Les was born in Heywood on July 21st 1929, His father “Teddy” Pryce was working at the time for the Argentine Meat Company, opening shops and Heywood was his last stop before coming to Leyland. So, Les grew up in Leyland, the youngest of three siblings. His sisters Joan and Barbara were totally and utterly devoted to him, and that doting never ceased. He did well at school, but not everybody went to University in those days, so, Les set out to “get a trade behind himf” and began work at Tomlinson’s in Leyland as a joiner, before doing his National Service between 1950 and 1952. He went into the RAF as a carpenter, but came out as an armourer, having worked on Lancaster bombers. Back in Civvy Street, he took a job at Berry’s yard in Leyland, and obviously decided he wanted to better himself, so via night school and studied and managed to get the qualifications he need to progress to the Drawing Office and then to begin lecturing at Salford Technical College, and then latterly at Bolton College of Technology, where he progressed in his role and ultimately became Head of Department before retiring. As a young man, Les had met and married Frances- the love of his life- and they moved into 10 Levens Drive, a house that Les built largely by himself. Les and Frances made a glamourous couple. Fran was pretty, extremely well dressed, and it was clear how much in love they were with each other. Frances passed away, tragically young in 1975 and losing Fran so early in life was a tragedy, something which shaped Les’ life. After Frances passed away, Les found friendship with Margaret, his companion for so many years. She was such fun, and such an enthusiastic, energetic influence on Les. Losing her was another very difficult time for Les. It said a lot that in his lounge, till the end, hung a picture of Les and Frances, alongside a framed picture of Margaret. Les was a keen sportsman and played both football and cricket a high standard he also took up golf at an early age and continued to play the game into his later years. The Golf Club was a huge part of Les’ life for so many years. He played as a member between 1954 and 1996. He served as Captain and then later Chairman for 23 years. A dinner in 1996 commemorated his service to the club. He remained active until problems with his knee limited his mobility in his latter years. But he remained ever sharp and independent until his very last days. Les is survived by his nephew Brian and niece Christine. He had great nephews and nieces, James, Kate, Holly, Juliet, Charlie and Stephen, and great-great nephews and nieces in Clara, Arthur, Charlie and Joel.

Thank you for setting up this memorial to Les. We hope that you find it a positive experience developing the site and that it becomes a place of comfort and inspiration for you to visit whenever you want or need to.

I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was.