Ralph Lloyd passed away peacefully with family at his side on May 13, 2019, his 95th birthday. Ralph was a kind and gentle man who loved his family, sailing, trains and stamp collecting. Ralph was predeceased by his daughter Karen (1981) and his parents Frances (1973) and Walter (1982). He is survived by his loving wife Mary, daughter Susan Lloyd, son Eric Lloyd (Cathy), granddaughters Karin Van Vliet (Brian) and Janis Freeman (Matt) and great grandchildren Keira, Max, Sullivan and Aylin.
Ralph was a proud navy man who participated in many Remembrance Day services in Peterborough. He had a successful career as a mechanical engineer in the Nuclear Division for GE. Ralph was a founder of the Peterborough Sailing Club and a warden and active member of All Saints’ Anglican Church. Ralph was also a member of the Peterborough Naval Association, the Kawartha Model Railroaders and the Kawartha Stamp Club. Ralph's positive outlook and enduring spirit helped him overcome many challenges throughout his life including becoming blind when he was 65.
A Memorial Service will be held at All Saints' Anglican Church, 235 Rubidge Street on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. a reception to follow at the church parish hall. Donations made in Ralph’s memory to a charity of your choice or the All Saints’ Anglican Church Heritage Trust Fund (Peterborough) are welcome.