Funeral service for Lloyd McConnie

LLOYD McCONNIE Passed away peacefully at the William Osler Health Centre on December 28, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. He was born in St. Vincent, British West Indies on August 19, 1928. After the sudden death of his wife Susan, in 1984, Lloyd devoted his entire life to his two sons, Bowen and Graeme and his daughter Suzanne, whom he loved dearly. Lloyd was an active volunteer with the Martingrove Baseball League. He served on the Martingrove Baseball executive for many years and was a life member of the Etobicoke Baseball Association. Named in his honour is Etobicoke's annual Lloyd McConnie Rookie Ball Tournament. Lloyd will be sadly missed by his 10 siblings and his first wife Maria. Resting at the NEWEDIUK FUNERAL HOME, KIPLING CHAPEL, 2058 Kipling Ave. (two blocks north of Rexdale Blvd.) from Wednesday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service Thursday at 10:00 a.m. from Richview Baptist Church, 1548 Kipling Ave. (north of Eglinton Ave.). Interment Glendale Memorial Gardens. Mr. McConnie will rest in the Church from 9:00 a.m. until service time. Contributions can be made in memory of Lloyd McConnie to a trust fund for his two sons, located at TD Canada Trust at Westway and Martingrove Rd.