LLOYD EARLE WHITNEY -

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LLOYD EARLE WHITNEY 1914 - 2006 Passed peacefully on Sunday, October 22, 2006 at the age of 92. Lloyd will be sadly missed by his wife of 63 years, Florence; his son Bill and his wife Christine; his daughter Laurie and her husband Don and his six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He will also be fondly remembered by his sister, Laurel. Lloyd was predeceased by his daughter, Patricia Gail and by his sister, Muriel. Born and raised in Winnipeg, MB, Lloyd attended Kelvin High School and then Wesley College. In June of 1942, Lloyd joined the R.C.N.V.R. where he was proud to serve aboard the H.M.C.S. Thunder in the North Atlantic, Normandy, the English Channel and the bombardment of Bordeaux and Cherbourg. While on leave in December 1942, he married the love of his life, Florence. They became long term residents of Charleswood in 1946. Lloyd became a salesman for the Marshall Wells Co. after which he became the proprietor of the Mall Esso Station and the Elizabeth Road Esso Station in Winnipeg for many years until retiring in the early 1970's. Lloyd and Florence then moved from Winnipeg, MB to Langley, BC in 1980 where they have enjoyed retirement. Lloyd was a kind and gentle man who will be missed and remembered for his fair nature and his willingness to help others. His family wishes to thank the staff of Highland Lodge in Langley, BC, where Lloyd and Florence have resided since March 2002, for their care and compassion. The family will observe a family gathering to honour Lloyd's life, and if friends so desire, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, as per Lloyd's wishes.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 28, 2006