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The obituary notice of Leonard Mathew (Leni) CRUICKSHANK

Liverpool, 14/02/1945 - 29/12/2022 (Age 77) | Published in: Liverpool Echo.

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Leonard MathewCRUICKSHANKIt is with great sadness we announce the passing of Mr Leonard Mathew Cruickshank MBE. Leni sadly passed away on 29th December 2022 aged 77 years surrounded by his partner and family. A community focused man that fought hard to better people's lives; he founded and managed "Diggers "which trained thousands in landscape gardening ,improved access to nature and animals with the first city farm and fish rearing park in Liverpool. He worked to promote education in all its forms, from the blind school to Liverpool's rich and varied history. He was recognised both nationally and internationally for his services to communities. He was a fanatical fisherman and lifelong Everton fan. He will be remembered for his sense of humour and contribution to the Liverpool folk music scene where he played guitar with many of his best pals. He will be greatly missed by his loving partner Linda, family and friends Funeral Service to take place at St Dunstan's Church Earl Road on Friday 24th February 2023 at 12.30 followed by Interment at Toxteth Cemetery at 2pm.Donations in Leni's memory may be made to Musicians Benevolent Fund and L8 Matters. All enquiries to Howard Jenkins Funeral Directors .6 Smithdown Road, Toxteth Liverpool L7 4JG.Tel:0151 733 2683
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Musicians Benevolent Fund, North west
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09/03/2023
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deepest sympathy to all the family
Lesley Edwards
21/02/2023
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Lesley Edwards
21/02/2023
Donation left by George Howard
18/02/2023
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Happy birthday Leni hope with all hope you get this you r always on my mind love an miss soooo much love your Linda XX
Linda
14/02/2023
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Miss you dad xxx
Rachael Cruickshank
11/02/2023
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Rachael Cruickshank
11/02/2023
Oh Lenny, I don't half miss you. I don't know what to do with myself now you're gone. 50 years of friendship and 30 years together was a lifetime of happiness. Love you Len, your Linda xxxxx Michelle, Rob and Philip xxxxxx
Linda
08/02/2023
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Linda
08/02/2023
Deepest sympathy to all Leni's family, from The New Everyman Folk Club, you will be a hard act to follow. RIP Leni.
Rhona Friend
08/02/2023
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