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Leonard & Joy Wensley
This photograph showing Leonard (generally known as Len) & Joy (née Darkins) Wensley dates from approximately 1950.
Leonard Wensley & Joy (née Darkins) lived at No 16, Vicarage Road, Deopham:
Photo: G. Sankey 2/25
Wedding of their daughter, Julie Wensley
The wedding took place at Wymondham Methodist Church of Mr. Philip Perkin, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Perkin, of 1, Hicks Court, The Digey, St. Ives, Cornwall, and Miss Julie Christine Wensley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. Wensley, of 16, Coldham Green, Deopham.
The Rev. K. S. Grewer officiated.
The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a full-length white gown. Her bouquet was of rosebuds, freesias and hyacinth pips.
The bride was attended by Mrs. V. Pope (sister of the bride), Miss Glenys, Miss Doreen and Miss Pearl Darkins (cousins of the bride), and Miss Angela Pope (niece of the bride).
The best man was Mr. Trevor Gotts. A reception was at Wicklewood Village Hall for 80 guests.
With thanks to Jenny Porter (granddaughter of Amy Phoenix-Stone) for sight of the above photographs and press cutting.
Memorials in Deopham Churchyard
B35
Headstone with a rounded top, silver lettering and ‘bowling figure’ and ‘dog’ motifs, mounted on a plinth:
Treasured memories of
LEONARD EDWARD WENSLEY
8th November 1931 – 11th June 1999
A dearly loved Husband Dad and Grandad
Just a rainbow away
Also his beloved wife
JOY IRENE WENSLEY
23rd March 1933 – 28th September 2007
A devoted Wife Mum and Nan
Together again
Photos: G. Sankey, 4/2024
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| Date | Change |
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| 4/7/25 | Photo of Len & Joy |
| 2/7/25 | Published |
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