Obituaries & Condolences

Roland Robert Lloyd, 79 years old of New Berlin, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 11, 2023, at Home. 
Ron was born on September 22, 1943, in New Berlin NY the son of the late Merritt and Lena Lloyd.  Ron’s childhood was spent on Academy Street in the Village of New Berlin.  He attended New Berlin High school and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict from 1961 to 1964. 
 
On July 11, 1965, he married Grace E. Lloyd (Storrs), his devoted wife for 51 years, who predeceased him on December 28, 2016.  
Ron worked as a Lead Chemical Operator at Norwich Eaton Pharmaceuticals and Procter & Gamble for 30 plus years retiring in 1998.  He also drove school bus for the South New Berlin School in the early 1980’s.
 
Ron was a member of the First United Methodist Church, New Berlin, NY.  Dedicated member of the New Berlin Volunteer Fire Department for 41 years serving as Fire Safety Officer, EMS Lieutenant, BINGO Chairman and Department Treasurer for 22 years.   He was awarded the 1990 Fireman of the Year and 1994 EMS Provider of the Year. 

“Big Ron” enjoyed Camping his entire life mainly at Crystal Lake in Garrettsville NY and Sylvan Beach NY.  He really was larger that life at any campground making his daily rounds on his golf cart. 
 
Ron is survived by his children: Roland L. and Michele Lloyd of New Berlin; James & Robin Lloyd of South New Berlin and Cristina & Shane Mikalunas of New Berlin.  He is also survived by his grandchildren; Tyler & Anne, Jay & Brooke, Lauren, Mason, and Nathan AND his 5 great granddaughters, Lucy, Peyton, Allison, Kennedy and Madelyn, sister-in-Laws; Jayne Baker of New Berlin and Marie Lloyd of Utica NY and special niece; Erin Baker of Edmeston.  Ron was also loved by many extended family members, nephews and nieces and close family friends.
Ron is further predeceased by his Siblings; Peg (Earl) Wiggins, Jesse “Bud” (Rosemary) Lloyd, Douglas Lloyd, Alfred Lloyd, and his brother-in-Law Bob Baker.  

Memorial Service will be held on Monday, April 17, 2023, at 11:00 AM with 1PM Funeral Service at the Dakin Funeral Home LP, New Berlin, NY with Pastor Robert Lloyd officiating.  Following the service, the Family is hosting a luncheon at the New Berlin Fire Department.  

The interment will be held in the Sherburne West Hill Cemetery.
Donations may be made to the New Berlin Fire Department – POB T, New Berlin NY 13411. 

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Tom  Borst
New  Berlin

As  I write this; I  have  a  big  smile  on  my  face  remembering  all  the  good  times with  Ron  and  Grace  years ago.  Their senceof humor with  whit  and  no  non sencemade  them  very  special  people.  Together they  made  their  mark  on  new  berlin for  the  better.  I know Ron and  Gracefamily  are  very  proud  to  have had  them  in  their  lives  I  feel  greatful in  knowing  them  both.  Thanks  Ron  and  Grace

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Doreen McIntyre Sheridan
Vernon Center NY

Sending you my prayers and condolences at this time. May you rest in peace and comforts with our lord and savior.Give Grace a hug and kiss from me

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Bonnie Barker
New Berlin NY

Sincerest condolences from the Barker family. 

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Carol Morey
Norwich ny

So sorry for your loss. He was a great guy with a wonderful sense of humor  . Prayers and hugs for his family.

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Debbie Lloyd
Unadilla, N.Y.

Heaven receive another wonderful Man 
You sure are gonna be missed. I think you & Aunt Grace are Dancing. love you Uncle Ron 

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Bob Smith
Norwich, NY

I remember Ron while I was managing Victory Markets. What I remember although large in stature he was meek in manor. Gracie would do the family shopping, we would discuss the happenings of the time, trying to solve all the worlds problems.
All my friends met while working in New Berlin are departing this world, it saddens me that Grace departed us in 2016. I have so many wonderful memories.
Please know you will be in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this time of grief.

 

 
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