JOHN DOUGLAS LLOYD

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JOHN DOUGLAS LLOYD 1928-2003 After a brief illness, it is with deepest sadness that we announce the passing of my husband, our father, grandfather and great-grandfather, on June 1, 2003 at St. Boniface Hospital. Surviving are his wife Rebecca (Betty) of 55 years; his children, Doug, Wayne (Alexis), Cory (Nadine), Thomas (Theresa), Sherri (Gord), Lisa (Derek) grandchildren, Lara, Tracey, Jason, Geoffrey, Tanya, Rhoni-Lynn, Kelsey, Erika, Jeffrey, Gerald, Sara and their respective spouses; great-grandchildren, Hayley, Emma, Paige, Findley. Brothers, Bill from Toronto, Albert (Betty) and sister Marge from Keromeos, B.C. and many nieces and nephews. Doug was predeceased by his infant son Frankie; his parents Edward and Hazel and brother Ted. Doug was born in New Westminister B.C. and raised in Coquitlam, B.C. He joined the Merchant Navy at a very young age. Later he attained his 1st class power engineer certificate, working in Churchill, Winnipeg and Vancouver. Doug was a quiet person who was always there for his family and friends whom he loved and always gave life his best. He was a member of the Merchant Navy Association and Millennium Lodge. Dougs wishes for a private family service have been fulfilled. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue, Room ON109, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9. "YOU CAN SHED A TEAR THAT HE HAS GONE, OR YOU CAN SMILE BECAUSE HE HAD LIVED, YOU CAN CRY AND CLOSE YOUR MIND, BE EMPTY AND TURN YOUR BACK. OR YOU CAN DO WHAT HE WANTED SMILE, OPEN YOUR EYES, LOVE AND GO ON" P. COUTU & CO. Funeral Directors 156 Marion St., 949-4864

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 06, 2003