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JOYCE, Leslie (Les) December 3, 1934 - February 4, 2022
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our father
Leslie (Les) Joyce on February 4, 2022. Les is
predeceased by his wife Margaret, father George, mother
Sarah, brothers Stanley, Jim, Ronald, George and sister
Florence (Cis). He is survived and dearly missed by his
children Stephen (Cyndi), Trish (Mike), sister Dorothy
(Dot) and sister-in-law Molly, and many nieces and
nephews.
Les was born in Drumgar, Northern Ireland. His beginning
adventures as a young man took him to London, England
where he served in the Royal Air Force and started his
career with the London Transit service. He met and
married his wife Margaret in London and they immigrated
to Philadelphia. Les's next chapter included a coast to
coast move from Philadelphia to Richmond/South Delta
with Margaret and their young children. Les settled into
a long career with BC Transit and spent his retirement
years in Richmond/South Delta.
Les enjoyed travelling - he was always up for family
road trips and visiting Ireland. His strong love of
music and singing, in particular Irish music, made sure
all family members knew all the words to many of his
favourite Irish songs. Les loved to dance especially
with his wife Margaret. Les is fondly remembered for his
love of laughter and keen sense of humour. His quick
wit, bright smile and infectious laugh will be missed
and remembered by his family and friends.
Many thanks go out to the KinVillage Care Home staff for
taking such great care of our Dad. Les (Dad) will be
deeply missed and will live in our hearts forever. As
requested by Les there will be no service. If you would
like to remember Les, and in lieu of flowers, donations
are appreciated and can be made to either the Alzheimer
Society of BC (https://alzheimer.ca/bc/en),
the Delta Stroke Recovery Society (www.deltastrokerecovery.com)
Delta Humane Society (https://calls.delta.ca/dcas/)
or Critter Care Wildlife Society (https://www.crittercarewildlife.org/donate).
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