40th Birthday

NICK RAWLINGS HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY  FOR TOMORROW Have a good one! Lots of love Mum, Pete, Mike, Mandy, Dean and all your nieces  & nephews   view...

Acknowledgements

DOROTHY CASWELL "DOT"  Peter, Janette and Kevin wish to thank everyone for the many cards and messages of sympathy on the sad loss of a much loved wife and mother.  Thanks also to all those who attended her service at St. Christopher's Church, Winfrith.    view...

ELIZABETH MARY DENNIS Philip and family wish to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind messages of condolence and many cards following their sad bereavement. We would also wish to express our gratitude to Greg of the Co-operative Funeralcare for all his help and consideration with the funeral arrangements. Thanks also to the Rev. Dennis Ackroyd for conducting the service and moving eulogy. Extra special thanks also to Donna and the staff  of Ilchester ward DCH for their care and expertise during the short stay Elizabeth was in their care. Please accept this as our personal message of thanks.   view...

FRANK JONES MBE  Joyce and family would like to thank everyone who attended Frank's Funeral Service, members of the Royal Naval Association, their standard bearers, all standard bearers and their representatives. Thank you to all our neighbours and friends for their help and kindness throughout Frank's illness, for all the lovely cards and messages of sympathy, which have been overwhelming, also donations given to Weldmar Hospicecare Trust. A special thanks to the doctors and nurses at Joseph Weld Hospice and Trimar for all their care and encouragement during Frank's illness. Finally, thank you to the Rev'd Ian Hobbs for such a special Service of Thanksgiving for Frank's life and Dennis Mould of Stockting Funeral Service for all the dignified arrangements.  Please accept this as our personal message of thanks.   view...

HARRY HILL  Robin and family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support during their recent bereavement and for the generous donations in Harry's memory for the Hardy Ward Stroke Unit. Thanks to the doctors and nurses in Dorchester Hospital for their care and kindness. Special thanks to Dennis Mould of Stockting Funeral Service and Reverend Rosemary Bassett for organising and conducting such a lovely service for Harry. Our sincere thanks to you all.   view...

SHAUN RYAN  Heather and the family of the late SHAUN RYAN would like to say thank you to everyone who attended his funeral service on 6th February. Thank you also to those who gave so generously for Cancer UK raising an outstanding £704.93   view...

Birthdays

Happy Birthday GEORGE HIGGINS 13 Tomorrow All our love  Mum, Dad, Jack and both grandparents xxx   view...

STEVEN HICKS Happy Birthday. Enjoy your party. Love from Traci, Kiah and both families. xxx   view...

TABATHA LOVELASS Happy 1st birthday for Sunday 27th April Love ~ Granny, Grandad & Great Granny xxx   view...

TEESHA BUSSELL Happy 2nd
Birthday to our very special girl. Lots of love
Mummy, Daddy, LLoyd, TJ & Whitney xxxxx   view...

Births

CARL & NADINE FREEMAN Are delighted to announce the safe arrival of Jarred on 21st April A little brother for Eliot Many thanks to the maternity unit at DCH and community midwives   view...

CLAIRE DABBS & CHAS HARPER are pleased to announce the birth of  Jude Eoin on 19th April 2008 Many thanks to the maternity staff at DCH  Thank you for our beautiful Grandson Love Mum, Dad and Family (Dabbs) XXXX   view...

SHARON CREASY & MIKE TAYLOR Congratulations on the safe arrival of your beautiful daughter Erin Frances born 22.04.08 weighing 7lb 14½oz. A baby sister for Kyle & Jack and granddaughter for Shirley & Jim.   view...

Coming of Age

KARL SARGENT  All our best wishes and have a great time. It's legal now!! Love from Mum, Dad, Mark, Nan & Grandad xx   view...

KARL SARGENT  Happy 18th Birthday Karl. Keep the beer flowing! Love Val & Peaches xxx   view...

MATTHEW KINGMAN 18 TODAY _________________ Happy 18th BirthdayAll our Love Dad, Claire, Emma & Daniel XXXX  _________________  Best Wishes on your Special Day Love Always Grandma & Grandma XX __________________  Congratulations on your 18th Love Aunty Jane, Uncle Shaun, Cameron & Amy XXXX ___________________  Have a Great 18th Birthday Love Pat & Derek XX   view...

Deaths

DEREK CHARLES GIRLING  DOB 2-8-1929   Passed peacefully away on 23rd April 2008 in Dorset County Hospital, aged 78 years. Beloved husband of the late Vera and much loved father of Ian and Nicola and grandfather of Daniel and Grace. Funeral service will take place at Wemouth Crematorium on Friday 2nd May at 11.30am. Family flowers only please but donations in lieu may be given for the Bridport Sea Cadets c/o Woods Funeral Service, 11a Icen Way, Dorchester, DT1 1EW. Tel (01305) 250425   view...

GEORGE DONOVAN  Of Portland, passed away peacefully at Avon Lea Residential Home on 23rd April 2008, aged 82 years, following an illness bravely borne.  A dear brother and uncle who will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. His funeral service will take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Friday 2nd May at 12.15pm. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations can be made for Cancer Research UK c/o Rose Funeral Service, 35 Shrubbery Lane, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, DT4 9LY. Enquiries tel (01305) 785832 or email info@rose-funeral.co.uk   view...

HORACE HARRY WHITEHEAD  Passed peacefully in Dorset County Hospital on 23rd April, aged 97 years.  Devoted husband of Freda, much loved father of John, Martin and Colin, a treasured grandad of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Horace's funeral will be held at Weymouth Crematorium on Tuesday 6th May at 1.00pm.  Family flowers only please, but donations may be made payable for CLIC Sergeant and sent by cheque only c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 130 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, DT4 0JS. Tel: (01305) 772789   view...

LEONARD CHARLES NEWTON (Len)  Passed peacefully away on 23rd april 2008 aged 82 years after a long illness bravely fought. Loved husband of the late Peggy, cherished father of Sandra and Neville, loving grandad to Sharon, Emma and Molly. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.  A thanksgiving for the life of Len will take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Thursday 1st May at 2.30pm. Flowers may be sent or if preferred donations can be made for the John Talbot Ward at Weymouth Community Hospital. Please make cheques payable to Funeral Donations Account and send to Rose Funeral Service 35 Shrubbery Lane Wyke Regis DT4 9LY Tel (01305) 785832 or email info@rose-funeral.co.uk   view...

MICHAEL JAMES SPICER  WHITE Much loved, and loving husband and very best friend of Liz.  Mike finally lost his battle against fibrosing alveolitis at sunrise on Tuesday 22nd April. We were with him when he died very peacefully at home, beside his view of the lake, as he had wished.  Mike was very much loved by his children Sarah Jane and Ollie, and his daughter-in-law Alice - he would have slain dragons for them. He was a devoted Grampa of William, Flow and Rosie, who gave him such joy, beloved brother of Anne and Nick, and a loved and respected uncle, great uncle, great great uncle, son-in-law and brother-in-law.  Mike was a true friend to so many people. Service of celebration for Mike's life will be held at Weymouth Crematorium on Tuesday May 6th at 4pm. No flowers by request please. Donations if wished for British Lung Foundation, may be made at www.justgiving.co.uk/white or sent c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TW.  All are welcome after the service to join the family to share memories of Mike at The John Gregory, Southill.   view...

NEVILLE HARRY FRAMPTON "Bob" of Bovington  Bob passed away on 23rd April 2008 in Dorset County Hospital after a courageously fought battle over the past ten years. He will be very sadly missed by his beloved wife Margaret his step children and grandchildren. His funeral service will take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Tuesday 29th April at 1.45pm. No flowers by his request, but donations if desired may be given for the British Lung Foundation c/o Woods Funeral Service 11a Icen Way Dorchester DT1 1EW Tel (01305) 250425   view...

RUBY BATTRICK  Of Piddlehinton, peacefully at Dorset County Hospital aged 81 years. Beloved widow of Tom, much loved mum of Roger and to Linda, dearly loved nan of Victoria, Kerry, Christopher, Matthew, Stephen and Jemma, loving great nan to Amelia and fondly remembered by Kate and Nathan. Funeral service at Weymouth Crematorium on Tuesday 6th May at 12.15pm. Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent for Julia's House c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street Dorchester DT1 1TW Tel (01305) 262338   view...

Engagements

FRANCES SAYLES & TOM MONTELLIER  Mr & Mrs Allbutt are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Frances to Tom.  Congratulations. Love and best wishes Mum & Dad, Laura, James & Michael xxx   view...

LUCY CHICK & CHRIS CRUTWELL Congratulations on your engagement Wishing you all the best for the future Love ~ Mum, Dad, Amy & Katie xxx   view...

MR & MRS F.TOONE Are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Lindsey to Matthew Cox of Oxfordshire Love from Pam, Peter & Friends   view...

In Memoriam

ALAN COLEMAN A very much loved son. Sadly missed by Mum, Grandchildren, Family & Friends xxx   view...

ALAN COLEMAN Alan darling, peace is where you are The brightest shining star. I so wanted you with me to stay To love forever and a day. ~ Hazel x   view...

GAULT - Jacqui. A much loved Wife, Step Mother and friend. 2 years have passed since you were taken from us, but you will never be forgotten by those that knew and loved you. Your love will remain eternally in our hearts. Brian, Laura, Christopher, Nicholas, Barbara.   view...

INGRAM - John. Death may be nothing but the grief is hell. This agony of loss and no one to tell. ~ Marc and Karen.   view...

INGRAM - John. Gentle Jesus up above please give Grandad all our love. ~ Lauren, Eleanor and Amelia.   view...

JOHN INGRAM   Someday when we meet up yonder, we'll stroll hand in hand again. In the land that knows no parting, my eyes will never fill with tears again. ~ Maggie.   view...

RON PALMER Happy memories of a dearly loved husband, father, grandad and great grandad who passed away April 26th 1999. God Bless. Also remembering with love my brothers, Bill, Harry, Arthur, Alf and Eric Pavey. Pat and family   view...

WILLIAMS - Geoff Dad). To us you were someone special, what more is there to say. Wishing with all our hearts that you were here today. Love Debbie, Mark and family xx   view...

WILLIAMS - Geoff. If life on Earth is a football game, you left the pitch it's not the same. But if I could catch a 'Ferry cross the Mersey' to be with you for one last hug , this is definitely what I'd do. Miss you Dad. Love you Kirsty x   view...

Retirements

NURSING AUXILIARY KAY POWELL Congratulations on your well earned retirement from DCH. Much love Karen, Jo and families xx   view...

Ruby Wedding

JOHN & SUE HALLETT Congratulations on your Ruby Wedding Anniversary (27th April) love from Sam, Andy, Simon, Jenny, Benjamin, Oliver, Jessica and Isabel xxx   view...