A long-time Espanola veteran and one of the last from the local area to have fought in the Second World War will be laid to rest this week.
Garnet Lloyd of Espanola passed away at the Espanola Nursing Home on May 21, 2019 at the age of 93.
His daughter, Jo-Anne Belanger says her father fought overseas in England during the war working on the ground with the Regina Rifle Regiment, but it was a part of his life he never really talked about. She says when he returned home, he worked at the E. B. Eddy mill (now Domtar) in Espanola for 43 years and never missed a day’s work. Belanger says he was a carpenter in his spare time and loved fishing and hunting, sledding and a good round of golf. She adds he was a beloved, kind-hearted father and adored his great grand and grand-children.
Dear son of the late William & Helene (nee Sayia) Reynolds. Beloved husband of Georgeline (nee Vincent). Loving father of Douglas Reynolds(wife Barbara) of Espanola, Christine Reynolds (husband Brian Ferguson) of Massey, Cheryl Reynolds (husband Franco Pacitto) of Espanola and step father of the late Louis Belanger (wife Linda) , Joanne Belanger of Ottawa, Pauline Belanger (husband Reg McLay) of Mississauga, Johnny Belanger (wife Tammy Proctor) of Midland and Monique Belanger (husband Matthew Haley) of Ottawa. Dear brother of the late Howard Reynolds, Eldon Reynolds and Melvin Reynolds. Cherished grandfather of Debbie, David, Jason, Tanner, Nicholas, Genevieve, Christopher, Angelique, Julien and eight great grandchildren. Also sadly missed by many friends and relatives.
A Memorial Mass celebrating Garnet’s life will be on Thursday May 30, 2019 in the St Jude Parish at 10:30 AM with Fr. Raymond and Fr. Jim Kelly  officiating. Interment in the Espanola Cemetery. If so desired, donations to the Espanola Nursing Home or the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #39, Espanola would be appreciated. Arrangements by BOURCIER FUNERAL HOME Ltd, Espanola
