- Winnipeg Free Press Passages
- All Titles
Search:
Notices are posted by 10 am Monday through Saturday
LLOYD DITCHFIELD
Date of Passing: May 17, 2017
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryLLOYD DITCHFIELD Lloyd Ditchfield passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, with his family by his side, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Lloyd rejoined the love of his life Maureen, who he lost in 2002. He will missed by his children Kelly (Gerry), Gregg (Joyce), and Glenn (Dawn); grandchildren Miguel (Lauren), Erik, Natia, Trevor, Cory, Ryan, Joel, and Brant, and great-grandchildren, Charlie, River, and Nova. He also leaves behind his loving sisters, brothers, and families: Norma, Merle, Lorraine, Irene, Jim, and Gary. He was predeceased by Billy and Gordon. Lloyd was raised in the Silver Bay area. It was a time and place he spoke of with fond memories, where his first job was as a young teen with a commercial fishing family. He moved to the city in the 1950s and worked for Brett Young Seeds, and at 17 he got a job with Manitoba Hydro. On April 4, 1959 Dad married our mom Maureen and they raised three children at their home on Harrowby. After working for 17 years with Hydro he decided to start a family business, L&M Ditchfield Landscaping. Many laughs and memories were shared sitting in ''the shack'' on Sturgeon Road. Maureen and Lloyd continued with the family business until Maureen took ill. Lloyd retired and became a loving caregiver to his wife. Dad was a devoted father who dearly loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dad you will be missed. Cremation has taken place, as per Dad's request there will be no service. The family would like to thank all of the caregivers who took care of Dad during this difficult time. INTEGRITY Cremation & Funeral Planning 204-295-5408
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 20, 2017
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
-
Apologies for the late submission. To this day I'll always remember Lloyd as the hard-working good-natured man he was. When I was 13 and 14 he hired me as his right-hand worker on occasion. It was hard to match his energy. He was a tough guy. I used to help him retail Christmas trees and would marvel at his perseverance in setting up the enterprise. Lloyd had a great sense of humour and I'd delight in his sharing a more adult version of it, treating me as an equal even when I was a young punk. I loved my time with your Dad. He was a great guy. I'll always remember him dearly. - Posted by: REand Steeves (Neighbour and friend) on: Oct 21, 2017
-
Uncle Lloyd or as my mom and her family called her brother "Buck", was a wonderful man. I remember him while growing up in Winnipeg. He was one of the most generous, kind, happy and gentle man that I have known. He worked very hard as did aunty Maureen with their landscaping business. I can remember going there often with my dad to buy things for the yard. He was always laughing, and always working long hard hours. I am blessed to have known him and happy that he is now with aunty Maureen and my dear granny. Love Cheryl - Posted by: Cheryl McCartney (neice) on: Aug 06, 2017
-
I have a very early fond memory of Uncle Lloyd. Greg and I had gone for a walk in our bare feet and by the time we got home, we were up to our shins in black road tar, used for sealing concrete roads. We must have found a puddle of it. Uncle Lloyd and my dad had to carefully wash our feet ... I think with gasoline! But his patience and kindness and care that day have always been how I remember him over the 50+ years I knew him. I look forward to our reunion on the other side. See you there, Uncle! - Posted by: Brad Jersak (Nephew) on: May 23, 2017
-
My deepest condolences to Kelly Greg and Glenn and there families. May you just remember all the good times with your dad. May he rest in peace and be with your mom. - Posted by: Joan Huth (Glenn Ditchfield mother in law) on: May 22, 2017
-
Our deepest condolences to Glen, Dawn, Joel and Brant as well to the rest of the Ditchfield family. May God bless you and guide you through this difficult time. Love and hugs to you. - Posted by: Bill and Diane Hicks () on: May 20, 2017
-
Good Evening Greg, My condolence's to you and your family on the passing of your Father. Although I never met your Father he will be remembered by me by all of my friends he had working for him in the summers in your Landscaping business. They were always happy to work with him and appreciative of being able to earn money with him when no other work could be found. May he Rest in Peace. - Posted by: Rodney Moorhead (Friend of Greg) on: May 20, 2017
-
Lloyd and I became friends on Sinawik Bay in 2008 and remained friends since. I will always remember our trip to Las Vegas and the fun we had. It was a truly memorable experience. Rest in peace sweetie. You deserve it. - Posted by: Dawn Campbell (Friend) on: May 20, 2017
-
Sorry to hear about Lloyd's passing, he was the across the road neighbor to my mom, Dorothy in Komarno. - Posted by: Joyce Michaluk (neighbor) on: May 20, 2017