June 1, 1943- September 28, 2024
With broken hearts the family of Lloyd Norman Honey announces his passing, surrounded by family on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Erie Shores Hospice. Beloved husband, best friend and soulmate of Colleen Pearse for 44 years. Dear Dad of Alan (Elise Andrus) of Edmonton, AB, Christine (Greg Hutchinson) of Leamington, ON, Mark (Jenny) of London, ON and Janet (Brian Damen) of High River, AB. Loving Papa of Zoey Honey of Edmonton, AB, Camryn and Jordyn Iversen of Leamington, ON and Brianna and Jacob Honey of London, ON. Step Grandfather of Andrew, Ryan, Zac and Maddie. Son of the late Eleanor Honey and the late Harry Honey. Special brother of the late Robert (surviving Sally), the late Beverly Enns (late Harold) and Gary (late Margie). Partner in crime with his mother-in-law the late Jean King and dear brother-in-law of Caryl Belanger, Frieda Sherrington (Danny), late Marvyn (late Penny) and Beth Grimard (Paul). He also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews, good friends and neighbours.
After a successful career in Health Care Materiel Management in Leamington, Windsor and Sault Ste. Marie, he retired in 1998 to enjoy more time with his family and travel. Although he was a family man first and foremost, his community volunteer work was important to him as he coached minor baseball and minor hockey for years, was very active in Kiwanis in both Sault Ste. Marie and Leamington, being chosen Kiwanian of the Year among other awards. He helped organize the Kiwanis International Air Show in the Sault and the 24-Hour Relay for Cancer. He was an avid builder and wood worker, constructing 3 homes over the years and making replica furniture in his retirement.
He had a wonderful sense of humour and could regale family and friends with endless stories and occasional “dad jokes”. His favourite sayings included “Nothing Endures but Change” and “Just because everyone is going in one direction, it does not mean that it is the right direction”. Our family would like to extend heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all involved in his medical support over the past few weeks.
In keeping with Lloyd’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family interment has taken place at Erie Memorial Gardens. Arrangements entrusted to Reid Funeral Home, Leamington (519-253-2631). Relatives and friends of the family are invited to join us for a luncheon to celebrate a life well lived on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at the Roma Club, 19 Seacliff Drive E., Leamington, at 12:30 p.m. Donations in Lloyd’s honour to your local Hospice or your local Minor Hockey Association would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family www.reidfuneralhome.ca