Obituary of G. Lloyd Welton

WELTON: G. Lloyd. A resident of Chatham, Lloyd Welton passed away at Riverview Gardens, Chatham on Sunday, October 21, 2012 at the age of 90. Born in Sault Ste Marie, son of the late George and Hilde (Phillips) Welton. Beloved husband of Jean (Gilliland) Welton for 66 years. Dear father of David Welton and his wife Shelley of Chatham, Philip Welton and his wife Jeannine of Loring, and Jeffrey Welton and his wife Betty of Burlington. Grandfather of Tonya Welton, Holly and Brian Yates, Eric Welton, Katie and Mark Dickerson, Christina Welton, and Michael Welton. Great-grandfather of Cody, Maggie, Zack, Devin, Charlie, and Annabella. Brother of the late Marion Sullivan and her husband Fred. Also survived by God-son Scott Sullivan of Chicago and several nieces and nephews. Lloyd worked with YMCA for 41 years in different capacities, including Boys work, Youth/Adults, Camp Director, and Executive Director (including Chatham). In his last 10 years with YMCA, he served in Chicago as Campaign Director and raised millions of dollars for YMCA’s in the U.S.A. and Canada. Throughout his career, Lloyd lived in 16 different cities in the U.S.A. and 10 in Canada. He was a member of Rotary International, United Way, Chamber of Commerce, and was a member of the Session of First Presbyterian Church, Chatham. Lloyd loved music, all sports, especially the Detroit Tigers and Red Wings, fishing, and golf. Lloyd and Jean spent 10 years in Bradenton, Florida in their retirement, where they loved taking cruises and long walks on the beach. Family will receive friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Wednesday from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 60 Fifth Street, Chatham on Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Inurnment in Maple Leaf Mausoleum, Chatham. Donations to the Chatham-Kent Family YMCA Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com. The Welton Family would like to extend thanks to the staff at Riverview Gardens for the loving care given to Lloyd. McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, Ontario (519)351-2040.