Lloyd James Cole, age 72, of The Villages in Florida, and formerly of Erie and Nashua, NH, passed away on Wednesday, July 27 in Florida. He was born February 13, 1939, son of the late Lawrence and Adda Griffith Cole of Mill Village, PA.
Lloyd graduated from Fort LeBoeuf High School in 1958. He was employed by General Electric,
Locomotive Engine Division in Erie, from 1963 to 1988, and then relocated to General Electric?????s Aircraft Engine Division in Lynn, Massachusetts.
Lloyd was an active member of the Granite Statesmen Barbershop Chorus in Nashua, NH, and in Florida he was a member of the Heart of Florida Barbershop Chorus and served on its board of directors. He was a member of several barbershop quartets and was a member of The Villages Harmonica Band, The Villages Christian Chorale, and The Villages Woodworking Club.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Audrey Kowalski.
Survivors include his wife June Olson Cole; his children– Mrs. Laurie Hayes (David) of Germantown, MD, Lynn Walker (Lee) of Port Richie, FL, Brian Cole (Kristen) of Nashua, NH, and Bradley Cole (Heather) of Maine; three step-children– Peter Morgan (Andrea) of Maynord, MS, James Morgan (Lisa) of Lowell, MS, and Victoria Morgan of Burlington, VT; also, eleven grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.
Surviving siblings include Mrs. Donna Hadzega (Nick) and Mrs. Barbara Hadzega (Charles), both of North East, Rev. Dr. Ted Cole (Donna) of Mill Village, Larry Cole (Sue) of Bear Lake, PA, and Mrs. Kathy Rohrer (Robert), also of Mill Village. A cousin, Lawrence Newton (Kay) of North East, as well as many nieces and nephews, also survive.
Friends may call at the Van Matre Family Funeral Home of Edinboro, 306 Erie Street, Edinboro on Tuesday, August 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the Edinboro United Methodist Church, 113 High Street, on Wednesday morning August 3 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery.
Donations in Lloyd’s memory may be sent to Harmony Foundation International Youth Development Program, 110 7th Ave. North, Nashville, TN 37203.
Dear June,
Words cannot express my feelings in the loss of your dear husband Lloyd. Just know that he will be truly missed by all. Please accept my deepest sympathy in your loss. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
All my love and prayers, Carol
June,
Our prayers and love are with you. Sorry we can not be with you at this trying time.
Had great times with both of you and the kids at the cottage in Maine.
All our love and condolences,
Sue & Dave
Ted, we are so sorry for your loss, hang in there friend, you are in our prayers,
Rob, Tina and the girls (Giannamores). May you brother rest in peace and may your family find healing in this time of sorrow.
June,
We are deeply saddened to hear about Lloyd’s passing. Lloyd used to sit two seats from me at Friday’s practice sessions. Since he joined the Harmonica club, I watched and admired his progress with the harmonica. He truly helped our club by showing us how to harmonize. He and I enjoyed conversing about being in Barbershop quartets…an interest we both shared.
He will truly be missed.
Dear June,family and friends,
As a memeber of the Harmonica Band I had the pleasure of practicing along side of LLoyd Cole. His diligence, heart for music, commitment and steadfastedness to his belief systems were present till the end of his life.
He will be sorely missed. His dedication to growth in close harmonies for our arrangements will continue as he requested.
June, know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Pam Bauer and Bill Lowenberg
June,
We send our condolences and deepest sympathy to you and your family.
It was a pleasure knowing Lloyd and being able to be part of his life in The Villages Harmonica Club. He was a great guy and will be sorely missed.
Jerry & Helene McGuinn
Lloyd was my mentor in the Villages Harmonica Band since 2005. His musical contributions advanced the Band’s ability to play harmony pieces written by Lloyd and his wife June. I will miss him and will always keep him in mind as I play the harmonica. God Bless.
Lloyd was a good friend and a highly regarded member of The Villages Harmonica Club. We will miss his company and his musical talent.