Obituary of Lloyd E. MacFarland

MacFARLAND  LLOYD E. – It is with saddened hearts the family announce the unexpected passing of  Lloyd Edward MacFarland at his home on  Grand Manan, NB. Born on Grand Manan, he is late son of Wellington Alden MacFarland and Rhoda Miriah MacFarland (Handspiker)

      Lloyd did many things in his lifetime while raising a family. One of his first career choices was cook on the Grand Manan Ferry. Lloyd then owned and operated his own restaurant renamed  The Sea Shell. He also owned his own store at the same time as the takeout.
      
      In a desire to help his community he went on to train and become an EMT Paramedic for the island and  serving as a volunteer firefighter. When Lloyd retired he went to work at the Independent Grocer. Lloyd so loved the social interaction that came with working with the public. He found time to devote to the Grand Manan Boys & Girls Club and thoroughly enjoyed calling bingo for them. He was a longtime member of the Grand Manan Chamber of Commerce. Lloyd also did maintenance work for the Grand Manan Hospital. Lloyd had a special place and love for animals in his heart; especially dogs.
      Lloyd is survived by his daughter Kathy Sears ( Tim) of Grand Manan, NB, 2 sons Greg of Grand Manan, NB and Derik Raymond  of Saint John, NB, 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
     Lloyd was predeceased by 1 brother Wellington Clyde MacFarland.
     A funeral service in celebration of Lloyd’s life will be held on Saturday January 25th, 2025 at 1:00 pm at North Head Baptist Church. Pastor Scott Lewis officiating. Cremation will follow with an interment of ashes  at a graveside service in the spring at North Head Cemetery.
     The family will receive friends at the church during a time of visitation on Friday from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm and 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
     In lieu of flowers donations to Grand Manan Fire Department c/0 363 Ingalls Head Rd Grand Manan, NB (506 – 662 7065) or Grand Manan Hospital Foundation c/o 196 Rte 776 Grand Manan, NB E5G 1A3; would be appreciated by the family. 

     On line condolences to the family or donations can be made at www.humphreysfh.com
     
      Arrangements have been entrusted to the care & direction of the Phillip Ells Jr. Memorial Funeral Centre, a service of Humphreys Funeral Home, 20 Marks Street, St. Stephen, NB, E3L 2B2 (506 – 466 – 3110)