Obituary of John Francis Lloyd

John Francis Lloyd passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre on June 8th, 2025, in his 91st year, after a brief yet hard-fought battle with cancer.

Beloved husband of the late Alice Lloyd (nee Smith) for 64 years. Cherished father of Debbie (Frank) Panza and Doug (Lisa) Lloyd. Dear Grandpa to Braydon, Joshua (Allegra), Brooklyn, and Lucas. He was also the dear brother of Edgar (Leila) Lloyd and Helen (late Budd) Robson, and the dear brother-in-law of Velma (late Harold) Bertram. John will be lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews, along with many other family members and friends.

John was born and raised on the family farm on the 5th Line in Bradford, where he continued to work and expand the dairy operation. He had a true passion for breeding and acquiring top-quality Holstein cows to improve the herd's genetics—efforts that helped establish and grow what is still known today as Sprucetone Dairy. In 1959, John married his high school sweetheart, Alice Smith. Together, they built their house and raised their family on the farm—a place John proudly called home until April 2nd, 2025.

** PLEASE NOTE VISITATION LOCATION CHANGE** Visitation will be held at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2940 10th Sideroad, Bradford on Monday, June 16th, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will take place at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2940 10th Sideroad, Bradford, on Tuesday, June 17th, 2025, at 11 a.m. followed by refreshments at the Church. Interment will take place at Scotch Settlement Presbyterian Cemetery, 3473 Line 5, Bradford.

For those unable to attend the funeral service, live streaming of the service will be available on June 17th, 2025. Livestream Link

In John's memory, donations may be made to St. John's Presbyterian Church, Bradford. 

The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the incredible staff at Southlake’s Cancer and Palliative Care Units for their care of John during his stay. John became known to the nursing team as "Grandpa." A special thank you to Lorrie Reynolds, Director of Cancer Programs, and Jen Perrin, Manager of Inpatient Cancer/Palliative Care, for their extra-special love and attention to John, as well as their guidance and support to our family during this difficult journey.