Acknowledgements

WALLY DAWSON  Pearl, Christine and family would like to thank everyone who attended the celebration of Wally's life, for the many cards and messages of sympathy received and for the generous donations to the Stroke Services Fund.  Special thanks to Greg and staff of Co-operative Funeralcare, to the Revd Tim West for his warm sincerity, to Crossroad Surgery for 55 years of health care and to the Preston Pantomime Group for their help and support at this sad time.  Please accept this as our personal message of thanks.   view...

Birthday Memoriams

LEWIS Brian John. 27/2/29 - 23/12/02. Loving birthday memories darling. A million kisses and hugs from all of us. ~ Cherry, Beverley and David xxx   view...

Birthdays

BETTY PHILLIPS Happy 80th Betty. Enjoy your day. Lots of love from all the regulars at the Fairfield Arms.    view...

DYLAN  TUFFIN Happy 10th Brithday Loads of love Nan & Grandad xx   view...

JACKIE GREET 60 TODAY! To the best wife in the world All my love Roger xxx ************ Have a great birthday Mum Love from Adam & Mandy and Lindsey xxx ************ Hello Grandma Have a super birthday Love Benjamin xxx   view...

JACKIE GREET Happy 60th Birthday. Enjoy your party. Lots of love Allan, Sharon and families xxxxxxxx   view...

Births

CHALONER & McLUCAS  Louise and Damian are delighted
to announce the arrival of
LUNA GRACE McLUCAS
born 20th February 2008
weighing 7lb 1oz BOur thanks to Midwives
and staff at DCH   view...

KIRSTY WALLIS & LOUIS HOLMAN Congratulations on the birth of Fraser Tony George on Saturday 23rd February 2008 Thank you for our beautiful Grandson Love from Grandpa Rod & Grandma Karen xxx ***** Thank you for our gorgeous nephew Love Uncle Lloyd & Aunty Stephanie xxx   view...

Coming of Age

JOE CLARK Happy 18th birthday "Jim"   Love Mum, Sam, Amanda, Grandma and Nibs xxx   view...

MARK LONG Happy 18th Birthday  Love Mum, Nicola, Matty and Rio   view...

MARTHA MICHAUD  Happy 18th Birthday. Wishing you much success and happiness. Best wishes ~ Belinda & Barry. xx   view...

Deaths

ALLAN JOHN HUTT 1968 - 2008  Aged 39 years Allan passed away on 23rd February after a long battle with cancer, courageously borne. We will all stand proud in our memories of you and you will be greatly missed in your families' lives. Adored husband of Lisa and amazing father to Finley and Isabel; treasured son of Pam and the late Sandy; much loved son-in-law of Tom and Carol Thorne and beloved brother of Jamie, Susan and Allaina.  All family and friends welcome to share in a celebration of Allan's life, to be held at Weymouth Crematorium on Friday 29th February at 10.00 am. No black or formal clothes please and family flowers only, but if desired, donations for 'Leukaemia Research' may be sent to Cotton & Son, Milton House, 1 Milton Road, Weymouth DT4 0AZ. Enquiries Tel: (01305) 76 76 76.   view...

ANTHONY RICHARD DEAN "DIXIE"  Passed unexpectedly but peacefully at Dorset County Hospital on 25th February aged 70 years. Devoted husband of Georgie, much loved brother of Allan, Julie and Jeannette.  He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Dixie's funeral will be held at Weymouth Crematorium on Monday 3rd March at 10.45am. Family flowers only please, but donations may be made payable for RNLI (Weymouth) and sent by cheque only co Co-operative Funeralcare, 130 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, DT4 7JS. Tel: (01305) 772789   view...

BARBARA SAUNDERS  Of Portland has passed peacefully at home on 25th February.  A much loved mum, nan and great nan.  She will be sadly missed. Barbara's funeral will be held at Weymouth Crematorium on Friday 29th February at 10.45am. Family flowers only please, but donations may be made payable for Cancer Research UK and sent by cheque only c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 130 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, DT4 7JS. Tel (01305) 772789   view...

CHRISTOPHER JOHN GREY  Died on 24th February 2008, in Cardiff, aged 72 years. Formerly of Upwey and The Red Lion, Cerne Abbas.  Beloved husband of Jill, dearly loved son of the late John and Grace Grey and loving father, grandfather and brother.  Funeral service on Monday 3rd March at 2pm at The Thornhill Crematorium, Cardiff. Family flowers only, but donations made payable to Solace Dementia Support Group or Cardiff and The Vale Mental Health Development Project would be welcome.  Send c/o Green Willow Funerals, 33 St Isan Road, Heath, Cardiff, CF14 4LU.    view...

IDA SUSAN READ (née Joslin)  Born 19th July 1911 died peacefully on 24th February 2008 at Yeovil District Hospital. A cherished wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, friend and Portlander. Funeral service to be held at 2pm on Monday 3rd March 2008 at Yeovil Crematorium. Family flowers only please but donations if wished for the Alzheimer's Society c/o David Rivett, 30 Lyde Road, Yeovil. Tel: (01935) 433737   view...

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF DEADLINE   Advertisers please note   For technical reasons there will be a change of deadline for family announcements appearing on SATURDAY 1st MARCH AND MONDAY 3rd MARCH  The new deadline will be  FRIDAY 29 th FEBRUARY at 3.00pm  Dorset Echo logo   view...

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF DEADLINE   Advertisers please note   For technical reasons there will be a change of deadline for family announcements appearing on SATURDAY 1st MARCH AND MONDAY 3rd MARCH  The new deadline will be  FRIDAY 29 th FEBRUARY at 3.00pm  Dorset Echo logo   view...

SHARON JANINE BERNER (née Dobell)  Passed away on Thursday 21st February after a brave fight against cancer. Darling wife of Howard, loving mum of James and Claire and proud grandmother of Evie. Funeral Service in the Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels, Verwood on Monday 3rd March at 11.30am followed by cremation at Poole Crematorium at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for the Jigsaw Appeal, Royal Bournemouth Hospital may be sent to Albert Marsh Funeral Directors, St. Michael's Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4QU. Tel: 01929 552107.   view...

WARREN - Reginald. (Reg) late of Portland, passed away on Friday 22nd Feb at his home in Abingdon aged 87   view...

Engagements

The family of Julia Watton & Damian Nineham Are pleased to announce their engagement, in the Austrian Alps, on 20th February 2008.   view...

In Memoriam

JOAN UPSHALL.A year has passed since you left us with cherished memoriesSadly missed Wife of Harold, Mother & Grandmother.Loved always Harold & Philip. David, Julie, Jackie & families. x   view...

ROGERS - Mark. Our much loved son taken from us 21 years ago today. You are with us always in our hearts and minds. We miss you. Love Mum & Dad xx   view...

ROGERS - Mark. Sadly missed, much loved. Michelle, Nick, Amie, Luke and Shannon xxx   view...

Thank You

OSMINGTON I would like to thank you all for the kind gifts and the send off at the Fort and the Sunray on my retirement. I will miss you all ~ Richard Postie.   view...