details of funeral arrangements / memorial service please contact 07854339515.  No flowers please, donations to RNLI.    view...

ELSWORTH - Tom. Of Swannery Court, Weymouth, died peacefully on 30th December, 2007, aged 89 years. Widower of the late Jean, greatly missed by his sons and grandsons. The funeral service will take place at Weymouth Crematorium, on Wednesday 9th January at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, may be made for the Alzheimers Disease Society c/o A.G. Down, Funeral Directors, 66 South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NN. Tel 01308 422643   view...

FREDERICK APSEY "JACK" "CHERRY"  Suddenly, aged 78 on 31st December at Dorset County Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Mavis; loving father of Malcolm and Karlene, Nigel and Marie, Charlayne, Christopher and Lina, Kevin and Angkana and Oona and Phil.  His funeral service will take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Tuesday 8th January at 4.00pm. Family flowers only please but if desired donations for 'Diabetes UK' may be sent to Cotton & Son, Milton House, 1 Milton Road, Weymouth DT4 0AZ. Enquiries Tel: (01305) 76 76 76. ___________________ We all love and miss you Grandad Katie-Louise, Natalie, Nathan, Matthew, Eloise, Amana, Melina, also Stephen and Sophie.   view...

GEOFF DENHAM  Suddenly, aged 62 on 30th December at his home. Loving partner of Janet; much loved father of Steve and Debbie, Julie and George; Grandad of Ashley and Shaun; caring step-dad to Claire and dearly loved brother of Pete and Jean, and Mike and Margaret.  His funeral service will take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Thursday 10th January at 12.15pm. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations for the 'Dorset Kidney Fund' may be sent to Cotton & Son, Milton House, 1 Milton Road, Weymouth, DT4 0AZ. Enquiries 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, sleep well, 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...

GRIAN MARY CHALMERS Passed away peacefully at Dorset County Hospital on 26th December 2007, aged 58 years. Beloved wife and best friend of Doug and mother to Matthew, Jody and Jessica, grandmother to Gus and the late Amaris, mother-in-law to Sam and Dean, daughter of Art and Doreen Embling and sister to Lindsay. Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium on Friday 11th January 2008 at 1pm.  No mourning clothes please.  Family flowers only, but donations if wished may be made to Cancer Research UK c/o Woods Funeral Service, 11a Icen Way, Dorchester, DT1 1EW. Tel: (01305) 250425   view...

JOHN KINNEIR  Of Bere Regis, peacefully at Dorset County Hospital on 30th December 2007 aged 80 years. Sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium on Friday 11th January at 10.00 am. Family flowers only please, donations if wished for Arthritis Research Campaign may be sent c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TW. Tel: (01305) 262338   view...

KENWAY - Iris aged 89 years, peacefully at Poole Hospital on Monday 24th December 2007. Beloved wife of the late Jack. Loving mum of Bill, Megan, Judith, Miriam and to Elayne, Norman, Tony and Edward. Dearest 'Granny B' of Esme, Bob and Alex. Funeral Service in the Church of Lady St Mary, Wareham, Wednesday 9th January at 11.00am. No flowers by request please, donations if desired for Anglebury Court Amenities Fund may be sent to Albert Marsh Funeral Directors, St Michaels Road, Wareham, BH20 4QU. Tel 01929 552107   view...

MARIA JAN (DORIS) RICHARDSON (Nee Weller)  On 28th December, 2007, peacefully at Joseph Weld Hospice, with her family around her, aged 40 years. Courageous to the end. Adored mum of Maddy and Harry. Precious daughter of Tony and Maggi, loving sister of Kerri, Rob and Hazel, Andy and Val, Toni and Keith, Pete and Julie. Loved by all her family, Maria will be sadly missed by all. Funeral Service at St Martin's Church, Martinstown, on Thursday 10th January at 12 noon (no black clothing please). Followed by private family interment. No flowers please, but donations, if wished, for Weldmar Hospicecare Trust or The Willow Foundation may be sent c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TW. Tel 01305 262338   view...

REBECCA O'NEILL  Peacefully at Castle View Nursing Home, Dorchester, aged 97 years. Wife of the late Laurence O'Neill. Funeral service at St Mary's Church, Cerne Abbas, on Thursday 10th January at 2.00pm.  Family flowers only please, but donations, if wished for Weldmar Hospicecare Trust may be sent c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TW. Tel 01305 262338   view...

RON BENNETT  Peacefully, aged 73, on 30th December at Dorset County Hospital. Loving husband of Biddy and father of Vicki and Julie; father-in-law to Alan and John and loved Grampy of Joanna, Michelle, Gareth, Lisa, Nicola and Louisa. His funeral ceremony will take place at Weymouth Crematorium, on Friday 11th January at 11.30am. Mourning clothes need not be worn. Family flowers only please, but if desired, donations for 'Weldmar Hospicecare Trust' may be sent to Cotton & Son, Milton House, 1 Milton Road, Weymouth, DT4 0AZ. Enquiries Tel 01305 76 76 76   view...

RONALD BENNETT  (Ron)  Dearly loved brother-in-law and uncle, sleep peacefully now the pain has gone. You will always be remembered for your thoughtfulness and sense of fun. Love Maura and Sam, Terri, Jane, Beverley and families.   view...

WILLIAM GRAY "BILL"  Peacefully, aged 89, on 29th December, at Dorset County Hospital. Loving husband of Pat; dearly loved dad of Meryl and Jason and David and Christine. Treasured Grandad of Adam, Simon, Will, Paige and Marcus. His funeral service will take place at Weymouth Crematorium, on Friday 11th January at 2.30pm. Family flowers only, but donations, if desired, for 'Cancer Research UK' may sent to Cotton & Son, Milton House, 1 Milton Road, Weymouth, DT4 0AZ. Enquiries Tel 01305 76 76 76   view...

Engagements

HOWARD & LISTER Congratulations Clare and Richard on your Engagement on New Year's Eve. With love and best wishes for the future ~ Mum, Dad, Adam and all the family.   view...

MR H. P. DIMENT & MISS E. H. R. HEDGER The engagement is announced between Henry, son of Mr Peter Diment of Nettlecombe, Dorset and Mrs Paula Roberts of Weymouth, Dorset and Elizabeth, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ian Hedger of Highwood, Wareham, Dorset.   view...

Golden Wedding

EILEEN GREATREX All my love on our Golden Anniversary. Love always ~ Jim xxx.   view...

JIM & EILEEN GREATREX Congratulations on your Golden Anniversary. All our love ~ Jenny & Andy, Wendy & Paul, all the grandchildren & great grandchildren xxx.   view...

In Memoriam

FREEMANTLE - Florence Eveline. Treasured memories of a dear Mum and Gran who fell asleep January 4th 1970. Another year has passed, but the memories never fade. June, Ken, Terry & Barry.   view...

FREEMANTLE - Florence Eveline. Treasured memories of our dear Mum who fell asleep January 4th 1970. Still loved and remembered every day Reg and Margaret.   view...

Thank You

BETTY & BRIAN OTTER Would like to thank their wonderful family and friends for all their help during Betty's recent stay in hospital. Thanks also to the wonderful nurses and doctors on Illchester Ward. Grateful thanks also to Ann, Pat, Karin, Gina and Andrew of Hull Gregson & Hull and Jane White of Wessex Conveyancing for all their invaluable help during their move.    view...