Michael T. Lloyd, 69, of Edwardsville, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 18, 2021.
Born August 8, 1952 in Wilkes-Barre he was a son of the late Harry R. and Mildred Rose Lloyd.
Michael was a graduate of Saint Nicholas High School, earned his BA from King's College, and continued his education to earn a Master's Degree.
Michael was a German language teacher at James M. Coughlin High School for thirty-five years before retiring. As German Club Advisor, he arranged many student trips to enjoy Broadway shows and tour various sites of interest in New York City. He hosted several German-speaking foreign exchange students through the years.
Michael traveled extensively and took many students to Europe as coordinator for foreign travel while teaching and continued touring with adults after retiring. He had an absolute love for and extensive knowledge of classic films.
Michael was a very active member of the Pennsylvania State Education Association and Wilkes-Barre Area Education Association. He served as Vice President, as a member of the Grievance Committee, and was involved in contract negotiations for many years. In his retirement, he remained active as a retirement advisor to other teachers.
His sister, Katie McGuire, and sister-in-law, Lenore Hando Lloyd, preceded him in death.
His siblings, David of Kingston, and Richard of New Jersey, Millie Lloyd and Ellen Q. Bush of Florida; nieces, nephews, other family, and friends will miss him very much.
Celebration of Michael's Life begins Thursday with visitation from 4 to 7 PM at McLaughlin's, 142 South Washington Street in Wilkes-Barre and continues there on Friday with gathering at 11 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at noon in the Church of Saint Nicholas.
Many family members and friends will not be with us to participate due to COVID-19 restrictions. Livestream of the Funeral Mass will be available on the parish YouTube channel:
http://www.stnicholasrc.com/youtube/
Donations to the Parish of Saint Nicholas will honor Michael's memory.
Share memories and condolences with Michael's family at
www.mjmclaughlin.com