Ric Lloyd
6th June 1944 - 19th January 2025Eric (Ric) Joseph Lloyd was born in Croydon, England to parents George and Ruby. At the age of five, Ric moved to Australia with his parents and older siblings Janet and David. He attended Marion High and studied Medicine at The University of Adelaide (from 1962 to 1969). During his residency at Queen Elizabeth Hospital he met and married his beloved wife Mary - a loving marriage of 55 years. Ric became a father to Ben, Kate and Sarah-Jane.
Ric was thoughtful and kind, always willing to help and care for others. He showed a strong commitment to his extended family and friends.
During his career as a Medical Doctor, Ric worked and travelled widely both in Australia and overseas. He was a Medical Officer/Regional Director for the Commonwealth Government with postings to former Yugoslavia, Malaysia and Thailand, later returning to live in Sydney, Brisbane and Darwin.
After 'retiring' in 1999, he and Mary continued their humanitarian work with UNHCR, in Macedonia with Kosovar refugees and in Darwin with East Timorese refugees. Between 2000 and 2004, Ric and Mary moved to Papua New Guinea with PALMS/Catholic Church Health Services. Where they ran a six-bed maternity, medical and tuberculosis ward in Timbunke, taking clinics along the Sepik River.
Back in Adelaide, Ric spent much of his time taking long walks, reading and enjoyed practicing meditation. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandkids.
Throughout his life Ric practiced kindness and simplicity. He valued compassion and acceptance. Ric passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. His wishes were to be cremated with no funeral service.
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