Joy Steele
Joy Steele
1947 - 2022
Passed away suddenly, but peacefully at Dorchester Hospital on 13th January, aged 74 years. Much loved wife of Sid, adored Mum of Julie and Karen, ‘Granny’ to Krista and Charlotte, Elsa and Ines, she will be sadly missed by all her family and many friends.
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Service Details
Friday, February 4th 2022 - 14:00
FUNERAL LOCATION
Blandford Evangelical Church, Sunnydale, Albert Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7HZ
BRANCH
Lesley Shand Funeral ServiceBlandford
Family flowers only, bright coloured dress code preferred.
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Joy will be sadly missed by everyone at Blandford Bowling Club.
Joy was such a lovely lady, always ready to have a chat with me or listen to my troubles now and again. Always ready to help me with some bowling advice. Although I didn’t see her that often I will truly miss her.
My condolences go to Sid and her family.
Audrey Groves
Joy will be greatly missed from the bowling world she was very good with the young bowlers I am sure they will miss her as I will lovely lady.
Will miss Joy terribly. Always so kind, thoughtful, understanding and supportive. My love and thoughts are with Sid and all the family.
Joy inspired everyone she met whether it was on the bowls green or in church or just as a friend. Her ability to teach the game of bowls to children was magical and she produced junior champion bowlers from her efforts.
Everyone who ever met her will be so sad at her passing.
She is now in Heaven as she hoped she would be.
Joy was so unselfish in her giving. She gave so much to so many people especially the young bowlers, who will miss her coaching and encouragement. A great asset to the bowls club, who are going to miss her, and everything she contributed. Our thoughts are with Sid and all the family.
Joy a lovely caring lady with a beautiful smile, my condolences to Sid and family
Joy will be missed by so many of us, but her love of bowls and life will live on in many of the young bowlers you both have cherished over the years. Our thoughts and thanks are with you.
Love Julie and the family and especially Connor x
Joy was a true and very loyal friend to all who knew her, always willing to help whenever she could. I have only known her a short while through Bowls, but a true sports woman. Always a pleasure to play with and against. She will be sadly missed by everyone.
Our thoughts are with Sid and the family.
Joy will be greatly missed by the youngsters and dorset bowling association. she was a lovely lady and always had a smile for you
A good kind and thoughtful person who gave so much of herself to others, both young and old. I will treasure our friendship always.
Like others I have so many wonderful memories of the effect Joy had on everyone she came in contact with. All ages and many outcomes – usually successful. Love and respect. Much missed.
I will miss Joy so much. Such lovely memories of many happy times playing with or against Joy. Since 2017 , I was privileged to work with Joy and Sid in helping to set up Dorset Youth Bowls Academy. Her enthusiasm, support, friendship , inspiration and coaching skills will be missed by me and so many others. A real Unsung Hero whose legacy will live on through the Academy. My thoughts are with Sid and the family at this sad time.
Such devastating news.
Joy was a good friend, always someone to talk to and share problems.
She was a bowling mate, who, as a member of the Blandford Ladies Fours represented Dorset at Leamington Spa. What an achievement.
She will be so missed.
Sympathy goes to Sid and family.
Joy will be missed more than words can say. She worked tirelessly with the young bowlers of the future through the Dorset Youth Bowls Academy and the children of Blandford Bowls Club. She did so much for our whole family.
Our thoughts are with Sid at this difficult time.
So very sorry and sad to hear the news, Joy will be greatly missed by so many.
Joy was such a lovely person. Nesta absolutely loved her and Sid teaching her to play bowls. Nesta thought the world of her. Sending hugs to Sid and the family. X
You will be sadly missed by all Joy, but your legacy will live on. Such a lovely person and a priviledge to have know known you.
Condolences to Sid and your family.
Ann and Trevor Allman
You will be greatly and sadly missed by everyone. You were an inspiration to us all and your ability to teach the young ones the game of bowls was amazing to see. I feel privileged and proud to have been part of your ‘Saturday Morning’ team for so many years, to have bowled along side you was always a pleasure. A lovely lady and a true loyal friend. You will be missed so much. Our love and thoughts are with Sid and all the family,
We had the pleasure of meeting Joy when she together with Sid organised a bowls fun day for the youngsters at Sherborne BC. So giving of her time,so patient and so encouraging . A truly inspirational lady whose legacy will live on through many bowling clubs in Dorset. Thinking of Sid and family at this difficult time.
Our thoughts go out to Sid and all their family and friends. Lovely Joy…Emma and all the youngsters at bowls thought so much of you, they will miss your kindness, support, inspiration and encouragement. Love Mike, Kerry, Emma, Sophie Langridge x
Our deepest sympathies to family and close friends.
We hope that we do a good enough job with the Fixtures Secretary position to keep you happy.
Joy was always so kind, understanding and supportive. She will be greatly missed. Our love and thoughts are with Sid and all the family.
RIP Joy!
You were always available for others to turn to, within the church or bowl community.
We re-joined BBC last summer and it is a big regret that we didn’t do it sooner, so as to have benefited from your expertise on the rinks and your warm and wonderful friendship.
Our sincere condolences to Sid and family.
Brian & Jan
With JOY in our hearts – we send this
We will miss you so much Joy, you were such a lovely caring friend to us both.
Your work with improving not only the bowling skills & etiquette of all the young people that have come under your care, it remains a legacy that will last forever. The Dorset Youth Bowls Academy was set up in 2017 and made such a success by your efforts alongside Sid and like minded enthusiasts.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Sid and your family at this very sad time.