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Leonard Reginald Joyce (Lenny)


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  1. To my special DAD xx💙💙
    You have grown you Special Wings 💙
    Life will not be the same without you the laughter and the tears we all shared.
    Sleep tight DAD no more pain and suffering to endure. Lots of love your broken hearted DAUGHTER WENDY XXXXX X Bobby sends is love 🦮xxx

    Wendy dunn
  2. rest in paradise great grandad leonard. you were an absolute legend and you did us all very proud of how well you fought💪🏼sleep tight❤️

    millie keates
  3. The strongest man with hands like shovels. You really helped me when I needed it. Always on the end of the phone and ready with your car and trailer. Will miss you Nenny. May you rest in peace and be reunited with your boy Butch . Much love xxx

    Charlotte wroe
  4. Love you grandad Leonard sleep tight lot of a love Scott you was a fighter sleep tight Intill we meet again
    Xxxx

    Scott
  5. Sleep Tight My Old Mate. Hope they have a bookies up there Going to miss the Laughs we had

    Dids
  6. Leonard what can i say, what a true legend one of the best, keep everyone on there toes up there mate,sleep tight untill we meet again
    Marie xx

    Marie lowry
  7. RIP Leonard, it was a pleasure to have known you. What a lovely man. Xx

    Tracy Lund
  8. In Memory of my Dear Brother Leonard Joyce (Nenny) as he call himself when a toddler, Rest In Peace. Reunited with Brenda. XXX

    Mrs Win Eaton
  9. Great man , you certainly was one of a kind , your character, your jokes , sleep tight Leonard .. xxx

    Tania Thomas
  10. So very sorry for your loss of Dad Grandad. Lenard So many happy memories of time spent with you. You will always hold a special place in my heart Gone but never forgotten xx❤️

    Elaine fancy
  11. What a lovely man truely were are legend even when you were on tv at the Gee Gees 😃sleep tight and it’s Mr Joyce to you 😘 xx

    Ceri and Aaron
  12. Rest in peace Leonard. Wareham’s legend grew his wings. The memories of you will never leave the town. Xx

    Sharon Dominey
  13. Dear Leonard,
    You were truly one of the best !!!!
    We will miss you’re friendly face and the jokes you shared with us HA ha 😄
    Wareham will be missing a true gentleman ❤️ You were one of the finest ❤️
    Rest in peace ❤️ Until we meet again ❤️
    With love & sadness ,
    Terry & Karen xxx

    Karen rose
  14. I will never forget the laughs laughed until I cried and my sides ached one of the funniest people I’ve ever known you are loved and will be missed by many including myself! Rest well Leonard you will always be a legend to me

    Matt Applin
  15. R.I.P Len , was a honour knowing you , you gave fun & humour wherever you was ❤️🙏

    Yvonne crewe ( jackson)
  16. Well ,well, Mr Joyce, you always said you would turn me upside down and bite my bum….. shame as at 47 dont think you lift me now, go enjoy your new life, such fab memories with Charlotte, our Dolly Wroe & Clinton as kids xx

    Lynley xx
  17. RIP Leonard, what a top bloke, always a joke and story to tell, not many like you about nowadays, you will be truly missed ❤️

    Garry and Danielle Morris
  18. RIP to one of the best known characters of wareham you will be sadly missed by all x

    Podge and Lyn maytum
  19. Sleep tight gotta keep laughing up there

    chris skinner
  20. Sleep tight Leonard, you always looked after us younger ones and kept us in check. I’ll never forget the time you distracted me and dropped your faulse teeth in my pint, must have been 30years ago now. You will never be forgotten by our family. Much love to the amazing family you have left behind.
    Till we meet again my friend x

    Al our Love Sean, Pat and Pete

    Sean White
  21. Look After him up there, he meant the world 🌎 to us, sleep tight my mate till we meet again, Gone but never ever forgotten 💙xx

    Lee Dunn
  22. Take care Uncle Leonard,
    Keep that twinkle in your eye, it will shine as bright as the stars ⭐️
    Lots of love Corrinne, Phil and Charlie xxx

    Corrinne, Phil and Charlie Lamb
  23. Top Man Mr LJ

    You will be sadly missed by all the Millers!! You were always there when we needed you, we worked together, had a beer together and many laughs together. You always had a bet on Boxing Day….so that day to us will be renamed ‘LJ’s day!!! I hope all who knew him will join us too (LJ day).

    Always in our hearts RIP xxx

    Lee & Sharon Miller
  24. Absolute legend was a pleasure to of known you. Loved your jokes, sleep tight big man x

    Liam
  25. Sleep tight up there Leonard I know you will be very missed here. Rest in peace lots of love Trisha xxxxxx and Shannon xxxxxx

    Trisha belbin
  26. To one of the best, my grandad 😘
    We are going to miss you so much those crazy jokes and all the stories that you told us some that had us super shocked!
    I remember you visiting me in hospital bringing me chocolate and I had my jaw wired shut!!! only you!!! 😂 a total legend that is going to be missed by so many a lovely crazy caring man sleep tight until we meet again luv u lotsxxxx
    Love your Granddaughter Kelly xxxx

    Kelly Keates
  27. RIP and sleep tight Leonard. Keep on telling all the great stories you always and forever 💙 X

    Elaine Brown
  28. RIP Leonard. Like all legends you will always remain in hearts and minds of all who ever met you. Fly high. Gone but not forgotten.

    David Tolson
  29. Rip Leonard. Such a lovely kind caring funny bloke you will be sadly missed by all.
    Sleep tight up there mr Joyce
    Much love
    Jade 💙xx

    Jade williams
  30. Lenny always smiling and making us all laugh, you always gave me a hug and called me Miss Thomas I remember telling you I was no longer miss Thomas but Mrs Heckford and you said “you will always be Miss Thomas to me” lol sleep tight xxxx

    Sharon Heckford
  31. Rest in peace Leonard. Shared many a laugh and a pint over the years. God bless x

    Mike Robinson
  32. Lenny was such a lovely man, kind, caring and a local character of Wareham who will be greatly missed. Sending my condolences to all the family at this sad time. R.I.P. Lenny. Xx

    Julie Lee & family.
  33. To a true legend, character, friend .
    Rest in peace with a pint !!!

    Ivor orchard
  34. Sleep tight you wonderful, strong, kind hearted, charming, funny man.
    Always there to help me and family when ever we needed you and always made me smile ❤️
    I will never forget you (wrinkly) and the world is definitely dimmer and colder without you in it.
    Love forever

    Teresa and family
  35. Never a dull moment when you was around so many stories laughs and tears, until we meet again.
    RIP Burt

    Mark Gale
  36. R I P uncle Leonard fly high,shine bright✨ Love Karen and family xxxx

    Karen strand(Joyce)
  37. Sorry for your loss and hearing of lenny’s passing. My thoughts are with you at this Sad Time.

    William Robinson
  38. So sorry to hear you have gone, many great memories of sharing holidays with you and your family, lots of love from Michelle Miller xx

    Michelle miller
  39. TO My LOVELY DAD THERES NO DAYS I dONT THINK ABOUT YOU ALLAYS HAVE FEW TEARS I CANT GET it IN my HEAD YOUR gOne but your never be forgotten rest in peace dad till we meet again xxxx 💙💙💙💙💙 FROM YOUR DAUGHTER DEBBiE

    DEBBIE
  40. Gonna miss you Leonard, especially the funny stories you told me……like the time you told me about Bobby peeing on the taxi driver’s head.
    Never forget you and the words you taught me.

    Jordan xxxx

    Jordan Cluskey
  41. RIP Leonard. Was a privilege to have known you from such an early age. You truly were one of Wareham’s undoubted legends.

    Lee Pinchbeck
  42. I don’t know what I’m gonna miss more, Your hilarious voicemails you left on my phone or you riding shotgun in my car doing all the road rage for me. Especially at Asda 🤣
    You became a big part of our lives when we moved to Dorset and now your a big part of our hearts.
    Thank you for all the help and the funny times.
    Now go have a pint and a bet with Butch.
    Your gonna be so missed. Xxxxx

    Jo Cluskey
  43. I worked in wareham and how the people let me in to there circle and you was one of the funniest characters I ever met, you had a heart of gold def as a post and when we had a few disagreements we would always laugh them off Aslong as u had a bet and a pint you seemed happy, rip len enjoy backing those winners in the sky my friend

    Matthew Innes
  44. Rest In Peace Lenny ..A truly funny man and a legend who could hold a room in his hands
    Sleep Well 💗

    Danny Emery
  45. RIP LEONARD ” always good banter with you” made sure i’d always get ya pint right” and good bets on the horses’ the guys from Butler & Hops” all send their condolences to yr family” you’ll be missed by so many. ❤

    Jackie Cooper
  46. Great uncle Leonard.
    So sad to hear you have left this earth.
    Another good one gone, but never ever forgotten as you will live on in our hearts and memories.
    May you Rest in Peace.
    Sending my Condolences to the rest of our family at this heartbreaking time💙
    Reunited with your Mum, Dad, your Sister Maureen, Aunty Brenda and Butch… Keep cracking those jokes for all in heaven to hear xxx

    Kerry
  47. Leonard u where a crazy funny and helpful Man U where always then to help people when they phoned u where a funny caring man that had an amazing heart u will forever be missed no more fighting now u can be peaceful and happy love Kaya

    Kaya Swatton
  48. Leonard u where a crazy funny and helpful Man U where always then to help people when they phoned u where a funny caring man that had an amazing heart u will forever be missed no more fighting sleep tight love Kaya x

    Kaya Swatton
  49. Lenny
    Farewell my friend it’s been a privilege and an education knowing you !!. But this is where you’re next party starts enjoy my friend x

    Chris Dowding
  50. Leonard Joyce
    The legend.. you left your mark
    where ever you went.
    the memories will never die..

    chris & AD.
  51. Rest in peace grandad you defo have left a legacy and you are one of a kind and be truly missed 💙💙💙xxxloveyou

    Lewis riggs
  52. Sleep tight mr Joyce heaven has gained another special person ❤️😘

    Tracie cutler
  53. It was an honour and a pleasure to have known you ….you helped me in my darkest times and will never forget that…not only were you my best friend but you like a dad to me…will miss the laughs we had and don’t worry Bobby is being well looked after he’s missing you too will go to the pub and have a drink or two.

    John Myburgh
  54. Lenny it was an honour and a pleasure to have known you ….you helped me in my darkest times and will never forget that…not only were you my best friend but you like a dad to me…will miss the laughs we had and don’t worry Bobby is being well looked after he’s missing you too will go to the pub and have a drink or two. Xxxx

    John Myburgh
  55. Awww 🥰 bless you , I will miss you waving at me and our little chats in coop , lots of love 💕

    Sharon oddy
  56. Lenny it was a pleasure to have known you RIP you were a very funny man and a gr.ntleman will miss you xxxx

    Jan McArthur
  57. To my dad will miss you but I’ve got a new mummy and daddy in John and Jan now and they will look after me miss you xx

    Bobby Bunting
  58. RIP Mr Leonard Joyce a true Legend will never forget you first met you when my brother Tage worked with you on OCSummers the stories he’s told us we could write a best seller we really could you we’re such a character never met anyone has funny has you Leonard RIP Lenny X

    Malcolm Trent
  59. So sorry you left us uncle Leonard , we have so many memories too many to mention I know we will always remember you and so will a lot of you’re friends & family
    Keep telling those stories of yours up there that has kept us all amused,
    rest peacefully now…
    Always in our thoughts & thinking of your family at this sad time
    Love Richard, Paula & Family (Randall)

    Richard & Paula
  60. Lovely man he always called me half pint

    Wendy miller
  61. Rest in peace Leonard you will be missed by so many

    Stuart and Gill Walters
  62. R.I.P Leonard Wareham won’t be the same without you. You always had time for the people that had time for you, many of laughs was had in the Groom.
    Sleep tight.💙💙

    Angie
  63. One of Warehams great showmen, never a dull moment with you about.
    RIP Leonard,

    Clem
  64. A real man of Wareham
    Always had time to talk and make you laugh , remember spending a night with you in the antelope back yard , god you made us all laugh.

    If Wareham should remember anyone it has to be you with some kind of memory in the heart of the town .
    God bless you R.I.P you legend

    Brian
  65. Always the comic when we were at school together in 1952 onwards and worked together on
    William Press
    and had many laughs and jokes in the Upton Labour Club!

    Never could be forgotten RIP Lenny

    Dave Bowsher

    David Bowsher
  66. Well leonard (Mr Joyce to you) what can I say. A truly fabulous send off for a truly fabulous man. You’ve left a whole book of funny memories, witty comments and hilarious antics behind, there’ll never b another you. Sleep tight and god bless, p.s. don’t forget to tell my dad not to pick his nose xx

    Lorna Orchard
  67. Rest easy Uncle Leonard, will miss your banter. Lots of love, your favourite niece xx

    .
  68. Leonard Reginald is what I always called you.
    You were a one off, who was so well known over many miles in the area.
    Had some great laughs with you over the years.
    You have a loving family who will never forget you.
    And some good chums who will pass on for many years what a real character you were.
    RIP
    Roger Comben

    Roger Comben
  69. What a lovely man Leonard was, didn’t know him for long but he left me with some good memories, always kind to us & made us laugh as kids, a truly great man. Lynne O’Shea (nee Christopher)

    Lynne O'Shea
  70. DAD 💙💙💙.
    Where do I start it’s coming up 5 weeks since you left us. The pain u have left behind is unbearable to understand not seeing you or hearing you part of me has been ripped away. You have left me to be head of this family how on earth can I follow your footsteps 💙💙 You had such a impact on our family with your witty ways 😂. May u rest in peace now DAD hope u are up there with MUM please give MUM a kiss 😘😘 from me. Missing you both so so much. And your memories will be with me for ever more xxx your broken hearted DAUGHTER 💙💙❤️❤️❤️xxxxx

    Wendy xxx
  71. DAD 💙💙
    They say time is a healer but my god its Not xx hope u and MUM are having a time up there😢 Just to let u know Uncle George is coming to see you 😢💙 I’ve asked him to give you a hug xx Sleep tight DAD missing you so bad send my love to MUM Your broken Daughter XXXXXXX GIVE MUM A KISS ❤️❤️

    Wendy XXXX
  72. Are u related to Jenelyn Len

    Elizabeth Vaii

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