Lloyd Hoffman

Lloyd leaves behind his wife of 64 years, Arlene; one daughter, Shelley (Scott) and a daughter-in-law, Dianne.

Also surviving are his grandchildren, Trevor (Maryse) Wolff of St. Amable, Que; Scott (Amy) Hoffman of Murillo, Ont; Katrina Wolff of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Kristopher (Tori) Howell of Iowa City, Iowa and great-grandchildren Elliott Wolff, Adeline Hoffman and Aiden Howell. He also leaves behind several nieces and nephews.

Lloyd was predeceased by his son, Douglas, his parents, Carrie and Reginald Hoffman and by his 5 siblings; Clarence (Ada), Ken (Hilda), Ivor (Anne), Dorothy (Ray) Culp and Violet (Matt) Firmenich.

Lloyd was an adventurous entrepreneur. He started Hoffman’s Body Shop in Fort Frances as a young man where he was known to take half of one car, attach it to half of another car and call it the family automobile. He was well known to be able to weld anything and kept that skill in his back pocket for many years as he pursued other endeavors. Lloyd then bought his dream property and built his home on Rainy Lake. He started a sawmill business, Tug and Twist Timber and enjoyed being a sawyer for several years. He got his pilot’s license and bought a small plane so he could get into the little lakes and enjoy the best fishing spots. He would treat his companions to a wonderful shore lunch of fresh walleye. He started yet another business Hoffman’s Harbour. Lloyd eventually ended up at the local paper mill where he worked for many years as a welder. He retired from the mill then enjoyed life on the lake. Throughout his life he enjoyed playing tennis and chess. He enjoyed family gatherings, boating, houseboating and fishing.

Lloyd received excellent care from the staff at St. Joseph’s Care Group in Thunder Bay, Ontario. They cannot be commended enough. Thanks to Dr. Kowal and the staff at Riverside Health Care for taking over his end of life care and keeping him comfortable. We appreciate all efforts made by his caring healthcare teams. Thanks to family and his very special friends who stopped and visited while in Thunder Bay and once he arrived back to Fort Frances. Your caring and kindness are very much appreciated.

At Lloyd's request there will be no service.