Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1931
DIED
2012
Lloyd C. Erskine Jr. Obituary
Born on May 29, 1931 in Gardiner, Maine, he's been a resident of Portland since 1962. Lloyd was a teacher and administrator for the Portland school system for over 30 years until his retirement and was also a U.S. Army veteran having served during Korea. He was a member of the Eastern English Springer Spaniel Club, the Portland Fish and Game Club and he also ran Wayfarer Dog Kennels.
He leaves his children, Winifred "Wendy" Waterbury, of Higganum, Laura McElearney, of Chicago, Alice "Lisa" Ridge, of Bloomington, Ind., Lloyd C. Erskine III, of Kearney, Mo. and Diane Tateishi, of Kissimmee, Fla., 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the New England English Springer Spaniel Rescue Inc., P.O. Box 407, Ashland, MA 01721. To send an online expression of sympathy, please visit www.portlandmemorialfh.net. Portland Memorial Funeral Home, 231 Main St., Portland has care of arrangements.
Please sign the Guest Book at RememberingCT.us/middletownpress.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Lloyd C. Erskine Jr.
4 Entries
September 9, 2012
So sorry to read about dad. He was a good friend and co-worker. Our prayers are with you all.
Mike and Jo-Ann (Weiss) Siena
September 8, 2012
So sorry to hear about your dad..He was such a good guy. Helped me with my math in high school and always helping us at the barn with the horses. I have fond memories of him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers..
Barbara Coe
September 6, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the Erskine family.
Missy Sorvillo-Lufbery
September 6, 2012
Wendy,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 results
Make a Donation
in Lloyd C. Erskine Jr.'s name
Memorial Events
for Lloyd C. Erskine Jr.
How to support Lloyd C.'s loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Lloyd C. Erskine Jr.'s life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
