Lewis Trevor Lloyd Obituary (1928 - 2013)

CHELMSFORD- Lewis Trevor Lloyd, 85, a longtime resident of Chelmsford peacefully passed away Sunday, December 22, 2013 at Lowell General Hospital surrounded by his loving wife and family. He is survived by his wife Marjorie (Sisson) Lloyd with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, PA on May 19, 1928, Lewis was the son of the late George and Ruth (Borroughs) Lloyd. A veteran of the Korean War, he served in the United States Army. A graduate of Temple University in Philadelphia, PA, Lewis was employed for over 35 years as a Financial Manager for GTE-Sylvania in Eastern Massachusetts. Lewis enjoyed sport cars and road trips to Maine and New Jersey seashores. Through the years his hobbies included downhill skiing, golf and a good game of Bridge. He was a social and engaging man with twinkling blue eyes to light up his smile. He was a good dancer. Around the world, he made connections with others on international vacation cruises and as a licensed American Amateur Radio (Ham) Radio operator. His most impressive hobby led to an extensive collection of antique railroad and pocket watches. He enjoyed tinkering and repairing these and other timepieces for friends and family. In addition to his wife and her brother Reverend Robert Sisson and many nieces and nephews, he is survived by his 4 children and their respective spouses: Marilyn and Ann Rother-Lloyd of Merrimack, NH; Dorothy J. Lloyd of Manchester, NH; George T. and Valeria Lloyd of Merrimack, NH; Catherine and Eddie Lafrenaye of Milford, NH. He is survived by 7 grandchildren: Sarah Marie Lloyd of Manchester, NH; Jazzy Osborn of Bangor, ME; Jesse Osborn of Merrimack, NH; Alexandria N. Lafrenaye and Joshua P. L. Lafrenaye of Milford, NH; Eustaquio Carvalho and Romulo Carvalho of Merrimack, NH; and 3 great grandchildren; Erik J. Gerard of Merrimack, NH; Sebastian T. Gerard of Manchester, NH; and Bellatrix I. Grant of Bangor, ME. It being his wish, there will be no visitation. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, it is his request memorial contributions are made to charity, particularly the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) [http://www.apdaparkinson.org] 135 Parkinson Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305, or the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) [http://www.ccfa.org] P.O. Box 1245, Albert Lea, MN 56007-9976. Service Information January 4, 2014 1:00pm, Blake Funeral Home 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824