Lloyd, Richard N. 80, of Needham, MA, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 9 after fighting a 2 year battle with cancer.
Richard was born August 3, 1932 in Newton, MA to Norman and Doris Lloyd and was raised in Wellesley, MA. He was married to Mary Spratt for 42 years before she passed away in 1999. Starting their married life in Ashland, MA, they then moved to Needham, MA, where he lived for over 50 years. He is survived by their seven children, Karen McDonald of Milford, MA, Pamela Cordeiro of Carver, MA, John Lloyd of Danbury, CT, Lisa Strobel of Milford, MA, Kevin Lloyd of Carver, MA, Susan Canning of Dedham, MA and William Lloyd of Norwood, MA, thirteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Richard was a Cub Scout, Boy Scout and obtained the rank of Eagle Scout with Order of the Arrow, Troop 7W, Perrin School. He graduated from Wellesley High School in 1951. After graduation he worked for Perini Corporation, then attended Raytheon’s drafting school for a year. After 4 months of basic training, he re-enlisted in the Army Engineers for 3 years. While serving in Korea he was in the 194th Combat Engineers Company for a year and 9 months. Before leaving Korea he was Company First Sergeant, building and maintaining roads and bridges, and clearing mine fields. Richard attended CBR School (Chemical, Biological, Radiology) in Etajima, Japan, and received the meritorious unit citation for building roads and clearing mine fields. He also attended NCO Academy. Upon leaving Korea, he spent 14 months at Fort Devens as Chemical NCO before leaving the service. In the private sector, Richard worked at Raytheon & Sylvania Corp., as a Senior Draftsman for 12 years. Later he began his own remodeling company and spent the next 42 years working mostly in the Needham/Wellesley area where he was known and well-respected for his excellence in workmanship.
Richard loved his motorcycle and spent many hours riding his prized Harley including two trips across the country. His bike was the centerfold feature of the November, 1993 American Iron magazine issue. He was the Boston Chapter Director of Harley Davidson for 3 years. Richard enjoyed caring for his home and was known for his beautifully landscaped yard. He valued his many lasting friendships, increased closeness with his children and was adored by his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Visiting hours at the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington St. (Rt. 16) Wellesley, Thursday June 13 from 4-8PM. Funeral Service at the Village Church United Church of Christ, 2 Central St. Wellesley, Friday June 14, at 11 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Expressions of sympathy may be in Richard’s memory to Wounded Warrior Project, Attn: G.O.T. 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256. A reception with a light meal will be held at church following the burial at Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellesley.