Family Announcements, births, marriages, deaths, obituaries and in memoriam from Bridport

HOUSE - on the 22nd February 2004 peacefully at The Orchards Nursing Home, Crewkerne, Dorothy Helen aged 80 years. Formerly of Down Barn Farm, Mosterton. A dearly loved sister of Frances, Gladys and Henry, and a loving Aunt to all her Nephews and Neices. Funeral service at St Mary's Church, Mosterton on Monday 1st March 2004 at 2.30pm followed by burial in the Churchyard. Family flowers only, donations invited for either St Mary's Church or The Stroke Association c/o Stoodley & Son, The Park, George Shopping Centre, Crewkerne, Somerset. Tel: 01460 73229.

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HAFNER - John Charles on the 19th February 2004 at home aged 84 years. Husband of Joyce, father of David, Phillip and the late Robert, and Grandfather to Annabel, Jessica, Francois and Eleanor. The funeral service will take place today Friday 27th February at Yeovil Crematorium at 11.30am. Family flowers only please but donations if desired for Cancer Care Dorset c/o A.J. Wakely & Sons, 7 North Street, Beaminster, Dorset.

TINEY - Rosina (Rose). Passed away peacefully in Dorset County Hospital. Dear wife of Ronald and a dear sister in law to Eric & Phebe. Funeral service to take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Friday 5th March 2004 at 12.15pm. Family flowers only please but donations if desired to R.N.I.B. c/o A.J. Wakely & Sons, 91 East Street, Bridport.

TOFTS - Joyce Margaret. Passed away peacefully at home on 23rd February 2004 aged 81 years, much loved wife to the late Charles Edward. Will be dearly missed by all family & friends. Funeral service to take place at St Mary's Church, Walditch on Friday 5th March at 2.30pm followed by burial. Family flowers only please but donations if desired to Cancer Care Dorset c/o A.J. Wakely & Sons, 91 East Street, Bridport.

DANIEL - Colonel John Robert Austen (late RRF) of The White House, Chideock, peacefully after an illness bravely borne on Saturday 21st February aged 70 years. Beloved husband of Rosemary, loving father of James, Robert, Thomas & Christopher and grandfather of nine. A requiem Mass was held at The Church of St Michael & St George, Lyme Regis on Thursday 26th February. Donations to the Joseph Weld Hospice, Dorchester are still welcome c/o A.J. Wakely & Sons, 91 East Street, Bridport, DT6 3LB.

BLAIR - Rodger. On the 22nd February in his sleep at Dorset County Hospital after a long illness. Funeral to take place at Weymouth Crematorium on Wednesday 3rd March at 12.15pm. Donations if desired to The Air League Educational Trust c/o A.J. Wakely & Sons, 91 East Street, Bridport, Dorset.

MOULDING - Jacki (Hilda Mary), beloved wife of the late Ronald Moulding, peacefully at home with her daughters by her side on the 25th February 2004. A much loved mother, who will be greatly missed by all her family. Funeral service to be arranged. Donations for The Dorset Association for the Disabled and Cancer Care Dorset may be sent c/o A.J. Wakely & Sons, 7 North Street, Beaminster, Dorset.

BOSENCE - Dorothy peacefully at home on the 25th February 2004 aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Sidney and a dear mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral service will take place at St Michael's Church, Lyme Regis on Friday 5th March at 4.00pm. Family flowers only please but donations if desired for The Royal British Legion, Lyme Regis Branch c/o A.J. Wakely & Sons, 7a Silver Street, Lyme Regis.

MEW - Frank. Passed away peacefully at Holmcroft Residential Home on 24th February 2004. A dearly loved dad of Dereck & Sylvie, dear grandad of Dulcie, Joe & Kate & great grandad of George. Funeral service to take place at Uplyme Parish Church on Thursday 4th March at 11.30am. Followed by cremation at Exeter. Flowers or donations if desired for the R.N.I.B. c/o A.J. Wakely & Sons, 7a Silver Street, Lyme Regis.