Leonard Middleton "Lennie" Hyde

Leonard Middleton Hyde 68 (Lennie, Doc, Rooster, Badger) of Dagsboro, DE, formerly from La Plata, MD, transitioned on January 12, 2024 after a yearlong battle of liver cancer. Lennie was born in Washington DC on March 3, 1955. Oldest son of the late Leonard Winton Hyde and Jeanette Catherine Hyde (Shannon). He spent his childhood in La Plata and most of his adult life throughout Southern Maryland until he retired from the U. S. Secret Service in 2019. He then moved to Delaware with his wife Kathleen to enjoy sunrises on the beach and biking to Fenwick Island to have breakfast with his friends at Dirty Harry’s. He is survived by his wife Kathleen (Holohan) of 21 yrs., Brother Denton Hyde (Michelle), sister Winette Hyde Stephens, Daughter Meredith Kiel (Robert), son David Shipman, stepson Thomas Miller (Lindsay), stepdaughters Susan and Margaret Miller. Nephews Devin and Drew (Elli) Hyde, 5 step grandchildren Griffin, Cooper, Ayden, McKinley and Everly. He is also survived by his shop cat Gimpy and house cats Tootsie, Dumpling and Lovie. Lennie was a friend to everyone he met. He was kind, generous, understanding and sympathetic to all. He was a skilled artisan and craftsman, working with wood and metal. He served the public as an Armor for the U.S. Secret Service and DC Metropolitan Police Department for 40 years. Lennie also had a few side jobs, Hyde’s Nursery, Ed’s Cabinetry and a knife sharpening business. He enjoyed gardening and yard sailing. Besides being warm hearted, Lennie was a practical joker, comical story teller, an animal lover, and an enthusiastic fitness buff. He participated in numerous ECO Challenges and Adventure Races on both foot and bicycle. He ran a marathon and completed several 100-mile bicycle rides. Lennie was a member of the Bushmen Paintball Team since 1989 and took over as Team Captain from 1999-present. Lennie’s family was most important to him and he took pleasure in helping them anyway he could through their life’s journeys. He was a devoted husband, proud father, an ever-present grandfather, and a loving uncle. He had a way of making you feel safe and secure when he was around. Lennie will be missed by all that knew him and the world is a little colder without him in it. Celebration of Lennie’s life will be on February 3, 2024 Raymond Funeral Service 5635 Washington Ave. La Plata, MD 20646 10:00-11:00 Public Visitation 11:00-12:00 A few words of Remembrance No reception is planned. In lieu of flowers, Lennie would like you to make a donation to your local non-profit organization.

Leonard Middleton "Lennie" Hyde

March 3, 1955 - January 12, 2024