Roland Lloyd

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.