Mr. Lloyd Emmerson Sleep, of Kierstead Mountain, passed away on June
21, 2017, surrounded by his loving family, at the Sussex Health
Center.
Born on September 17, 1939, in the family home at Coles Island, Lloyd
was the son of the late Leigh Eldridge Sleep and H.
“Evelyn” E. (nee Perry) Sleep and husband of Madeline
(McLean) Sleep.
Lloyd worked as a carpenter and was known for his eye for detail. He
was very active and well liked in his community. He was a member of
the Sussex and Norton Baptist Crokinole Club, a member, Deacon and
Trustee of the Keirstead Mountain Baptist Church, served in Sunday
School, DVBS and the Youth group. Lloyd had a special connection with
children and was loved by them all.
Lloyd had many hobbies which included gardening, fishing, boating and
was also a gifted guitarist assisting with the church services and at
special functions.
Lloyd will be lovingly remembered by his beloved wife Madeline
(McLean) Sleep; his son Derrick Lloyd Sleep of St. Martins; his
daughter Krista Louise Sleep of Moncton; his siblings: Elsie Viger
(George) of Coles Island, Stanley Sleep (Marie) of Coles Island,
Kathryn Peever (Archie) of Iroquois Falls, ON, Joan Glew (Doug) of
Grand Bay-Westfield and his sister-in-law Joyce Sleep (late Ronald) of
Riverview. Lloyd was a cherished uncle to several nieces, nephews,
grand nieces, grand nephews. He is also survived by many cousins,
extended family members, and friends.
Lloyd was predeceased by his brother Ronald and his infant sister
Bertha Marie.
Arrangements are in the professional care of Sussex Select Community
Funeral Home, 21 Aiton Road, Sussex, NB (506) 433-2133 from where
visitation will be held on Saturday, June 24th, 2017 from 1-4 and
5-7pm.
Funeral Service celebrating Lloyd’s life will be held on Sunday,
June 25th, 2017 at 11:00am from the Lower Millstream United Baptist
Church.
Interment will take place at the Coles Island Baptist Cemetery
followed by a time of fellowship with the family at the Coles Island
Lions Center.
Memorial donations in Lloyd’s memory made to the Keirstead
Mountain Baptist Church or the charity of your choice is recommended
by the family.
Online condolences can be made at www.sussexfh.com

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Lloyd Emmerson Sleep – 1939-2017.source

Décès pour la Ville: Sussex, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick

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