[NFBF-Tampa] Lloyd Matthews's obituary

Sat Feb 18 00:12:11 UTC 2023

On Fri, Feb 17, 2023 at 1:46 PM Louise Peyton via NFBF-Tampa <
nfbf-tampa at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> What an accomplished life Lloyd lived, even with vision loss.  May he rest
> in peace.
>
> Louise
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> *From:* NFBF-Tampa <nfbf-tampa-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On Behalf Of *Sherrill
> O'Brien via NFBF-Tampa
> *Sent:* Thursday, February 16, 2023 11:01 PM
> *To:* 'NFB of Florida Tampa Chapter List' <nfbf-tampa at nfbnet.org>
> *Cc:* Sherrill O'Brien <sherrill.obrien at verizon.net>
> *Subject:* [NFBF-Tampa] Lloyd Matthews's obituary
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> Hello again,
>
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>
> Here’s the wonderful obituary for our dear Lloyd, followed by the times
> for visitation, service and burial. It’s saying 12:30 for the service,
> though Lloyd’s son said it would be at 1:00, so it will be good to be an
> early bird tomorrow.
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>
>
> Warmly
>
> Sherrill
>
>
>
> Obituary for Lloyd E Matthews
>
> LLOYD EDWARD MATTHEWS was born in Kingston, Jamaica on December 1, 1934.
> He was the second of four (4) siblings parented by Walter J. and Ursella A.
> Matthews.
>
> His early childhood was spent at Ms. Boroughs Primary School, which
> provided an excellent foundation for attending Franklin Town Elementary
> School. He
>
> was a very bright student and managed to pass the 1st and 2nd year Jamaica
> Local Exams, by age twelve (12).
>
> After successfully passing an Entrance Examination, he entered the
> Kingston Technical High School on a half scholarship. He graduated in 1950
> with a number
>
> of British Certificates, after completing a Three (3) Year Course in the
> Mechanics and Fitters Department. He later attended Evening Classes in the
> Electrical
>
> Department, while serving an apprenticeship with a Refrigeration/Air
> Conditioning and Electrical Contracting Company.
>
> By May 1954, he secured employment with Alumina Company of Canada, (the
> Bauxite Group of Companies in Manchester ‚Jamaica) where he worked as an
> Electrician.
>
> It was the size of these Production Plants, as well as the overwhelming
> exposure to Engineering, he recognized the need to further his studies, and
> improve
>
> his Professional skills. His trip to London, England in May 1958 was all
> about his academic future, and although it presented a major change in
> lifestyle,
>
> he worked hard to secure a Degree in Electrical Engineering from Brunel
> University, London, as well as Honorary Certificates in Refrigeration and
> Air Conditioning
>
> from Willesden Technical College, London. He worked throughout the British
> Isles and Europe for a while in the industry, but always felt the urge to
> participate
>
> in other cultures.
>
> On migrating to Canada in December 1965, Lloyd was truly thankful for the
> challenges that was waiting for him. The job market was good and diverse.
> His
>
> professional skills were embraced throughout the length and breath of
> Canada; whether it was the Nickel mines of Northern Ontario, the Steel and
> Oil Sands
>
> Companies of Alberta, the Power Generation and Petro-Chemical Plants of
> Ontario, the Coal Preparation Plants of Nova Scotia, or the Fertilizer
> Manufacturing
>
> Industry of Florida Lloyd was happy to fulfill his duties to the best of
> his ability. He loved Canada and always spoke about its vastness and
> beauty. Nevertheless,
>
> its extreme weather conditions, and his aging parents in Jamaica forced
> Lloyd to seek warmer climes, and a closer proximity to his homeland. He
> visited
>
> his parents on a regular basis, until their passing in late 1978.
>
> After residing in New York for just over three (3) years, in February
> 1980, he negotiated a job assignment in Tampa, Florida. He was very
> impressed with
>
> the Area and its potential for rapid growth. Towards the end of the
> Assignment, Lloyd was offered a Permanent Position with the Company, as
> well as Re-location
>
> for the Family. Needless to say, he gladly accepted. This decision proved
> to be a good one, even though it was in Tampa that he learned of his
> affliction
>
> with macular degeneration, a devastating eye condition that progressively
> restrict and limit one's frontal vision. With that, he had to give up his
> favorite
>
> hobbies and pastimes, which included fishing, playing dominoes, reading,
> traveling to foreign countries, horse racing and driving long distances.
>
> He was somewhat hurt that he was not able to achieve his two passions
> namely, speaking fluent Spanish and playing his favorite musical
> instrument, the
>
> piano. However, he was always very thankful to God and his Christian
> Parents for a very proud and productive existence. His honesty, decency,
> good work
>
> ethics, quick wit, good humor and a jovial attitude made him fun to be
> around, and I am sure that his sight deprivation did not hinder him from
> enjoying
>
> his zest for life.
>
> As an Engineer, Lloyd practiced his Craft in four (4) major territories
> worldwide. He held Membership in several Engineering Bodies including the
> Institution
>
> of Engineering and Technology (Great Brittian) and the Institute of
> Electrical and Electronics Engineers (U.S.A.), of which he was a Life
> Member since
>
> January 2002.
>
> Lloyd was also a Board Member of the Tampa Bay Chapter of the National
> Federation of the Blind, a Worldwide organization that caters to the needs
> and development
>
> of a normal life for blind and visually impaired people. Concerns for such
> people, led him to several trips to Tallahassee. As part of a team, he
> lobbied
>
> with Legislators on various issues related to the Disenfranchised and
> Disadvantaged folks of Florida.
>
> He will be sadly missed, and will be remembered as a kind, compassionate,
> loyal and friendly human being. May his soul rest in the arms of the Lord.
>
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> Fri
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> Feb 17
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> Visitation
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> 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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> Boza & Roel Funeral Home
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> 4730 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33603
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/4730+N+Armenia+Ave,+Tampa,+FL+33603?entry=gmail&source=g>
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> Fri
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> Feb 17
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> Funeral service
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> 12:30 PM
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> Boza & Roel Funeral Home
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> 4730 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33603
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/4730+N+Armenia+Ave,+Tampa,+FL+33603?entry=gmail&source=g>
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> Fri
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> Feb 17
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> Graveside service
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> 3:00 PM
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> Memories Cemetery
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> 4207 E Lake Ave, Tampa, FL 33610
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/4207+E+Lake+Ave,+Tampa,+FL+33610?entry=gmail&source=g>
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> *From:* NFBF-Tampa <nfbf-tampa-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On Behalf Of *Sherrill
> O'Brien via NFBF-Tampa
> *Sent:* Tuesday, February 14, 2023 4:54 PM
> *To:* nfbf-Tampa at nfbnet.org
> *Cc:* Sherrill O'Brien <sherrill.obrien at verizon.net>
> *Subject:* [NFBF-Tampa] sad news about one of our longtime chapter members
>
>
>
> Hello to all,
>
>
>
> I’m so sorry to have to tell you of the passing of our longtime member
> Lloyd Mathews.
>
> Lloyd passed away on Sunday morning. His son has come down from New York.
> Lloyd’s funeral service will take place this Friday, February 17, at 11:00
> at the Boza and Roel Funeral Home. The address is 4730 North Armenia
> Avenue. I
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/4730+North+Armenia+Avenue.+I?entry=gmail&source=g>
> don’t yet know whether there will be a lunch following the service. I will
> try to get more details at least by Thursday morning so those planning to
> attend will know when to make your return trip reservations.
>
>
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> Lloyd truly loved our chapter, and there was no greater ambassador for us.
>
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> Warmly,
>
> Sherrill
>
>
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> Sherrill O’Brien, Secretary
>
> Tampa Bay Chapter
>
> National Federation of the Blind of Florida
>
>
>
> Phone 813-935-0474, cell 813-767-1890
>
> email Sherrill.obrien at verizon.net
>
>
>
> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise
> expectations because low expectations create barriers between blind people
> and our dreams. You can live the life you want! Blindness is not what holds
> you bac
>
>
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