Bruce L. Lloyd

Lloyd, Bruce L.

It was a beautiful sunny afternoon on July 9, 2016 when, surrounded by his loving family, the Lord called his faithful servant, Bruce Leslie Lloyd, home. During his short stay at Cayuga Medical Center, friends and loved ones had time to visit him, reminisce, and say goodbye.
Bruce was born May 28, 1933 in Albany, New York to the late Kenneth and Emily (Driggs) Lloyd. After graduating from Albany High School, he joined the Air Force and served in England. Upon his return he attended Albany Business College, where he met his future wife, Susanne "Bunny" Simpson. Bruce and Bunny were married September 21, 1957, and built a life-time of memories together while raising three children. Bruce was often heard to say having children was his greatest joy in life.
In 1962 Bruce moved his young family from the Albany area to Odessa and then the Dryden area when he accepted employment with Cornell University. It was an exciting time in the expanding computer industry, and Bruce became a pioneer in the field of computer science, developing programs and writing code. Many long nights and weekends were spent at Langmire Lab and in Day Hall as he worked to find and correct coding errors and develop and write new programs to help move the university into the next century.
All his life Bruce led by example, putting his Lord first, his family second, and himself last. He and Bunny instilled a strong sense of community service in their children. Bruce was a Little League coach, Boy Scout leader, Army Reservist, member of the Sampson Air Force, member of the Dryden School Board, deacon and chairman of the Etna Baptist Community Church, member of the Dryden Kiwanis, 3rd Degree Mason with the Dryden Masonic Lodge #472 F & AM, and served as Dryden Town Justice. As Town Justice he earned the respect of local attorneys as well as the District Attorney and his staff, many of whom continued to greet him as "Your Honor" or "Judge" long after he retired. He loved officiating at marriage ceremonies, saying some things that come before a Town Justice can be hard to take, but the joy that comes with a marriage ceremony made up for that and more.
Bruce had a long time interest in Genealogy; his children joke about family trips that often included stops by old cemeteries and churches. More recently, he had pursued membership in the Mayflower Society, falling short by only two minor documents which his children provided to fulfill their father's wish.
Bruce was also an avid basketball fan (go ‘Cuse!) and enthusiastic player all his life. His skills made up for his stature, and he was a favorite at local pick-up games. In his 60's he played on a Senior Olympics team, which medaled in the 1994 New York State competition.
In retirement, Bruce and Bunny spent the colder months in Florida, where he continued his decades long hobby of metal detecting, combing beaches and playgrounds with a childhood friend.
Bruce is survived by his loving wife of almost 59 years, Susanne "Bunny" Simpson, his children Deborah (Alan) Teeter, Leslie Ann (Daniel) Richards, and Timothy (Karen Bruce) Lloyd; grandchildren Alexander and Abigail Teeter and Dylan and Emily Lloyd; and close friends C. Selvarajah, who was like a brother to Bruce, and his wife Elizabeth.
In respect for his wishes, there will be no calling hours and a private funeral service. A memorial service is planned for a later date. For those wishing to honor Bruce in some way, please consider donations in his name to the Dryden Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 397, Dryden or the Dryden Masonic Lodge #472, P.O. Box 315, Dryden, NY 13053.