LLOYD G. BEAL Jr.

BRADLEY - Lloyd G. Beal Jr., 81, passed away April 9, 2012, after a short battle with lung cancer. He was born Nov. 8, 1930, in Milford, son of Lloyd G. Sr. and Alice (Reed) Beal. Lloyd proudly served his country as a U.S. Marine from 1952 to 1954, and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. Lloyd was very proud of his family and loved spending time with them. He was a member of National Trapper Association, and also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time at Upper Sysladobsis Lake in Lakeville. Lloyd is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Mary; three sons, Lloyd G. Beal III and his wife, Wanda, of Milford, Otis Beal of Bradley, and Randy Beal and his wife, Laurie, of Orono; two daughters, Audrey Page and her husband, Rick, and Alison Bragg and her husband, Dale Sr., both of Bradley; 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; siblings, Larry Beal and his wife, Bev, of Milford, Grace Burpee of Florida, Ronald Beal and his wife, Laurel, of Dixmont, Velma Comeau of Massachusetts, and Dale Beal of Bradley; brothers-in-law, Edward Delaware and his wife, Ann, and Sterling Delaware and his wife, Judy; sister-in-law, Kathy Delaware; many nieces and nephews; and his close friend and walking partner, Harley Carmichael. In addition to his parents, Lloyd was predeceased by his sister, Louise Commeau; brother, Malon Beal; and brother-in-law, Sonny Delaware. As to Lloyd's request, there will be no viewing. A graveside service will be held 9 a.m. Friday, April 13, at Milford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lloyd's memory can be made to CancerCare of Maine, care of Health Care Charities, P.O. Box 931, Bangor, ME 04402-0931. Notes of condolences may be left at www.birminghamfuneralhome.com.