Obituary of Lloyd William Wagner

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Lloyd William Wagner announce his passing on September 4^th, 2023, at Labrador Health Centre at the age of 87.

Lloyd was born in Maitland NS. In his teens, he lived in Toronto & Chicago. In 1959, he moved to Happy Valley, he worked a variety of jobs until he took his career job with Esso for 33 years until his retirement in 1998.

In 1968, he met & married his wife, Charity. Together they had their daughter Lori and their son Dion. They settled in their home on Palliser Cresent. Lloyd was a devoted family man and raised his children with love and respect. His proudest moment was becoming a grandfather to his 3 grandchildren. Claire, Olivia, and Noah.

He was a hard worker, a great provider, and a wonderful friend to all. He enjoyed gardening from growing his own vegetables to tilling gardens for others. He was a man of many talents from baking homemade bread & baked beans to entertaining friends and family near & afar. He truly loved a good game of cards, singing and playing his guitar. Lloyd loved a great joke and a good laugh. Lloyd always had a smile.

Lloyd leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his daughter Lori (David) Butler of Ottawa; his son Dion; grandchildren: Claire and Olivia Butler, and Noah Elson; brother Robert (Pam) of Happy Valley – Goose Bay; sisters: Merle (Pat) O’Neill of St. John’s, Marjorie (Dale) Ernst, Debbie (Llewelyn) Feener; his sister-in-law Kay Wagner of Nova Scotia; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews and friends.

Lloyd was predeceased by his wife Charity, his parents William and Jennie Wagner, brothers Albert, Clarence (Hippy), and Ralph, sister-in-law Bernice, nieces Gwen Moores (Barry) and Karen Hamilton, and nephew Shannon Feener.

A visitation will be held at Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Happy Valley – Goose Bay on Thursday, September 7^th from the hours of 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be taking place on Monday, September 11^th, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Andrews Anglican Church, Happy Valley – Goose Bay with Reverend Nellie Thomas officiating. Interment to follow at a later date.

Flowers graciously accepted. Donations in Lloyd’s memory may be made to St. Andrews Anglican Church, Heart and Stroke Foundation, or a charity of one’s choice. Special thanks to the staff of Labrador Health Centre for this care.

A beautiful life has come to an end, he died as he lived, everyone’s friend.
In our hearts a memory will always be kept, of one we loved, and will never forget.