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

PHIL MESNEY We think and speak of our beloved Phil each and every day- But February 29th is His Red Letter Day.  We will recall events of previous leap years with humour and a smile - Just as dearest Phil did. Phil, you are forever in our hearts.  Love from all the family 

LEESA TURNER  Passed away 22nd February 2008.  Sorely missed and loved by daughter Lizzy, Dad John, Mom Margaret, Brother Steve and Sister Lucy, all her relations and friends.  God bless you and everybody.  Love always.  Funeral to take place on Wednesday 5th March at Weymouth Crematorium at 2.30pm 

VERNON "ITTY" FORD  Eighth child (5th son) of Jack and Elizabeth of Upwey, born 19/12/36, departed 27/02/08 at Yately.  Loving husband of Francis, father of Sarah, John and Graham, grandfather of Oliver and Monica, brother of Tessa and Gerald and the late Doris, Marjorie, John, Kipps and Pete Kilburn.  Although he moved away with Woolworth's he married and settled in Yately near Camberley, Surrey became a manager for Clarks Shoe Shops til retirement.  His motto was have caravan will travel, will be remembered by many in Upwey & Weymouth (Milkman with Redlands Dairies).  His cremation will be in Surrey. Family only. A memorial service will be arranged at St Lawrence Church, Upwey when date is fixed it will be published in the Echo. Enquiries to Gerald and Jenny Ford (01305) 263372 

CONSTANCE CHICK "Connie" Passed peacefully at Weymouth Community Hospital on 27th February, aged 98 years. Devoted wife of the late Walter Chick; much loved mum of Billy and Peter; cherished nan of Julie and Paul; special sister of Madge. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Connie's funeral will be held at Weymouth Crematorium on Thursday 6th March at 11.30 am. Family flowers only please but donations may be made payable for A.R.C. and sent by cheque only c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 130 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, DT4 0JS. Tel: (01305) 772789 

MARCUS WILSON
40 TODAY! Happy Birthday
Lots of love ~ Mand & Lauren xxx
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Wishing you a very happy leap year birthday
Love ~ Di x
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Whistle possie, blow-you cheesy quaver. Happy 40th
Love ~ Jane, Tim, Luke & Issy xxx 

AUSTIN ~ Dinah Margaret. Passed away peacefully at Broadwindsor House on 24th February 2008, aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Major Rudolph Austin and mother to Michael, Simon and Christopher. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Toller Porcorum Parish Church on Saturday 1st March at 12.00pm. All enquiries please c/o A. J. Wakely & Sons, 91 East Street, Bridport, DT6 3LB. Tel (01308) 423726 

HANNA NAPPER 18 today!  Many congratulations on your  special day. Good luck for your future, health and happiness.We are very proud of you.  Love you always ~  Mum, Andy, Sam, Paige, Robyn, Nan and Grampy. xxx 

AMY & LEE  Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful son ADAM on 23rd February.Love from Mum, Innes, Hannah and Georgie. xxx 

ACKERMAN & BURDEN Stuart and Paula are pleased to announce the safe arrival of JENSEN on 25/02/08. Thanks to all WDGH 

ACKERMAN & BURDEN Congratulations Stuart and Paula on the birth of Jensen. Love Mum, Dad, Mark, Hayley, Molly and Harry xx 

Mark & Caroline Bennett are proud to announce the arrival of our beautiful daughter Ella May weighing 9lb 3oz on 24/02/08 Special thanks to the midwives at DCH