TAUNTON – Lloyd T. Lakin of Raynham, husband of the late Dorothy (Medas) Lakin, died at Morton Hospital on Jan. 15, 2014.
He was 80 years old.
Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late James and Jesse (Maxim) Lakin.
Lloyd was raised and educated in Taunton.
A graduate of Taunton High School, he later served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.
He was employed as a lineman by Ocean Spray in Lakeville for many years.
An avid Patriots and Red Sox fan, Lloyd enjoyed bird watching, jigsaw puzzles and collecting Pink Panther memorabilia.
He was also an avid stamp collector. Survivors include his stepson, Scott F. Jacobs of Raynham; two brothers, James Lakin of Taunton, and Donald Lakin of Carver; and several nieces and nephews.
He was also the stepfather of the late Gary J. Jacobs.
Funeral Services will be held at the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Monday, Jan. 20th at 12 noon.
Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
The family will receive visitors at the funeral home from 11 a.m. to 12 noon, prior to the Services.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5 Manley St. West Bridgewater, MA 02379.
www.silvafuneralhome.com.