Lloyd John Milton

MILTON, Lloyd John Calgary, Alberta June 14, 1928 Victoria, B.C. September 18, 2010 It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of our Dad, Husband, Grandpa, Great Grandpa. Lloyd passed away peacefully at home in the presence of his wife and children. Lloyd is predeceased by his mother Veda (1929), father Jack (1995) and son Tom (2006 ). He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Dodie, daughter Lynne Shoemaker (Glen), daughter-in-law, Christine Milton, daughter Carol Milton, stepson Wayne Murphy (Debra), stepdaughter Adrienne Roler (Mark) and half brother Dick Milton, and his children's mother Edna Proctor (Al); 8 Milton cousins. In addition, Lloyd has 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren, and his furry friend Oscar. Lloyd completed 26 years in the Canadian Navy as a ""Sparker, " retiring in 1971. He worked in a second hand store, and as an upholsterer and ran a clean up service. He finished his career working 11 years at HMCS Dockyard (building 141), retiring in 1989 . He loved baking, Canucks, football, dogs, trout fishing, RV'ing, Garage Sales, telling jokes (Milton Humour), visiting a casino but mostly he loved his family and friends. He was introduced to Horseshoe playing and joined the Victoria Club in 1981 and served two terms as President. He started the annual Fun Tournament and also the Horseshoe Club Fishing Derby. There will be a Celebration of his Life at 2:00 p.m. on October 2, at the Victoria Horseshoe Club at 620 Kenneth Street. Flowers gratefully declined, donations if desired, may be made to the charity of your choice. The family would like to thank Dr. R.D. Nicoll for his years of caring for Lloyd and a thank you to the Community Care Nurses and also the Nurses of the Palliative Care Service for their kindness and efforts. Also, many thanks to our friends and neighbours, who helped us in many ways, much appreciated. 605195