Died peacefully on November 8, 2010 in Victoria, BC. He was born in Victoria on July 11, 1917 to parents, George and Isabella Main, their first child born after immigrating from Scotland. Lloyd was predeceased by brothers, George, William, Alexander and Thomas and sisters, Elspeth, Isabelle and Madelina. Lloyd will be sorely missed by his family, his wife of 64 years, Margaret; his children, Laureen Evans (Dan, Chris and Mike); Trish Main (Barry, Allison and Kathleen Hammell); Marian Kirk (Roger, Bryannie and Jillian) and Don Main (Mckenzie and Kennedy) and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many good friends. Lloyd attended Cloverdale Elementary School, Mt. View High School, Craigdarroch (McGill University) and Victoria Normal School. During the war years, he joined the military and went to Yarrows to assist with ship building of which he was very proud. Returning to school at war’s end, he graduated in education from the University of British Columbia. He began his exemplary teaching career in the Peace River country, returning to Victoria to marry, raise a family and continue his career. Lloyd was principal of numerous Victoria elementary schools: Gordon Head, View Royal, North Ward, Lampson Street, Sir James Douglas, Willows and Doncaster. He loved weekend golfing at Uplands and a round at St. Andrews was a highlight. Lloyd was active in the community, serving as an elder at First United Church, with the Music Festival Society, being a Free Mason, playing and watching sports and in later years, holding court at Tim Horton’s. If you needed a lift, Lloyd would have a joke and words of encouragement at the ready. A son, brother, uncle, husband, father, grandfather, educator, golfer, bridge player, gardener and sports enthusiast, Lloyd always put people before things or institutions. To the end, he spoke to everyone, no matter their condition, position or manner. As an educator, he touched the lives of many. If he taught you, he likely remembered your name just as he remembered the many colleagues with whom he worked. He always said that teaching was about people and he made sure he knew them all. The last months of Lloyd’s life were spent at Mt. Tolmie Hospital. A special thank you to all those who showed such great care and compassion towards Lloyd and his family.
A service in memory of Lloyd will be held in MCCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson & Vancouver Streets on Friday, November 26 at 3:00 PM. A reception will follow in the McCall’s Family Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a youth charity of your choice. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.mccallbros.com
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Dear Margaret, On behalf of my family, Yvette and Denise Brend I send our sincere condolences. He was a great man, principal and friend to many. We shall miss his “chats” when we saw him in the mall and Tim Horton’s. My children experienced his leadersip as a principal. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Margaret and family, 22 Nov 2010
In the paper today it was a great shock to read Lloyd’s obituary. He certainly will be missed. What a guy! Such a memory and such a sense of humor, the best “joker” I ever knew. I first met him in the Jubilee hospital when he was in a 4-bed ward with Geoff (my then boyfriend) who was trying to recover from an appendectomy. Lloyd told so many VERY funny jokes that Geoff’s incision split and he carried the wide scar all his life! I remember with fondness the early days in Gordon Head, Margaret, when we were neighbors and went walking with our new babies. Those were happy times……
Love from me and my “kids” to you all. We hug you in our hearts.
Mr. Main was a beautiful person. as my first principal at Doncaster, I remember feeling important, even in kindergarten, because the principal knew my name. Decades later when he saw me as a an adult he still recognized me and called me by name and asked about my family members by name. I owe at least some of my educational success to the care and concern of this great man who helped to start my education off with good work habits and a good attitude about school. Thank you Mr.Main.
My condolences to his family, friends and all who had the fortune of knowing this wonderful man.
(Smitty) — as Mr. Main sometimes called me. aka Cheryl Sulzen
I was so honoured to have Lloyd and Margaret come to my retirement at Campus View in 2006. He hadn’t changed much since I met him 30 years earlier as my first principal. He was always bigger than life and I will remember him as a person who really wanted me to succeed as a teacher and as a person. He set a fine example as an administrator and I will hold him in my heart with affection and respect.
Sincerely,
Terri Thomas
MARGARET AND FAMILY SO SORRY TO HEAR OF MR MAINS PASSING. AS THE YEARS PASSED WE FINALLY SAW WHAT A GREAT PRINCIPAL HE WAS AT DONCASTER. EVEN AFTER ALL THESE YEARS HE NEVER FORGOT A PARENT OR STUDENT THAT ATTENDED THE SCHOOL. LAST SAW YOU BOTH IN THE APPLE TREE HAVING LUNCH A FEW MONTHS AGO AND AS USUAL MR MAIN ASKED ABOUT THE KIDS. HE HAD A NACK OF STILL GETTING THE RIGHT STUDENTS WITH THE RIGHT PARENTS. HE SHALL BE MISSED. OUR PARAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL. DAVE & SHIRLEY HORNER AND FAMILY
Wonderful obituary! Our condolences to the family!! Lots of hug too!
Love,
Gail and Ron
The lodge pauses to note on its minuets its great sorrow at the passing of W. Bro. Lloyd Main who served as a Past Master and was a member of this lodge for over fifty years. God blessyou and keep you in this your hour of sorrow.
Bob Stewart
Secretary
United Service Lodge #24
A.F.& A. M.
May the Blessing of Jesus Christ and the Love of God comfort the entire family at this time of grief.
The Bible says, better is the end of something, than the beginning thereof. Some in the Chinese tradition cry when somebody is born, and rejoice when they die.
Although people in most parts of the world including in the Western tradition are so happy when somebody comes into this world, and mourn when they leave, there is truth in what the Bible says and what some Chinese practise.
Grandpa Lloyd’s presence, smile and jokes will be missed. He lived a long life, which the Bible has promised to us. He left the earth peacefully, which the Bible also promises us.Let the peace of God comfort us in accepting that.
Let’s embrace the memories we have of Grandpa Lloyd and never forget him. Reading his obituary, he has certainly left a legacy.
Stay together, Stay as ONE, and be there for one another.
My family and I are thinking about you and praying for you.
God bless you.
lots of memories but in the last few years it is his friendly ,smiling face in the TIM HORTONS COFFEE SHOP.
LOVE AND BEST WISHES TO MARGARET AND ALL THE FAMILY
FROM PAM AND GORD
Dear Margaret,
Although I am feeling deep sadness for you and your family as I write, I want to state to you that I felt lucky to know Lloyd for all the years that I have been acquainted with him and with your family. Trish and I have been friends for over 40 years and I had the opportunity to be in your Landsdowne home many times in better times. I recall fondly the interest both you and he took in me even after I had moved to the U.S. I remember many hearty laughs together not only in the kitchen, living room and family room, but in the back yard as well. I am grateful he was able to spend such a large portion of his life living with you in at the Landsdowne address and I am grateful for the wonderful four children you had together, all of whom it has been a joy for me to know over the years. Watching their lives and respective families develop was a pleasure for me. As you are aware, I treasure the longevity and loyalty of Trish’s friendship more than I can ever adequately express. It was so great Lloyd and you were able to be at the wonderful and well deserved tribute given her at her retirement party at Ingrid’s house in June. I know that particular retirement party was a very special day for her. Margaret, my heart goes out to you, Trish, Laureen, Marian, and Don and my arms send a big enveloping hug.
Love,
Sue