McDonald, Lloyd
June 25, 1937 ~ January 03, 2025
Lloyd John Miles McDonald of Petrolia, went to heaven peacefully on Friday, January 3, 2025 surrounded by his loving family at Bluewater Health Sarnia, Palliative. Beloved husband of Helen McDonald (Dixon) for 61 years. Loving father of Steven & Yvonne McDonald, Maxine & Mark Orr and Brian & Synden McDonald. Grandfather of Jordan McDonald, Breanna & Sean Stewart, Shaylynn & Nathan MacIntyre, Josh & Brooklyn McDonald, Tori McDonald, Kayla Orr, Jesse McDonald, Dan Orr, Jeremy McDonald, Jenessa McDonald and Great Grandfather of Myla Stewart, Teagan MacIntyre, Elora McDonald and Aubree Stewart. Survived by his sisters Evelyne Saunders, Pat Anderson and sister-in-law Donna Croft. Predeceased by parents John & Marie McDonald, brother Orval & his wife Gayle McDonald, brother Don Croft, brother in-laws Wilmer Anderson and Ken Saunders. Lloyd was employed at a young age for the National Steel Drum Plant in Petrolia for many years. In 1974 he purchased Brigden Feed Mill, which he owned and operated for 50 years. Through the mill he was a strong supporter of the Brigden Fair and the Moore Agricultural Society. Not only did the mill provide Lloyd with years of employment but it gave multiple family members and friends opportunities. Family and Friends were very important to Lloyd and he loved God and walked out his faith every day. He was an active member and past board member for First Baptist Church in Petrolia. He loved to travel and play baseball. He continued to travel and play baseball well into his 80’s. Lloyd will be missed by all who knew him.
Funeral Details
Family and friends will be received at STEADMAN BROTHERS FUNERAL CHAPELS, Brigden on Monday, January 6, 2025 from 2:00 to 4:00pm and 6:00 to 8:00pm. A Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 11:00am from the First Baptist Church (418 Greenfield Street, Petrolia).
Donations
Sympathy may be expressed through donations to C.E.E Hospital Foundation Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital Foundation or First Baptist Church, Petrolia.
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Helen and family. Our sincere condolences on the passing of Lloyd. Truly a wonderful remarkable man who will surely be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Ed & Cathy.
Sending Deepest Sympathy to the Family
Edgar and Carol Currah
To Helen and the entire McDonald family, our sincere condolences. Lloyd was a well respected member of the Brigden and extended Moore Ag community. He was always open for a chat and when the feed mill was selling certified seed would slide in his pitch on new varieties that might be of interest. He was a pleasure to do business with. My father played ball with Lloyd when they were younger and would tell stories of Lloyd’s wonderful arm, able to throw people out at home plate with hits that would often result in runs scored had it not been Lloyd who fielded the ball and sent it home in a single toss. On occasion the runner would accuse the catcher of using a substitute ball thinking that the ball he hit could not possibly make it home so quickly,
He will be missed. May your memories sustain you all in this time of grief and may the same memories bring a smile to your face in days to come as you quietly reflect on his life well lived.
– Jim & Shelley Kelly
To Helen and all the McDonald Family ; Our condolences to all on the passing of Lloyd. Lloyd was well respected business man in the community and always enjoyed talking to him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Jim & Anne Duffy
Our condolences in the passing of Lloyd. May you treasure the good memories. He was a businessman that lived his faith and family was important to him. He’ll be missed in the community.
To Helen & Family
Sorry to here about your loss at this time. Llyd was a true gentleman.
Helen and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Deepest sympathy Helen to you and your family … prayers to all of you.
My deepest sympathy to the family with your loss! He will be missed by many !
Owen Byers
Helen and family we were sorry to hear of Lloyd’s passing, he was a wonderful person very well thought of in the community. He will be missed by all
Helen and family. Thoughts and prayers to all at this difficult time. treasure your many memories.
Helen and family.
Al and I are very sorry for your loss.
Our deepest sympathy to you Helen and family. May all your wonderful memories of Lloyd bring you peace and healing. Robert and Janet Marsh
Helen and family. So sorry to hear this news of Lloyd, thoughts and prayers to all.
Helen and family… Our deapest condolences. Thinking of you during this most difficult time. You and Lloyd have been such a vital part of the Brigden and surrounding area for so long. Lloyd will be missed
Aunt Helen, Steven, Maxine, Brian & Families
Our condolences are with you at this difficult time.
Cherish your memories of Uncle Lloyd, they will help heal your heart ❤️
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love Janie & Dave
Sincere condolences to Helen & family on the passing of Lloyd. We enjoyed many years getting our supplies from Brigden Feed Mill when we were farming. You will have many memories to help you get through these tough times. Marie Sheppard
Bill Long and family send their condolences to Helen and her family Lloyd will be missed by farm families throughout Lambton County who were so well served by Brigden Feed Mill.
The Lord knows knows your pain you feel the greif you carry the tears you cry the memories your cherish the comfort you need the strength you require thinking and praying that the tender ministry of the Lord will comfort you Deepest sympathies thoughts and prayers during this difficult time with love thoughts and prayers during this difficult time Jeff and Sara KArr and Family friends of Steve and Yvonne
Our thoughts & Prayers are with you all at this difficult time! Love Ron & Cheryl
Helen and family
Sincere condolences on your loss. The memories will help you get through the difficult days ahead. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Donna
Our condolences to the McDonald family–our prayers and thoughts are with you –Sandra and Carl Martin
Sending our sincere condolences, so sorry for your loss.
Joelle & Mark Abernethy
So sorry for you loss Helen and family, Big Hugs.
Helen and family
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family
Greg and Betty (Hayward) Bond
Sending sincere condolences to Helen and family .
Lanna (Taylor) Pratt
Betty Babbitt