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DENNIS HARRISON LLOYD
Born: May 06, 1938
Date of Passing: Jan 20, 2026
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDENNIS HARRISON LLOYD
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Dennis Harrison Lloyd at Riverview Health Centre – Palliative Care, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
Dennis was born in Winnipeg on May 6, 1938, to Fred and Ellen Lloyd. He grew up in the west end on Downing Street with his parents, sister Julie (Cooper), and his aunties, uncles, and cousins close by. Dennis attended Sargent Park and Principal Sparling School in his younger years, and graduated from Daniel McIntyre Collegiate. Throughout his school years Dennis was active in all sports. He excelled in track and field as a high jumper.
In 1952, Dennis walked Doreen (Thompson) home from a Grade nine school dance, and this is where their lives together began. Dennis and Doreen married on September 30, 1960, and moved into their family home in the Deer Lodge community area, where they began their family with Lisa, Dave, and Doug.
Dennis was a firefighter who retired as Battalion Chief after 40 years of service. Dennis was active in the United Firefighters of Winnipeg – Local 867, as a member of the Executive and as President. His local union involvement led to him serving as a Canadian Trustee with the International Association of Firefighters and then transitioning to a Trustee Emeritus with the IAFF.
Connections and relationships with family, friends, community and colleagues were immensely important to Dennis.
Dennis was predeceased by his parents, Fred and Ellen Lloyd; his in-laws, Frank and Frances Thompson; and his sister Julie.
Dennis will be missed greatly by his loving wife of 65 years, Doreen; his children, Lisa, David, and Doug (Kelly); who will keep his memory alive with his grandchildren, Ash (Bran), Taylor (Matt), Davis (Karina), Andrew, Jordan, and Eden; and his great-grandchildren, Autumn, Grace, Maicee, Jayden, Easton, and Hunter.
Dennis was proud of the role that he played in beginning a pathway towards presumptive legislation for firefighters who acquired cancer in the line of duty. Unfortunately, Dennis needed to access the benefits under this legislation during his cancer journey.
With the support of Dr. Russel Albak, Case Manager, Nancy Fiebelkorn, and the entire PRIME team at Deer Lodge Centre over the past number of years, Dennis was able to remain in his home with Doreen until December 31, 2025 when the Palliative Care Team at Riverview Health Centre ushered him – and supported his family – to a peaceful end.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026, at the Charleswood United Church located at 4820 Roblin Blvd.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation, in memory of Dennis, to the PRIME Program at Deer Lodge Centre, 2109 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3J 0L3; The Firefighters Burn Fund at PO Box 45001 RPO, Kildonan Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2C 3C7; or a charity of your choice.
A photo biography honouring Dennis’ life is accessible through the 'Tributes' link below.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 31, 2026
Condolences & Memories (1 entries)
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I never worked with Dennis but we knew each other. His commitment to the Union was unwavering and I appreciate his efforts on my behalf. My Condolences to his family. - Posted by: Scott Miner (Collegue) on: Jan 31, 2026
