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Rest in peace Lenny. A fantastic local football ref always fair and would talk to players throughout the game and have some good natured banter with everyone. A crying shame and I think everyone should hold a minutes silence for him over the Xmas period before the match and i'm sure he would enjoy a sly smile knowing everyone would enjoy a beer in his memory after as well.

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  • 2 weeks later...

In Memoriam Lenny Stevens, whose funeral was held on Friday last.

We stood in silence like players round the centre-circle

Head bowed, eyes closed, praying for a friend who had past.

You lay in your coffin, your whistle now silent, but loved ones beside you

Longed to see you give it just one more blast.

No more will you control our one-minutes silence

Counting down the seconds until the football can start.

Your kits finally folded, your notebook is empty and your cards and your coin are all set apart.

No more will you have players question your parentage

Nor a spectator offer his glasses to help with your sight.

Neither the managers cry of diabolical decision

Only later to admit you probably were right

Too late the skilful players quiet Thank you

For your well played advantage that led to a goal.

And our own sobering realisation that

Part of Cornish football has gone with your soul.

And for us who ref while we still have our health

May we follow your example of Service Before Self

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